During his life, Washington had nine different dentists.  Even his physician extracted teeth for him.  His dentists made him many sets of false teeth.  Many of his dentures were uncomfortable.  One dentist was able to make teeth for Washington that were comfortable.  He became his favorite dentist. His name was John Greenwood.

John Greenwood would make four sets of teeth for George Washington and none of them would be made from wood.  They were carved from hippopotamus ivory and elephant ivory.  Sometimes the teeth were set in gold.  His dentures had gold springs to hold the upper and lower teeth together, (continued.)