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5.20.2009

Ancient Gem-Studded Teeth Show Skill of Early Dentists

jeweled teeth (grills) picture
Photograph courtesy José C. Jiménez López

by John roach

The glittering "grills" of some hip-hop stars aren't exactly unprecedented. Sophisticated dentistry allowed Native Americans to add bling to their teeth as far back as 2,500 years ago, a new study says.

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