Toothpaste: A History of Oral Hygiene

Summary

This video script delves into the history of oral hygiene, revealing that despite lacking modern tools, prehistoric humans enjoyed better dental health. The shift to agriculture led to increased tooth decay, and early dental care is traced back to ancient civilizations. Innovations like toothpaste and toothbrushes evolved over centuries, with the addition of fluoride in the 20th century significantly impacting dental health. Despite advancements, oral diseases remain prevalent, underscoring the importance of brushing and flossing regularly.

Takeaways

• 😁 72% of Americans report brushing their teeth at least twice a day.
• 🌍 A global study shows 53% of people in 15 different countries brush twice daily.
• 💰 The global toothpaste market was valued at nearly 18 billion dollars in 2019.
• 🦷 Hunter-gatherers had better oral health than modern humans due to a different diet and lifestyle.
• 🌱 The Neolithic Revolution led to an increase in gum disease and cavities due to dietary changes.
• 🔬 A 2013 study in Nature Genetics links changes in oral microbiota to the shift from hunting-gathering to farming.
• 📜 The first known written mention of oral hygiene dates back over five thousand years to Syrian cuneiform medical texts.
• 🪥 Toothbrushes likely originated from chewing sticks used in Babylonia around 3500 BC.
• 🌿 Ancient toothpaste recipes included ingredients like rock salt, mint, and dried Iris flower.
• 🏺 The Chinese have long used salt water, tea, or wine to gargle and prevent tooth decay.
• 🏥 Modern toothpaste formulations have evolved to include fluoride and other ingredients to strengthen enamel and prevent cavities.

Q & A

What percentage of Americans brush their teeth at least twice a day according to Delta Dental's survey?

According to Delta Dental's survey, 72 percent of Americans brush their teeth at least twice a day.

What was the global toothpaste market valued at in 2019?

The global toothpaste market was valued at nearly 18 billion dollars annually in 2019.

What significant shift in human lifestyle around 12,000 years ago had an impact on oral health?

The Neolithic Revolution, where humans started developing systems for producing food rather than relying on hunting and gathering, led to a significant shift that impacted oral health.

How did the transition from hunter-gatherer to farming affect oral microbiota?

The transition from hunter-gatherer to farming shifted the oral microbial community to a disease-associated configuration, leading to an increase in gum disease and cavities.

What is the importance of understanding the oral microbiome according to Alan Cooper?

Alan Cooper suggests that understanding the oral microbiome is as important as brushing and flossing for maintaining oral health.

What is the earliest known written mention of oral hygiene practices?

The earliest known written mention of oral hygiene practices dates back more than five thousand years in Syrian cuneiform medical texts.

Which ancient civilization used a paste to clean their teeth around 5000 BC?

The Egyptians used a paste to clean their teeth around 5000 BC.

What are the key ingredients in the oldest known toothpaste formula from Egypt?

The oldest known toothpaste formula from Egypt includes rock salt, mint, dried Iris flower, and pepper.

What was the precursor to the modern toothbrush called?

The precursor to the modern toothbrush was called the chew stick.

When were the first toothbrushes likely made and where?

The earliest examples of toothbrushes were likely made in China during the Tang Dynasty between 618 and 907 A.D.

What significant change occurred in toothpaste formulation in 1945?

In 1945, soap was removed from toothpaste and replaced with different ingredients such as sodium lauryl sulfate to create an emulsified paste.

When was fluoride first introduced in toothpaste and why?

Fluoride was first introduced in toothpaste in the 1950s after research suggested it strengthened tooth enamel.

Outlines

00:00

😁 Oral Health Trends and Ancient Practices

The paragraph discusses the findings of Delta Dental's annual survey on oral health, revealing that 72% of Americans brush their teeth at least twice daily. It also mentions a global study indicating a 53% brushing rate twice daily across 15 countries. The global toothpaste market was valued at $18 billion in 2019. The narrative then delves into the history of oral hygiene, highlighting that despite the absence of modern dental products, prehistoric humans had better teeth. The shift to agriculture around 12,000 years ago led to an increase in gum disease and cavities due to changes in the oral microbiota. Ancient civilizations like Egypt and China had early forms of toothpaste and cleaning methods, with the oldest known toothpaste recipe dating back to 5000 BC in Egypt.

