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Brand
Commercial
Name
Handle
Design
Sizes
Available
Bristle
Design
Bristle
Type
Unique
Features
ARM & HAMMER
Spinbrush
Pro Sensitive
TM
Designed for comfort and
control
One size Single, oscillating brush head with
Soft-Flex bristles; COLOR-WEAR
TM
bristles indicate when its time to
change the brush head
Extra soft The first battery-powered brush specifically designed for sensitive teeth
and gums; with Soft-Flex bristles and a pressure sensitive motor
Pro Clean
TM
Designed for comfort and
control
One size Dual-action brush head delivers
3,600 oscillations per minute;
COLOR-WEAR bristles indicate when
its time to change the brush head
Soft, medium Removes plaque in hard-to-reach places
Spinbrush Kids Themed handles feature:
Thomas & Friends, Avengers
Assemble, Alvin and The
Chipmunks, and My Way!
Crazy Wrapz (coming soon)
Child size Designed for smaller mouths;
oscillating head with fixed lower
bristles
Soft Helps kids brush longer
Brush Buddies Brush Buddies
Soniclean
Three sonic modes: whitening,
standard, and sensitive
Kids, teen, adult Whitening: removes tartar and
stains; sensitive (perio): ultra-thin
tapered bristles; adult: full-sized
brush head; kids
Whitening, sensitive (perio),
adult, kids
Four unique brush heads; ultraviolet (UV) sanitizer; three sonic modes
kill up to 99% of germs; rechargeable battery; replaceable brush head;
2-minute auto shut-off and 30 second interval indicator
Colgate 360 Total Advanced
Sonic Toothbrush
Ergonomic with battery-
operated button
Full head Tapered with raised cleaning tip Soft All of the features of 360 with added sonic vibration; raised cleaning
tip for access to posterior areas; soft, textured cheek and tongue cleaner
for gentle effective bacteria removal; soft rubber polishing cups for
gentle stain removal
360 Battery
Toothbrushes
Ergonomic, easy-to-hold
handle with nonslip grip and
battery-operated button
Full head Dual-action head with rotating
bristles; whitening version with soft
rubber polishers help remove stains
and whiten teeth
Soft Removes four times more overall bacteria vs brushing teeth alone;
offers key features such as a cheek and tongue cleaner and dual-action
brush head for a whole mouth clean
Conair Interplak DP19 Two speed One size Triple-action, counter-rotational, six
tufted
Soft Cordless charger base; 2-minute timer; two regular and one whitening
brush heads
Interplak NT7CS One speed One size Triple-action, counter-rotational, six
tufted
Soft Soft, nonslip handle
DentistRx InteliSonic Easy-grip handle for comfort
and control; 2-minute auto
timer with four 30-second
intervals ensures an even,
thorough clean
One size Concave tri-peak conforms to natural
tooth structure; bristles in blue or
green for easy user identification
Soft bristles Sonic technology with variable speeds cleans at more than 31,000 brush
strokes per minute; includes ultraviolet (UV) sanitizer
Revolation Easy-grip handle for comfort
and control; 2-minute auto
timer with four 30-second
intervals ensures an even,
thorough clean
One size Everyday, perio, and ortho brush
head designs for patient-specific oral
care needs
Extra soft, ultra-fine bristles 360 revolving technology combined with ultra-fine bristles cleans with
more than 3 million bristle sweeps per cycle; comes with three unique
brush heads; includes UV sanitizer
Dr. Fresh Inc Barbie Battery
Toothbrush
Straight Kids, juniors N/A Soft Vibrating motion; deep cleaning; gum stimulator; free battery included
Batman Sonic
Toothbrush
Easy grip Kids, juniors N/A Soft Extra replacement head, display stand, and figure included
Angry Birds Just 4 Me
Sticker Toothbrush
Straight, easy grip Kids, juniors N/A Soft More than 100 stickers so children can design their own brush; battery
included
Mouth Watchers Antibacterial Powered
Toothbrush
Comfort grip One size Bilength patented flossing bristles;
1-micrometer at the tip breaks up
plaque
Polyester extra soft and thin
flossing outer bristles with
shorter stander inner bristles
Composed of natural silver particles that kill bacteria on the
toothbrush; flossing bristle design reaches into grooves and in between
teeth
Focus
on
Toothbrushes
Our detailed guide provides important information
about the myriad of toothbrushes available today.
