When Did toothpaste first become available to the general public in the United S

Question: When Did toothpaste first become available to the general public in the United States!?
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I found this for you, it's called the history of toothpaste and toothbrushes!. http://www!.bbc!.co!.uk/dna/h2g2/A2818686Www@QuestionHome@Com

I believe it was in the latter part of the 1800s!. Before then, people used "tooth powder" with their toothbrushes!.Www@QuestionHome@Com