Toothbrush
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A toothbrush is a special type of brush used to clean the teeth, gums, and tongue. It consists of a head of tightly clustered bristles, onto which toothpaste is applied, mounted on a handle that facil
Three plastic toothbrushes
Head of a simple toothbrush
Traditional Bengali miswak, made out of Neem tree
The horsehair toothbrush said to have been used by Napoleon Bonaparte (1769–1821)
Toothpaste
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Toothpaste is a paste or gel dentifrice that is used with a toothbrush to clean and maintain the aesthetics of teeth. Toothpaste is used to promote oral hygiene: it is an abrasive that aids in removin
Toothbrush
…A toothbrush is a special type of brush used to clean the teeth, gums, and tongue. It consists of a head of tightly clustered bristles, onto which toothpaste is applied, mounted on a handle that facilitates cleaning hard-to-reach areas of the mouth. They should be used in conjunction with tools that clean…
Toothpaste from a tube being applied to the bristles of a toothbrush
Modern toothpaste gel, in a tube
Promotional poster for the Kolynos toothpaste from the 1940s
Toothpaste is sold in many brands.