Where did the myth that George Washington had wooden teeth come from?

by Bobb_o

I can only assume it was to hide the facts of what he actually used for his false teeth.

colevintage

I'm not at home to access the book, but I know Inventing George Washington covers this as well as numerous other myths sources. I do recall his favorite set of teeth were made from hippo ivory.

Some of his dentures still survive as well.