05:00

🌿 Evolution of Toothpaste and Early Dental Hygiene

This section explores the evolution of toothpaste and early dental hygiene practices. It mentions the use of ash, barley, salt, and honey in Roman times for toothpaste, and the Chinese practice of gargling with salt water, tea, or wine to prevent tooth decay. The嚼 stick, an early toothbrush precursor, originated in Babylonia around 3500 BC. The toothbrush as we know it today likely originated in China during the Tang Dynasty, and the concept spread to the West via merchants and monks. The paragraph also discusses the introduction of toothpaste in tubes, with Dr. Lucius Sheffield's son bringing the idea from Paris, leading to the widespread use of collapsible tubes for toothpaste.

10:02

🏭 Toothpaste Innovations and Packaging Revolutions

The paragraph details the innovations in toothpaste formulation and packaging. It discusses the shift from soap to sodium lauryl sulfate in toothpaste for better emulsification. The addition of fluoride in the 1950s, based on research suggesting it strengthens tooth enamel, is highlighted. The paragraph also covers the transition from metal tubes to aluminum and plastic due to WWII metal shortages. The invention of Dr. Levi Speer's dental floss in 1815 and its evolution to nylon-based floss during WWII are also mentioned. The paragraph concludes with the introduction of wax-coated floss in the 1940s and flavored flosses in the 1950s.

15:02

📈 Modern Oral Health Care and Its Challenges

This paragraph discusses the current state of oral health care, noting the variety of toothbrushes and toothpastes available, including those for whitening, sensitivity reduction, tartar control, and plaque prevention. It also mentions the trend towards natural or organic toothpastes. Despite advancements, the CDC reports that a significant portion of American adults have untreated tooth decay, and the WHO estimates that oral diseases affect nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide. Dentists recommend brushing for at least two minutes twice a day with fluoride toothpaste and flossing at least once a day. The paragraph concludes with a call to action for viewers to support the 'History Guy' channel.

Keywords

💡Oral Health

Oral health refers to the general condition of a person's mouth, including the status of teeth, gums, and other tissues. In the video, oral health is a central theme as it discusses the evolution of practices and products designed to maintain it. The script mentions a survey indicating that 72% of Americans brush their teeth at least twice a day, highlighting the importance of oral hygiene.

💡Toothpaste

Toothpaste is a substance used with a toothbrush to clean teeth and promote oral hygiene. The video traces the history of toothpaste, from ancient Egyptian recipes to modern formulations. It notes that toothpaste has evolved significantly, with the addition of ingredients like fluoride, which is now a standard ingredient in most toothpastes due to its cavity-fighting properties.

💡Neolithic Revolution

The Neolithic Revolution refers to a period in human history when the shift from hunter-gatherer societies to agricultural ones occurred. The video explains that this shift had a profound impact on oral health, leading to an increase in gum disease and cavities. This is attributed to changes in diet and the rise of disease-causing bacteria in the oral microbiome.

💡Oral Microbiome

The oral microbiome consists of the various microorganisms living in the human mouth, which can affect oral health. The video discusses how changes in the oral microbiome due to dietary shifts during the Neolithic and Industrial Revolutions have contributed to tooth decay. Understanding and maintaining a healthy oral microbiome is as crucial as brushing and flossing.

💡Toothbrush

A toothbrush is a tool used to clean the teeth, which typically consists of a handle and bristles. The video mentions that while toothbrushes have ancient origins, the modern toothbrush has seen significant development. For instance, the introduction of nylon bristles in the 20th century revolutionized toothbrush design, making them more effective and durable.

💡Dental Floss

Dental floss is a thin thread used to clean the spaces between teeth and remove plaque. The video provides a brief history of dental floss, from its invention by a New Orleans dentist in the 19th century to the introduction of nylon floss during World War II. It underscores the importance of flossing as a part of a comprehensive oral hygiene routine.

💡Dental Plaque

Dental plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that constantly forms on the teeth, which can lead to tooth decay and gum disease if not removed. The video emphasizes the role of tooth brushing and flossing in removing plaque, and how the accumulation of plaque has been a historical challenge for oral health.

💡Fluoride

Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay by making tooth enamel more resistant to acid attacks from bacteria in the mouth. The video discusses the addition of fluoride to toothpaste in the mid-20th century, which is credited with significantly reducing cavities. Fluoride is now a key component in most toothpastes.

💡Tooth Decay

Tooth decay, also known as cavities, is the breakdown of teeth due to acids produced by bacteria. The video explains that tooth decay became an issue with the shift in human diet during the Neolithic Revolution and further exacerbated by the Industrial Revolution's processed foods. It is a prevalent oral health problem that oral hygiene products aim to combat.

