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toothbrushes
40 Second Toothbrush Doesn't Use Torture, Just "Enhanced Cleaning Techniques"
On paper, the 40 Second Toothbrush, which de-plaques two rows of teeth at a time, looks like a fine idea. On paper. Would you put this in your mouth? More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Palmer74: I would love this if it wasnt automatic. I would like to see a regular manual brush of this type. 4 Responses | Other threads
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robots
Robots That Hold Your Toothbrush, Crush Very Tiny Intruders
These little robots attach themselves to your wall with suction cups, and guard pens, toothbrushes and other skinny pole-like objects. No not that one. [Mookie Gifts via Nerd Approved]
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Comment by KeepingTheForeName_GitEmSteveDave: Can this hold a razor? More specifically a DE razor? 3 Responses | Other threads
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lasers
The Laser Toothbrush Pew! Pews! Logical Reasoning
Colgate? Dead. Crest? Gone. Aquafresh? Don't make us laugh. Look, people—laser toothbrushes are here. That means no more tarter, cavities or root canals. Life will be better. From the manufacturer Smart Miracles:
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By Mark WilsonComment by KeepingTheForeName_GitEmSteveDave: Damn you! B/c my partial won't change with my real teeth, I can't whiten! 4 Responses | Other threads
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hygiene
Dental Air Force Pressure Washes Your Pearly Whites
You know how a pressure washer can clean all of the crap off the side of your house and into those hard-to-reach gutters? Well, picture the same thing—only with your teeth. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by KeepingTheForeName_GitEmSteveDave: Does it work on your sinuses as well? Cuz sometimes in the morning I'm a little out of it.... 8 Responses | Other threads
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hygiene
Finger Condom Toothbrush Might Be Awkward, but at Least You Won't Get Cavities
Brushing your teeth with your finger never works, despite how often you try it when you end up wasted at someone else's place for the night. You know, it just kind of smears the toothpaste over your teeth without creating a foam, and it leaves your mouth feeling even grosser than before. If only you had one of these weird finger condom toothbrushes! It looks to be extremely portable, albeit awkward to use and possibly tasting like rubber. It's the perfect accessory for people who end up sleeping in strange places often, like backpackers and sorority girls. [ProductDose via Trendhunter]
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By Adam FrucciComment by Curves: Not having a toothbrush is the excuse you use to go home and then some dumb ass goes and invents... 3 Responses | Other threads
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question of the day
Question of the Day: Do You Prefer an Electric or Manual Toothbrush?
After investigating the debate between electric and manual shavers yesterday, I thought it might be a good idea to dig a little deeper into the topic of hygiene gadgets. In the previous poll, manual shavers have a commanding lead with over 40% of the vote—but I am curious to see if the same holds true for manual toothbrushes. So, the question is simple: do you prefer an electric or manual toothbrush? More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Duckspwn: @e-friend: Electric shaver... I don't like my balls totally bare, and I feel a helluva lot safer. (can you imagine... more » | Other threads
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toothsponge
The Toothbrush of the Future, the Toothsponge
In Brazilian industrial designer Fabio Dabori's world, we won't brush our teeth with bristles, synthetic reminders of a barbaric time we cleaned our teeth with animal hair. No, we are enlightened beings, and we will make our pearly whites beam eerily with...a sponge. Electric toothsponges. More »
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Comment by ryusen: @newgalactic: i forget what brand it was, but my sister gave me an electric toothbrush one.. it was powered by NiCD... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Oral Hygiene Game Maps Mouth, Makes Kids Brush Better
As a guy with pretty horrible teeth, I can only wish that this computerized toothbrush was invented decades ago when I was a kid. When children brush using the system, the toothbrush's LEDs get mapped via webcam onto a representation of a mouth, which then shows kids which teeth have already been brushed and which teeth need more cleaning. The kids using the system were "twice as effective at cleaning their teeth following the trial." If only they could turn flossing into a game as well, I wouldn't have to go get a root canal in about a month. [New Scientist]
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By Jason ChenComment by GOKOR: @longshot: Millions of good parents would agree, but fear if they follow suit, they will get arrested for actually raising... more » | Other threads
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vibro toothbrush
Shake-a-Brush Adds Vibro Function to Normal Toothbrushes
