Tooth Paste Has Come A Long Way

Did you know that tooth paste prior to 1850 was not a paste at all it was a powder? The ingredients used to make the ancient powder were ox hooves’ ashes and burnt egg shells. The Greeks and Romans used crushed bones and oyster shells. The Chinese used many substances to make their powder including ginseng, herbal mints and salt. In 1873 there was the invention of toothpaste in a jar. Then in the 1890’s tooth paste was put in a tube.

The most recent advances in tooth paste include whitening, and protecting against caries, gum disease, plaque and bad breath. Tooth paste has come a long way since burnt eggshells! To find the right toothpaste for your mouth ask your dental professional.