💡Gum Disease

Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is an inflammatory condition affecting the gums and other supporting structures of teeth. The video connects the rise in gum disease to changes in human lifestyle and diet, particularly the shift to agriculture and the consumption of processed foods high in sugars.

💡Oral Hygiene

Oral hygiene refers to the practice of maintaining clean and healthy teeth and gums. The video discusses various practices and products, from ancient tooth-cleaning methods to modern toothpaste and牙刷es, that have been developed to improve oral hygiene. It emphasizes the importance of regular brushing and flossing for preventing oral diseases.

Highlights

72% of Americans report brushing their teeth at least twice a day.

53% of people in 15 countries surveyed brush their teeth twice a day.

Global toothpaste market valued at nearly 18 billion dollars annually in 2019.

Hunter-gatherers had better teeth than modern humans due to different diets and lifestyles.

Neolithic Revolution led to a shift in oral microbiota, increasing gum disease and cavities.

Ancient humans used various methods for oral hygiene, including chew sticks and toothpicks.

Egyptians used a paste to clean their teeth around 5000 BC, predating the toothbrush.

Ancient toothpaste recipes included ingredients like rock salt, mint, and dried Iris flower.

Roman naturalist Pliny's toothpaste recipe included abrasive ingredients like ash and bone.

Chinese records from 94 BC mention the use of salt water, tea, or wine to prevent tooth decay.

Toothbrushes likely originated from chewing sticks used in Babylonia around 3500 BC.

The first written mention of oral hygiene dates back over 5000 years in Syrian cuneiform texts.

Modern toothbrushes with nylon bristles were introduced in 1938 by DuPont.

Dental floss was invented by New Orleans dentist Dr. Levi Speer in 1815 using wax and silk thread.

Fluoride was added to toothpaste in the 1950s to strengthen tooth enamel.

Pepsodent's advertising campaigns in the early 1900s helped create a national toothbrushing habit.

Despite advances in oral hygiene products, many people still suffer from untreated tooth decay and gum disease.

Dentists recommend brushing for at least two minutes twice a day and flossing daily for optimal oral health.

Transcripts

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Delta Dental which is Association of

dental insurance companies does an

annual survey regarding the state of

America's oral health and wellness and

according to the latest survey some 72

percent of Americans say that they brush

their teeth at least twice a day that

habit isn't just limited to Americans a

study last year of some fifteen thousand

people in 15 different countries

determined that 53 percent said that

they brushed their teeth twice a day all

that tooth brushing leading to a global

toothpaste Market that fortune business

insights valued at nearly 18 billion

dollars annually in 2019.

