Friday, September 19, 2025

The Stiff-haired Bristle Toothbrush!... Scratch Off That Plaque!

 



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.



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