Across the continent south of the Sahara, many people go about their daily business with a small stick or twig protruding from their mouth, which they chew or use to scrub their teeth.

Many people in the Middle East, and some parts of South and Southeast Asia, use twigs from the arak tree (known as miswak) to clean their teeth. They fray the end of the twig, dampen the resulting ...

Most people use toothbrushes, toothpaste and dental floss to clean their teeth, but their use is by no means universal. Many indigenous groups, as well as people in developing countries, use ...

Most people use toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dental floss to clean their teeth, but their use is by no means universal. Many indigenous groups, as well as people in developing countries, use ...

New York-based Leadoff Studio created test tube-like packaging for the This toothbrush which offers a modern take on a traditional method of teeth-cleaning.

Teeth cleaning twigs were put in the mouth and used as a tooth brush. The twig used to remain in the mouth for a significant period to clean the teeth. The twig used to be part of the morning routine.

Many people in the Middle East, and some parts of South and Southeast Asia, use twigs from the arak tree (known as miswak) to clean their teeth. They fray the end of the twig, dampen the resulting ...