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History of Toothbrushes

By smundia
  • Chewing Sticks
    3500 BCE

    Chewing Sticks

    "Chew Stick"
    Thin twig with a frayed end
    Made from fragrant tree twigs to freshen breath
    Chew sticks were rubbed against teeth
  • Period: 3500 BCE to

    History of Toothbrushes

  • First Toothbrush
    1401

    First Toothbrush

    Toothbrushes were made out of animal bone, bamboo, and hog hair
    Bristles were very hard
  • William Addis Toothbrush

    William Addis Toothbrush

    Toothbrushes are carved out of cattle bones but swine hair is still used
  • Nylon Toothbrush

    Nylon Toothbrush

    DuPont de Nemours creates first toothbrush with nylon fibers
    Nylon fibers were found sturdier and more efficient than animal hairs
    It was called “Doctor West’s Miracle Toothbrush”
  • Electric Toothbrush

    Electric Toothbrush

    It was called “Broxodent”
    To use the toothbrush you had to plug it in the wall
    It was made by Dr. Phillipe-G Woog
  • Smart Toothbrush

    Smart Toothbrush

    They send brushing habits to your phone
    It records brushing times, pressure, angles, and where you brush the most