Editors Note: This list is inclusive of most toothbrushes on the market in the United States. While every
attempt has been made to be as comprehensive as possible, there may be inadvertent product omissions.
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Brand
Commercial
Name
Handle
Design
Sizes
Available
Bristle
Design
Bristle
Type
Unique
Features
Oral-B Professional Precision
1000
Slim, curved handle for
ergonomics and comfort
One size Brush heads include: Oral-B Deep Sweep,
Oral-B FlossAction, Oral-B Pro White,
Oral-B Sensitive, Oral-B Precision Clean,
Oral-B Dual Clean, Oral-B Power Tip, and
Oral-B Ortho
Indicator bristles Pressure sensor stops pulsations when brushing too hard
Professional Precision
3000
Slim, curved handle for
ergonomics and comfort
One size Brush heads include: Oral-B Deep Sweep,
Oral-B FlossAction, Oral-B Pro White,
Oral-B Sensitive, Oral-B Precision Clean,
Oral-B Dual Clean, Oral-B Power Tip, and
Oral-B Ortho
Indicator bristles Three brushing modes: daily clean, sensitive, and whitening; pressure
sensor stops pulsations when brushing too hard
Professional Precision
4000
Curved handle for ergonomics
and comfort
One size Brush heads include: Oral-B Deep Sweep,
Oral-B FlossAction, Oral-B Pro White, Oral-B
Sensitive, Oral-B Precision Clean, Oral-B
Dual Clean, Oral-B Power Tip, and Oral-B
Ortho
Indicator bristles Cleaning action through pulsations and oscillations; professional timer
(2 minutes with 30-second intervals); pressure sensor with
four customized brushing modes
Professional Precision
5000
Curved handle for ergonomics
and comfort
One size Brush heads include: Oral-B Deep Sweep,
Oral-B FlossAction, Oral-B Pro White, Oral-B
Sensitive, Oral-B Precision Clean, Oral-B
Dual Clean, Oral-B Power Tip, Oral-B Ortho
Soft, extra soft,
MicroPulse
bristles, with
indicator
Provides 40,000 pulsations and 8,800 oscillations per minute which
helps remove up to two times more plaque than a regular manual
toothbrush to help prevent and reverse gingivitis; wireless display
provides continuous feedback, encouraging longer, more thorough
brushing
Oral-B Vitality
FlossAction
Curved handle for ergonomics
and comfort
One size Oral-B FlossAction Indicator,
MicroPulse bristles
Unique oscillating-rotating technology; timer encourages patients to
brush longer by signaling after 2 minutes
Oral-B Vitality
Sensitive Clean
TM
Curved handle for ergonomics
and comfort
One size Oral-B Sensitive Indicator, extra-
soft bristles
Unique oscillating-rotating technology; timer encourages patients to
brush longer by signaling after 2 minutes
Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum Ergonomic, textured handle
provides stability while
brushing
Standard and compact
brush heads
New InterCare brush head designed to
provide six times better plaque removal in-
between teeth vs manual toothbrush;
innovative anchor-free tufting technology
allows for the brush head to be fitted with
more bristles than traditional brush heads;
reminder bristles fade to remind the user to
change the brush head after 3 months
Extra soft Pressure sensor designed to gently resonate to alert when too much
pressure is applied, preventing aggressive brushing and ensuring an
optimal cleaning every time; adjustable intensity settings within each of
the three modes for the most personalized brushing experience; bristles
remove plaque along the gum line and are elongated for deep clean in
between teeth
DiamondClean Ergonomic handle with stylish
ceramic finish and chrome
accent ring
Standard and compact brush
heads
Diamond-shaped brush head has 44% more
bristles than the standard sized ProResults
brush head, providing superior plaque
removal and whiter teeth
Extra soft Charging glass charges the toothbrush while resting in a glass, which
can also be used for mouthrinsing; five brushing modes, selected by
scrolling down using one button; USB travel case can be plugged into
almost any lap top or wall outlet to charge the brush
Sonicare For Kids Ergonomic handle fits easily in
childs hand, two gripping
locations for training with an
adult and independent brushing
Two brush heads
complement the two power
levels for ages 4 to 6 and 7 and
older
Kids-sized brush head fits childrens mouths;
rubberized brush head designed to protect
young teeth
Extra soft for a
gentle brushing to
protect young
mouths
