The History of the Toothbrush: minty fresh breath through the ages

Have you ever wondered how people kept their breath kissable and fresh before there were toothbrushes? Well, wonder no more friend because in this week's podcast I have the answers you seek! From cavemen to the present day, we're gonna take a look at the history of the toothbrush and fresh breath through the ages! Instagram: @fortheloveof_history Further Reading  Smithsonian: Oral Care https://www.si.edu/spotlight/health-hygiene-and-beauty/oral-care Library of Congress: Everyday Mysteries https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/item/who-invented-the-toothbrush-and-when-was-it-invented/#:~:text=The%20first%20nylon%20toothbrush%20was,soldiers%20from%20World%20War%20II.   Teethbrushign in Japan https://www.tofugu.com/japan/brush-teeth-japan/  Washington Post: how cavemen cleaned their teeth. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2016/12/19/a-researcher-discovered-how-cave-men-cleaned-their-teeth-it-will-make-you-want-to-brush-yours/ The evolution of a toothbrush: from antiquity to present- a mini-review https://medcraveonline.com/JDHODT/the-evolution-of-a-tooth-brush-from-antiquity-to-present--a-mini-review.html#fig1 US Dental Tribune https://us.dental-tribune.com/clinical/the-evolution-of-the-toothbrush/#:~:text=Brushing%20teeth%20regularly%20became%20popular,oral%20hygiene%20into%20the%20mainstream. Evolution of the Toothbrush https://www.computersmiths.com/chineseinvention/toothbrush.htm#:~:text=A%20Hygiene%20article%20in%20Discover,embedded%20Siberian%20pig%20hair%20bristles.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices