History of the Toothbrush

First Form of Toothbrush Invented in 3000 BC

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Earliest forms of the toothbrush called the "chew stick" were used. These were simply thin twigs with frayed ends. They were invented by ancient civilizations.

Bristle Tootbrush Invented

Jan 1, 1498

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The bristle toothbrush, similar to the type used today, was invented in China by an emporer. The body were sticks, and the bristles were made out of boar hairs.

First Mass Produced Tootbrush Made

Jan 1, 1780

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William Addis of Clerkenwald, England made the first mass produced toothbrush, providing dental hygeine to the public.

Nylon Used as Bristles

Feb 24, 1938

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The first nylon bristle toothbrush (fashioned with nylon yarn) went on sale and was called "Doctor West's Miracle Toothbrush." These new styled tootbrushes helped a lot with hygeine.

First Electric Toothbrush Invented

Jan 1, 1954

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The Broxodent was invented in Switzerland. The electric toothbrush brought convinience of dental hygeine to the world. More people were inclined to brush their teeth since it didn't require as much work.