The best ... toothbrush tech

Dr. Fresh FireFly

The FireFly lights up and blinks for one minute, teaching kids how long to brush. It comes in a variety of color choices: pink, blue, green, yellow, and white. Price: $1 Contact: Dentist.net

Source: San Francisco Examiner

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Oral-B Pulsonic

This design is the “slimmest and lightest rechargeable sonic toothbrush” on the market. Price: $69.99 Contact: Oral-b.com

Source: The Earth Times

Philips Sonicare Flexcare

The sonic waves of this model “loosen and brush plaque away.” But its “coolest feature” is the UV sanitizer, which zaps “germs left on the brush head.” Price: $180 Contact: Sonicare.com

Source: Men’s Journal

Grassy Organizer

Plant your toothbrushes in this organizer made of soft molded rubber. Available in green or white. Price: $9.50 Contact: Umbra.com

Source: The New York Times

Oral-B Triumph with Smartguide

This brush “pulsates to loosen plaque, then oscillates to sweep it away.” Its “Smartguide” feature lets you know how long to brush each section of your mouth. Price: $150 Contact: Oral-b.com

Source: Men’s Journal