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Toothbrush Brand

Commercial Name

Handle Design

Sizes Available

Bristle Design

Bristle Type

Unique Features

Church & DwightSpinBrush®

Swirl™ Slim, ergonomic Adult, compact head Stationary and oscillating, up to6,000 oscillations per minute

Soft Delivers the feel and control of a manual brush with 20 times morebrush strokes

Pro Recharge Designed for comfort andcontrol

Adult Dual-moving head, delivers upto 3,900 oscillations per minute

Extra soft, whiteningbristles

Plug-in base and rechargeable battery that delivers consistent power,economical replacement heads

Pro Select® Designed for comfort andcontrol

Adult Dual-moving head, gentle speedto massage, maximum speed fordeep cleaning, delivers up to3,600 oscillations per minute atmaximum speed

Extra soft Two-speed battery-powered, takes Pro Clean or Pro Whiteningreplacement heads, replaceable batteries

Colgate 360° SonicPowerToothbrush

Ergonomic with batteryoperated button

Full head Tapered with raisedcleaning tip

Soft All of the features of 360° with added sonic vibration; raised clean-ing tip for access to posterior areas; soft, textured cheek and tonguecleaner for gentle effective bacteria removal; soft rubber polishingcups for gentle stain removal

Motion PowerToothbrushes

Ergonomic, easy to holdhandle with nonslip gripand battery operatedbutton

Full head Dual action head with rotatingbristles, whitening version withsoft rubber polishers helpremove stains and whiten teeth

Soft Replaceable dual action brush head, curved neck, motion whiteninghas soft polishers to help remove stains

Kids’ Power Toothbrushes

Ergonomic with batteryoperated button

One size, different charactersfor children over 3

Oscillating head Extra soft Oscillating head cleans teeth and gently sweeps away plaque, slim-mer handle for easy grip

Conair Interplak DP19 Two speed One size Triple action counterrotational, six tufted

Soft Cordless charger base, 2 minute timer, two regular and one whiten-ing brush heads

Interplak NT7CS One speed One size Triple action counterrotational, six tufted

Soft Soft, nonslip handle

Oral-B Triumph™ withSmartGuide™

Curved handle for ergonom-ics and comfort

Professional and orthodonticmodels available

FlossAction™ and ProWhite™ brushheads leverage pulsating/ oscillat-ing-rotating technology

MicroPulse™ bristlesfor hard-to-reachapproximal areas

Wireless display that provides real time feedback and encourageslonger brushing time

Sonic Complete® Advanced, ergonomichandle

Professional model three-mode version

Angled, CrissCross, Indicatorbristles

Soft, cushioned headwith nylon bristles

Three customized cleaning and massaging modes

Vitality™ Rubberized ergonomic gripprovides comfort and control

Precision clean, Sensitive clean,and Sonic models available

Choose between oscillating-rotat-ing, sensitive (extra soft), and sonic

Brush specific, allwith Indicator bristles

Benefits of Oral-B rechargeable power for under $20

Philips Sonicare Sonicare FlexCare

Ergonomic handle, lighterand with less vibration

Standard and compactbrush heads

ProResults brush head withwider bristle range and uniqueangled neck for a deep clean

Extra soft UV sanitizer charger base, ProResults brush heads, three modes, andtwo routines

Sunstar Americas Inc Pulse® Rotapower Toothbrush

Comfortable, ergonomichandle

One size Oscillating soft bristle action foreffective cleaning

Soft Soft bristles gently massage gums and clean teeth effectively, fea-tures new stand up design, battery operated

Crayola™ PowerToothbrush

Comfortable, designed forsmall hands

One size Oscillating soft bristle action foreffective cleaning

Soft Soft bristles gently massage gums and clean teeth effectively, suctioncup base holder, available in five handle colors

Sesame Street®Power Toothbrush

Comfortable, designed forsmall hands

One size Oscillating soft bristle action foreffective cleaning

Soft Soft bristles gently massage gums and clean teeth effectively, collectiblecharacter stand, available in three handle colors

Ultreo™ Ultreo Ultrasound Toothbrush

Slim-waisted, ergonomicallydesigned handle fits comfortably in the hand foreasy maneuvering

One size Precisely tuned sonic action bristleswith power tip create bubbles andclean on contact

Combination of softand extra softbristles

Patented ultrasound technology combined with sonic bristle actionresults in gentle brushing experience and deep, long lasting feelingof clean

