What Did People Use Before Toothbrushes Were Invented?

His ^ | 04/09/2024

[Uncle Miltie]

In Nepal in 1982, they gnawed on branches of the poinsettia bush to brush their teeth.

[Irish Eyes]

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[crusty old prospector]

They had the teeth of the average British folk. Think Austin Powers.

[Inyo-Mono]

I remember using a Dr. West’s toothbrush as young boy in the 1950s.

[linMcHlp]

At a young age, it would have helped to learn from a dentist:

“I want you to think about cleaning your teeth, while you ‘brush your teeth.’”

[Songcraft]

Elephant gum.


       

[Bigg Red]

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[ALASKA]

George Washington used sandpaper.

[Big Red Badger]

That’s a very Biting word I’d say.

[Fuzz]

Propaganda from big dental.

[golux]

Geo. Washington didn’t have wooden teeth.

A sassafrass shoot was a popular toothbrush for ages, and still works great!

[Jamestown1630]

I always thought that was poisonous...

[mass55th]

"I remember using a Dr. West’s toothbrush as young boy in the 1950s."

I remember using Ipana Toothpaste in the 50's. Bucky Beaver was its spokesperson.

[Olog-hai]

The Bible is silent on what Jesus may have used.

This “Indexo” finger brush looks intriguing . . .

[noiseman]

A baby hedgehog on a stick?

[Inyo-Mono]

I remember using Ipana Toothpaste in the 50's. Bucky Beaver was its spokesperson.

Never used Ipana toothpaste, we were a Colgate household (lol!), but I remember the commercials.

[doorgunner69]

Any mention of flossing?

I always hated it, could not get my fingers in there.

Then came along the guy that I hope got filthy rich with the patent, the “reach” flossing gizmo.

Transformed me into a nightly flosser.

[Pocketdoor]

My grand parents had tooth powder in the late seventies. Crest I think. It was fun using it for some reason.

[Libloather]