Toothbrushes
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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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Does Your Toothbrush Have an App Yet?
New technology is creating some excitement in the formerly ho-hum world of dental care.
Electric toothbrushes that will leave you smiling
They’ll help make sure you brush your teeth for a full two minutes.
Not everyone uses a toothbrush and toothpaste to clean their teeth – here’s what science says about their effectiveness
Most people use toothbrushes, toothpaste and dental floss to clean their teeth, but their use is by no means universal. Many indigenous groups, as well as people in developing countries, use traditional techniques to clean their teeth. Some of these techniques are more effective than others.
Oral-B’s new $220 toothbrush has AI to tell you when you’re brushing poorly
$220 is double my yearly dental hygiene budget.
Can Your Toothbrush Make You Sick?
Not from a cold you already had.
Different Strokes for Different Folks: A History of the Toothbrush
As humans are primates and primates are gregarious and visually oriented, facial appearance, including the teeth, has likely influenced social self-consciousness since time immemorial. In response, throughout the ages people have tried various devices for maintaining pleasant smiles and, consequently, healthy mouths.
How Gross Is it to Share Your Toothbrush?
Even with someone you're swapping spit with already.
Picking the Best Toothbrush for Braces
Braces can create discomfort all on their own, especially when they're first put on and after adjustments to items like the expander. So, limiting discomfort and irritation is just as important as proper brushing when deciding on a toothbrush for braces. And the best toothbrushes have certain things in common...
Powered/electric toothbrushes compared to manual toothbrushes for maintaining oral health
The evidence produced shows benefits in using a powered toothbrush when compared with a manual toothbrush. There was an 11% reduction in plaque at one to three months of use, and a 21% reduction in plaque when assessed after three months of use.
The Disgusting Truth About Your Toothbrush
Your toothbrush looks innocent enough sitting on your bathroom sink. But before you put it in your mouth, consider this: the average toothbrush can contain 10 million bacteria or more—including E. coli and Staph, according to a study at the University of Manchester in England. Yuck.
The History of the Toothbrush: From 5000 BC to Present
I find toothbrushes really interesting. Not only have they been around a loooong time (in one form or another), they are also regarded as indispensable. In fact, in a recent Lemelson/MIT survey, the toothbrush beat out the computer and the car as an invention that Americans said they couldn’t live without. Imagine that: the toothbrush more important than the car. Boy, do we ever like our toothbrushes.
Who invented the toothbrush and when was it invented?
Various peoples. 1938 (modern).
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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