toothbrush as we know it today was not invented until 1938. However, early forms of the toothbrush have been in existence since 3000 BC. Ancient civilizations used a "chew stick," which was a thin twig with a frayed end. These 'chew sticks' were rubbed against the teeth.
The bristle toothbrush, similar to the type used today, was not invented until 1498 in China. The bristles were actually the stiff, coarse hairs taken from the back of a hog's neck and attached to handles made of bone or bamboo.
Boar bristles were used until 1938, when nylon bristles were introduced by Dupont de Nemours. The first nylon toothbrush was called Doctor West's Miracle Toothbrush. Later, Americans were influenced by the disciplined hygiene habits of soldiers from World War II. They became increasingly concerned with the practice of good oral hygiene and quickly adopted the nylon toothbrush.
Some other interesting toothbrush facts:
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no you can not export a toothbrush in Germany.
There are many advantages of an electronic toothbrush. They are able to get into places where a regular toothbrush can't. They remove more plaque than a regular toothbrush and the pulse effect, also replicates the tools which are used at the dentist.
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Toothbrush covers are sold in any pharmacy or major department stores, like K-mart. Look in the areas for travel, or camping.
The first electric toothbrush in the USA was the Broxodent in 1960.
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a normal toothbrush like anyone else
They like rubber on your toothbrush and they also like toothpaste. Be sure to rinse/clean your toothbrush at all times and get a new one every 1-3 months - hygiene reasons.
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The genre for Who Put That Hair in My Toothbrush is more like a comedy in the beginning and the middle. In the end it is more like a drama.
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The toothbrush was invented in China around the 15th century. H N Wadsworth was just the first person to patent toothbrush.
The first electric toothbrush was made in Switzerland!
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