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The earliest humans did not have any sort of dental care whatsoever but their teeth were integral to their survival and hence a huge factor in the evolution of man. In fact we could say that since they were carnivores that having functional teeth was certainly an evolutionary advantage. So, their teeth must have lasted a lifetime, albeit maybe only 20-30 years back then, but that would have been 20-30 years of NO dental care whatsoever.
How did their teeth last? I'm 40 and have been taking care of my teeth all my life with the most modern products and dental care available and I have a head full of cavities, crowns and the like.
I ask this because it would seem that naturally healthy teeth back then would have been an evolutionary advantage. Again: 20-30 years of NO DENTAL care. Can you imagine what someone's teeth would be like today if they did that?
How is it that our teeth are so fragile now? It seems that if they were good enough millions of years ago to last 20-30 years with no dental care, how come they don't last 60-70 now with the sort of modern dental care we have?
Please I'd like only knowledgeable answers. Not speculation. Thanks
How did their teeth last? I'm 40 and have been taking care of my teeth all my life with the most modern products and dental care available and I have a head full of cavities, crowns and the like.
I ask this because it would seem that naturally healthy teeth back then would have been an evolutionary advantage. Again: 20-30 years of NO DENTAL care. Can you imagine what someone's teeth would be like today if they did that?
How is it that our teeth are so fragile now? It seems that if they were good enough millions of years ago to last 20-30 years with no dental care, how come they don't last 60-70 now with the sort of modern dental care we have?
Please I'd like only knowledgeable answers. Not speculation. Thanks