Are Electric Toothbrushes Better? What’s in a toothbrush?  Early toothbrushes were made using natural bristles from pig skin.  They were irregular, uncomfortable, and frankly, likely not often used by most people.  The invention of nylon in 1935 by DuPont allowed for mass production using softer, more consistent bristles.  Thankfully, toothbrushes have never been better, and…

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