Life was hard on teeth back in ancient Egypt, but citizens sure tried their best when it came to oral health. Not only were toothpicks discovered in ancient tombs, Egyptians also created their own toothpaste to keep those pearly whites as perfect as they could be.
The first attempts at cleaning teeth included a powder made from myrrh, egg shells, pumice and oxen hooves. But a fourth century AD document discovered in a Viennese museum basement is thought to be the world’s first known toothpaste formula. The Egyptians would crush and mix rock salt, mint, dried iris flower and pepper to make their paste, which was a far cry from your average Colgate. It seems the Egyptians may have been on to something when they chose to add iris flower into their toothpaste though, as dentists now believe it’s effective in fighting gum disease
Life was hard on teeth back in ancient Egypt, but citizens sure tried their best when it came to oral health. Not only were toothpicks discovered in ancient tombs, Egyptians also created their own toothpaste to keep those pearly whites as perfect as they could be.
The first attempts at cleaning teeth included a powder made from myrrh, egg shells, pumice and oxen hooves. But a fourth century AD document discovered in a Viennese museum basement is thought to be the world’s first known toothpaste formula. The Egyptians would crush and mix rock salt, mint, dried iris flower and pepper to make their paste, which was a far cry from your average Colgate. It seems the Egyptians may have been on to something when they chose to add iris flower into their toothpaste though, as dentists now believe it’s effective in fighting gum disease
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