Who invented the toothbrush? And toothpaste? To find out who invented the toothbrush, we have to go back several centuries in time.


Who Invented The Toothbrush?

The first historically documented toothbrush dates back to the end of the 17th century, but it took another 150 years before this useful tool was mass-produced and spread among the population, beginning in the mid-19th century.

Even in this case, however, good intentions were not always matched by fact: the first industrial toothbrushes (made in the United States) were made from boar hair. The fact is that these hairs contained so many bacteria that, instead of helping to clean the teeth, they infested the mouth.

Fortunately, toothbrushes today are completely hygienic: they have been made with synthetic nylon bristles for about 80 years. So you have no excuse to not use them after every meal.

The Ancestor

Archaeologists have found traces of the ancestor of the toothbrush dating back three thousand years before Christ. It was a twig that, fraying when chewed, cleaned the teeth with a mechanical rubbing action.

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What About The Toothpaste?

The inventor of toothpaste is considered to be Scribonius Largus, a Roman physician who, in the IAD century, developed a mixture dedicated to oral hygiene: vinegar and salt (as a disinfectant), honey and small glass fragments as abrasive components (it is that is, rough, to remove the most resistant dirt from the teeth).

Of course, people brushed their teeth even before Scribonius Largus.

In the Egypt of the pharaohs, for example, they mixed salt, pepper, mint leaves, and iris flowers. The Romans of the time before Christ, on the other hand, used compounds based on human urine, for their anti-inflammatory properties. Let's take a leap of 1700 years: in the 19th century, a pasty compound based on salt, calcium, charcoal, and brick dust for cleaning teeth became widespread.

The composition of these concoctions, however, was highly variable and, seen with current knowledge, even inadequate. For example, when honey was used, which is a substance that creates the conditions for tooth decay instead of fighting it. Or vinegar, which does not help at all to have a fresh breath. Modern toothpaste appears only at the beginning of the 20th century, sold in tubes similar to those of paintings.

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Why is Toothpaste Important?

Rinsing the mouth with water after meals is not enough: toothpaste, in fact, contains essential substances for oral hygiene, for example, sodium or zinc fluorite, compounds with antiseptic properties that prevent cavities.

It also contains beneficial substances such as calcium (useful for tooth enamel) and, to remove stains, sticky and moderately abrasive substances. One of them is sodium sulfate, which, together with the mechanical action of the toothbrush, is effective in removing stains caused by food and liquids (for example, colored drinks or tea).

Another important ingredient in toothpaste is foaming substances: the foam, in fact, penetrates better into the interstices of the teeth and even reaches where the bristles of the toothbrush do not reach. Finally, modern toothpaste contains aromas such as mint or eucalyptol to perfume the breath and keep it fresh for longer.

What Happens If You Use Your Toothbrush Beyond The Allotted Time?

The toothbrush is a powerful weapon against all kinds of problems related to our smile: if it is used every day, twice a day, in the right way, and at the right time, it is capable of protecting us from a whole series of problems. related to the health of our mouth. However, all toothbrushes, even those that are electric, have a certain time of use and in the event that we do not change it, our mouth can suffer the consequences. Let's know next, What happens if you use your toothbrush beyond the allotted time?

Toothbrush and Its Ayallotted Time

The toothbrush does not necessarily have to be electric or super technological: to ensure a good level of cleanliness, it is enough that it is in good condition and used properly. That's right: one of the most common problems associated with the toothbrush is its wear. Brushing your teeth with a worn toothbrush can be not only useless but also dangerous.

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How Do We Know That The Toothbrush Has Reached The End Of Its Useful Life?

In general, dentists recommend replacing the toothbrush every 3 months at most, considering a standard use of 2 times a day for about 2 minutes. However, just by looking at the toothbrush carefully, we can notice it even if we have not marked the date of purchase on the calendar: if the bristles are crooked, thinned, discolored, it is necessary to change the toothbrush. On the market, however, there are today different types that indicate their wear with a colored stripe (or another system) that gradually runs out.


What Happens When We Use a Worn Toothbrush For Our Dental Hygiene?

Cleaning efficiency is halved and continues to decline as wear and tear worsen, meaning that in a few weeks it will come to naught. The toothbrush will not remove plaque and food debris, it will only accumulate bacteria and this is another reason why you have to change your toothbrush regularly: germs and bacteria from our mouth and also from the environment lurk among the bristles of our toilet, it is, therefore, important to replace it before it becomes a dangerous medium for various infections.



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