{"id":241,"date":"2022-11-17T15:16:35","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T15:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=241"},"modified":"2022-11-17T15:16:37","modified_gmt":"2022-11-17T15:16:37","slug":"oral-hygiene-of-pilgrams-and-native-americans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universitydentalgroup.com\/blog\/2022\/11\/17\/oral-hygiene-of-pilgrams-and-native-americans\/","title":{"rendered":"A Quick Look at the Oral Hygiene of the Pilgrims and Native Americans"},"content":{"rendered":"
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With Thanksgiving right around the corner, this is often the time when Americans reflect on the historical feast that the Pilgrims and Native Americans shared. Today, your holiday spread can be enjoyed without the risk of cavities thanks to oral hygiene<\/a> essentials like toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and mouthwash. But what did people use back in the day? Keep reading to learn the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Did Oral Hygiene Look like for Pilgrims and Native Americans?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With everything you need to care for your smile available at your local store (or online with fast shipping), it can be hard to fathom what it was like for Pilgrims and Native Americans. While they didn\u2019t have access to the tools we have today or even baking soda to create an at-home toothpaste, they were able to make their own oral hygiene tools. In fact, historical relics have shown that hog\u2019s hair was tied to twig or bone, forming a toothbrush. Thank goodness for modern dentistry!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Oral Hygiene Looks Different Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Obviously, dental hygiene looks much different today. To begin, there is a large emphasis on and understanding of the importance of oral health. As a result, the majority of patients today know that best practices like brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and visiting their dentist every six months are essential. Plus, advancements in dentistry and technology have led to better diagnosis, early intervention, and lower cases of cavities, gum disease, and other oral health concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 Thanksgiving-Specific Oral Hygiene Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Between the delicious sides, festive main dishes, and sweet treats, your teeth might be working overtime during the holidays. To keep them healthy and decay-free, make sure to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n