Enjoy the Varied Fragrances of Rural Kenya

Note for the folks at home: In some areas of Kenya, a traditional mode of tooth care involves brushing with the stick of a certain fibrous tree (which may be called "Salvadora persica"... if you're willing to trust sources as malevolently unsubstantiated as Wikipedia). Narrow branches are picked from the upper reaches of the tree, and the bark is removed to expose the inner fibers. The practice is still common today, notably among the Samburu people (who populate the region around Maralal). In some cases, the traditional practice is given a modern twist when toothpaste is smeared on the Salvadora stick before usage. The stick does leave the mouth feeling clean, but how it compares to the alternative "toothbrush-and-toothpaste" method, I'm not sure.