The Shake-a-Brush from iTouchless seems a strange concept right from the start: it customizes your normal everyday toothbrush into a battery powered vibrating one. You can buy battery powered brushes already can't you? And, ok, electric toothbrushes may be expensive, but they're also designed to cleverly clean your teeth, and shake-a-brush will just, um, shake your brush. Ah... now we understand: it's a highly moddable gadget, perhaps? If you have a big stockpile of toothbrushes ready, it's available now, but costs $39.95. [iTouchless via Chipchick]
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By Kit EatonComment by Sunburn_summer: @nutbastard: Yeah, learned my lesson when I jumped down your throat the other day for ripping on mac users... Sorry... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Stephen Fry Reviews Oral B Professional Care Triumph, Loves It
Some of us may dabble in being funny to go along with our tech knowledge, but professional comedian Stephen Fry actually knows a thing about both fields. Today he reviews the Oral-B Professional Care Triumph, which has a special tech that allows it to wirelessly show how long you've been brushing each corner of your mouth and rate it according to what dentists recommend. He loves it. He also loves the idea of turning something mundane into something exciting via technology, and wants it to go further. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by hanswurst0815: Well Jason, I don't know if that helps you, but personally, I think you're funnier than Stephen. And you know... more » | Other threads
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robots
DIY Bristlebot: You Might as Well Use That Toothbrush For Something
As long as your toothbrush is sitting around unused and unloved, you might as well put it to good use with this DIY Bristlebot courtesy of the folks at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories. All you need is a brush with angled bristles, a pager motor and a watch battery. Minutes of fun and tooth decay will be your reward. To see the Bristelbot in action, and learn how to build one yourself, hit the video after the jump. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by lilbit123: and also im going to make a giant one with a big brush and like 4 D batterys and a... more » | Other threads
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sunny grin
Solar Toothbrush Version 2.0 Packs Twice the Punch of Original
When Canadian researcher Dr. Kunio Komiyama first rolled out his solar toothbrush, its light-gathering titanium dioxide rod must not have released enough plaque-busting electrons. Now the good doctor has announced the updated Soladey-J3X, which he says "packs twice the chemical punch compared to the original." More »
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Comment by vertigo: Again just like the stupid solar powered battery chargers - use hand power and crank it ...I know most of... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Sonicare FlexCare Toothbrush Reviewed (Verdict: Expensive, But Worthwhile)
We brush our own collective teeth with an older model Sonicare, which is why their FlexCare update with UV radiation seemed like a sure bet at improving what's already great. JJ from BBG stuck one in his mouth a couple times for 2 minutes each and found that it's cheaper to replace than before, stronger (with the new Massage mode), easier to cram into corners, and all in all a great buy at $180—unless you already have an old model and feel like waiting for a price drop. We agree. [BoingBoing Gadgets] More »
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By Jason ChenComment by arikmoon: @Vedder452 Same story with me, only I got mine for $42. No UV chamber, but much better than my elite. more » | Other threads
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you missed a bit
Bossy Toothbrush Tells You How to Clean
If an electric toothbrush isn't high-tech enough for you, then you could kick it up a notch with the Triumph with SmartGuide. The brush monitors how you are cleaning your teeth - time, area and pressure, and sends that information back to a base station. This base station, which can be stuck on a bathroom mirror, then tells you where and for how long you should be focusing in order to get a thorough and even brushing. More » -
germproof, almost
VIOlight Travel Toothbrush Sanitizer, for Germophobes on the Run
Out here on the toothbrush beat, you run into all sorts of fear-mongering products such as the VIOlight Toothbrush Sanitizer. Now you can take that germophobia out on the road with the VIOlight Travel Toothbrush Sanitizer, a smaller version of that near-miraculous home version that probably does no good but might make you feel better anyway. More »
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Comment by deathbytray: Oh, VIO, not VAIO. Disappointing. I thought it was Sony toothbrush for a second. more » | Other threads
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halitosis check
Biodegradable Source Toothbrush Saves The World One Head At A Time
In their quest to save our dying planet, ecologically concerned people are often forced to make sacrifices. If you're compelled to join them, you can start by getting rid of that fancy superstore toothbrush and replace it with the Source Toothbrush, an environmentally friendly hygienic tool constructed from wood fiber and a special plastic made from Nebraska corn. Its replaceable heads also feature the world's first "radial bristling" for maximum plaque-busting power. Nobody says you have to have bad breath to be a tree hugging hippie. $7.95 [Source Toothbrush via UberReview] -
