The history of toothbrushes and toothpaste
The history of toothpaste goes back to 3500-3000 BC. In BC, the Babylonians and Egyptians frayed the ends of twigs to make brushes.Ancient Egyptian tombs have been found to contain dental sticks by their owners. Around 1600 BC, the Chinese developed "chewing sticks" made from fragrant tree branches to freshen their breath.
The Chinese are believed to have invented the first natural bristle toothbrush in the 15th century, with bristles attached to a bone or bamboo handle made from pig neck hair. When it was brought to Europe from China, this design was adapted and used the softer horsehair that many Europeans preferred.Other European designs used springs.
The first toothbrush of modern design was made by William Addis of England around 1780. The handle was carved from cow bone and the brush part was still made from pig hair. In 18 his first three-row bristle brush was designed. Before DuPont invented nylon, natural bristles were the only bristles. The invention of nylon began in 1938 with the development of a truly modern toothbrush, and by the 1950s softer nylon bristles were being created as people liked them. The first electric toothbrush he made in 1939 and the first electric toothbrush in the United States he in 1960 was the Broxodent.
Today, both manual and electric toothbrushes come in a variety of shapes and sizes and are typically made with molded plastic handles and nylon bristles. Modern toothbrush models include straight, angled, and curved handles with grips and soft rubber sections for easy grip and use. Toothbrush bristles are usually synthetic, ranging from very soft to soft, but hard bristle versions are also available.Toothbrush heads range from very small for young children to older children and adults. , and come in a variety of shapes, including rectangular, oblong, oval, and almost circular.
The basic principles have not changed since the days of the Egyptians and Babylonians. Namely, a handle for grasping and bristle-like features used for brushing your teeth. Over its long history, the toothbrush has evolved into a scientifically engineered tool with modern ergonomic design and safe and hygienic materials to the benefit of all of us.
History Of Toothpastes
Around 5000 BC, the Egyptians began using the paste to clean their teeth before the toothbrush was invented. The ancient Greeks and Romans are known to have used toothpaste, and people in China and India first used toothpaste around 500 BC.
Older toothpastes were used to treat some of the same problems we have today.However, the ingredients in ancient toothpastes were very different and varied. Materials included powder and pumice made from hoof ash and burnt egg shells. The Greeks and Romans preferred more abrasiveness, and toothpaste ingredients included crushed bones and oyster shells. Powdered charcoal and bark were added.The Chinese have long used various substances in toothpaste, including ginseng, herbal mint, and salt.
The development of modern toothpaste began in the 19th century. . Early versions included soap, but by the 1850s chalk. The betel nut was incorporated into English toothpaste in the 1800s, and in the 1860s home encyclopedias listed homemade toothpastes with ground charcoal.
Before the 1850s, "toothpaste" was usually powder. In the 1850s, a new bottled toothpaste called Crème Dentiflis was developed. Soap was then replaced by other ingredients to make pastes like sodium lauryl sulfate, a common ingredient in toothpastes today, into smooth pastes or emulsions.
In the second half of the 20th century, modern toothpastes were developed to treat certain diseases and conditions such as: B. To prevent or treat tooth sensitivity.
Toothpaste containing fluoride was introduced to prevent tooth decay. Toothpastes with very low abrasiveness were also developed to help avoid problems caused by overzealous brushing. It contains ingredients that make it pasty, foamy and moist. Toothpaste in tubes is used all over the world and is a very successful invention.