Chinese Monks were recorded in writing
by a Japanese Zen teacher in 1223 AD,
using a toothbrush made
from the coarse hairs of wild...and tasty..hogs!
Research has it, though, that this type of cleaner
was first used at least in 619 AD in China!
Next time!
Ralph Winge, D.D.S.
How?
With durable twigs from trees, of course.
Thinking about those Prehistoric times,
those who lived at the time could take
rocks and smash young, broken-off twigs
between them to fray the ends and...Wallah!
They now have a cleaning implement
to move along the gum
line to remove buildup!
A small twig could also be chewed between
the teeth to make the same type of primitive
oral tool (miswak sticks)!
Later, tools like that were found, dating back to
3,500 BC in Kemet, before it was called Egypt.
People all over used this rudimentary and natural
toothpick method to clean the mouth.
Next, you might guess, they had to find a
way to conquer acquired bad breath!
Next time!
Ralph Winge, D.D.S.
Hello and welcome to the first post about this
history-making Toothbrush!
We will be deep-diving, feet first, of course,
into all things Dentistry...from the latest in oral
care...to the Dental Specialties...
to dental appointments gone wrong...and...
as loudly requested...Celebrity Smile Gossip!
...All in one place!...
Next time!
Ralph Winge, D.D.S.
Do The 'Praying Mantis' imitation for cleaner Teeth and... ...A Better Smile!... With the toothbrush horizontal between the fingers ...