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Hands On with the UV Sonicare Flexcare
Our own Charlie White got a chance to fiddle around with that fancy UV Sonicare Flexcare toothbrush we showed you this morning, and he came away impressed. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by imajoebob: Will OCD sufferers be able to sue Sonicare for their sunburned gums? more » | Other threads
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advances in brushing
Sonicare Flexcare Toothbrush Brings Ultraviolet Radiation to Give Gums Super Powers
We love our Sonicare toothbrushes. But how could you improve on a design that's prevented any cavities since we started using it? By adding a UV sanitizer. Peter Pachal at Sci Fi has the scoop. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by wombleman: The sonicare flexcare has been built on the sucess of the sonicare flexcare and the changes that have been made,... more » | Other threads
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smart brush
Oral-B's Triumph Keeps Your Chompers Clean by Telling You How to Brush
We got the chance to play with Oral-B's new Triumph electric toothbrush this afternoon. The $149 brush comes with a palm-size wireless display (it uses RF technology to communicate) that provides real-time feedback as you're brushing so it lets you know how much time you've spent brushing and also what quadrant of your mouth you should be brushing. More »
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Comment by jabber: I only wish there was a good electric flosser. I'm real lazy about flossing. more » | Other threads
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gadgets
VIOLight's Toothbrush Sanitizer
Remember that episode of Seinfeld where Jerry dropped his girlfriend's toothbrush into the toilet (played by Sex and the City's Kristin Davis, incidentally) and he never told her? If he had this VIOLight, he wouldn't have had to throw out the entire contents of his apartment. More » -
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Ultreo Toothbrush Uses Ultrasound Waves to Kill Teeth Goblins
The $150 Ultreo toothbrush is a bit different than that $1.99 jobber you scrub the hooker's spit off your teeth everyday morning. This toothbrush uses a combination of ultrasound waveguide technology and precisely tuned sonic bristle action to keep those pearly whites white. Usually I don't say this about crazy products, but I am kind of sold. Something about using ultrasound waves and vibrating bristles seems like it would do a better job cleaning my teeth than a regular toothbrush. If it will keep me away from the dentist, then that $150 price tag may be well worth it. More »
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Comment by Card: Perhaps I am trying to convince myself that at $150 toothbrush was a great idea, but I love mine. ... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
TiFinity Titanium Toothbrush: Like a Metal Scouring Pad for Your Teeth
If you're one of those do-gooders who follows your dentist's every whim, changing out your toothbrush every two months, then the TiFinity titanium toothbrush might be for you. Its inventor says it lasts ten times longer than ordinary toothbrushes, and keeps all those deadly bacteria at bay, too. But who wants to brush their teeth with metal bristles? Well, these titanium alloy bristles have supposedly "amazing properties."These super elastic memory filaments of the bristle material constantly rebound instantly during brushing allowing for better penetration of the bristles in to the hard to reach areas between teeth and under gums!
Right when we first saw it, we assumed this must be some sort of status item. The big question is, how much does it cost? Take a look at this larger picture of the toothbrush, and find out: More »
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Comment by XiangCadiwampus: I actually use the brush and it works great. Have any of you actually tried the brush or do... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Rakuten Ultraviolet Toothbrush Cleaner
Rakuten's latest gadget sterilizes your toothbrush in four minutes, preventing the buildup of bacteria and other nasty elements. When the toothbrush is inserted and the lid is shut, an ultraviolet lamp heats up and within four minutes, your brush is as clean as the day you bought it. Pretty handy, especially when you consider how often the average person really cleans their toothbrush. More »
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By GizlocoComment by ShuddupAndrive: Rinse your friggin brush in good old fashioned chlorine, tap water that is. If it's good enough for drinking after... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Exclusive Video: Hasbro Tooth Tunes MP3 Toothbrush
Hasbro's Tooth Tunes toothbrushes have an MP3 player built in. Ya, they use bone-conduction to rattle the sound through your teeth for 3 minutes, making sure you brush for the American Dental Association's recommended time. The bristles are a bit hard, the head a bit small, and the handle sucks for reverse grip action, but I found it pretty damn cool to brush my teeth while listening to Black Eyed Peas. I wish you could swap songs, but they've got a pretty good variety of music. Gallery below, video above, and 18 song list, Including the Rocky theme, KISS, Queen, and Destiny's Child, after the jump. More » -
