Historical story

Toothbrush:When Was It Invented?

The toothbrush has revolutionized the history of oral hygiene in the world

Since ancient times, oral hygiene represented an essential habit for men (https://www.pilloledistoria.it/2364/storia-moderna/dentifricio-spazzolino-breve-storia-delligiene-orale), but when the toothbrush was invented ?

It seems that the ancestors of this indispensable everyday tool made their first appearance in the distant 9th century in China and they were very different from today's specimens (obviously!):these rudimentary toothbrushes consisted of a bamboo cane or an animal bone with bristles fixed on top pork.

The luck of the invention, only apparently simple and even banal, was due to the fact that the mechanical action of this object was immediately essential for a truly thorough and deep cleaning of teeth and mouth, especially in association with the natural products used. for the purpose until then, which consisted of herbal preparations and other natural ingredients (sometimes bizarre to say the least as in this case https://www.pilloledistoria.it/5424/storia-antica/antica-roma-cervello -topo-for-brushing-teeth).