KidTimer helps young children reach the recommended 2-minute
brushing time; KidPacer with fun musical tones indicates when it is
time to move to another quadrant of the mouth
HealthyWhite Ergonomic handle, uniquely
angled brush head neck makes
it easier to reach back teeth
Standard and compact brush
heads
Contoured bristles thoroughly clean and
massage teeth and gums
Extra soft Clean and whitening mode provides unique brushing motion for better
whitening results on coffee, tea, tobacco, and red wine stains
EasyClean Ergonomic handle, uniquely
angled brush head neck makes
it easier to reach back teeth
Standard and compact brush
heads
Contour fit bristles and broad
sweeping motion for effective
plaque removal
Extra soft Designed to remove up to two times more plaque than a
manual toothbrush
Essence Ergonomic handle, uniquely
angled brush head neck makes
it easier to reach back teeth
Standard and compact brush
heads
Contoured bristles thoroughly
clean and massage teeth and
gums
Extra soft Automatically shuts off after 2-minute dentist recommended brushing
time; designed to fit contours of teeth to achieve better contact with tooth
surface; dynamic cleaning action reduces plaque along the gum line
Plak Smacker Batman Turbo
Power Toothbrush
Batman themed handle N/A N/A Nylon Dupont
bristles
The vibrating motion of the bristles cleans deep and massages gums;
Eveready battery included
Barbie Turbo Power
Toothbrush
Barbie themed handle N/A N/A Nylon Dupont
bristles
The vibrating motion of the bristles cleans deep and massages gums;
Eveready battery included
Angry Birds Turbo
Toothbrush
Angry Birds themed handle N/A N/A Nylon Dupont
bristles
The vibrating motion of the bristles cleans deep and massages gums;
Eveready battery included
Sunstar Americas Inc Pulse Rotapower
Toothbrush
Comfortable, ergonomic
handle
One size Oscillating soft bristle action for effective
cleaning
Soft Oscillating soft bristles gently massage gums and clean teeth; stand-up
design; cordless; battery operated, requires no charging
Crayola Power
Toothbrush
Comfortable, designed for
small hands
One size Oscillating soft bristle action for effective
cleaning
Soft Soft bristles gently massage gums and clean teeth; suction cup, stand-
up design; cordless; battery operated, requires no charging
Power Toothbrush,
Clone Captain Rex
and Darth Vader
Comfortable grip with a suction
cup base
One size Soft oscillating bristles gently massage gums
and clean teeth
Soft Suction cup base reduces counter clutter and helps keep the brush
head clean
Ultreo Ultreo Slim-waisted handle
ergonomically designed for
comfort and easy maneuvering
One size Tripeak design with patented ultrasound
waveguide
Soft Combines patented ultrasound waveguide technology with sonic bristle
motion
Waterpik Sensonic
Professional Plus
Toothbrush
Lightweight, ergonomic handle
with soft, no-slip grip
Includes one standard, one
compact, and one interdental
brush
Soft end-rounded bristles for safe and gentle
cleaning
Extra soft, nylon Sonic technology; 25% faster bristle speed; deluxe recharge indicator
gauge on handle; two brush speeds for customized brushing and
enhanced compliance; 2-minute timer with 30-second interval
indicator; premium travel case
Zila Inc Rotadent Plus
Rotary Toothbrush
Easy grip handle with angled
neck with design similar to
professional dental instruments
Hollow tip, short tip, long tip MicroAccess filaments Thin, proprietary
filament
360 rotating head; limited lifetime warranty; only sold through dental
professionals
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Toothbrush
Brand
Commercial
Name
Handle
Design
Sizes
Available
Bristle
Design
Bristle
Type
Unique
Features
Archtek Mouthbrush 360 Ergonomically designed for
easy grip and flexibility
Adult Soft contoured bristles, rubber
nubs alongside and back of brush
head to massage oral mucosa,
clean tongue, and retract cheek
Soft nylon #610 Larger rubber nubs suppress the gag reflex when cleaning the tongue;
flexible neck design prevents excessive bristle pressure on tooth enamel
and gingiva
ARM & HAMMER Tooth Tunes Designed to stand upright One size for ages 513 Soft bristles, angled brush head Soft Proprietary Music In Your Mouth technology plays music through your
teeth, straight to your head. A mix of popular songs kids will love; Two
minutes of music encourages longer brushing.
