The Toothbrush

First Toothbrush with bristles

Apr 23, 1498

The first toothbrush with bristleswas made in China out of animal bone, bamboo, and hog hair. The bristles were very hard

Chewing Stick

Jan 1, 1667

Chewing stick were what people use to clean their teeth. The sticks were about the size of a pencil. They had two ends, one to brush and one to pick out stuff between their teeth.

Toothpaste

Jan 1, 1800

The first actual tootbrush was invented in the 1800's. It wasnt that great. It didnt really do anything. I kind of jsut was a waste. then came so other pastes that came in handy!

Toothbrush with celluloid handle

Jan 1, 1918

This toothbrush was the first to have a celluloid handle. It was quickly poured into a mold to form the base. In 1918 people actually wanted to brush their teeth because of it.

First Bristles

Jan 1, 1920

In china, someone inveted a new method to insert bristles on a toothbrush. They were drilled in bunches of 30ish. Then stapled into place!

First electric toothbrush

Jan 1, 1963

The electric toothbrush was an amazing accomplishment. People didnt know about it for several of years! Some not even till 1972! There are so many models of electrical toothbrushes.

Battery powered toothbrush

Jan 1, 1999

The battery powed toothbrush was a great sucess! Almost everyone had them. In1999 it came out. There were so many different kinds/brands to choose from it went viral!