Tag: brushing teeth
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Did You Know … ?
In 3000 BC people were using “chew sticks” as toothbrushes – small branches, with one end frayed. People would rub the stick on their teeth to scrape off any particles. In 2000 BC Egyptians used toothpaste made of powdered pumice stone and wine vinegar, brushed on with a chew stick. False teeth date back as…
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TOP 10 Tips To Keep Your Teeth Healthy
Eat a variety of foods from all food groups. Having a piece of low-fat, part-skimmed cheese after a carbohydrate-rich meal could serve as a natural teeth cleanser. An area of emerging research is probiotics and oral health. Foods like yogurt can inhibit the growth of oral bacteria. Cranberry juice can also reduce the risk of…