What did people do before the invention of the toothbrush/toothpaste?

[DaTT]

The women cleaned their teeth by means of....well, you get it.

 

[imported_KuJaX]

It was great back in those days. No dentists!

 

[alien42]

toothpaste doesnt actually serve that much of a purpose other than tasting good and assisting the toothbrush. you could brush your teeth with just water and not get cavities.

 

[agentbad]

Originally posted by: alien42
toothpaste doesnt actually serve that much of a purpose other than tasting good and assisting the toothbrush. you could brush your teeth with just water and not get cavities.

unless you grind your teeth. i remember reading in wired about engineering the bacteria in the mouth to prevent decay from happening. they did a few studies on rats and it worked perfectly. the only thing holding it back is they are just afraid of the side effects and passing it on to others. i am sure dentist don't think to much of it either.

 

[orion23]

Baking soda!