Ancient peoples used certain plants to floss between their teeth.

Before modern toothbrushes, humanity managed with natural tools and methods that were surprisingly effective: 1. Chewing Sticks (Miswak, Siwak, Neem) Used for thousands of years in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Some of these sticks (like Miswak) contain natural antibacterial compounds. Even today, studies show they can be as effective as modern toothbrushes. 2. Cloth and Fingers People used rough cloths or their fingers to rub their teeth with salt, ashes, or herbal pastes. 3. Ash, Charcoal, and Salt Natural abrasives like charcoal, crushed shells, or salt helped remove plaque. Ancient Egyptians used a paste of burnt eggshells and pumice. 4. Animal Hair & Bone Brushes The first true toothbrushes (China, ~7th century) had boar bristles attached to bamboo or bone handles. These spread to Europe, but people found them harsh and often switched to softer materials like horsehair. So Why the Modern Toothbrush? More effective and convenient than older methods. Dentist-backed industry pushed nylon bristles and fluoride toothpaste as the best option. But humanity wasn’t toothless before—our ancestors used natural methods that actually worked. If you want to be ultra-based, Miswak or charcoal powder still work today.

>>25548911 but anyways gpt is low iq. people just didn't eat so much candy and sugary stuff, and they lived way less.

god decides if you get fucked teeth or not simple as

haven't brushed my teeth for more than half a year dentists are scammers

>>25548929 >people didn't eat copious amounts of forraged sweet berries

>>25548961 it's not the same type of sugar sweetie

The first time in my life my gums got inflamed was when i used a 'oral irrigator' thingy

Lack of sugar in diets

>>25548972 >sugarcane sugar and sugarbeet sugar is SO different to berry sugar

I havent brushed teeth for almost 30 years. I developed MASSIVE plaque at some point, to the point where the dentist took photos of it to put in some dentist blog probably, but I only lost 2 teeth after all this neglect and one of them is a wisdom tooth.

>>25548996 What's your diet? How are teeth genetics in yor family?

>>25548987 yes? and how many berries do you think the average peasant ate comparing to how much sugar the average american or western eats? a can of coke has probably the same as 1000 berries

>>25549001 I drink beer everyday and smoked for 20 years. I dont eat that much sweets but if I want any I do. Frankly my wisdom tooth only came apart AFTER I was already brushing teeth regularly for about 2 years

Also my father is almost 80 and he is also missing just 2 wisdom teeth so probably good genes

They didn't eat/drink bunch of sugar/carb shit

>>25548900 >how did humanity manage before ? Brontosaurus burgers were low in sugar and carbs

>>25549034 >Brontosaurus burgers Yummmmmm

>>25548996 >I havent brushed teeth for almost 30 years how such people even exist? that's like basic hygiene that parents teach you

>>25548996 >I havent brushed teeth for almost 30 years. Did your parents keep you in the cellar until you could escape?

>>25549063 yes but I didn't care my private theory is that the massive and rapid accumulation of plaque I am prone to actually protects the teeth somewhat in huge amounts, theres no other explanation, my breath is usually not that great because of this though

>>25548933 This pretty much. My sister has had pretty much no cavities in all her life while I have like 15+ pieces of plastic + one root canal operation in my rotting teeth. As kids we ate pretty much the same stuff and dental care was similar. She just got better luck in the teeth roulette (but worse in many other health things).

>>25549158 >but worse in many other health things Like what?

>>25549164 Allergies, skin issues and eyesight for example. I have no issues with those while her life has been plagued with them.

>>25549063 hygiene doesnt exist in polan

It's not shilling. It's dental hygiene. You can either use those interdental brushes or floss with a string. Flossing is much cheaper but obviously requires greater ability. Dentists recommend the brushes because you haven't even flossed, so of course you will be put off by the learning curve and not do anything. > how did humanity manage before ? We didn't. Cleaning in between teeth is not something that is achievable without a good amount of effort. Not cleaning in between your teeth triggers gum disease later down the line. Gum disease was very common in the past and is still very common in the animal kingdom. To avoid gum disease you need to not only clean round your teeth but also the gaps in between them. None of these >>25548911 clean the gaps.

>>25549339 People didn't eat sugar/carbs all the time. Carbs only exist with farming and cultivated crops. Because of overpopulation we have to rely on farmed cattle feed like grains instead of hunting and gathering.

>>25549369 It's not just carbs that get stuck in your teeth though. I sometimes get bits of meat in between my teeth after eating a chewy cut of beef or gammon.

Dying of gum disease

>>25549394 The bacteria that cause tooth decay eat carbs and sugar though, not meat/protein or vegetables.

>>25549404 Do they only feed on sugars? I don't think that's true. I'm sure that plaque would form if I were to keep bits of lard in my mouth.

Ancient people who ate meat and wild grass had no cavities

>>25549430 Petri dish base is some sugar shit because thats what bacteria and germs like the most. I don't eat low-carb but anydentist can tell you low carb-diet is best for teeth.

>>25548900 healthy humans don't need it. only after agriculture we need to clean.

>>25548900 Less sugar in diet.