I like the idea, but...
I've been using the Boie brush for about 10 days now. There were several things I really liked about this brush when I first got it: The dense bristles did a terrific job with gum massage as well as scouring between teeth and in tight places. It took a little time getting accustomed to the new feel rubbery &#34;fingers&#34; instead of fiber bristles. The bristle area is larger than my old brush, so the way it fit in my mouth felt different. I'm usually on autopilot when I am brushing my teeth, but with this, I had to concentrate on what I was doing to get a good cleaning. Still, even with that, I thought the brush did a good job of cleaning my teeth. It rinsed out nicely with no residue on the brush, and after 10 days' use, there is no bristle deformation. The reason I am giving it one star is that it has a design flaw that makes me uncomfortable to use it. The brush is in two pieces: a stiff plastic handle and a the head which is a sleeve with the soft rubber-like &#34;bristles&#34;. The head slips onto the handle like a tight sleeve. The trouble is that the bristle head does not seal on to the handle and after a few days of use, moisture, saliva, and toothpaste gunk seeps into that area between the handle and the head, and makes the whole thing a funky mess. It looks like a good bacterial breeding place. Yes, it can be cleaned, but that is just another step in my daily dental hygiene ritual. Who needs that? Overall, this is a good idea, but IMO it is not ready for prime time.
Rating: 1 stars