Medieval jaw reveals Scotland's first known dental bridge made from 20-carat gold

Without good dental care, teeth tend to suffer. An abundance of archaeological evidence has shown that poor oral health was common throughout history. And unsurprisingly, there have been many attempts at dental restoration throughout history, as well. Now, archaeologists have identified the earliest example of a dental bridge in Scotland. Their study, recently published in the British Dental Journal, describes the device found on the teeth of a man buried in Aberdeen during medieval times.