Ancient Romans had some truly shocking hygiene habits, including using human urine to clean and whiten their teeth. The chemical ammonia found in stale urine acts as a powerful cleaning agent, which is why Romans imported Portuguese urine in large quantities for this exact purpose.
Wealthy citizens and commoners alike trusted this strange mouthwash to keep their breath fresh and smiles bright. Dentists of the era even recommended it as a standard dental treatment.
While it sounds disgusting today, it was a common practice across the Roman Empire for centuries. History continues to prove that beauty routines have always involved extreme measures.
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