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February 07, 2012

Here’s something to sink your teeth into. February is National Dental Month. Here are some interesting facts about dental history:

• In ancient times, people would use twigs frayed at one end to clean their teeth.
• 1498, in China, the bristle toothbrush was invented. The bristles were made of hog’s hair and attached to bamboo or a bone.
• In 1892, Dr. Washington Sheffield invented the collapsible tube used for storing toothpaste.
• In 1869, a machine was invented by Charles Forster to mass produce wooden toothpicks.

To learn more about dental health and visiting the dentist there are several books at your library, such as:

• Smile Wide Look Inside: Nicole’s Trip to the Dental Office by Judith Dember-Paige
• Brush Well: a Look at Dental Care by Katie Bagley
• Brushing Well by Helen Frost
• Going to the Dentist by Helen Frost
• Your Teeth by Helen Frost

Sandra P.
Blue Springs North Branch