Tooth Tunes Junior Designed to stand upright One size for ages 35 Soft bristles, angled brush head Soft Proprietary Music In Your Mouth technology plays music through
the teeth straight to the childs head; a mix of popular songs kids
will love; 2 minutes of music encourages longer brushing
Orajel Training
Toothpaste and
Toothbrush (Thomas
& Friends and My
Little Pony)
Comfortable, designed for
small hands
For use on toddlers 18 months
to 4 years with adult
supervision
Small head, gentle bristles Soft Perfect size toothbrush for little mouths; fluoride-free toothpaste is safe
if swallowed; dye-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free; toothbrush is
available with 1-oz Thomas & Friends Tooty Fruity flavor and 1-oz My
Little Pony Pinky Fruity flavor toothpaste
Brush Buddies Brush Buddies Brite
Beatz Featuring Jingle
Bells
Rubber grip that grips to
kids/teens hands
Kids, teen Soft, rounded, wave-shaped
bristles
Soft nylon bristles The worlds first synchronized music and light show inside a
toothbrush; features Jingle Bells for 2 minutes, the dentist
recommended time to brush
Brush Buddies
Singing
Uniquely designed handle that
makes sure bristles never touch
the countertop
Available for all ages Soft, rounded, wave-shaped
bristles
Soft Dupont bristles Singing toothbrush line features hit songs from top artists: Justin Bieber,
Psy, LMFAO, Lady Gaga, and Keana; songs play for 2 minutes
Brush Buddies Bling Ergonomic handle that
contours to the hand
Junior, teen, and adult Soft, rounded, wave-shaped
bristles
Soft nylon bristles Brings fashion into the oral care line with gems that are embedded into
the handle with glueless, patent-pending technology
Colgate Colgate 360 and
Colgate 360
Sensitive
Ergonomic, cushioned thumb
grip
Compact head Tapered with raised
cleaning tip
Soft (Colgate 360) and ultra
soft (Colgate 360 Sensitive)
Raised cleaning tip for access to posterior areas; soft, textured cheek
and tongue cleaner for gentle, effective bacteria removal; soft rubber
polishing cups for gentle stain removal; also available with ultra soft
bristles for sensitive teeth
Colgate Wave and
Colgate Wave Sensitive
Ergonomic, contoured
handle with no-slip grip
Compact, ultra compact, and
full heads
Multiheight, curved bristles Soft (Colgate Wave), Ultra soft
(Colgate Wave Sensitive)
Curved handle for better control and reinforcement of good brushing
technique; unique bristle trim to effectively remove plaque and bacteria
Colgate Smiles Ergonomic, cushioned handles
enable an easier grip and
better cleaning control at
every age
My First Colgate (ages 02),
Junior Dora the Explorer (ages
25), Youth SpongeBob
Squarepants, and Universal
Design (age 5 plus)
Small cushioned head with
multi-height bristles and dosing
dot
Extra Soft (ages 0-2, 2-5) and
soft (ages 5+)
Age segmentation developed alongside the dental profession; unique
dosing dot helps measure the right amount of paste at every age;
innovative tongue cleaner on back of head (youth only)
Dental Elite Classic Traditional and
Classic Interdental
Ergonomic, no-slip rubber grip Adult Flat, 37 tuft Extra soft end-rounded bristles Designed for grip to fit well in hand; imprinting available
Junior No-slip rubber thumb grip Teen compact Flat, small head, raised cleaning
tip, 32 tuft
Extra soft end-rounded bristles Raised cleaning tip designed to improve cleaning in posterior areas; useful
for adolescents; imprinting available
Classic Compact Ergonomic, no-slip rubber grip Adult compact Flat, 42 tuft Extra soft end-rounded bristles Toothbrush head designed to provide excellent performance;
imprinting available
Dr. Collins Perio Toothbrush and
Perio for Kids
Toothbrush
Nonslip, rubber handle, thumb
grip, angled neck
Adult full and children's
compact
Ultra slim and tapered bristles
reach further into interdental
spaces while stimulating and
massaging gums
Supersoft polyester bristles Provides supreme cleaning by gently massaging teeth and gums;
perfect for sensitive teeth and gums, gum recession, and those with
