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Jean-Pierre Le Mayuer

George Washington’s Troublesome Teeth

May 18, 2017May 18, 2017 / ferryfarmandkenmore

It’s probably the myth that is more enduring and widespread than any other about George Washington.  At some point from someone, you have heard that George Washington’s false teeth were made of wood.  It is not true.  In reality, his dentures and dental tribulations were more complex than the familiar myth says.  The true story, … Continue reading George Washington’s Troublesome Teeth

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