[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.

[Fuzz]

Propaganda from big dental.

[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?

[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.

[Libloather]

[Chickensoup]

After wwii soldiers who had been taught to brush their teeth in the military went home and taught their families to brush. Remember all the toothpaste commercials in 50s and 60s?

Rare now.

And no new toothpastes. Last new toothpaste brand I recall is Tom’s in the 80s

[Sirius Lee]

Beethoven, despite his often otherwise disheveled appearance, always had pearly white teeth which he constantly polished with a napkin.

[mairdie]

What a great thread. Many thanks.

[LilFarmer]

Neem stick. You can still buy them on Amazon!

[moovova]

“What Did People Use Before Toothbrushes Were Invented?”

Pliers?

[Albion Wilde]

There was a bit of pushback in British society against using toothbrushes, however...

The jokes just write themselves!

[LouAvul]

As soon as I saw that retarded “BCE” I quit reading. Anybody that insipid should be ignored.