braces
Ecobrush and
Prepasted Disposable
Toothbrushes
Ergonomic, nonslip, rubber
grip
Adult compact Multilevel tapered bristles;
prepasted has sweet mint
toothpaste infused in the bristles
Soft nylon Economical; great for travel and on-the-go lifestyle; prepasted brush
just needs moisture to activate
Prepasted Smiley Star
Toothbrushes
Nonslip handle, perfect for
small hands
Children's compact Multilevel tapered bristles;
prepasted has sweet mint
toothpaste infused in the bristles
Soft nylon Economical kids toothbrush; great for travel, camping, and overnight
guests; prepasted brush just needs moisture to activate
Dr. Fresh Inc Firefly Original
Toothbrush
Barrel Adult N/A Soft Flashing handle flashes for 60 seconds, turns off automatically;
batteries included
Hello Kitty Flashing
Toothbrush
Sculpted Kids, juniors N/A Soft Flashing handle flashes for 60 seconds, turns off automatically;
batteries included
Angry Birds 3 pack
Toothbrush
Ziggly handle with suction cup
end
Kids, juniors N/A Soft
EDTCurvex Curvex Convex head Standard Taper Extra soft Fits lingual curvature, convex head avoids hitting the roof of the mouth
Curvex II Multi-
Function
Unique T-shape Standard Taper Extra soft Designed as multifunction brush with either vertical or horizontal hold
Curvex 1A
Surgical
Unique T-shape Standard Taper Ultra soft For immediate post-surgical use for all dental surgeries and implant
oral health needs
GlaxoSmithKline
Aquafresh Toothbrushes
Deep-Action Soft rubber grip Standard head Multilength Soft, medium Three way flexible brush head that reaches the unique contours of
teeth and gums; flexible neck protects gum line
Gel-Flex Gel rubber grip Standard head Multilength Soft, medium Flexible gel brush head adapts to the shape of the teeth for better
cleaning contact; flexible neck protects gum line
Kids Larger grip designed for kids Child-sized head Flat Extra soft Kids characters help engage children; small brush head
Hager Worldwide Happy Morning
Xylitol
Straight with easy grip One size N/A Soft nylon Prepasted with mint xylitol toothpaste; individually wrapped in
dispenser box
Happy Morning with
mint toothpaste
Straight with easy grip One size N/A Soft nylon Prepasted with mint toothpaste; individually wrapped
Happy Morning
without paste
Straight with easy grip One size N/A Soft nylon Individually wrapped without paste so paste of choice can be used
Live-Right LLC Original Baby Banana
Brush
Bendable, flexible silicone Toddler size only Embedded into the brush; one
piece
Ultra soft silicone Bendable, dishwasher safe, freezer safe
Baby Banana Brush
with Handles
A-peel-ing handles attached
at base
Infant size only Embedded into the brush; one
piece
Ultra soft silicone Teether with bristles to train for brushing at the earliest age
Sharky Brush and
Octo-Brush
Easy to grip, silicone handle Infants and toddlers Hidden bristles massage gums
and soothe sore tissues
Thick, token bristles designed
for chewing
Engineered to be safe for babies, device manipulation, and teething
relief
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Design
Sizes
Available
Bristle
Design
Bristle
Type
Unique
Features
Mouth Watchers Antibacterial
Toothbrush
Comfort grip Adult and youth Bilength patented flossing bristles; 1
micrometer at the tip breaks-up
plaque
Polyester extra soft and thin flossing
outer bristles with shorter standard
inner bristles
Composed of natural silver particles that kill bacteria on the
toothbrush; flossing bristle design reaches into grooves and in
between teeth
Nimbus MICROFINE Ergonomic design that does not
force the user to grip the handle
Compact and
regular head sizes
Original two-level bristle design: long
tapered and short end-rounded for
thorough and gentle biofilm removal
Superior soft Original two level tapered bristle; provides gentle yet thorough
biofilm removal
NIMBY Special handle design for kids;
age 1 to 7
Superior design
accommodates
wide age range
Original Nimbus two-level bristles in
