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Rob Lox S Good My Health
Rob Lox S Good My Health
For dental hygiene, the Romans believed that the ammonia in urine had whitening
properties and could help prevent tooth decay. They would rinse their mouths with
urine or use urine-soaked cloths to clean their teeth. This practice was not
limited to the Romans; it was also common among other ancient civilizations, such
as the Greeks and Egyptians.