Modern people pay more and more attention to teeth. Many people may think that the ancients didn't have toothbrushes or toothpaste, so they probably didn't cherish their teeth. In fact, the ancient people's protection of teeth can be traced back to the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. The ancients in China also found that not washing teeth in time would bring a lot of harm to teeth. When there is no toothbrush, they have always adhered to the habit of gargling after meals, mainly using salt water, vinegar and tea to clean their mouths. ?
Later, for better cleaning, finger brushes became popular. In the late Tang Dynasty, it was popular for the ancients to brush their teeth with Yang Liuzhi. In some areas where there are no willows, they can only brush their teeth with their fingers. In the Song Dynasty, toothbrushes gradually became popular, and brushing teeth with toothbrushes was very common. The ancients also began to study toothpaste. Because mouthwash, salt solid and toothbrush are not suitable, toothpaste made of tea or traditional Chinese medicine has been developed.
We now know that teeth are an important organ of the human body. If the teeth are bad, it will not only hurt but also affect people's eating. Even the ancients knew how to care for their teeth and keep healthy. From the appearance of toothbrush to the development of toothpaste, we can see the wisdom of the ancients. From the use of toothbrushes in Liao Dynasty to the popularization in Song Dynasty, and then to the development of various toothpastes, China is an ancient civilization and even has a long history of brushing teeth.