Water Pik Inc Sensonic® Professional Toothbrush

Lightweight, ergonomic han-dle with soft, no-slip grip

One 2 color-coded, contoured, com-pact brush heads, 1 interdentalbrush head

Extra soft, nylon Sonic technology, recharge indicator light on handle, 2 brush speeds for cus-tomized brushing & enhanced compliance, 2-minute timer with 30 secondinterval indicator, available only through dental offices

Zila Pharmaceuticals Inc Rotadent® Ergonomic, easy grip withprophy angle

Three brush types for usewith cosmetic veneers,crowns, implants, andbraces

Short and long tip brush headsfor interproximal/subgingivalspaces, crowns, bridges, implants,and orthodontic appliances; hol-low round brush head for clean-ing and polishing teeth and gums

.003 Tynex® micro-filaments, 5,000microfilaments perhead

Replaceable microfilament brush tips are designed to reach deep undergums and in between teeth to provide gentle cleaning; the full 360° rotat-ing brushes with 90,000 sweeps per second are ideal for perio, noncom-pliant, and cosmetic restorative patients; lifetime warranty

Toothbrush Brand

Commercial Name

Handle Design

Sizes Available

Bristle Design

Bristle Type

Unique Features

Biotene (Laclede Inc) Biotene SupersoftToothbrush

Wide, ergonomic grip One size Soft, gentle Soft, gentle Gentle bristles massage & clean without irritating dry, sensitive gum tissue,large, extra wide comfort grip provides extra control while brushing

Church & DwightMentadent

ProCare® Ergonomic and flexiblehandle

Adult, full, and compact heads

Multilevel and flared side bristles Soft Flexible handle helps prevent over brushing

White & Clean® Oversized handle andmulti-angle neck

Adult, full head Multilevel bristles Soft Whitening ribbon helps remove stain

Oral Care Ergonomic Adult, full, and compact heads

Multilevel and flared side bristles Soft Elongated end tip to help clean hard-to-reach places, slimmer handlefor easy grip

Colgate 360°® Whole MouthClean and 360° Sensitive

Ergonomic, cushionedthumb grip

Compact head Tapered with raised cleaning tip

Soft (360° WholeMouth Clean) andultra soft (360° Sensitive)

Raised cleaning tip for access to posterior areas; soft, textured cheek andtongue cleaner for gentle, effective bacteria removal; soft rubber polishingcups for gentle stain removal; also available with ultra soft bristles forsensitive teeth

Wave Ergonomic, contoured handle with no-slip grip

Compact, ultra compact,and full heads

Multiheight, curved bristles Soft (Wave), Ultrasoft (Wave Sensitive)

Curved handle for better control and reinforcing good brushing technique,unique bristle trim to effectively remove plaque and bacteria

Smiles™ Ergonomic, cushioned han-dles enable an easier gripand better cleaning controlat every age

My First Colgate® (ages 0-2);Junior Dora the Explorer™ andGo Diego Go! (ages 2-5); YouthShrek™, SpongeBob™, andUniversal Design (age 5+)

Small cushioned head withmulti-height bristles and dosingdot

Soft (5+) and ExtraSoft (0-2 and 2-5)angled

Age segmentation developed alongside the dental profession, uniquedosing dot helps measure the right amount of paste at every age, inno-vative tongue cleaner on back of head (youth only)

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Toothbrush Brand

Commercial Name

Handle Design

Sizes Available

Bristle Design

Bristle Type

Unique Features

Dr. Collins Perio Toothbrush

Nonslip, grip handle

One size Ultra slim bristles to reach further intointerdental spaces while stimulatingand massaging gums

Unique ultra soft, ultra slim,super tapered bristles

Provides supreme cleaning and gently massages teeth;perfect for sensitive teeth and gums, gum recession,and whose who wear braces

Pre-PastedDisposableToothbrush

Durable plastic handle One size Ergonomically designed head withrounded, polished, soft nylon bristles

Soft nylon Great for travel and on-the-go lifestyles, meets all TSArequirements, just wet to activate

Disposable Toothbrush

Super control, nonslip grip One size Ergonomically designed head withrounded, polished, soft nylon bristles