but the products that we use today for

our oral health are relatively new

inventions whereas teeth are as old as

well Humanity itself and the development

of these products that affected the

morning routines of billions of people

worldwide deserves to be remembered

Alan Cooper director of the Australian

Center for ancient DNA told St Louis

Public Radio in 2013 that

hunter-gatherers had really good teeth

this might seem to be a surprise as NPR

notes prehistoric humans didn't have

toothbrushes they didn't have floss or

toothpaste and they certainly didn't

have Listerine yet somehow their mouths

were a lot healthier than ours are today

but around 12 000 years ago there was a

significant shift in the way people

lived in what has been called the

Neolithic Revolution humans started

developing systems for producing food

rather than relying on hunting and

Gathering and people started Living in

agricultural communities that would

eventually grow into cities and

civilizations

this change had huge impacts on human

society and culture and one surprising

effect was on our teeth Cooper notes as

soon as you get to forming populations

you see this massive change huge amounts

of gum disease and Cavities start

cropping up

the reason a 2013 study in the journal

Nature genetics argues has to do with

bacteria the study entitled sequencing

ancient calcified Dental plaque shows

changes in oral microbiota with dietary

shifts of the Neolithic and Industrial

revolutions determined that data from 34

early European skeletons indicate that

the transition from hunter-gatherer to

farming shifted the oral microbial

Community to a disease-associated

configuration

put simply as the human diet change

suddenly tooth decay became an issue NPR

explains that the researchers found that

as prehistoric humans transition from

hunting and Gathering to farming certain

types of disease-causing bacteria that

were particularly efficient at using

carbohydrates started to win out over

other types of friendly bacteria in

human mouths adding that the addition of

processed flour and sugar during the

Industrial Revolution only made matters

worse

while the findings have relevance to

oral health today with Cooper arguing

that understanding the mouse microbiome

is as important as brushing and flossing

when implications that oral hygiene only

became an issue at the time that people

started settling in communities a point

that some see is part of the dividing

line between history and prehistory that

is the need for brushing and flossing is

not as old as Humanity but is as old as

human history

and early civilizations recognized the

problem

the website of the syndic Museum of the

University of Michigan School of

Dentistry notes that the first known

written mention of oral hygiene they

expect more than five thousand years

when a Syrian cuneiform medical texts

mentioned teeth cleaning procedures

toothpicks dating back to this time have

been found in other sites in Mesopotamia

if you were wondering what came first

toothpaste or the toothbrush the website

of toothpaste manufacturer Colgate

argues that Egyptians used a paste to

clean their teeth around 5000 BC even

before toothbrushes were invented

the website realm of History writes that

the world's oldest known formula for a

toothpaste unsurprisingly comes from

Egypt to that end a Papyrus dating from

Circa 4th Century A.D contains the

recipe for what has been described by

the ancient scribe as powder for white

and perfect teeth that transformed into

a clean toothpaste the website explains

that the recipe calls for one drachma of

rock salt one drachma of mint and one

drachma of the dried Iris flower all

mixed with around 20 grains of pepper

according to the document the

composition should form a pace-like

consistency when in contact with the

saliva of the mouth

the website goes on to say that the

formula was tested by modern dentists

and the results noted at a dental

conference in 2003 Austrian dentist Dr

Heinz Newman reported there that nobody

in the dental profession had any idea

that such an advanced toothpaste formula

of this Antiquity existed I believe that

this recipe would have been a big

Improvement on some of the soap

toothpastes used much later ancient

toothpaste mixtures could be both more

exotic and especially in the case of

Greeks and Romans more abrasive writing

in the 1947 edition of the Journal of

history of medicine and Allied Sciences

physician and medical historian tgh

Drake listed the recipe of first century

Roman naturalist Pliny the ash of a

mixture of barley salt and honey fig

tree ashes powder or Ash of Hearts horn

bone Ash mixed with myrrh ashes of

hair's head with or without the ash of

mice and rat's heads Ash of ankle bones

of goats and other four-footed domestic

beasts or calcined eggshell to make the

teeth look white and the breath smell

sweet

a 2014 edition of the South China

Morning Post notes that from the

earliest times the Chinese knew that

gargling with salt water tea or wine

after meals helped prevent tooth decay

because the antiseptic properties of

these liquids

records of the grand historian completed

around 94 BC recounts an episode of a

doctor tending to a patient suffering

from tooth decay and one of the reasons

given for the ailment was that he did

not gargle after eating

it isn't clear when tooth powders were

first introduced in China but the

morning post notes that they were being

sold in chops by the song period around

a thousand A.D the post writes that

toothpastes were made by adding water to

various ingredients and boiling the

concoction until it was reduced to a

paste the post list the ingredients of a

1390 recipe for tooth powder soap Bean

ginger bug Bane Chinese Fox Glove false

Daisy seed pod of the Japanese pagoda

tree while gender Lotus leaves and rock

salt

while these early versions of toothpaste

might have been applied by finger or

with cloth they were also applied using

the precursor to the modern toothbrush

the chew stick

in the 2013 book Dental biotribology

