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Whether you are whitening your teeth at home with one of the many home whitening kits, or you are paying for professional teeth whitening, it seems everyone is brightening up their smile now. Believe it or not, there was one point in time when teeth whitening was reserved for only the wealthiest of people. In fact, the history of this common cosmetic dental procedure is steeped with interesting facts and information. Did you ever wonder how people first began whitening their teeth before the more modern kits and procedures were discovered? The truth behind that thought is both interesting and cringe worthy. Needless to say, technology was lacking initially and dental practices were quite barbaric and rudimentary. The history of teeth whitening starts with the tooth brush. Yes, believe it or not brushing teeth was not always a standard part of good hygiene. The first tooth brush was made of a stick. The stick would be frayed on one end so that end could brush the teeth. OUCH! The