On this day June 26: The toothbrush is invented – How the Ancient Greeks used it

The toothbrush, an integral part of our daily hygiene was invented like today in 1498 by the Chinese. The first toothbrushes were made from pig hair and bamboo handles and replaced earlier methods such as the “chewing twigs” used by the Egyptians, Babylonians and even the ancient Greeks. The history of the toothbrush begins thousands of years ago. The ancient Babylonians and Egyptians were the first to use “chewing sticks” from 3500-3000 BC, which were twigs with frayed ends and used to remove plaque and food debris from their teeth. The ancient Greeks also used “chewing sticks” with myrtle or olive branches, which they dipped in salt or ash to brush their teeth. They were thus one of the first peoples to use a type of toothpaste, from 500 BC. The toothpaste ingredients of the ancient Greeks and Romans also included crushed bones, oyster shells, charcoal and tree bark. The first known toothbrush with bristles […]
Source: News Beast

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