The document summarizes the history and invention of the toothbrush. It discusses how early humans used twigs and horse hairs were early forms of toothbrushes before the modern toothbrush was invented. The first mass-produced toothbrush was invented in 1780 by William Addis in England. The document also describes the basic features of a toothbrush and provides an image of an electric toothbrush which works similarly but uses a motor to spin the bristles.