This image may not be used to state or imply the endorsement by the BDA of any product or service, nor in any use associated with any political opinio

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This image may not be used to state or imply the endorsement by the BDA of any product or service, nor in any use associated with any political opinion, activity or in any advocacy that conflicts with the BDA's scientific policies. Three chewsticks, siwack twigs used as toothbrushes. One end of each is fibrous after the bark was stripped away. The stick is chewed briefly to fray the end and then used as a brush to clean the teeth.

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