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Extensive tooth decay and pain, alongside evidence of dental procedures and the filing of front teeth, reveal the Viking Age inhabitants of Varnhem had access to surprisingly sophisticated dental care. This has been shown in a study carried out at the University of Gothenburg. The study examined
Researchers have examined the teeth of Swedish Vikings and found that aside from decay and loss, they engaged in surprisingly advanced dental practices not dissimilar from modern practices. The study provides a rare insight into Viking life.
Advanced Viking Age dentistry practices among Norse populations in Sweden have been uncovered. From treating cavities to filing teeth, a surprising level of sophistication in oral health was found.