a childs size
Soft, two level design in a childrens
brush; PBT bristles
Soft two-level bristle design for comfort while brushing
Oral-B Pro-Health Clinical
Pro-Flex Toothbrush
Ergonomic, nonslip grip for
comfort and control
One size (38) Innovative flexing sides that individually
adjust to teeth and gums to clean areas
where plaque growth begins
CrissCross bristles with individual
flexing sides
Flexing bristles that individually adjust to teeth and gums, removing
up to 93% of hard-to-reach plaque
Pro-Health Gentle
Clean with
CrossAction Bristles
Ergonomic handle for comfort
and control
One size (35) CrissCross extra-long bristles to help
clean hard-to-reach places
Extra soft The precise 16 angled CrissCross bristles optimize interproximal
cleaning
Pro-Health For Me
CrossAction
Toothbrush
For kids/preteens with mixed
dentition (8 years and older)
One size (35) CrissCross bristles with Power Tip Soft, CrissCross bristles for a gentle
clean
CrissCross bristles and Power Tip effectively reach and clean between
sensitive gaps; handle similar to adult handle but sized optimally to
fit a tweens hand for comfort and control
Pro-Health Stages
5 years to 7 years
The larger handle and nonslip
grip is designed for bigger
hands and improved dexterity
for a child who is brushing
with less help
One size (ages 57
years)
Cup-shaped bristles that surround
each tooth and a Power Tip that
easily reaches around and behind
back teeth
Extra soft Available with Disney Princesses, Monsters Inc, and Marvel
Avengers (coming soon); accompanying Stage 3 Oral-B Stages
toothpaste also available in Disney Princesses, Monsters Inc, and
Marvel Avengers (coming soon)
Pro-Health Stages
2 years to 4 years
The handle is chunky, making it
easy to grip for small hands that
are just learning how to brush
One size Narrow brush head with simple
bristle pattern and a Power Tip that
helps reach all teeth
Extra soft Features Disney characters: Jake and the Neverland Pirates and My
Friends Tigger & Pooh; accompanying Stage 2 Oral-B Stages
toothpaste also available in Jake and the Neverland Pirates and My
Friends Tigger & Pooh
Pro-Health Stages
4 months to 24
months
The nonslip handle is sized for
an adult hand and designed to
provide excellent grip and
control
One size Baby-soft bristles for a gentle clean
and a brush head that covers large
surface areas while gently massaging
the gums
Extra soft The unique cushioned head of the toothbrush is designed to help
protect tender gums; features Disney Baby characters to make
brushing fun
Oxyfresh Benefit Toothbrush Ergonomic grip One size Soft, gentle Soft, gentle Unique flexible triple-head configuration
Health Brush Ergonomic grip One size Soft, gentle Soft, gentle Compact for travel; protective cover
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Toothbrush
Brand
Commercial
Name
Handle
Design
Sizes
Available
Bristle
Design
Bristle
Type
Unique
Features
Plak Smacker Finger Brush N/A N/A N/A N/A Five assorted colors; made with latex-free, dishwasher-safe silicone
material
Infant Brush Oversized handle N/A 28 tufts of polished and end rounded
bristles
Soft Dupont Tynex bristles Six assorted colors; the handle is oversized to prevent the brush from
being pushed too far into the childs mouth and causing choking
E-Junior Comfortable rubber grip handle,
two tone colors
N/A 34 tufts Soft nylon bristles Four different color variations and a smiley face on the back of the
toothbrush head
Ocean Pals Dolphin
Brush
Comfortable rubber grip handle N/A 26 tufts Soft nylon bristles Four assorted colors and a dolphin-inspired design
E-Delux Comfortable rubber grip handle N/A 34 tufts with a power tip Soft nylon bristles Four assorted colors and a personalized imprint can be added to the
handle
E-Curve Comfortable rubber grip handle N/A 45 tufts with a power tip Soft nylon bristles Four assorted colors and a personalized imprint can be added to the
handle
POH
Oral Health
Products Inc
Super Soft #5 6 inches designed per Dr. C.C.