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Universal Sonic Toothbrush Turns Any Toothbrush Sonic
As much as we love our Sonicare toothbrushes, we know that $100 may be a bit much for some people to spend on a toothbrush (it's totally worth it though). For those folks, there's the Universal Sonic Toothbrush that turns any old toothbrush into an automatic vibrating one. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by Max_Lux: The Oral B works great, and is light on the pocketbook. I have a few spares kicking around, one in... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Gear Raves: Sonicare Elite 7750
I'm a little late to the Sonicare party, but hot damn if these aren't great. I just picked one up last week and already my mouth feels cleaner than it's ever been before—even after a dentist's visit. It vibrates faster than Michael J. Fox after a coke binge back when he was alive—wait, what do you mean he's not dead? Apologies, Mr. Fox. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by GudWriter: My wife has the Oral B from Costco and she loves it. She takes it on all trips, even camping,... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
OHSO Marko Travel Toothbrush
Usually when selecting images to use with posts we just grab the one the product looks most attractive in and go with that, but the photo of the male model on the go on the OHSO site made us laugh so hard it just had to come along with the toothbrush. Yes, that pretty boy with stylish hair and expensive clothes is demonstrating action in an urban environment to sell you a toothbrush—the Marko is a chrome-finish travel toothbrush that stores toothpaste within a reservoir and delivers it to the brush with a twist. $19.95 for one Marko; $6.95 buys you three replacement bristle heads. More »
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By gizmodo.comComment by thrillhouse: this is hillarious - even moreso as I know who is responsible for this crap. "how do we really... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
VIOlight Toothbrush Sanitizer
There comes a time where you must sanitize some things. Sure, I've dropped my toothbrush in the toilet after Mexican night, but did that stop me from using it? Of course not. But when I walked in and saw the rapidly-growing fungus on it three weeks later, I decided that instead of buying a new toothbrush for $3, I could sanitize my current one with the VIOlight toothbrush sanitizer! To use it, you throw your brush inside a stylish metal case and then let the UV lights take care of the rest of the dirty work. After that, you're free to brush germ-free. It costs $24.95 and requires two AA batteries to run, so if OCD or germaphobia is your turf, this might be a nice investment. More »
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By gizmodo.comComment by Mike Panic: What a seriously good idea, especially since most sinks are within 6' of a toilet, and "they" say that germs... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Brush and Poop Away to MP3 Tunes
So you want some tunes to listen to in the bathroom but don't want to limit yourself to boring ol' shower radios. Well now you'll never need to go music-free ever again while you're in the john. First there's this Twin Spin Toothbrush from Orawave that'll play an MP3 tune as a reward once you've brushed for two minutes. It sounds like the only MP3s available are the ones on the brush, but we're thinking there has to be a way to sneak in a couple notes of Green Day's "Pulling Teeth." For irony, y'know. More » -
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Tobacco Teeth Be Gone
I live in NYC, so even if I did still smoke, I'd be forced to cut down immensely since the new laws came into place a few years ago. The Japanese, however, are still puffin' away just about anywhere they can light up, god bless them. So it makes sense for Matsushita to announce a new electric toothbrush that it says can diminish tobacco stains using a special brush head that pulsates 3000 times per minute! The EW1300P should be about 5000 yen and if you find one next time you're in Tokyo, bring one back for me. I like blueberry pie and coffee. More »
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By tgrumetComment by JosephRaymond: g4techtv did something like this. they supercharged a $15 electric toothbrush with like 8AA bateries. it was pretty cool and... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
OHSO Toothbrushes - Brush Sexy
The OHSO toothbrush makes my Oral B look like the chicken bone used by my local street hobo uses to pick his teeth. This stylish and dildoesque toothbrush comes with nifty features such as self-dispensing toothpaste. More »
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By gizmodo.comComment by Chandru: There's a generation switch everywhere! y not a calcium level analyzer, a wi-fi or bluetooth to send info to home... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
HydraBrush Dual-Sided Toothbrush
This dual-headed toothbrush supposedly eliminates human error and also cuts down on brushing time (highly efficient, someone alert 43 Folders!). There are two versions: the HydraBrush Express and the HydraBrush Ultra. More »
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