Cacodontia

/ˌkækoʊˈdɒnʃə/ noun

Definition

A medical condition characterized by poor, defective, or decayed teeth.

Etymology

From Greek 'kakos' (bad) + 'odous/odont-' (tooth). This medical term specifically addresses dental pathology from classical medicine onward.

Kelly Says

Cacodontia was a real diagnosis in ancient Greek and Roman medicine, and since dental hygiene was awful back then, it was probably incredibly common—though they had no real treatments for it!

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