"The bamboo toothbrush is just right in size, the bristles are perfectly separated to allow cleaning in between teeth and crevices and it is really sturdy, but soft in the bristles."—Stephanie
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Product Highlights
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Fewer bristles & intelligent layout improves cleaning under the gumline.
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Designed for precise fingertip control & sensitivity.
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Slender design cuts waste by 25% compared to typical bamboo brushes.
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Made of bamboo: biodegradable, durable, and naturally discourages the growth of bacteria.
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A simple, smart way to cut plastic waste.
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Head snaps off for added sustainability - just compost the handle.
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Dupont Tynex® Soft Nylon Bristles. The best bristles made. Polished and rounded so they are gentle on gums.
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Bristles are tested BPA free, PFAS free and PTFE free by an independent lab.
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Set of 2 (soft bristles).
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Part of our Oral Care System, endorsed by Dr. Mark Hyman as a "Mark’s Picks".
Designed in the USA | Made in China | Fair Labor & Fair Wages | ISO 90001 quality certification
- MATERIALS / STANDARDS / SPECS
- WHY WE MADE IT
- HOW TO USE / TIPS
- FAQS
- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- SUSTAINABILITY
Materials
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Bamboo
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Nylon bristles
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Copper anchors
Quality standards
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ISO 90001 quality certification
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Designed in the USA
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Made in China with Fair Labor Standards & Fair Wages
Specs
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192 nylon bristles
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Made of bamboo
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Compostable handle
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Length 6”
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Width .5”
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Thickness .25”
Our Dr. Bass-inspired Toothbrush features a bristle layout designed to reach under the gums and the smaller handle allows for more gentle precision. To maintain optimal gum health, it's essential to brush thoroughly around and under the gum line, targeting areas where bacteria and plaque can accumulate.
Unlike most toothbrushes, our toothbrush encourages a light touch. Its shorter handle is designed to be held by just a few fingers vs a fist. Subtle, but important. And with an intentional design of fewer bristles — ours has 192 bristles vs the hundreds (sometimes thousands) found in typical brushes — it is far more effective at cleaning under the gumline.
Fingertip control encourages a lighter touch and offers greater precision. This makes it easier to direct the toothbrush head throughout your mouth and along the gumline where many oral health issues occur if not properly cared for.
Designed to work with The Bass Method
Way back in the 1940’s Dr. Charles C. Bass developed a simple yet highly effective method for brushing teeth referred to as “The Bass Method.” To this day it is viewed by most dentists as the best method for effectively brushing teeth and optimal oral health.
How to use
Brush gently at a 45-degree angle using a light circular motion, paying close attention to getting under the gum line. This is known as The Bass Method — for a good video see here.
Note: While we are not fans of Colgate, this is nonetheless the best video we found — to see the video make sure to select “I am a dental professional”
Tips
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Unlike ordinary toothbrushes, ours encourages a light touch. Its shorter handle is designed to be held by just a few fingers vs a fist. Using fingertips allows for greater precision and a lighter touch (brushing with a fist with force can lead to receding gums).
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Sharing a bathroom with other Akamai users? A simple way to avoid confusion is to put initials at the base of each handle with a permanent marker.
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After approximately 3 months you can snap off the head and compost the handle. The score near the base of the head makes it easy to snap off the head. Toss the head. Compost the handle. (Have trouble snapping off the head? Try using the edge of a counter for leverage.)
Q: Is there an optimal technique to use your toothbrush most effectively?
A: Our Bamboo Toothbrush is made to be used with the Bass Method (or Modified Bass Technique). It's designed to get under the gumline and help you brush using a gentle, light touch - its shorter handle is designed to be held by just a few fingers (index and next finger plus thumb) vs a fist. Harsh brushing causes all kinds of issues, from gum recession to the possibility of damaging your enamel.
Q: How do I use the Bass Method?
A: Brush gently at a 45-degree angle paying close attention to getting under the gumline. A good video to learn this proven, simple technique can be found here. (Note: while we are not fans of Colgate, this is nonetheless the best video we found - to see the video make sure to select “I am a dental professional”).
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What makes this product sustainable?
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Made of bamboo: biodegradable, durable, and naturally discourages the growth of bacteria.
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A simple, smart way to cut plastic waste.
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Head snaps off so you can compost the handle.
What's not in it
No glues, plastic, chemical finishes, or varnishes.
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Customer Reviews
Based on 79 reviews
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M
Love these bamboo brushes more than any I've seen at stores! Already ordered more.
M
But, really, no idea how it compares to my old toothbrush for effectiveness? I tried my old 9-million-bristle one the other day just out of curiosity and prefer the dexterity I have with the bamboo one. I also like how the bamboo one interacts with the tooth powder when I am brushing. That said… once I have my next dental appointment, I might find out the effectiveness :)
E
On my second, and my daughter uses one too. We love them
J
It’s very gentle on my teeth and if you brush hard no bleeding of the gums
M
With its soft bristles and short grip it is really helpful to get the job done without hurting our gum line.
T
I like using my new toothbrush, I am a bamboo fan. I really like the feel of the brussels on the toothbrush.
A
This toothbrush was advertised as soft bristled and easy to get into tough areas. I found this not to be true and wish I never purchased.
Hi Anna,
Thank you for leaving a review — we always appreciate the feedback!
Regarding your concern about the hard bristles — the toothbrush is made to be used with the Bass Method. It's designed to get under the gumline and help you brush using a gentle, light touch -- its shorter handle is designed to be held by a just few fingers (index & thumb) vs a fist. Harsh brushing causes all kinds of issues, from gum recession to the possibility of damaging your enamel.
The Bass Method was invented by Dr. Charles C Bass as a simple yet highly effective method for brushing teeth. To this day, it is viewed by most dentists as the best method for effectively brushing teeth and optimal oral health.
How to brush using the Bass Method: Brush gently at a 45-degree angle using a light circular motion, paying close attention to getting under the gumline. A good video to learn this proven, simple technique can be found in the following link (the video adds in a step to brush away from the gum line and uses a back and forth motion — this is called “The Modified Bass”). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFroGF2f8KU.
I just issued a $10 gift card as part of our satisfaction guarantee policy. Hopefully, it can go towards a different product
Please let me know if you have any additional questions!
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Okay this is a change but worth getting used to. Its handle is shorter than store -bought, dentist-promoted forever-plastic brushes. Its brush head is narrower and smaller too. So there is a learning curve. And you might not like it at first. Challenge your brain plasticity! Try this brush that lets you lighten your grip, articulates around teeth and glides slightly under the gums. The feel of the biodegradable handle gently reminding you that you’re caring about the earth. Highly recommend.
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