Ancient Ritual Tooth Removal
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•Ancient people in Taiwan yanked healthy teeth from their mouths for 'aesthetic expression' and 'tests of courage,' study finds
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Tooth ablation was most commonly associated with the first Austronesian communities.
The procedure was first introduced in Taiwan about 4,800 years ago .
It involved pulling of otherwise-healthy teeth without the use of anesthesia .
Afterward, cavities would be filled with ash to inhibit bleeding and inflammation.
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