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I saw these toothbrushes the other day, sold by Poundland. Yes, that does say 'FLOURIDE'. And the spelling is repeated on every single instance on the packaging - and even on the toothbrushes themselves (see photos).
What's odd is that even with the right spelling, 'Fluoride toothbrushes' doesn't really mean much either. It's not as if the bristles are impregnated with sodium fluoride or something similar: they're just normal cheap toothbrushes.
All I can think is that since the word 'Fluoride' is associated in many people's minds with healthy teeth, someone at Poundland's supplier thought it would be a good 'hook' for the toothbrush line. But is the misspelling deliberate, or accidental? Given some of the other spelling on the back of the packet, it is probably accidental.
Although - it's interesting to see "Certified Quality and Management System ISO 9001" marked on the packet, which must refer to Poundland and not the product itself. But how many shoppers know this when they see a toothbrush with the words "Certified Quality" on it?
I was trying to take pictures of only blue things and it struck me as funny that toothbrushes now have colored bristles. . . seems kind of ridiculous.
Toothbrush isolated on white background
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History of toothbrushes
The history of toothbrush dates back to the times of Babylonians and Egyptians when they used the frayed end of twigs to clean their teeth. Several tooth sticks were found alongside their owners from the tombs of the ancient Egyptians. More than 3000 years ago, the Chinese developed chewing sticks made of tree #twigs. They used these twigs to freshen up their breaths.
The first #toothbrush of modern design was invented in England by William Addis in around 1780. The curved handle of the brush was made of cattle bone, while bristles were made using animal hair. The first three-row bristle toothbrush was designed in 1844.
People continued using natural-bristled toothbrushes for many years until Du Pont invented nylon. The invention of nylon resulted in the development of nylon-bristled toothbrushes in 1938. Toothbrushes having softer nylon bristles were developed in 1950. The first electric toothbrush was developed in 1939. In the US, the first electric toothbrush, #Broxodent, was developed in 1960.
Modern toothbrushes, both manual and electric, come in different shapes and sizes. Most of them have plastic molded handles and nylon bristles. The different styles of handles make it easy for the users to hold toothbrushes for easy brushing. Toothbrush bristles range from hard to soft. Toothbrush heads also vary in size to facilitate people of different ages with different preferences.
The basics of toothbrushes have not changed since the times of Egyptians until now. For instance, the handle grip and formation of bristles are the necessary factors that make a toothbrush effective. Modern-day toothbrushes focus more on ergonomics because the better you can hold your toothbrush, the more effectively you will be able to brush your teeth.
History of toothpaste
The history of #toothpaste is as old as that of toothbrushes. According to some evidence, Egyptians were the first to develop paste to clean their teeth thousands of years ago. Ancient Greeks, Romans, Chinese, and Indians are also known to have used toothpaste.
Ancient toothpaste used to have aimed at fulfilling the basic requirements, such as cleaning and whitening the teeth and freshening breath. These are the same properties as those in modern-day toothpaste. Ancient toothpaste, however, used entirely different ingredients. People used to combine ox hooves’ ashes and eggshells to make teeth cleaning powder. Greeks and Romans made more abrasive solutions by using crushed bones and oyster shells. Romans used to add charcoal and bark to add a little flavor to the powder to combat bad breath. Chinese used various ingredients, including ginseng, salt, and herbal mint.
The more modern toothpaste was first developed in the 1800s. Early versions of those toothpaste included chalk and soap. In England, betel nuts were added to the solution in the 1850s.
Before the 1850s, toothpaste was usually available in powdered form. In 1973, Colgate started producing toothpaste in the form of a paste and started selling it in jars. It was Colgate again that introduced toothpaste enclosed in tubes in the 1890s.
In 1945, soap in toothpaste was replaced by other ingredients, including sodium lauryl sulfate, which is a common ingredient in modern-day toothpaste.
Eco-Friendly Bamboo Pet Toothbrush takes your pet’s oral hygene to the next level. The sleek handle is made of natural durable bamboo. The brush bristles are made of boar's hair bristles, which don't break down quickly like synthetic ones do; they clean better, too! It’s the ecological way to keep your pets mouth fresh for just as long as a normal toothbrush, and help the environment at the same time!
I saw these toothbrushes the other day, sold by Poundland. Yes, that does say 'FLOURIDE'. And the spelling is repeated on every single instance on the packaging - and even on the toothbrushes themselves (see photos).
What's odd is that even with the right spelling, 'Fluoride toothbrushes' doesn't really mean much either. It's not as if the bristles are impregnated with sodium fluoride or something similar: they're just normal cheap toothbrushes.
All I can think is that since the word 'Fluoride' is associated in many people's minds with healthy teeth, someone at Poundland's supplier thought it would be a good 'hook' for the toothbrush line. But is the misspelling deliberate, or accidental? Given some of the other spelling on the back of the packet, it is probably accidental.
Although - it's interesting to see "Certified Quality and Management System ISO 9001" marked on the packet, which must refer to Poundland and not the product itself. But how many shoppers know this when they see a toothbrush with the words "Certified Quality" on it?
Part of a peice of art homework (to take pictures of things claes oldenburg would have sculpted, so: relatively small things, mostly modern that people take for granted but never really take note of... difficult enough?!?!)
Shot in RAW and ran through camera RAW,
Toothbrush. Focus stacked using zerene. Taken for a forum challenge.
I'd love to know if there is any real technology in the colour and shapes of the brushes
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My old electric toothbrush, which my wife bought in 2000, has stopped working so I bought a new one today. The packaging took some removing. Happily I had my Swiss Army Knife to hand.
This Masai warrior is busy brushing his teeth. The Masai use a twig from a local plant as a toothbrush. This Masai, along with several hundred others, brought his cattle to be vaccinated at a veterinary clinic outside of Loitoktok, Kenya. When we arrived we had planned to treat only sick cattle, but quickly learned that the real need was for vaccinations. After some considerable effort to locate available vaccine, over 4000 cattle were vaccinated in a matter of 4 days.
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This boy is in the midst of demonstrating to me how toothbrushes are made.
The children pick a certain type of plant (very common) and strip the exterior. Even while living it's easy to break cleanly exposing the bristly fibrous vascular innards. Ta-da. Toothbrush.
The mark on the boy's forehead is a sticker. Once passed out, the children wore the stickers on their body until they fell off from natural causes.