Internet-connected toothbrush unveiled at CES

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Internet-connected toothbrush unveiled at CES

LAS VEGAS: Brush smarter. That's the message from the makers of what is billed as the world's first Internet-connected toothbrush.
Unveiled Sunday at a preview event for the Consumer Electronics Show, the device from French-based startup Kolibree aims "to reinvent oral care," according to co-founder Loic Cessot.

"The technology in the industry has not evolved for years," Cessot told AFP.

"The idea is not to brush stronger, but smarter."

The Kolibree toothbrush includes a sensor which detects how much tartar is being removed in a brushing. It also records brushing activity so users can maintain a consistent cleaning each time.

The device conveys the information wirelessly to a smartphone app - a particularly useful aid for parents who want to monitor the teeth cleaning efforts of small children, according to Cessot.

"When you use a normal toothbrush you never really know what you've cleaned. It might be 30%. The only person who really knows is the dentist."

But the app can tell users if they have missed hard-to-clean areas or are not getting a thorough brushing.

The app, which is open for developers to add on other programs, aims to increase motivation and make the experience more fun, said Cessot.

The self-funded startup created by Cessot and former Microsoft and Google executive Thomas Serval plans to release the toothbrush worldwide in the third quarter, getting a boost from a crowdsourcing effort.

Orders will be available initially through Kickstarter from $99 to $200, depending on the model and will include a free mobile app.

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When I get up in the morning I can't even think straight so this would make life even more confusing.

[dave]

Good Lord! The Internet toothbrush may be helpful in assessing the effectiveness of my brushing, but I don't want to always have myself on a track to do things perfectly. In fact, I almost never want myself on a track to perfection. Actually, not almost, I have never EVER wanted myself on a track to perfection.

So far I've been successful.

[kit]

The answer to perfect dental hygiene is certainly not the Internet Toothbrush. Our fearless leader (genuflect here, please) who hails from... er... uh... wherever, and received his post secondary education from... uh... um... who can say for sure, but allegedly smoked a lot of pot when he was young, knows the correct path in which to achieve this dental perfection. He says it's a simple 2 step process (which will soon be mandatory for all US sheep... er... residents):

1. Go to a government approved "dentist" and have all your teeth removed. Insurance will pay 1/10 of the expense. You pay the rest.

2. Purchase one set of upper and one set of lower dentures from your favorite government retail outlet (authorized Dental Departments are currently being approved for all $ stores, Seven-Elevens, Walmarts and McDonalds).

Problem solved! No more drillings, fillings, root canals, extractions or expensive cleanings. 32 perfect pearly whites in every smile. Just take them out at night and put them in a glass of kerosene and they'll be ready for another day of dismal grinding in the morning. Think of the future savings (which, of course, will be split equally by American corporations, politicians and other dictators).

Sound silly? It's so silly it just might happen.

[Clipper]

I don't know about that kerosene thing Kit. I would think putting them in the sink and spraying them with "Scrubbing Bubbles" bathroom cleaner and rinsing them would be more efficient and practical. Don't need flammables setting around. If it takes away hard water stains and fecal matter, plaque and tartar should not be any problem.

[kit]

Perhaps you're right, Clipper, but I think kerosene is much less flammable than some of the remarks coming out of the mouths of our citizens regarding our alleged government.

[Clipper]

You are probably right Kit. I for one keep an extinguisher next to my desk.