I WONDER - When Was Toothpaste Invented?

The video discusses the importance of brushing teeth for oral hygiene and traces the history of toothpaste development. It highlights that while modern toothpaste was developed around 150 years ago, the practice of brushing teeth dates back 7000 years. The ancient Egyptians were the first to create toothpaste using ingredients like burnt eggshells and ox hooves.

Why is it important to brush our teeth in the morning?

• To make toothpaste taste better

• To wake up faster

• To prevent morning breath

• To look after our teeth

Approximately how many years ago did toothpaste start to be developed?

• 50 years ago

• 150 years ago

• 100 years ago

• 200 years ago

For how many years have people been brushing their teeth?

• 5000 years

• 7000 years

• 3000 years

• 1000 years

Which ancient civilization is credited with creating the first toothpaste?

• The Chinese

• The Greeks

• The Egyptians

• The Romans

What ingredients did the ancient Egyptians use in their toothpaste?

• Baking soda and vinegar

• Charcoal, honey, and lemon

• Mint leaves, salt, and water

• Burnt egg shells, ox hooves, pumice, and ashes