Hitler was dependent on a pretty wide range of powerful drugs by the time he died, many of which are known to directly or indirectly contribute to tooth decay. Not only that, but his dentist said that he would skip appointments and only come in for emergency procedures.
Apparently his dental situation was so bad that there were concerns about his prosthetics affecting his speech, and he had to have his personal chef specially prepare food so that he could chew it with his false teeth.
Maybe most significantly, the discovery of the teeth (still attached to a bit of his jaw) and confirmation of his dental records helped to discredit anyone who claimed to be or know him following the war.
Hitler was dependent on a pretty wide range of powerful drugs by the time he died, many of which are known to directly or indirectly contribute to tooth decay. Not only that, but his dentist said that he would skip appointments and only come in for emergency procedures.
Apparently his dental situation was so bad that there were concerns about his prosthetics affecting his speech, and he had to have his personal chef specially prepare food so that he could chew it with his false teeth.
Maybe most significantly, the discovery of the teeth (still attached to a bit of his jaw) and confirmation of his dental records helped to discredit anyone who claimed to be or know him following the war.