Thread: Natural Bristle Toothbrush

I recently discovered that my electric toothbrush was dying and while shopping I realized that I have no desire to pay $200 for a toothbrush then $45 for a pack of refills.

I had an epiphany!

I've been in this scenario before. Using common knowledge I am again in a place where I feel it appropriate to turn my back on the 21st and 20th century. I have decided that I might try natural bristle toothbrushes.
While researching this I have found that there is a small market of "luxury" brushes out there. What I haven't found is anyone spouting benefits or really any discussion out there except the occasional statement of disgust for putting animal hair in the mouth.

Do any of you use a natural or luxury brush? If so, why?

I use the Acca Kappa medium pure bristle toothbrush. To me it seems that the toothbrush lasts longer and keeps its stiffness over time. I'd definitely recommend it.

I use the Kent smokers natural bristle toothbrush from SRD. It is the perfect size for me. Lasts and lasts and reasonable in cost for natural bristle brushes. I like their line of Italian toothpastes as well.

The reason to go to straight razors instead of cartridges is that it is a different concepts, with some advantages, and some disadvantages.
The reason to go to natural bristle toothbrush would be...?

I use normal colgate non-electric toothbrushes. The kind we grew up with. I can't really think of a reason why I would go to natural bristle toothbrush. It's the exact same concept, with only different materials. I suppose you could do it for reasons of nostalgia, but other than that?

Originally Posted by Bruno

The reason to go to straight razors instead of cartridges is that it is a different concepts, with some advantages, and some disadvantages.
The reason to go to natural bristle toothbrush would be...?

I use normal colgate non-electric toothbrushes. The kind we grew up with. I can't really think of a reason why I would go to natural bristle toothbrush. It's the exact same concept, with only different materials. I suppose you could do it for reasons of nostalgia, but other than that?

That is part of what I'm attempting to learn here.
Then again nostalgia is good enough for me.

I have a natural, forgot who makes it, maybe Rooney but find it way too rough.

As far as I'm concerned no toothbrush out there comes even close to doing as good a job as my Sonicare.

If it's just a 'collecting' thing then enjoy.

I seem to be spitting teeth at an alarming rate these days so I visit the dental care facility almost as often as the grocery store.

Anyway some time ago the dentist told me a soft brush was the way to go. Something about it being able to reach into places harder brushes can't be forced into... made sense. Also some time ago the dent-tech suggested one of those Oral-B battery jobs, so I got one for $6.99. After the last cleaning (that only took a few minutes) a few weeks ago she said: "I see you got one of those Oral-B power jobs... nice". How do she know?



It's very likely I would have a lot more teeth not on bridges if we would have had all these neat tools to work with way back when.

I tend to agree that the "powered" toothbrushes offer a distinct performance advantage over the traditional offerings. I have a Braun rotating model which does a very nice job. Could never come close to duplicating its motion with a manual brush.

i also purchased the kent smokers brush.... can't say i really noticed a difference.. so i went back to the 99 cent job that ride aid offers.. both work about the same as far as i can tell.

Originally Posted by deighaingeal

That is part of what I'm attempting to learn here.
Then again nostalgia is good enough for me.

I'm in my late fifties and have never seen or owned a natural bristle toothbrush. Nostalgia for me would be nylon bristles, much the same as I use today. The only thing that appears to have changed is that they now have thick handles, which mostly won't fit in the toothbrush holder.They cost more as well.