The ancient Egyptians were the first to invent the toothbrush, dating back to around 5000 BC. The world's first toothbrush was made in Egypt. The ancient Egyptians knew about toothbrushes and made them from available materials, including wood and some strings.
As for toothpaste, the Pharaohs made the earliest attempt at toothpaste 5,000 years ago. It was composed of salt, mint, black pepper, dried iris flowers, and eggshells. They ground the ingredients to a very fine powder and chewed a type of gum to give the mouth a pleasant aroma. They also added honey, mint, and anti-disease ingredients. This toothbrush is housed in the Petrie Museum of Art in London.
