did you know George Washington had a notorious Dental dilemma contrary to popular belief he didn't wear wooden teeth his Dentures were actually made from materials like Ivory human teeth and even animal teeth by the time he became president he had lost most of his natural teeth which led to his Infamous toothaches Washington was so self-conscious about his smile that he often avoided public speaking imagine the leader of a Nation struggling with dental issues his quest for a perfect smile was a reflection of the times highlighting the challenges of dental care in the 18th century