Essay On Dentistry
Everything in today’s Society involves some type of history. Many of the most common dental tools were used as early as the Stone Age. Thankfully, technology and continuing education have made going to the dentist much more pleasant and painless experience. History is a very important aspect to dentistry because, it helps us to remember where dentistry started and how far the technologies and techniques have changed through the years we also, have to remember that if it wasn’t for the history of dentistry where would we all be? In my research, I will discuss when dentistry was first practiced, the important people who helped contribute, the different technologies discovered, important events, and even today’s contributions and discoveries.
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This was considered proper etiquette. In reality toothpicks we know toothpicks are bad for your gums. In this section, I will discuss some of the different discoveries and the different people who were a contributing factor. The first toothbrushes were small sticks or twigs mashed at one end to create a broader cleaning surface. The Chinese lay claim to the first bristle toothbrush. Europe adopted the bristle brush in the 17th century, and many dentists practicing in colonial America advised their patients to use the brush. The first electric toothbrush was discovered 1880. Toothpaste also saw its earliest form in ancient civilizations. Early toothpaste ingredients included powdered fruit, burnt or ground shells, talc, honey and dried flowers. Less agreeable ingredients included mice, rabbit heads, lizard livers and urine. Despite the decidedly non-minty flavor of early toothpaste, various recipes continued to appear throughout ancient history and well into the middle Ages. Unfortunately, many of these toothpastes contained corrosive elements that dissolved tooth enamel. Toothpaste as we know it emerged in the 1800s, with ingredients that included soap and chalk. In 1892, the first collapsible tube was marketed and reigned supreme until 1984, when the pump dispenser was introduced. In 1956, Proctor & Gamble introduced Crest brand toothpaste with fluoride. Dental floss like substances have been found in
This was considered proper etiquette. In reality toothpicks we know toothpicks are bad for your gums. In this section, I will discuss some of the different discoveries and the different people who were a contributing factor. The first toothbrushes were small sticks or twigs mashed at one end to create a broader cleaning surface. The Chinese lay claim to the first bristle toothbrush. Europe adopted the bristle brush in the 17th century, and many dentists practicing in colonial America advised their patients to use the brush. The first electric toothbrush was discovered 1880. Toothpaste also saw its earliest form in ancient civilizations. Early toothpaste ingredients included powdered fruit, burnt or ground shells, talc, honey and dried flowers. Less agreeable ingredients included mice, rabbit heads, lizard livers and urine. Despite the decidedly non-minty flavor of early toothpaste, various recipes continued to appear throughout ancient history and well into the middle Ages. Unfortunately, many of these toothpastes contained corrosive elements that dissolved tooth enamel. Toothpaste as we know it emerged in the 1800s, with ingredients that included soap and chalk. In 1892, the first collapsible tube was marketed and reigned supreme until 1984, when the pump dispenser was introduced. In 1956, Proctor & Gamble introduced Crest brand toothpaste with fluoride. Dental floss like substances have been found in