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Friday Post Humpday Filler

We all probably know that George Washington's teeth were not really made of wood. But what were they really made of and who made them?

Tommy

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Washington's dentures (he had numerous pairs) were made from many things. Hippopotamus ivory; various animal's teeth and even human teeth; gold, lead, etc. and they were typically held in his mouth with springs. Okay, that's the end of my knowledge. As to who manufactured them, I called a friend who is a dentist and now know that there were numerous people who made them for him including, reportedly, silversmith Paul Revere. Most notable was a Dr. John Greenwood of Philadelphia the preeminent "dentist" of the time.

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Correct on all counts!

Greenwood was the maker. Hippo ivory and gold was the material for his "main set".

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