professor of prosthodontics of the West

China school of Sichuan University

writes that the toothbrush seems to have

had its Origins and the chewing sticks

of Babylonia as early as 3500 BC

ancient Greek and Roman literature

discussed the use of toothpicks which

are used to keep the mouth clean

over the years the toothpick evolved

into a chew stick which was the size of

a pencil

records from China around 1600 BC show

that one end was chewed until it became

brush-like while the other end was

pointed and used as a toothpick

despite their ancient Origins chew

sticks are still used in many parts of

the world today

sciencealert.com explains that many

people in the Middle East and some parts

of South and Southeast Asia use Twigs

from the Eric tree to clean their teeth

an article in a 2009 edition of the

internet Journal of family practice

notes that these plants are very

carefully selected for such properties

as foaminess hardiness or bitterness and

certain species are more popular than

others a great number of these plant

species have related medical properties

that may be antibacterial

science alert notes that the wood of the

Ark tree has a high concentration of

fluoride and other antimicrobial

components that prevent tooth decay

the article in the internet Journal of

family practice notes that several

studies have demonstrated that the

plaque removing properties of two sticks

and conventional toothbrushes are

similar and in fact chew sticks may be

superior to Conventional toothbrushes in

some respects however other studies

suggest that chew sticks can abrade the

gums and contribute to gum recession

but brush is similar to what we use

today are older than you might think the

national museum of American History

notes that the earliest examples were

likely made in China during the Tang

Dynasty between 618 and 907 A.D they can

still be seen at institutions like the

Shanghai Museum

in time thanks in large part to

itinerant merchants and monks news of

this Asian technology arrived in the

West

the museum notes that there are mentions

of little brushes for making clean of

the teeth being used in France at least

from the 17th century

however Pierre fouchard considered by

many to be the father of modern

dentistry known for his 1728 work the

surgeon dentist considered to be the

first Comprehensive Dental textbook

prefer the use of a sponge rather than a

brush you're good that those that use

little brushes to whiten and clean the

teeth use them without knowing that

these materials are too rough and their

frequent usage practiced

indiscriminately destroys the gums and

the teeth

this conclusion should not be surprising

as Dental powders at the time often

included highly abrasive materials such

as brick porcelain pumic Stone calcine

to talcan calcite aluminum

these tools for oral hygiene many with

ancient Roots develop slowly for example

in the 18th century abrasive powders

were so commonly used for cleaning teeth

with one 1780 recipe using burnt toast

the website of Crest toothpaste notes

that it wasn't until 1824 that a dentist

named Peabody began adding soap to

toothpaste to ensure cleanliness it's

from here that we can note specifically

when toothpaste was invented to keep

Mouse fresh and clean

there is dispute over exactly when

toothpaste started to be produced in

more modern forms the website of New

England Dental Associates credits an

American Dental Surgeon named Washington

Whitworth Sheffield who in the 1850s

created a ready-made tooth cream which

included mint extracts for flavor for

use on his patients as The Story Goes Dr

Sheffield's patients would request

samples of his tooth cream so frequently

that they began Mass producing his

product

in 1873 the Colgate company started

selling aromatic toothpaste in jars

Dr Sheffield was credited with another

Innovation as well the website Beauty

packaging notes that in 1841 American

Artist John golf Rand invented a pliable

metal tube to effectively hold paint

dear doctor.com explains that

Sheffield's son Dr Lucius Sheffield

visited Paris where he saw artists using

rand's collapsible metal tubes for their

paints and inks in 1892 when they

returned home from his visit he shared

the idea with his father

a new mechanism for packaging his

father's own brand of toothpaste creme

identifies the newly packaged product

became a big success and was much more

hygienic in 1896 dear doctor continues

Colgate began packaging toothpaste in a

tube and for the last 100 plus years

patients worldwide have benefited from a

tremendous election of collapsible tube

toothpaste products sold every day

tubes were originally made of tin or

lead but Beauty packaging notes a metal

shortage caused by World War II putting

into tubes made of tin in lead and

packaging producers moved to aluminum

and plastic

the aluminum was still included because

packaging news explains by the 1950s

manufacturers were making plastic tubes

for suntan lotion but this type of

polyethylene tube reacted with

toothpaste ingredients thus Beauty

packaging writes most toothpaste tubes

have been made from sheets of plastic

laminate which is usually a combination

of various Plastics surrounded by a thin

layer of aluminum that works to protect

the taste and formula of the product

inside

another change came in 1945 when Dental

Associates of New England rights soap

was finally removed from toothpaste and

replaced with different ingredients such

as sodium lauryl sulfate to create an

emulsified paste

another Innovation was the addition of

fluoride which research on water supply

suggested strengthened tooth enamel the

national inventors Hall of Fame writes

that researchers Joseph Mueller and

William nebergal tested fluoride

compounds to determine which was the

most effective hardening and protective

agent for tooth enamel

in the 1950s the Hall of Fame writes the

team introduced a formulation containing

stannous fluoride shortly thereafter the

product was licensed to Procter and

Gamble and Stannis fluoride toothpaste

was introduced in Limited Test markets

in 1955.

