When Was Brushing Your Teeth Invented?
The First Mass-Produced Toothbrush Was Made by William Addis of Clerkenwald, England, Around 1780. How Did They Brush Their Teeth in the 1800S? Victorian Oral...
The first mass-produced toothbrush was made by William Addis of Clerkenwald, England, around 1780.
How did they brush their teeth in the 1800s?
Victorian Oral Hygiene & Dental Decay
Most people cleaned their teeth using water with twigs or rough cloths as toothbrushes. Some splurged on a “tooth-powder” if they could afford it. Sugar became more widely distributed, thus contributing to an increase in tooth decay during this time period.
When did people start brushing their teeth?
Modern-day tooth brushing as a regular habit became prevalent in Europe from the end of the 17th century. The first mass-produced toothbrush was developed in England in 1780 by William Addis.
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