One of the essential habits of good dental health is daily brushing with an effective toothpaste. There is a wide variety of toothpastes available. At Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, we recommend you use one with the ADA seal.
That seal ensures that the toothpaste has been tested, claims are being met, and the ingredients are correct. It also means the toothpaste has fluoride, an important ingredient for strengthening teeth.
Toothpaste as we know it has only been in existence since the late 1800s. Fluoride was added in 1914. The earliest evidence of toothpaste or dental cream dates back to 3000-5000 BC. The Ancient Egyptians pulverized oxen hooves, egg shells, pumice, myrrh, and water to create one of the earliest forms of toothpaste.
The Greeks and Romans began adding crushed bones and bark to the mix. The taste was most likely bitter. During this same time, people in China and India were using a similar paste, but adding flavorings like ginseng and herbal mints to make it a bit more palatable.
At Robert Matlach Dental in Huntington NY, we are always happy to recommend a toothpaste for you. Patients come to us from North Bay, East Smithtown, and South Melville for general and restorative dentistry. Contact us today!
Contact Matlach Dental:
631-421-3388
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
158 E Main St Ste 5
Huntington, New York
11743
