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How Native Americans and Pilgrims Practiced Oral Hygiene vs. People Today

October 2, 2025

Filed under: Uncategorized — shannonstokesdds @ 5:08 pm
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When we think about dental care, it’s easy to take modern conveniences—like toothbrushes, toothpaste, and dental floss—for granted. But oral hygiene has come a long way since the early days of American history. The Pilgrims and Native Americans both had unique approaches to keeping their teeth clean, shaped by their environments, diets, and available tools. Let’s take a look at how their oral care practices compared to one another—and how they differ from what we do today.

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