The U.S.-based Willo has lately introduced that it launched the world’s first-ever absolutely automated toothbrush—AutoFlo+—for youngsters aged 5 to 13.
“Getting youngsters to brush successfully could be a day by day problem, as they typically lack the endurance and approach wanted for correct oral care, resulting in a excessive prevalence of cavities in youngsters,” mentioned Dr. Joel Berg, DDS, MS, and Chief Dental Officer at Willo, in a press launch.
In accordance with Willo, the AutoFlo+ offers a completely automated brushing expertise from begin to end. “The Willo AutoFlo+ provides a completely built-in brushing expertise. It’s a breakthrough answer to one of many largest struggles dad and mom face relating to their youngsters’s oral hygiene,” added Dr. Berg.
Brushing historical past tracker
The corporate says the toothbrush is designed to make oral care simpler and simpler. It robotically dispenses the correct quantity of toothpaste and makes use of steady suction to take away liquid all through brushing. An accompanying app permits dad and mom to observe their little one’s oral care via a brushing historical past tracker and set reminders. The app additionally options animated countdown timers and a reward system to make brushing extra partaking for youths.
Willo says the AutoFlo+ has 34,000 optimally positioned bristles and options the OptiClean brush head, which it describes as clinically confirmed to take away seven instances extra plaque in hard-to-reach areas than a guide toothbrush. The machine is designed to softly clear round every tooth for thorough protection.
Whereas the toothbrush isn’t but permitted by the American Dental Affiliation (ADA), Willo says on its web site it’s actively working to safe endorsements from dental professionals. The corporate additionally emphasizes that the toothbrush was developed in collaboration with pediatric dentists to deal with key oral well being challenges and meet excessive requirements of security and effectiveness.