La Nota Empresarial: cómo nació el cepillo de dientes y por qué su uso se convirtió en un hábito de salud humana

TL;DR

Ancient civilizations used various methods for dental hygiene, including chew sticks made from wood, bone, and other materials.
The first identified toothbrush was created in China in 1498 with natural bristles.
Toothbrushes were luxury items in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries, with expensive handles.
Mass production of simpler toothbrushes began in England around 1780.
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek observed microscopic bacteria on teeth in 1683.
DuPont introduced toothbrushes with nylon bristles in 1938, revolutionizing dental care.
Electric toothbrushes emerged in the 1960s, offering an alternative to manual brushes.

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