Bass specifications
Adult Flat, end-rounded and polished
43 tufts
Super soft 0.005 Dupont Tynex nylon Especially designed for those with compromised tissue or
tender mouths
Super Soft #6 6 inches designed per Dr. C.C.
Bass specifications
Adult Flat, end-rounded and polished
43 tufts
Super soft 0.005 Dupont Tynex nylon Designed as a super soft sulcus brush especially for periodontal
patients
Super Soft #8 5- inches designed per Dr. C.C.
Bass specifications
Junior Flat, end-rounded and polished
24 tufts
Super soft 0.005 Dupont Tynex nylon Designed for those with compromised tissue who need a gentler
touch
Platypusco Platypus
TM
Ortho
Brush
Resin/silicone for ease and
comfort
One size Shorter inside for patients with
orthodontic appliances; outer rows
radiused to access around wires and
brackets
Medium inner, soft outer Brush designed specifically for orthodontics; no learning curve
Practicon Inc
SmileGoods
Y261 Nonslip dolphin-shaped handle Youth 26 tuft, flat-trimmed bristles with
reach-around tip
Soft, end-rounded Dupont Tynex
bristles
Dolphin grip design
A401 Ergonomic, nonslip cushioned
grip
Adult 40 tuft, contour-trimmed bristles Soft, end-rounded Dupont Tynex
bristles
Cross-angle action
Imprintable A361 Ergonomic handle Adult 36 tuft, contour-trimmed bristles Soft, end-rounded Dupont Tynex
bristles
Smooth, compact head
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Brand
Commercial
Name
Handle
Design
Sizes
Available
Bristle
Design
Bristle
Type
Unique
Features
Quantum Labs Ewo-Tech Ergonomic rubber trip with
thumb grip
Standard Micro-fine feathered bristles Soft Feathered bristles, convenient shipping
Glisten Ergonomic pearl with soft
rubber
Adult 41 tuft
Junior 30 tuft
Diamond-tip bristles with power
point tip
Soft, diamond profile Diamond profile bristles
Aspire Crystal ergonomic handle Compact head adult Compact head with power point tip Soft Compact head, convenient shipping
SmartPractice Sqwiggly Youth
Toothbrush
Bright assorted colors and
wild, ziggly handle
Youth Small, child-sized head, 30 tufts,
0.006 filament diameter
Soft Includes assorted kids dental-themed activity card and free
personalization
Supreme Plus 360
Adult Toothbrush
Easy-to-grip handle design Adult Combination of nylon filaments and
polishing bristles
Soft Built-in tongue cleaner and free personalization
Pink Ribbon Adult
Toothbrush
Standard grip features an
embossed pink ribbon
Adult Compact head, 33 tufts, 0.007
filament diameter
Soft 5% of profits go toward breast cancer research and awareness programs;
includes free personalization
Sulcabrush Inc Sulcabrush Flat for application of
pressure at the gum line
Regular and pocket size Firm bristles for gingival stimulation Dupont nylon Stops bleeding gums, makes flossing easy
Sunstar Americas Inc
GUM
Technique Deep
Clean
Quad-Grip thumb pad design
to help guide hand to hold
brush properly
Compact, full Extremely tapered, multilevel, angled
bristles
Soft, sensitive Extremely tapered bristles that penetrate 2.8 mm into the sulcus;
patented Quad-Grip handle
Technique
Complete Care
Quad-Grip thumb pad design
to help guide hand to hold
brush properly
Compact, full Raised Dome Trim bristles with
special interdental trim
Soft Special interdental trim bristles align with the interdental arch to gently
remove plaque between teeth
Micro Tip Ergonomically-designed clear
handle with rubber thumb
grip for enhanced comfort
Compact, full Microfeathering of the inside bristle
rows increases the number of bristle
tips to provide soft gentle cleaning
with minimized pressure
Sensitive, soft Microfeathered inside bristle rows provide a gentle clean for patients who
brush too hard, have gingival recession, or sensitivity
Super Tip Ergonomic handle with
rubber thumb grip for
enhanced comfort
Compact, full Raised bristles Sensitive, soft Three-level cleaning action for hard-to-reach areas; raised bristles at tip
designed to improve access to posterior regions; raised inner bristles
designed to gently clean below gum line
Crayola
Pip-Squeaks
Four different Pip-Squeaks
faces in four fun Crayola faces
Youth Ultra soft bristles on a narrow,
tapered head.
