Look, we know you think brushing your choppers is a chore, but perhaps it would be more interesting if you were harnessing the power of the sun in the process. We'd like to you to meet Dr. Kunio Komiyama, his good friend Dr. Gerry Uswak, and a little something they've whipped up for the Shiken company of Japan called the Soladey-J3X -- a new version of
this solar-powered toothbrush. The brush -- which contains a moisture-activated, titanium dioxide rod in the neck -- works by creating a chemical reaction when light hits the rod, releasing electrons which combine with acids in the mouth to help break down plaque. The toothbrush has a solar panel at its base which transmits additional electrons through a lead wire, making this version more effective that previous iterations. The Soladey-J3X doesn't use toothpaste, but does lead to a, "Complete destruction of bacterial cells," according to Komiyama. Let's just hope no one from Crest tries to bump him off.
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posted Dec 4th 2007 12:56PM
Nice! The brighter your smile, the better it works!
Now with a plastic applicator!
Normally when I'm doing my morning freshening up, I keep it as dark as possible. Sometimes I brush my teeth in the shower with the lights off. (not that anyone cares of my personal routine)
Does this come with a free pair of sunglasses?
you'll never get it.
your teeth will soon be like your typing.
all caps.
Go home.
@ matt
HAHAA!!
I just love how you crushed his hopes and dreams!
Classic!
you'll never get it.
your teeth will soon be like your typing.
all in without caps
not go home just read the blog.forget the nonesense
@ prabhjeet
HAHAA!!1
I like how you try to redeem yourself
("forget the nonesense")
You fail...
I love how that name(Soladey) just rolls off the tongue!
;)
I think I'll go outside and brush my teeth.
THANK FOR NONSENSE THIS IS NOT A CHAT ARENA
blade417 Matthew Hilario.
i like your fighting spirit to ok i lost
comment junction boy
What the tits is this guy on about?
I'm not quite sure, but for some reason, I feel this deep urge to change my handle to "comment junction boy."
speak to the english many
Am I the only one creeped out by this prabhjeet guy?
I mean... he seems like a bot, but who would program a bot to say something like "chat arena" ...
There's good bacteria in the mouth that fight the bad bacteria all day long.
By "Complete destruction of bacterial cells," you probably end up causing more problems in the end.
yes boss
I find it interesting that all you need to destroy all the bacteria is a jolt of electrons. Why is there a brush, and not just an electrode? Zap your mouth often enough, and you won't need any bacteria, good or bad.
and, sooner or later, somewhere down the line, someone will do a study and this toothbrush will cause cancer.
@ grjohnston
Actually, what you said is true.
Haven't you heard of curative zappers?
They can heal practically everything in a few days
The problem: they also kill some good organisms..
led ....in your mouth .... yum
give him a break, it was his first comment..
he knows he needs a little "brushing" up to do.
Matthew Hilario YOU to "brushing"up
Being a very good science student, I understand how the process works, but read this part again >>>which contains a moisture-activated, titanium dioxide rod in the neck -- works by creating a chemical reaction when light hits the rod, releasing electrons which combine with acids in the mouth and then transmits additional electrons through a lead wire
dude.... what the hell are you talking about...
(YOU to "brushing" up)
What??
Just stop posting. As a matter of fact I can show you something awesome. Hold down your ALT key and press F4. It will make your pc run faster.
I don't get it; who brushes their teeth outside?
cough..solar power...cough..
wait..i thought yours was a reply to Backlin..
i agree with you.. don't get me wrong.
Anyone else think that the fact that it doesn't use toothpaste is much more interesting than it being solar powered?
Me does... but this is a tech blog, we are supposed to care more about the power :-)
I hear their next version will be wind-powered.
I wish I live on a mountain top already.
I guess you learn something everyday. I thought solar powered meant from the sun which would require this to be powered by the sun. If it's just household lights, should it not be renamed to light powered or something? Color me confused.