In the year 300 to 500 BC, Hippocrates and Aristotle wrote about dentistry, such as the eruption of teeth in the mouth, the treatment of teeth affected by caries, the treatment of gum diseases, as well as the extraction of teeth “tooth forceps”, and the use of wires to stabilize loose teeth and jaw fractures.
One of the Roman doctors called “Etruscan” made dental bridges from gold, and this is one of the first attempts to replace teeth. He also found that women were most of those who put golden bridges in the mouth, and this indicates the beginning of cosmetic dentistry.
Celsus, a Roman scientist who wrote about dental surgery.
“Galen” came after Aristotle and Hippocrates and wrote about all branches of medicine, including dentistry and the treatment of their diseases. Therefore, what he wrote was a medical reference for the next two thousand years.
The pits resulting from tooth decay were treated with lead or wood fillings.