Episode 9: Oral Hygiene and Dentists

<p><img src= "https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/337586/width_100_ToothPasteAd.jpg" alt="" width="100" height="136" /></p> <p>In this show, the marshal and the madam discuss the products, procedures, and details of how pioneers cared for their teeth.</p> <p>It's shocking how we still use many of the same products and treatments from over 100 years ago! You would think with advances in technology we would have progressed further...</p> <p> </p> <p>This show's <strong>lagniappe</strong>:</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Tooth Powder:</strong></p> <p>1 teaspoon cornstarch</p> <p>2 drops myrrth oil</p> <p>1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger</p> <p>1 drop lavender oil</p> <p>powdered sugar at your pleasure</p> <p> </p> <p>Combine all together and mix into a paste.</p> <p> </p> <p>Adapted from Missouri's, <em>The St. Joseph Herald</em>, January 5, 1894</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Your Hosts</strong></p> <p><em>To learn more about Sherry and her books, visit her <a href="https://sherrymonahan.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">website</a>. </em></p> <p><em>To learn more about Marshal and his work, visit his <a href="http://www.marshalltrimble.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a></em><em>.</em></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Experience History:</strong> </p> <p><a href="https://www.unmc.edu/dentistry/about/museum/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Dentistry Dental Museum</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Next Episode</strong></p> <p>Mail Order Brides</p>