2006-10-01 15:47:38 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Baking soda. Some people still use it.
2006-10-01 15:50:07 · answer #1 · answered by Elaura 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The early history and evolution of the toothbrush has its origin in the "chewingsticks" used by the Babylonians as early as 3500 BC. Ancient Greek and Roman literature even discusses primitive toothpicks that were chewed on to help clean the teeth and mouth.
The toothbrush was first invented by the Chinese in the XVth century and brought back to Europe by travellers. This toothbrush was made of hairs from the neck of a Siberian wild boar which were fixed to a bamboo or bone handle. The people, however, found the wild boar hairs too stiff. At the time, very few people in the Western world brushed their teeth, and those who did preferred horse hairs, which were softer than those of the wild boar! In Europe, it was more customary after meals to use a goose feather toothpick, or one made of silver or copper.
2006-10-01 15:51:12 · answer #2 · answered by Gane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The oldest evidance is the Egyptians in the 4th century A.D., used a mixture of powdered salt, pepper, mint leaves, and iris flowers. The Romans used toothpaste formulations based on human urine. Since urine contains ammonia, it was probably effective in whitening teeth. An 18th century American toothpaste recipe containing burnt bread has been found. Another formula around this time called for dragon's blood, cinnamon, and burnt alum. It was very common in India and in many Asian countires they used Green sticks of trees like Neem, Pipal etc.
2006-10-01 16:24:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baking Soda
2006-10-01 15:50:22 · answer #4 · answered by kater_tot01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Biker is right, they would fray sticks and use them as brushes.I used baking soda later, and there is nothing that will brighten your teeth like baking soda and hydrogen peroxide mixed together.I just pour a little soda in my mouth and swish a little peroxide around with it and brush.
2006-10-01 15:53:28 · answer #5 · answered by George Washington 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it must have been baking soda. The reason is,
baking soda is still available as a paste or gum today.
2006-10-01 15:55:25 · answer #6 · answered by dogpye5 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What an rather random question =) yet particular I consistently positioned water on the comb then positioned the teeth paste on .. and combing in a circle is the main appropriate thank you to comb ! thank you for the two factors
2016-10-18 08:10:56 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baking soda.
2006-10-01 15:54:46 · answer #8 · answered by The ~Muffin~ Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baking soda, before that they used salt.
2006-10-01 15:56:50 · answer #9 · answered by twistedmouse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tooth powder
2006-10-01 15:54:46 · answer #10 · answered by limgrn_maria 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