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Chewing Sticks? A Quick History of the Toothbrush

Toothbrushes are man’s best friend – sorry dogs. In a recent study, voters unanimously chose the toothbrush as the one great invention from recent history that we cannot live without, beating out the microwave, automobile and television. So, where did the toothbrush come from? Have we always brushed our teeth? Let’s find out where our constant tooth companion came from.

Rooted in History

The first record of ancient toothbrushes comes to us from ancient Babylon. “Chewsticks” have been found next to buried Babylonians and dated back to 3500 BC. These rudimentary toothbrushes were twigs that had two uses: one end was frayed by a rock and used for brushing, while…

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 Chewing Sticks? A Quick History of the Toothbrush

Toothbrushes are man’s best friend – sorry dogs. In a recent study, voters unanimously chose the toothbrush as the one great invention from recent history that we cannot live without, beating out the microwave, automobile and television. So, where did the toothbrush come from? Have we always brushed our teeth? Let’s find out where our constant tooth companion came from.

7 Of The Best Electric Toothbrushes

You probably do your best to follow the rules of good oral hygiene, like brushing twice a day and flossing...when you think of it. But not everyone is a whiz with a manual toothbrush, and it can be easy to miss spots, especially ones in hard-to-reach areas. That’s where electric toothbrushes come into play.

The Best Electric Toothbrush

All you really need out of an electric toothbrush is a two-minute timer to make sure you brush your teeth for the right amount of time.

The Best Electric Toothbrush for YOU!

So which two electric toothbrushes were as close to perfect at you can get? The Oral-B Pro 1000 and The Philips Sonicare 2 Series Plaque control Both of these electric toothbrushes are perfect for general brushing. They are low cost, brush equally well as the top models without any unnecessary features.

The best electric toothbrushes

If you brush your teeth regularly and properly, you could live for longer. And we're not exaggerating here, the research is overwhelming: your oral hygiene does have the ability to affect your general health.

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