Odd fact

[яochard]

In 1940 it cost forty cents to have a tooth extracted by a dentist.

[bbad]

That is 93% of one hour's work at minimum wage in 1940.

[DonovanTrent]

Malpractice insurance was a lot cheaper then. A lot less equipment, too. Plus, people didn't take care of their teeth like they do know, so the dentist probably just had to give the tooth a good flick and it's out.

[Reppy]

And 45 cents if you wanted him to wash his hands.