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How Does Toothpaste Work?

Common Toothpaste Ingredients Our ancestors used crushed charcoal, chalk, bricks, and salt as toothpowders. Some cultures relied on chewing sticks and twigs from certain trees. Today we use acrylic-bristled toothbrushes and ADA-approved toothpastes. Oral hygiene products have made much advancement  from the dark days of misguided dental care. The contemporary toothpaste aisle touts many claims… Read more »

A Wild History of the Toothbrush from Your Pella Dentist

Some archaeological evidence suggests chew sticks, twigs, bird feathers, porcupine quills, and animal bones were all used as toothbrushes in some capacity all over the world. In India, many people used twigs from a neem tree to clean their teeth. The twig would be chewed until it was soft and frayed and then used to clean between… Read more »