2. George Washington Had Wooden Teeth
Many Americans still believe that George Washington’s dentures were made of wood, but this is pure myth. In reality, Washington’s dental troubles were real, but his false teeth were crafted from materials like ivory, gold, lead, and even human and animal teeth—not wood. The misconception may have come from the way his ivory dentures stained and cracked over time, giving them a wood-like appearance. This myth endures, but no historical evidence supports the idea of wooden teeth in Washington’s mouth.
