3D printing has allowed high-tech corporations to create cheap prototypes, NASA to create parts for the International space station on the fly and, now, to the creation of a 3D-printed toothbrush.
While admittedly not as sexy as say a 3D-printed exoskeleton or motor scooter, the new toothbrush from Blizzident is innovative. And, it does remove the drudgery of standing in front of a mirror brushing back and forth for two minutes, as the American Dental Association recommends.
Dense bristles, short brushing
Looking a bit like a set of dentures for the mouth of Spiderman villain Venom, the new toothbrush packs 400 bristles into a mold of a person's mouth. By biting down on the mouthpiece, and grinding on it, the 45-degree angled bristles can provide a spotless set of pearly whites in seconds.
Because there are roughly ten times more bristles than in a typical toothbrush, the Blizzident brush lasts as long as a year, according to the company.
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