Toothbrush Trivia with Dr. Charles Ruff!

People have been brushing their teeth for thousands of years! In fact, the first “toothbrush” was created around 3000BC! Ancient civilizations used a thin twig with a frayed edge to rub against their teeth for cleaning.

The first toothbrush with bristles – similar to today’s toothbrushes – was invented in 1498 in China. Brushes were made out of bone or bamboo with bristles made from the hairs on the back of a hog’s neck.

It wasn’t until 1938 that the first nylon bristle toothbrush was introduced and people quickly became aware of practicing good oral hygiene.

Here are some other interesting facts about your toothbrush (and toothpaste):

• Most people are said to use blue toothbrushes over any other color
• The first toothpaste was used in 500 BC in China and India
• On average, children smile about 400 times per day
• Your toothbrush should be replaced every two months
• The first known toothpaste was used in 1780, Crest was introduced in the US in 1955 and Colgate in 1873

Dr. Ruff and team want to know: What are you up to in January?

BRRRR! It may still be chilly in Waterville (23 degrees), but can you believe we’re only a couple of months away from spring? Dr. Ruff and team want to know: What are you doing in January? What have you accomplished this year? Are you keeping up with your New Year’s Resolution? Any big mid-winter break plans? Anything exciting going on in your life?

If you have any photos or videos that you would like to share with us, please send them our way or call our office at (207) 873-7425 and ask how! Have a great rest of the week!

What are patients saying about Dr. Ruff?

Dr. Charles Ruff and our team just love getting patient reviews. And lately, our office, serving Waterville, Dover Foxcroft, Skowhegan and surrounding communities, has been getting some pretty great patient testimonials! We thought we'd share some with you today! If you have any reviews you'd like to share with us, please pass them along!

"EVERYONE in the office is friendly, professional, and makes you feel welcome and special for coming to the office." ~ Kevin S.

"Dr. Ruff definitely has the best reputation in our area. He is honest and his care is outstanding." ~ Brian S.

"Professional, friendly, polite, helpful, responsive, give me plenty of reminders about appointments, pleasant office . . . can't imagine a better place." ~ Melora N.

"We like the friendly staff and Dr. Ruff is very pleasant. He really cares about the kids teeth and has a wonderful way of working with the kids." ~ Andrew C.

"He is thorough and a perfectionist." ~ Donald H.

Dr. Ruff wants to know: What do you love about our practice?

From your very first visit to our office, Dr. Ruff and our team strive to provide superior treatment in a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. Have you been especially impressed by Dr. Ruff? Did our team go out of their way to make your day? Do you love your new smile?

Whether you’ve just come in for a consultation or your family has been visiting our office for years, we’d love to hear your feedback on our networks. Or, you can tell us by giving us a call!