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Choose the Perfect Toothbrush

June 26, 2014 By Social Media Collaborative

Like Goldilocks testing for the perfect bowl of porridge, you should choose your toothbrush with care. Is it too soft, too hard, or just right? On National Toothbrush Day, pick the toothbrush that’s right for you. Toothbrushes have been used by ancient civilizations for more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: American Dental Association, electric toothbrush, history of the toothbrush, manual toothbrush, modern dentistry, replace toothbrush

The Toothbrush – An Amazing Invention

September 17, 2013 By Social Media Collaborative

Ever wonder when we were first introduced to the toothbrush? Go back to 3000 BC! Ancient civilizations used a “chew stick,” a thin twig with a frayed end. People would rub them against their teeth to freshen up. The Chinese invented the bristle toothbrush – similar to what we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: electric toothbrush, history of the toothbrush, modern dentistry, types of toothbrushes

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. Click here to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health for Kids Tagged With: Dental Facts, historic use of pounded hardwood twigs as toothbrushes, History of Dentistry, history of the toothbrush, old toothbrushes, what ancients used to brush their teeth

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