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Roman human tooth
Milk tooth, with the root being heavily resorbed. There is gross decay on the anterior (mesial) surface of the tooth, suggesting a somewhat refined diet. There is tartar on the cheek surface of the tooth, indicating a poor knowledge of oral cleanliness. There is surprisingly little wear of the biting surface, suggesting that the tooth opposing it had been lost earlier. The tooth will have been lost, probably naturally, at about 11-12 years.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
81.79H/26.1
Find Information
Site Name: Caerleon Fortress Baths, Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1978-1979
Notes: from the site of the frigidarium at the baths
Acquisition
Donation, 6/8/1981
Measurements
length / mm:10.0
width / mm:9.0
Material
tooth
Location
Caerleon: Case 15 Health and Leisure
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