Soft Suction cup base reduces counter clutter and helps keep brush head
clean; angled bristles designed comfort.to clean between teeth and
remove plaque
StarWars Lightsaber
Toothbrush
Colored LED lights in the
handle offers timed brushing
assistance for kids
Youth Special interdental trim bristles align
with the interdental arch to gently
removed plaque between teeth
Soft Offers timed brushing assistance for kids to encourage brushing for 2
minutes, which is recommended by the American Dental Association to
effectively remove plaque from teeth
TePe TePe Supreme Ergonomically designed
nonslip handle with thumb
pad for comfortable and
secure grip
One size Two level bristle design for improved
access and general cleaning
Extra soft The longer, tapered bristles allow better access between the teeth and
along the gum line while shorter filaments clean the rest of the tooth
TePe Special Care User-friendly handle Two brush head sizes 12,000 extremely soft bristles Extremely gentle Recommended after oral surgery and for those with very delicate oral
tissue
TePe Implant Care Angled neck for improved
access to difficult-to-reach
surfaces of implants
One size Soft, end-rounded bristles Original, soft Angled neck and slim brush head for easy cleaning of the implant from
the inside
Tess Oral Health 3600 Compact Clear handle with rubber grip Adult Color coordinated, soft 0.007 bristles
surrounded by extra-soft 0.006
bristles
Dupont Tynex Compact, oval head; five assorted colors; personalizing available
3770 Silver Grip Contoured, three-color,
ergonomic handle
Adult Color coordinated, soft, three-color,
0.007 bristles
Dupont Tynex Cool and sleek three-color brush with silver, rubber grips; personalizing
available
2500 Texture Grip Textured thumb grip with
moons and stars
Children age 6 to 10 Soft color coordinated 0.007 bristles
surrounded by extra-soft 0.006 white
bristles
Dupont Tynex Textured thumb grip along with finger grips on the back side combine
for excellent grip and control; five assorted colors; personalizing available
Ultradent Opalescence
Smilebrush
Slender, ergonomic design
available in green, blue, and
red
Adult End-rounded and top angled
bristles
Soft Rounded bristles clean effectively and gently; top angled brushes reach
hard-to-access areas
Opalescence Oral
Hygiene Brush
Large, easy grip handle
available in green, red, and
blue
Youth End-rounded bristles Soft Cushioned head protects gingiva; rounded bristles clean effectively and
gently; playful images encourage brushing
Opalescence Jr.
Smilebrush
Large ergonomic handle
design available in blue, red,
purple, and green
Adult End-rounded, crossed, top angled Soft Integrated tongue cleaner on brush head removes bacteria; crossed
bristles effectively remove plaque; top angled brushes reach hard-to-
access areas
Vista Dental Products Spring Adult Ergonomic flexible handle
with soft rubber grip
Adult Oval angle head provides easy and
effective access to hard-to-reach
areas
Soft Imprinting available; six assorted colors; individually wrapped;
convenient dispenser box; useful for patient take-home
Spring Youth Ergonomic flexible handle
with soft rubber grip
Youth Oval angle head provides easy and
effective access to hard-to-reach
areas
Soft Imprinting available; six assorted colors; individually wrapped;
convenient dispenser box; useful for patient take-home
Zila Inc Pro-DenRx Ergonomically designed for
comfort and effectiveness
Adult compact, youth Flat trim brush designed to remove
plaque between the teeth and gum
line
Soft Imprinting available, three assorted colors, packaged individually
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