Introducing

Y-Brush automatically deep cleans your teeth the way dentists recommend them to be cleaned in just 10 seconds using sonic vibrating technology.

See How It Works :

Y-Brush has been meticulously engineered by dentist for the last 3+ years, creating the toothbrush of the future offering an effortless and consistent deep cleaning:

• Dentist Preferred — Replicates the recommended ‘Bass Method’ of teeth cleaning with small lateral movements. 

• Effortless Cleaning — Consistently cleans your teeth the way they should be using any toothpaste in 10 seconds flat, every time. 

• Deeper Cleaning — Sonic vibrations power specialized nylon bristles to clean deep under your gum line, not just the surfaces of your teeth. 

• Gentler Cleaning — Single sided mouthpiece in 4 sizes eliminates hard manual scrubbing the leading cause of receding gums.

Y-Brush employs the Bass-Method of brushing which is the American Dental Association’s (ADA) recommended technique for teeth cleaning.

The Bass method is a technical brushing movement consists in tilting the head of your toothbrush at a 45° angle while making a rolling motion that more effectively removes plaque, debris, and bacteria from deep under your gum line.

Developed and tested by dentists for the last 3 years, Y-Brush eliminates the bacteria responsible for gingivitis, periodontitis, and gum disease with features required of the Bass Method:

• Bristle Size — The length and width of the bristles are calculated to reach the interdental space, the gingival sulcus and the gums.

• Bristle Shape — Supple and rounded at the ends, the bristles do not damage the gums or the tooth enamel while brushing.

• Bristle Movement — Consistently replicates the technical motion of the Bass Method, deep cleaning your teeth, gums and under the gum line.

Y-Brush cleans your teeth 4x longer per tooth and in a fraction of the time.

The human mouth is composed of 32 teeth with 3 visible facets (front, back and bottom), for a total of 96 "brushable" facets overall. If the recommended time for brushing is 2 minutes minimum, then mathematically this means that each tooth facet should be brushed for at least 1.25 seconds for a total of 3.75 seconds per tooth.

In just 5 seconds each for your top and bottom, Y-Brush’s mouthpieces gently brushes each facet of every tooth at once for 4x longer per tooth to provide a deeper clean then the recommended 2 minute manual brushing.

Other 10 second toothbrush systems don’t focus on the consistent cleaning experience like Y-Brush does.

During our in vivo and in vitro testing, we found that Nylon bristles are the most effective at removing plaque and cleaning your teeth when compared to other methods like silicone strips. Our studies found that Y-Brush device removes 15% more plaque than a conventional toothbrush!

We made our nylon bristles thinner to make it possible to clean in between your teeth and your gum line. The ends of the bristles are rounded to keep it comfortable and keep your gums safe.

Y-Brush’s patented design took over 3 years to complete. The result is a perfectly engineered toothbrush built to deliver the same cleaning consistency every time you brush your teeth. You’ll know you’re getting a better clean every time.

See the Nylon Difference:

 Keep the brands you love!

There’s no need to buy special toothpaste or liquid to use Y-Brush. Use what you know, and avoid having to pay for expensive refill packs. The included applicator tip ensures the right amount of your favorite toothpaste is used, without getting excessive.

Sonic vibration makes it easier than ever to brush your teeth.

Not all teeth and gums are the same. We built in three different settings to match your dental care needs. Those with sensitive gum lines can use the lowest setting and still use Y-Brush!

Go beyond cleaning the surface. 

Y-Brush has been developed with the help of dentists and specialists, to be the best tooth brushing device available. The bristles are inclined at a 45° angle, and their length thought out to reach and properly clean the gum and gum line.

Y-Brush will have the whole family wanting to show off their grins.

Y-Brush will have the whole family wanting to show off their grins. Our flexible ABS mouthpiece makes it easy to use so that brushing your teeth isn’t an uncomfortable experience. It comes in 4 different sizes (2 adult, 1 intermediary, 1 children) so that everyone in the family can get a better clean.

We built it with comfort in mind. Focusing on one side of your mouth at a time made it possible to develop a thinner mouthpiece preventing a gag-reflex and freeing up your tongue.

Tough on Plaque, Easy on You

Your gum lines can start to recede if you put too much pressure on the brush. While biting down on Y-Brush, you’re leaving the cleaning duty to the powerful sonic vibration and engineered bristles layout. This way you aren’t forcing your gum lines back, while still getting more than the recommended cleaning!

Share Y-Brush’s cleaning technology.  

Order Y-Brush mouthpieces and pods for everyone in your household. With it taking almost no time to brush, everyone can share the same handle. Our dock keeps mouthpieces separated to ensure that germs and bacteria aren’t shared.

The materials behind Y-Brush make it an easy to clean and care for. 

Y-Brush uses a food-grade silicone-like material in its mouthpiece. Clean it with running water like you would with your normal toothbrush. The handle is made with ABS, keeping the motors and battery safe from water.

 Y-Brush’s battery lasts for a full month of brushing!

Take it with you on trips and enjoy a clean mouth while traveling abroad. If you’re a globetrotter for work or play, you’ll be able to take Y-Brush with you. The battery holds plenty of charge to brush your teeth the recommended 2 times a day for up to 30 days.

No need to mess with messy cords: Y-Brush’s dock keeps it charged.  

Y-Brush’s dock keeps your counters clean with a sleek design to fit any home. Your handle will stay charged with docks for your mouthpieces to dry.

How To Order Y-Brush

1. Click Back this Project: Select the available reward tier you would like to pledge on the right side of the page or click here. Each backer may only make one pledge. 

2. Payment: Enter your payment information. Your payment won't be effective until the very end of this campaign. 

3. Size& Shipping Information: Don’t worry about that yet! You will get to select your Size, Color choice and submit your Shipping at the very end of this campaign.

