A great place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there.

I love history.  However, I'm very glad I live in the age of modern medicine and dentistry. Check out this Daily Mail article about Thomas Berdmore's treatise on dentistry from 1770. 

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1087032/Youll-need-strong-pair-crooked-pliers-The-18th-century-dentists-guide-brilliant-smile.html

Eeeewwwww.