• schwifty_squanch@lemmy.ml
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      5 hours ago

      Back in my day, the schools would bring in dental staff to talk to you about your teeth . They brought these with them. They stain the plaque red/pink so you can learn to brush properly.

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        At mine they would distribute packets of mouth rinse that were fluoride-heavy. You would feel the taste at the back of your jaw, it was terrible.

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        Even today, our elementary school brought in dental hygienists to work on the kids’ teeth. I don’t think they use the tablets anymore, though. Hell, my wife didn’t even know about these tablets.

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          In the time period they were used they were probably made of asbestos and cigarette butts though.