What Did People Use Before Toothbrushes? Weird History Documentary

From ancient chew sticks and Egyptian tooth powders to Roman urine mouthwash and the rise of the modern nylon toothbrush, this video explores the strange, shocking, and surprisingly clever history of how humans cleaned their teeth for 5,000 years 😬🪥 You'll see how miswak, neem twigs, Chinese bristle brushes, prison-made prototypes, and World War II all shaped the toothbrush sitting in your bathroom today. 00:00 Intro 02:34 Egyptian Toothpaste And Nile Remedies 04:08 Neem Twigs And The Power Of Miswak 06:10 Greek Powders And Roman Urine Mouthwash 09:25 Europe’s Medieval Dental Dark Age 11:35 China Invents The First Bristle Toothbrush 14:03 William Addis And The Prison Cell Prototype 15:53 Nylon Bristles And The Wartime Habit 17:53 Electric Toothbrushes And Global Change 18:55 Traditional Sticks Prove They Still Work 19:39 Ancient Tools Rebranded As Modern Wellness 21:20 Outro