How does solar-powered toothbrush work?
The solar tooth brush contains a titanium dioxide rod in the neck of the brush, just below the nylon bristles. Here is how it works: • When light shines on the wet rod, releases electrons. • The electrons react with acid in the mouth, which helps break down plaque. • No toothpaste is required. It won’t work in the dark, though – the brush needs about as much light as a solar-powered calculator would to operate. What is the ongoing research on solar toothbrush? Shiken has collaborated with researchers at the University of Saskatechewan dentistry professor emeritus Dr. Kunio Komiyama, who has a role in development of the brush and his colleague Dr. Gerry Uswak. The plan includes testing the light powered toothbrush on 120 teens. The study will require teens to spend somewhat extra time with dentist for follow up inspection. Solar toothbrush has been tested in the lab on cultures of two types of bacteria which are major culprits in periodontal disease. Komiyama said that “You see complete
The solar tooth brush contains a titanium dioxide rod in the neck of the brush, just below the nylon bristles. Here is how it works: • When light shines on the wet rod, releases electrons. • The electrons react with acid in the mouth, which helps break down plaque. • No toothpaste is required. It won’t work in the dark, though – the brush needs about as much light as a solar-powered calculator would to operate. What is the… ongoing research on solar toothbrush? Shiken has collaborated with researchers at the University of Saskatechewan dentistry professor emeritus Dr. Kunio Komiyama, who has a role in development of the brush and his colleague Dr. Gerry Uswak. The plan includes testing the light powered toothbrush on 120 teens. The study will require teens to spend somewhat extra time with dentist for follow up inspection. Solar toothbrush has been tested in the lab on cultures of two types of bacteria which are major culprits in periodontal disease. Komiyama said that “You see compl
