Conceptual Giro Sponge toothbrush don't need no bristles
By Darren Murph 
posted Aug 15th 2008 7:17AM
posted Aug 15th 2008 7:17AM
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Neat idea, but they definitely wouldn't work too well for someone (such as myself) who's got braces on. Yeah, yeah, point and laugh, point and laugh...
Umm... how would that pad reach the cracks of your teeth? Sure the surface looks nice and clean, but as the tooth curves, there's no cleaning action there. Isn't that what the bristles are for? Anyone?
I hadn't thought about that, but I'm concerned about how hygienic this would be. The sponge would probably have to be special to prevent bacteria from form inside of it, whereas with bristles, it seems there are no spaces for the bacteria to survive in as long as the toothbrush is cleaned well.
Agreed, sure the bristles are not always the most comfortable but they serve that very important purpose of getting in the cracks.
@zomg0t: Eww, I didn't even think of that with the bacteria. You know how a kitchen sponge can get that nasty smell that will then transfer to your hands when it's picked up? Imagine that with this sponge...except that nasty smell (taste?) gets into your mouth. No thank you.
there is this wonderful stuff called floss. it's actually recommended you use it every day.
@konshuss
fyi - Flossing is not the same as brushing
As a practicing dentist, in my opinion this is a bad idea. The bristles are meant to get into the grooves in your teeth and between your teeth and gums. The best this thing could do is polish convex surfaces. Additionally, if someone has sensitive gums it's because they have gingivitis and need extra cleaning.
Useless.
i'll be dentist #2 saying this is dumb. for the same reasons mentioned above. and you shouldnt be using a brush with stiff bristles to begin with. go soft. always.
I agree with the dentists!
This seems like a really bad idea.
I just posted today and saw the new comment box here. Hmmm wonder if it works any better XD.
On this : Don't see it taking off as much, it can rub your teeth but abrasian to remove plaque is needed for a reason me thinks.
I think it is also good for people with no teeth. LOL!
This seems about as effective as using your finger...
No! I won't put your monkey in my mouth!
But it's a teal-headed monkey! Surely you can overcome your simianphobia because of the teal.
Perhaps it just is really soft and contours to your teeth, I think it's a good idea, I hate the brushes.
I don't NEED no bristles to know how to rock!
Does anybody go to the dentist anymore!? Haven't you all seen exactly what they use to "brush" your teeth? Gee, what's that roundish curved rubbery looking thing that spins.........oh yeah, the dentist's professional teeth cleaning tool. Granted, they DO floss your teeth with regular floss and then pick at them with that metal tool afterward. The point here is that, so long as they model this thing after a dentist's tool, there shouldn't be any problem using this to clean your teeth. Just remember to floss.
That is called polishing not brushing and it uses a special paste to remove stains.
I reccomend the eye of Sauron for teh first promotional tooth sponge-thing
Theres no way that will work with braces though.
It would probably be more effective to use in a sponge bath than on your teeth... though a sponge bath with that would take a while... and tickle...
for some reason I can see hello kitty taking over this type of market... watch out the pink pussy will start cleaning your teeth.
My teeth were already rubbin on your girlfriend's....
No guys, these aren't toothbrushes. They're handheld mono earbuds.
(well, the one in the upper right looks like a earphone speaker.)
If all else fails, you can always buff up that model car of yours.....
I don't brush my teeth, I'll just replace 'em and never worry about it again. But I do take excellent care of my gums.
This is for people with "off-whites" or gold, platinum, diamonds etc in place of standard teeth.
Bristles help get inbetween teeth, but if you have no teeth you do not need bristles as they would only irritate your gums. This is for the young ones, elderly or anyone else with false teeth.