Conceptual Giro Sponge toothbrush don't need no bristles

For those out there who've already doused their grille in platinum, Fabio Dabori's sponge-loaded toothbrush could double as the ultimate wax machine. For everyone else still rockin' the pearly off-whites, surely this thing is more comfortable than those stiff bristles found on the vast majority of brushes today. The Giro Sponge concept is an electric teeth cleaner that features a soft, round head that's particularly kind to babies and grown-ups with sensitive gums. Word has it that Mr. Dabori has patents on the idea and is hoping to get it on store shelves soon, and we can already see that those cutesy replaceable heads will be a huge hit with the kiddos.

[eddy @ Aug 15th 2008 7:21AM]

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...

[Ivan @ Aug 15th 2008 7:24AM]

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?

[zomg0t @ Aug 15th 2008 7:35AM]

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.

[slarity @ Aug 15th 2008 8:05AM]

Agreed, sure the bristles are not always the most comfortable but they serve that very important purpose of getting in the cracks.

[eddy @ Aug 15th 2008 12:03PM]

@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.

[konshuss @ Aug 15th 2008 12:09PM]

there is this wonderful stuff called floss. it's actually recommended you use it every day.

[B @ Aug 15th 2008 1:42PM]

@konshuss

fyi - Flossing is not the same as brushing

[aurispector @ Aug 15th 2008 7:59AM]

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.

[buckeye @ Aug 15th 2008 9:49AM]

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.

[DESTOS @ Aug 15th 2008 2:26PM]

I agree with the dentists!

[Stiv @ Aug 15th 2008 8:17AM]

This seems like a really bad idea.

[ShadowKain @ Aug 15th 2008 8:19AM]

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.

[LiNTEK @ Aug 15th 2008 8:33AM]

I think it is also good for people with no teeth. LOL!

[Boarderwoot @ Aug 15th 2008 8:51AM]

This seems about as effective as using your finger...

[HAZE @ Aug 15th 2008 8:56AM]

No! I won't put your monkey in my mouth!

[The Pepto Pimp @ Aug 15th 2008 9:58AM]

But it's a teal-headed monkey! Surely you can overcome your simianphobia because of the teal.

[Technex @ Aug 15th 2008 8:57AM]

Perhaps it just is really soft and contours to your teeth, I think it's a good idea, I hate the brushes.

[KillerSiafu @ Aug 15th 2008 9:36AM]

I don't NEED no bristles to know how to rock!

[DoomGaZer @ Aug 15th 2008 10:19AM]

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.

[Mario @ Aug 15th 2008 11:55AM]

That is called polishing not brushing and it uses a special paste to remove stains.

[Andrew @ Aug 15th 2008 10:36AM]

I reccomend the eye of Sauron for teh first promotional tooth sponge-thing

[Graham @ Aug 15th 2008 12:07PM]

Theres no way that will work with braces though.

[The Beef Machine (lala lala la) @ Aug 15th 2008 12:42PM]

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...

[Christian @ Aug 15th 2008 1:46PM]

for some reason I can see hello kitty taking over this type of market... watch out the pink pussy will start cleaning your teeth.

[GatgetMan @ Aug 15th 2008 8:03PM]

My teeth were already rubbin on your girlfriend's....

[Stephen Lang @ Aug 15th 2008 3:11PM]

No guys, these aren't toothbrushes. They're handheld mono earbuds.

(well, the one in the upper right looks like a earphone speaker.)

[GatgetMan @ Aug 15th 2008 7:50PM]

If all else fails, you can always buff up that model car of yours.....

[Magnificen7 @ Aug 16th 2008 1:44AM]

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.

[emarrs @ Aug 16th 2008 3:02AM]

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.