Gaia GuyNatural Bristle Bamboo Toothbrush with Boar Bristles - Totally Biodegradable and Compostable - No Nylon Toothbrushes - Zero Waste 12-Pack

All natural and no plastic at all!

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These are excellent. The head is a smaller size, which is perfection and very hard to find with a bristle length appropriate for adults. I had a plastic toothbrush years ago with similar size which was second to this only due to materials used. The natural bristle brushes are lovely, gentle, very good at cleaning without the feeling of excessive abrasion and pressure. The stains on my teeth are happily lifting off, even from nooks and crannies they usually nestle in until a dental hygienist scapes them off. I was using BASS brushes for years from Orowellness. Theirs are still lovely, but I think for now I'll be using these. Some bristles do dislodge at first. I don't mind. I store with brisles upside down, resting on my toothpaste pot, and this probably helps bristles dry properly and hold bristles better. The wood handle is smooth, sanded and likely waxed. Very nice product. No obvious plastic that I can see/find anywhere.

I'll continue buying these. It's much more important to use something safe and non-toxic than to worry about a few bristles that come loose in your mouth now and then.

The good:They last at least a month without any issues (smell, excessive wear, shedding, etc) which is really qhen brushes should be replaced anyway.My dentist says my teeth have been cleaner since switching to these brushes, so I believe the mildly more abrasive boar hair compared to nylon is an advantage.The meh:Each brush invariably has two or three hairs which shed on first use. I can usually find one by rubbing the brush against my palm a few times, but I still get one or two in my mouth. The best option I have found is to brush a few strokes on my teeth, examine the brush, repeat, and I can usually find a loose hair standing out before it comes fully loose.I have never experienced continued shedding after the first use, however, so I don't see this as a significant drawback.Other thoughts:The handle does need to be able to dry after brushing, if it stays wet it may turn gross colors. I have a cup that keeps the handle of the brush from standing in any water which may drip after brushing. I also use 160f hot water from the tap which I use to rinse it, which may help keep it cleaner and dry faster.

What's in the glue tho?Perfect bristle hardness, I absolutely love these. Why rub plastic into your gums when you could use these?? They only last a few weeks each. But gosh dang are they awesome while they last and they're not really expensive. I think they're absolutely worth the money. And if you need to, you can stretch how long they last. 6/5 imo

In my search of a non-plastic toothbrush I landed on these. I was worried by some other reviews that the hairs maycome apart on this brush and that has definitely not been the case. These are GREAT. They are a 'softer' brush (especially in comparison to store-bought hard plastic brands), but I have found they really (like really) get your teeth super clean! I have had zero issues with this toothbrush (no hairs coming out the brush, etc). I will definitely be re-ordering these as they are a new staple in our house. I highly recommend if you are looking for a more non-tox toothbrush.

I appreciate this alternative to nylon and constant plastics in the mouth.Dry as much as you reasonably can. Mold or something like it ends up growing or appearing in the base of the head of the brush where the bristles come up from.I’ve ordered several times and this continues to happen.