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The History of the Toothbrush

July 25, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

It is hard to imagine a time when brushing your teeth was not considered an essential part of your morning routine. With all the modern additions to the toothbrush like timers and music, I couldn’t even fathom using a stick or not even brushing my teeth at all.

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The toothbrush has taken quite a journey over the 3000+ years it has been used, but aren’t you glad toothbrushes are what they are today?

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