[mplewis]

The idea that primates get cavities less frequently than modern humans is a bit outdated and not terribly supported by recent studies. The main difference is in the location of the cavities, not frequency – apes tend to get cavities in their front teeth, humans tend to get cavities in the molars.

[space_fountain]

Oh interesting. I didn't realize. Are there theories on what causes that difference? Is it diet?

[space_fountain]

I read up on this a bit. It seems that it is diet. Captive primates eat a more grain rich diet while the wild ones get most of their sugar from fruit