These Colonial-Era Hygiene Habits Will Make You Glad To Be Living In Modern Times

Teeth Cleaning

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Toothbrushes were not common among colonists. In fact, toothbrushes as we know them today weren’t invented until the mid-18th century. So before toothbrushes became common, a variety of methods were used for teeth cleaning, including rinsing the mouth with water, rubbing teeth with a cloth, and chewing on an herbal stick.

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