Ultreo removes hard to reach plaque bacteria using ultrasound

May 9, 2007 08:58 GMT  ·  By

"Many people don't bother to brush or floss their teeth properly!". I'm guessing that's what you hear in Colgate "close-up" ads. Not very convincing, eh? Well, maybe this will change the shape of things... and teeth (hopefully).

The Ultreo is another milestone in the evolution of the modern toothbrush. It brings the same features found in the electric toothbrushes, but adds something different to the job: ultrasound. You can't buy this from pharmacies though. Not yet, temper temper. This one comes straight from Washington's Applied Physics Lab and it's actually the first consumer grade ultrasonic toothbrush.

Here's the gist of it. It removes hard to reach plaque bacteria using ultrasound waveguide technology and sonic bristle action. Moreover, the Ultreo comes with more interesting features. It has an auto shut-off timer that turns off the device soon after the recommended 2 minutes of dental brushing. So, there's no need to turn off your toothbrush before going to bed. What a breakthrough!

It also has a 30-second interval signal to let you equally clean the east, west, north and south regions of your mouth. Come to think of it, the visible north side probably needs more seconds. Similar to the normal electric toothbrushes, Ultreo comes with replaceable brush heads and a replacement indicator that tells you when's the perfect time to change it.

The device has been tested for safety as well as effectiveness and has been proven to remove plaque, improve gum health and reduce stains. Ultreo is priced at $149 and you can get it from the company's website.

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