Soft nylon Great for travel and on-the-go lifestyles, meets all TSArequirements

Ergonomic DentalTechnologies Inc

Curvex Reverse curve with convex head Standard adultfits even small-est mouths

Unique taper bristle End rounded, extra soft Taper allows closest fit inside hard-to-reach areas toclean, extra soft bristles remove plaque like a mediumbrush

Curvex II T-shape for direct point of access One size Unique taper bristle End rounded, extra soft Multifunction toothbrush T handle allows access likepositioning cotton swab

Curvex 1A T-shape for direct point of access One size Unique taper bristle End rounded, extra soft For immediate post-surgical use and excellent for earlyintervention cleaning on children by adults

GlaxoSmithKlineAquafreshToothbrushes

Deep-Action Soft rubber grip Standard head Multilength Soft, medium Three way flexible brush head that reaches the uniquecontours of teeth and gums, flexible neck protects gumline

Gel-Flex Gel rubber grip Standard head Multilength Soft, medium Flexible gel brush head adapts to the shape of theteeth for better cleaning contact, flexible neckprotects gum line

Dr. Seuss Larger grip designed for kids Child-sizedhead

Flat Extra soft Dr. Seuss characters help engage children, smallerbrush head

Johnson & JohnsonHealthcare ProductsDivision of Mc-NEIL-PPCInc

REACH® AdvancedDesign™

Angled neck and tapered head,ergonomic rubber grip

One adult size Bilevel bristles clean and removeplaque along the gum line

Soft, medium, and firm Extends behind back teeth 60% further

REACH Tooth &Gum

Angled neck and tapered head,ergonomic rubber grip for comfortand control

One adult size Cleaning tip reaches behind front teethand around back teeth

Soft and medium Gentle rubber stimulators massage gums; reducesplaque, which may help reduce gingivitis

REACH One™ Ultimate Clean

Angled neck and tapered head One adult size Inner firm and medium bristles fortough cleaning, soft tapered bristles aregentle on gums

All-in-one with soft, medium, andfirm bristles

Gum cushions to protect the gum line, removes up to90% of plaque in places that are hard to reach

REACH Fresh &Clean

Angled neck and tapered head,ergonomic grip for comfort andcontrol

One adult size Bilevel bristles clean and removeplaque along the gum line

Soft, medium With tongue freshener for whole mouth clean, tonguefreshener removes germs that can cause bad breath

REACH CrystalClean™

Angled neck and tapered head One adult size Bilevel bristles clean plaque from thetooth surface and along the gum line tohelp maintain healthy gums

Soft, medium, and firm

REACH WONDERGRIP®

Angled neck and tapered head,ergonomic handle for better controlin a child’s hand

One child size Soft bristles designed for new anddeveloping teeth, small head designedto fit into a child’s mouth

Soft Removes plaque from back teeth

Nimbus® Nimbus Microfine® Ergonomic, control designed Compact,regular

Two level, multituft Tapered and end roundedmultituft design

Access to sulcular areas via tapered design, trauma-less

Oral-B Pulsar Pro-health Rubber grip handle features frontand back thumb stops for firmer gripand extra control, fits comfortably inthe hand and offers a secure grip tomaneuver the brush with precision

35 soft Carefully polished end-round bristles aregentle on teeth and gums; power tipbristles are extra long to help brushhard-to-reach areas

Soft gentle bristles; MicroPulse bris-tles (elastomeric bristles) with tex-tured cleaning pads that grip thesurface of the teeth and sweepaway food and plaque

Pivoting action penetrates deep between teeth andsweeps away food and plaque; pulsing action lifts upand sweeps away food and plaque, pulsing is triggeredby AAA Duracell battery; split head technology adjuststo the contours of teeth to enhance reach and providegreat mouth feel

CrossAction Ergonomic nonslip handle to accom-modate five basic toothbrush grips

35 soft Carefully polished end-round bristles aregentle on teeth and gums, power tipbristles are extra long to help brushhard-to-reach areas

CrissCross bristles angled in oppos-ing directions to lift out and sweepaway plaque; blue indicator bristlesfade to signal that toothbrush needsto be replaced

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CrossAction Pro-Health

Ergonomic nonslip handle to accom-modate five basic toothbrush grips

35 and 40 soft Carefully polished end-round bristles aregentle on teeth and gums, power tipbristles are extra long to help brushhard-to-reach areas

