Van Buskirk's Fragrant Sozodont for the Teeth and Gums
Description
1859-early 20th century
Roswell van Buskirk created his popular Sozodont (from the Greek “save” and “teeth”) in 1859, advertising its power to improve teeth, gum, and breath (as in the ad below, c. 1900). As early as 1880, dentists began complaining that Sozodont actually destroyed teeth enamel and was in no way beneficial. The product fell out of popularity in the early 20th century.
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Roswell van Buskirk created his popular Sozodont (from the Greek “save” and “teeth”) in 1859, advertising its power to improve teeth, gum, and breath (as in the ad below, c. 1900). As early as 1880, dentists began complaining that Sozodont actually destroyed teeth enamel and was in no way beneficial. The product fell out of popularity in the early 20th century.
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Rights
Public Domain