How to Cure Tooth Problems, 1673

Jan Miense Molenaer, The Dentist(1629)

Take the Powder of double refined Sugar, and Powder of White Pepper of each alike, being melted in a Brazen or Copper Ladle, make it up into small Balls, and hold them between your Teeth, and it giveth present ease…

William Sermon, A Friend to the Sick

Toothache? No problem. Just whip up some of these peppery caramels and stick them to your teeth. There, isn’t that better?