Great alternative to plastics
Our son (almost 3YO) is demolishing plastic toothbrushes at a frightening rate and we thought bamboo would either slow him down or be a more affordable and environmentally friendly alternative.<br /><br />However, I'm testing them out first to make sure they're ok (will update review later if our little one has any issues with them).<br /><br />My experience has been mostly positive:  soft bristles are good if you're heavy handed (like me).  Bristles are long and feel like they're getting in between teeth and along gum line.  It forces me to slow down and pay attention to how I'm brushing my teeth, so I feel like I'm being more thorough.<br /><br />Negatives are that, coming from a small headed Oral-B electric, I feel like the physically larger head prevents me getting good access to my back teeth.  Also, the bamboo material sometimes looks dried out and I see possible micro splinters along the handle.  So far, none have pierced my hand or mouth and the larger ones I just pull off.<br /><br />I kinda feel like, as with a bamboo cutting board, maintaining the handle and head with a food safe oil might extend the product life..<br /><br />Overall though, happy with these brushes and our little one should be trying them out after he finishes mauling his current plastic toothbrush to death.  Will update review with his perspective and any issues.
Rating: 4 stars