CrissCross bristles angled in oppos-ing directions to lift out and sweepaway plaque; blue indicator bristlesfade to signal that toothbrush needsto be replaced

Gum stimulators and new tongue cleaner

Plak Smacker Achieve Power Tip Rubber handle, thumb grip Adult Power tip .006 Soft Dupont Tynex nylon bris-tles

Premium diamond shape brush with raised power tipfor hard to reach areas

Dual Control Rubber handle, thumb grip Adult Wedge .007 Dupont Tynex nylon bristles Dual control features tongue cleaner on the back ofthe head

Kid’s Suction Cup Rubber handle with suction cup Child Wedge Dupont Tynex nylon bristles Kid’s suction features a space-saving suction cup

POHOral Health Products Inc

POH Straight Adult #2 Two rows of tufts Nylon even, end rounded, and pol-ished .007

For ortho, two rows of tufts allow cleaning over/underbrackets and along gum line

POH Straight Adult #6 Marquise shaped Nylon even, end rounded, and pol-ished .007, available in super soft.005

Marquise shape bristle configuration provides morecontrol over bristle placement along the sulcus, per-fect for perio

POH Straight Adult #7 Three rows of tufts Nylon even, end rounded, and pol-ished .007

Bristles feel softer by using fewer rows of bristles andtufts, #7 is tailored for the second stage

Practicon IncSmileGoods®

Y261 Nonslip dolphin-shaped handle Youth 26 tuft, flat-trimmed bristles with reacharound 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 Tynexbristles

Cross-angle action

Imprintable A361 Ergonomic handle Adult 36 tuft, contour-trimmed bristles Soft, end-rounded Dupont Tynexbristles

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Toothbrush Brand

CommercialName

Handle Design

Sizes Available

Bristle Design

Bristle Type

Unique Features

Quantum Labs Quantum Pro Series Unique translucent and opaqueergonomic handles, nonsliprubber grips

Children andadult

Multilevel bristle designs, one stylewith unique microfine texture

.006 Dupont soft, polished endrounded bristles

Inserts on back of package for business card, eight styles, gentlebristles able to clean hard-to-reach areas, some with flexiblenecks

PremiumSeries

Unique translucent and opaqueergonomic handles, some withnonslip rubber grips

Children, junior,and adult

Multilevel bristle designs, assortmentof head shapes and sizes

.006 Dupont soft, polished endrounded bristles

Imprinting available, eight styles, four assorted colors per style

Contemporary Series

Translucent ergonomic handles Children andadult

Multilevel bristle designs, assortmentof head shapes and sizes

.006 Dupont soft, polished endrounded bristles

Four assorted colors per style, fun dolphin-shaped children’sbrush

Sulcabrush Inc Sulcabrush Flat for application of pressureat the gum line

Regular andpocket size

Firm bristles for gingival stimulation Dupont nylon Stops bleeding gums, flossing made easy

Sunstar Americas Inc Summit™ + Toothbrush

Soft-grip handle Compact, full Unique bilevel bristle design withExtremely Tapered Bristles for gentle,multilevel cleaning

Sensitive, soft Penetrating deep into the sulcus and along the gingival margin toprovide superior plaque removal and cleaning in hard-to-reachareas

Technique®Toothbrush

Quad-Grip® thumb pad designintuitively helps guide thehands to hold the brush at 45°angle for deep cleaning

Compact, full Dome Trim® bristle design Sensitive, soft Unique design ensures proper brushing technique; reducesplaque, gingival inflammation, and bleeding

Micro Tip® Toothbrush

Ergonomically designed clearhandle with rubber thumb gripfor enhanced comfort

Compact, full Microfeathering of the inside bristlerows increase the number of bristletips to provide soft, gentle cleaningwith minimized pressure

Sensitive, soft Featuring Dome Trim design combined with special interden-tal trim and feathered Micro Tips create an extremely gentlebut effective toothbrush

Dome Trim Toothbrush

Comfortable soft grip withraised ribs on both sides

Compact, full Raised center bristles form a domedcleaning surface to reduce subgingivalplaque

Sensitive, soft Dome Trim design combined with tapered end-rounded bris-tles provide a safe and gentle toothbrush for both soft andhard tissues

Crayola™ Suction-Cup Brush

Easy to hold for children Ages 6-10 Unique angled bristle design cleansbetween teeth and removes plaque

Soft Raised tip bristles clean hard-to-reach posterior teeth and suc-tion-cup base helps keep brush head clean

