Dental Hygiene, an Ancient Practice - The History of the Toothbrush
A question asked by many adults and children is how the toothbrush got started. There are several schools of thought on it, but you need to look far into the past for the first signs of oral hygiene.
The Chinese were believed to create the first real toothbrush, but it wasn’t much like the ones we use today. Those first toothbrushes, crafted in the 1400s, didn’t use nylon for bristles, or plastic for the handles. Instead, the handles were crafted from bamboo, one of the most readily-available regional plants. Attached to the bamboo handle was a set of bristles, taken from the tough hair of the Siberian wild boar — specifically, from the back of his neck. This toothbrush is the ancestor of all the brands we use today.
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“It is absolutely amazing how many patients have no idea how to brush their teeth,” says Dr. Maryam Edalat, a Manhattan Periodontist and Cosmetic Dentist at Park Plaza Dental Specialties.
Ever been kept at an arm’s length by a friend? If yes, then there’s a possibility that you’re suffering from chronic halitosis. Millions of us suffer from the same. Unfortunately, your suffering probably affects your nearest and dearest, too. And the worst part is many of us don’t even have a clue about it until a very close friend dares to tell us about it.
Bad breath simply comes and goes for some people. Perhaps we only wake up with bad breath in the morning. Or eating certain foods, like onion or pizza. These are more obvious triggers for bad breath. 
































