Ancient and Modern Tooth Care

What were the first toothbrushes made of?

• Metal with soft bristles

• Bone with animal hair

• Twigs with crushed ends

• Plastic with nylon bristles

What ingredient in modern toothpaste helps keep teeth strong?

• Mint

• Sodium fluoride

• Rock salt

• Pepper grains

What was the first tooth cleaner made in Egypt over 1,600 years ago?

• A liquid

• A gel

• A powder

• A paste

Which of the following was NOT an ingredient in ancient Egyptian toothpaste?

• Rock salt

• Mint

• Dried iris flower

• Sodium fluoride

What was a common issue with ancient Egyptian toothpaste?

• It was hard to find

• It was too expensive

• It was painful on the gums

• It was too sweet

What is the main idea of this passage?

• The first tooth cleaner was made in Egypt over 1,600 years

  ago.

• Toothpaste used to be very different.

• Egyptian toothpaste also came in only one flavor: mint.

• Like our toothpaste, ancient toothpaste did clean the teeth.