Parents’ Brush Long rubber grip handle to fitparents’ hands

Ages 0-2 Designed to introduce toddlers tobrushing

Ultra soft Rubber edges on brush head are soft and gentle for baby’sgums

TePe Special CareGentle Care

User-friendly handle, neck canbe angled for increased access

Adult compact Special Care comes with 12,000 fila-ments

Special Care: extremely extra softfilaments Gentle Care: extra soft

Ideal for after oral surgery, extremely dry mouth, gingivallichen, canker sore and herpes, trauma and radiotherapy

Compact Tuft Angled brush with a compact,dome-shaped tuft

Compact 700 filaments Short and extra soft filaments Ideal for along the gum line, emerging teeth, difficult-to-reachareas

Implant/Orthodontic

User-friendly handle, neck canbe angled for increased access

Compact Filaments are designed with two rowson narrow brush head

Soft filaments Efficient for cleaning of orthodontic appliances and implants

Supreme™ Ergonomic handle with thumbpad, long neck with smallhead, neck can be angled forincreased access

Adult Dual filament design for improvedaccess and gentle cleaning

Extra soft filaments The longer, tapered filaments enable better access between theteeth while shorter filaments clean the rest of the toothsurface

Nova Ergonomic handle with thumbpad, long neck with smallhead, neck can be angled forincreased access

Adult Tapered brush head with active tip forincreased accessibility

Extra soft, soft, medium Efficient around the posterior teeth and other difficult-to-reachareas, neck can be angled

Select User-friendly handle, neck canbe angled for increased access

Adult, compact Tapered brush head for excellentaccess and end rounded filaments forgentle cleaning

Extra soft, soft, medium Good value, quality toothbrush for excellent and gentlecleaning

Tess Accent Clear handle with colored gripfor thumb and finger

Compact 37 tuft Flat trim, oval pattern, 6 mil perime-ter, 7 mil interior filament

Dupont Tynex Offset handle and small oval head allow for easy access to allareas of the mouth, made in the USA

Concept Perio/PostSurgical Brush

Large handle with indentationsfor easy grip

Compact 38 tuft,rectangular head

Soft 4 mil or 5 mil bristles, flat trim forcomfort post-surgically

Dupont Tynex Soft bristles and small head allow for comfort brushing post-surgically without damaging restorative work, made in the USA

Concept CurveJunior Brush

Offset contoured handle foreasy control

Small 30 tuft ovalhead for ages 6-10

Flat trim with 6 mil perimeter and 7mil interior filament

Dupont Tynex Low cost, made in the USA

Ultradent OpalescenceSmilebrush

Nonslip, grip handle One size Top bristles angled for hard-to-reachareas, outer bristles gently massage andclean gums

Soft filament bristles with roundedends

Ergonomic handle, flexible neck, soft filament bristles withrounded ends, available in four colors

Vista Dental Products Vista Breeze™ Contra-angle design Adult full andcompact, youth,and junior

Block pattern bristle design on a dia-mond-shaped head

Soft DuPont bristles Extremely affordable take-home item, available in five brightcolors, imprinting available on all sizes except junior

Vista Spring™ Firm Ergonomic flexible handle withsoft rubber grip

Adult Angled, v-shaped bristle pattern on anoval angle head provides access to hard-to-reach areas

Extra soft DuPont bristles Flexible zone in the neck relieves pressure on sensitive teeth andgums during brushing, large custom imprint area on thehandle

Zila Pharmaceuticals Inc

Pro-DenRx™ Ergonomically designed forcomfort and effectiveness

Pro-30 (youngadult) , Pro-35,(compact), Pro-40(adult)

Blue Sweeptip™, gum sweeping bristles Ultra soft (.007) end rounded forgentleness

Ultra soft bristles are end rounded for gentleness and extra thinto help access hard-to-reach back teeth, removes plaque bacteriabetween teeth and along gum line, three sizes

Kids Kare™ Ergonomically designed forsmall pediatric hands

Pro-20 (youth) Blue Sweeptip™, gum sweeping bristles Ultra soft (.007) end rounded forgentleness

Ultra soft bristles are end rounded for gentleness and extra thinto help access hard-to-reach back teeth, removes plaque bacteriabetween teeth and along gum line, one size, four fun color styles

Manual Toothbrushes