DR.Manal Borhan Hammad

The Ancient Egyptians were known for their remarkable inventions and innovations that still have an impact on our lives today.. Did you know that among these inventions are Toothpastes, Toothbrushes and Breath Mints!!

The Ancient Egyptians were concerned about oral hygiene that they made a mixture of crushed eggshells, myrrh, rock salt, dried iris flowers, pepper and mint which they made into a fine paste with a bit of water, forming what developed into our modern toothpaste!

They even brushed their teeth using cleaning tools that date back to around 3500 BC. . They frayed the ends of twigs, which created bristles forming what is similar to our modern toothbrushes examples of these chew sticks were found in their tombs ..

They also combined aromic herbs, cloves, cinnamon, mint and honey which they boiled and shaped into pellets that they sucked or chewed for a fresher breath forming what we call today breath mints! How did they do it ?