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"At home all day -- not well. Still indisposed with an aching tooth and swelled and inflamed gum."
-- George Washington
Although he was a man of exceptional physical stature and stamina, George Washington suffered from chronically bad teeth. Despite frequent brushing and availing himself of the finest dental care, he suffered through a lifetime of inflamed gums and abscessed teeth. His tortuous, oversized dentures left his mouth puffy, raw, and swollen -- giving him little reason to smile. |