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Neanderthals Treated Toothaches with Drilled Cavities
Researchers discovered that Neanderthals drilled cavities in their teeth 59,000 years ago to treat toothaches. This finding challenges our understanding of early human dental care.
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Ars Technica
“Every time I go to the dentist, I think about that guy,” researcher says.
2026-05-13 18:00 UTC