main idea flashcard

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Main idea of the first paragraph: her teeth and death

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true

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Text structure & main idea

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informative & chronological order

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Causes of dental issues in ancient times?

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cavities

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Main idea of the article & timeline?

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Since ancient times, people have tried to treat their tooth problems.

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Why did many with dental issues visit barbers or 'tooth drawers'?

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Dentists were expensive.

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What was added to drinking water to prevent tooth decay?

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Fluoride

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What material was NOT used for false teeth?

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shells

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Barbers did more than cut hair.

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Performed surgery.

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Tooth snatchers in 1800s America sold dead soldiers' teeth to dentists for the wealthy.

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sold to dentists to put in mouths of the wealthy

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Future advancements in dentistry that were NOT mentioned:

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mouthwash that fixes cavities