Dental History and Fun Facts
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The Invention of the Toothbrush
Can you believe toothbrushes started out as toothpicks and chewing sticks made from twigs or bone with animal hair bristles? It's true! We now have a wide variety of colorful toothbrushes to choose from, but it wasn't always this way. Learn more!
The History of Dental Floss
Floss has been used to remove food from between teeth long before people realized the oral health benefits of doing so. What started out as more of a toothpick has made quite a transformation over the years. Learn more!
The Origin of Toothpaste
Early Egyptians, Chinese, Greek and Roman writings describe different mixtures of
The History of Dentistry
Dentistry sure has come a long way! It has evolved over the past 125 years to become the state-of-the-art practice we know today. Learn more!