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Ever wonder where toothpaste and mouthwash came from? Have you ever thought about what people used for toothpaste before the invention of Crest, Colgate or Aquafresh? (North American brand name toothpastes). Below are some interesting, point form facts and recipes that may help satisfy your curiosity - or spur it on!! Our own thoughts or side comments are added in printing like this.
Back in the Days of Buddha....
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Ashes from burnt mice heads, rabbits heads, wolves heads, ox heels and goats feet were thought to benefit the gums. (This probably wouldn't go over very well today)
The 18th Century
- Other toothpastes around this time called for:
1 1/2 oz. dragons blood (So that's where they all went!!) 1 1/2 oz. cinnamon 1 oz. burnt alum
Beat the above ingredients together and use every second day.
The 19th Century
- In 1855, the Farmers Almanac included this recipe for an appropriate toothpaste:A pinch of green sage
1 oz. myrrh (fine powder) 2 spoonfuls of your best honey (This does not refer to your significant other!!)
Mix together and use every night on wet teeth.
- Another toothpaste included:
2 oz. cuttlefish bone 1 oz. cream of tartar 2 drachms drop lake 15 drops clover oil
Powder, mix, sift
The 20th Century
So....what's in the toothpaste of the 2000's and beyond ?
Hey, didn't we see these ingredients in the toothpastes of the early 19th century?
And the 21st Century....
Your guess is as good as ours!! If the trends of the 20th century continue we should see more toothpastes that whiten and brighten the teeth, are canker sore friendly, and give you the ultimate brushing or rinsing experience. Let us know if you have any thoughts on what a toothpaste or mouthwash should be able to do for you.
The more things change, the more they stay the same!
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