The History of Oral Hygiene of the Pilgrims and Native Americans

When we think about the first Thanksgiving, we often picture feasts, harvests, and unity between the Pilgrims and Native Americans. But have you ever wondered what their oral hygiene routines looked like? While modern dentistry gives us access to toothbrushes, toothpaste, and regular dental checkups, early settlers and Native Americans had their own ways of keeping their teeth clean and healthy.

Exploring their practices gives us a fascinating glimpse into how far oral care has come since that first celebration.