in 1956 Procter Gamble introduced Crest

toothpaste and by the late 1970s the

Hall of Fame writes a steep Nationwide

declining cavities was attributed in

part to the widespread use of fluoride

toothpaste today all toothpastes with

the Ada seal of acceptance must contain

fluoride

curiously these developments did not

necessarily convince Americans to

concern themselves with oral hygiene

writing on the website medium in 2013

author laylit Vias notes that at the

turn of the century despite the nation's

dental problems just seven percent of

Americans brush their teeth

as a result bias rights there was an

army of door-to-door salesmen Hawking

dubious tooth powders and elixirs most

of them going broke

the national habit of brushing our teeth

was the result bias notes of the

legendary admin Claude C Hopkins

approached by a friend who wanted to

sell a toothpaste called pepsodent

Hopkins famous for using psychology to

sell focused on a trigger of tooth film

telling consumers just run your tongue

across your teeth and you'll feel the

film and that's what makes your teeth

look off color and invites Decay note

how many pretty teeth are seen

everywhere millions are using a new

method of teeth cleansing why would any

woman have dingy film on her teeth

pepsident removes that film

while two film is actually quite natural

and has nothing to do with dingy teeth

Hopkins connection between pepsident and

Beauty was a natural trigger writing his

book The Power of Habit Arthur Charles

dewig notes that Hopkins greatest

contribution would be helping to create

a national toothbrushing habit before

pepcidin almost no Americans brush their

teeth a decade after Hopkins advertising

campaigns pollsters found that tooth

brushing had become a daily ritual more

than half the population

well the formulation of toothpaste

developed over the 19th century

toothbrushes hardly changed for example

the first U.S patent for a toothbrush by

hm Wadsworth in 1857 separated the

bristles more than the common brush but

was still made using Bohr's hair

the Cavendish Vermont Historical Society

notes that mass production of

toothbrushes didn't occur in the United

States until 1885. the society notes

that toothbrushes were not issued to

Civil War soldiers and were expensive

and thus without a toothbrush they would

have used whatever was handy Rags salt a

finger leaves and probably a chewing

stick

that is Civil War soldiers were taking

care of their teeth in much the same way

that soldiers did in ancient Rome

the Library of Congress notes said boar

bristles were used until 1938 when nylon

Brussels were introduced by the DuPont

company the first nylon toothbrush was

called Dr West's Miracle toothbrush

while the use of objects like toothpicks

to clean between teeth dates back to

ancient times dental floss is a

relatively new invention a 1999 edition

of the Journal of the history of

Dentistry credits the invention of

dental floss to New Orleans dentist Dr

Levi Speer in 1815. he used a wax and

silk thread and extolled the importance

of flossing in his 1819 work a practical

Guide to the management of teeth

the website of Oral B explains that the

idea caught on and in 1882 a company

called the Codman and shirtless company

based in Randolph Massachusetts began

marketing an unwax silk dental floss

this is followed in 1896 by the first

dental floss from Johnson and Johnson

the new jersey-based J and J took out a

patent for dental floss in 1898 that was

made from the same silk material used by

doctors for silk stitches

the website ABC science describes how

the product has developed since

during the second world war Dr Charles C

bass a medical doctor realized that

nylon would have advantages over silk as

a flossing material nylon could be

produced in Great Lengths which all had

a consistent diameter could be supplied

in different sizes and had greater

resistance to abrading and shredding

than silk

wax coated dental floss was introduced

in the 1940s and dental floss in the

shape of a tape rather than the thread

was introduced in the 1950s this was

followed by flavored flosses such as

mint and cinnamon and more recently

various suprasynthetics such as Gore-Tex

and Teflon are being incorporated into

dental floss

by 1996 Americans purchased over 4.3

million kilometers of dental floss per

year

oral health care products have continued

to develop heck all you have to do is

look at the aisle in your local grocery

store to see the number of different

kinds of toothbrush and toothpastes that

are available today you can buy

toothpaste that do things like whiten

your teeth or reduce Dental sensitivity

or remove tartar or prevent the

development of plaque for 12 hour

periods as well as a more recent Trend

towards more natural or organic

toothpastes that use fewer things like

chemical stabilizers or perfumes or

flavors

still despite the advances in technology

the U.S Centers for Disease Control

noted last year that nearly one in four

American adults have untreated tooth

decay and 46 show signs of gum disease a

2022 World Health Organization reports

notes that it is estimated that oral

disease is affect nearly 3.5 billion

people the report concludes oral

diseases well largely preventable pose a

major health burden for many countries

and affect people throughout their

lifetime causing pain discomfort

disfigurement and even death

dentists today recommend that you should

brush for at least two minutes twice a

day with a fluoride toothpaste and New

York dentist Lana Rosenberg told Yahoo

Health that it's very important that you

brush in the morning to get rid of

bacteria and in the evening after a full

day of eating drinking and accumulating

plaque and in addition the American

Dental Association recommends that you

floss at least once a day

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