Question

george washington suffered many dental troubles throughout his life. by 1789, when he was sworn in as the first president of the united states, he had only one natural tooth remaining. he ultimately lost that tooth as well. of course, dentistry was quite limited in washingtons time; had he lived two hundred years later, he would likely have had much better dental health. yet there is another possible reason that washington had so much tooth trouble: he had often been given calomel, or mercurous chloride, for his various health problems. calomel was a standard treatment of the day, but since it contains mercury, it is toxic. among other ill effects, it can damage teeth.
select the two details that are included in the text.

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text 2

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washingtons false teeth became somewhat wood-like in appearance from staining.

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it is now known that calomel, which washington had taken as medicine, can harm teeth.

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washingtons secrecy likely strengthened the myth of his wooden teeth.

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washington experienced troubles with his teeth.

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Explanation:

1. The text opens by stating "George Washington suffered many dental troubles throughout his life", which matches the fourth detail.
2. The text explains that calomel, a treatment Washington received, contains mercury, is toxic, and "can damage teeth", which matches the second detail.
3. The other two details about wooden teeth or staining are not mentioned in the provided text.

Answer:

• It is now known that calomel, which Washington had taken as medicine, can harm teeth.
• Washington experienced troubles with his teeth.