 

Add On Instructions:

To add one the above options to your pledge, follow these steps:

• Press the 'Manage Your Pledge' button above. If you have not pledged yet, it will say 'Back this Project'.
• Increase your pledge in the 'Pledge Amount' box by the total of the add-ons you want to add.
• After the end of the Kickstarter Campaign you will receive a survey that will ask you questions so that you can explain how you would like the add-on money assigned.

 

Benjamin has worked in the health-care sector for 10 years and has occupied various positions, he was an engineer at Harvard and McGill university, a project and team manager for different clinical studies, and director of operations for medical devices. Benjamin’s sector of expertise is in health development, business development and entrepreneurship.

Christophe is an engineering science doctor. He has an Industry-oriented PhD in ultrasound transducers. His sector of expertise is research and development, material science and standardization.

Alexia has a master’s degree in Communications and is specialized in Public Relations. She has worked as a strategic consultant in communications. Her sector of expertise is marketing and communications, account planning, corporate visual identity and branding.

Lucy has a master’s degree in General Management. She is the project manager for Y-Brush's crowdfunding campaign. She is in charge of marketing and communications around Y-Brush as well as international press relations.

Robin has a master’s degree in mechanical engineering with a specialization in innovation management. He works on the product development for both FasTeesH's medical device and Y-Brush.

Before the Y-Brush project started, Benjamin's early market studies showed that the dependent and elderly were the segments with the worst dental hygiene. Whether it be because of a loss of mobility or because caregivers don't have the time or the correct skills to properly brush their patients' teeth for 2 minutes each. That is why Benjamin and Christophe have also previously developed a product called FasTeesH, designed for dependent people.

The company has a strategic committee made up of dentists, doctors and a business specialist in the medical and dental sector which have accompanied and encouraged the project from its early days. Y-Brush is part of the ECAM business incubator, which has helped the team grow this project by providing technical facilities. Y-brush has also been backed up by many dentists and specialists, dental clinics, and the region for the project.

  

 

 

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If dentists recommend 2 minutes how can Y-brush clean teeth in 10 seconds?

Our innovation is based on a simple observation: a standard toothbrush head can only brush one area of the tooth at once which means brushing your teeth takes time. Since Y-Brush brushes all of your teeth simultaneously, then the whole tooth brushing process only takes 10 seconds, 5 seconds for your top teeth and 5 seconds for your bottom teeth: which is 4 times more than a regular toothbrush and more effective to thoroughly and effectively brush your teeth.

 

Why do you use nylon bristles rather than silicone strips?

With over 3 years of research and development behind Y-Brush, we have found that traditional nylon bristles are the most effective at removing plaque and cleaning your teeth. Also, the fibers we use are a lot thinner than silicone bristles, this allows them to reach and clean between teeth. Plus, adding the sonic vibration to Nylon bristles will ensure you that you are brushing your teeth efficiently.

 

Why did you make a single sided mouthpiece rather than a double sided mouthpiece?

Y-Brush is a single sided mouthpiece to ensure your comfort. Our testing found that double sided tooth brushing device run large and are complicated to fit into someone’s mouth, especially for 10 whole seconds. We made sure that when speeding up your brushing routine, that it would still be a comfortable experience.

 

How can your device work of we all have differently shaped and sized jaws?

We have 4 different sized mouthpieces to accommodate different sized mouths to fit children, teenagers and adults (2 adult sizes, 1 intermediary and 1 for children). Also, we decided to make Y-Brush a single-sided mouthpiece to make it more comfortable and natural for your enjoyment!

 

How can we choose the right size mouthpiece?

The Y-Brush team will help you to easily figure out what size mouthpiece is best for you! A simple way to determine which size is best adapted to the user’s jaw is to measure the distance between to opposite teeth, it can easily be done in front of the mirror. We will be collecting your sizes just before we send the products out to you.

 

Will this work for my children?

Yes, Y-Brush is a great choice for kids aged 4 to 12 and teenagers. We are releasing a child-sized mouthpiece made for smaller jaws, as well as a smaller adult mouthpieces that can work for growing mouths as well.

 

What color options are available?

Currently the mouthpiece that we offer is Y-Brush’s signature green. Other color options may be available in the future!

 

Do I need to purchase a specific toothpaste or can I use my own?

With Y-Brush you can use your favorite toothpaste, no matter the brand or consistency. Your Y-Brush will come with a specially design applicator that fits on regular toothpaste containers and that allows the user to use the optimal amount of toothpaste with no waste.

 

 Where do I put my Y-Brush when I am not using it?

A dock has been designed to hold the mouth-pieces when they are not in use. Dock extensions will be made available so that the whole family can have a place for their mouthpieces!

 

How do I clean my Y-Brush?

We kept it simple. Rinse your mouthpiece after every use like you would your normal toothbrush. Users can lightly stretch the mouthpiece also to rinse in between the bristles when needed.

 

How soft are the bristles?

The bristles are as soft as a regular toothbrush with soft bristles. We rounded the ends of the bristles for added comfort, this way, they aren’t too hard on your teeth or gums.

 

How often should the Y-Brush mouthpiece be replaced?

The mouthpiece should be replaced every 6 months. Replacement mouthpieces can be added on to your campaign pledge or you can purchase them at www.y-brush.com after the campaign.

 

How is the handle charged?

The Y-Brush handle can be recharged through a wireless connection between the device and the charging station (an induction charging system).

 

How long does the battery last?

When fully charged, the battery can last up to a month.

 

How long does it take to charge the battery?

The battery takes 8 hours to charge fully.

 

This is Y-Brush the same as Ama*

Y-Brush is different, our is lined with fine Nylon bristles, which are more proven to be more efficient than silicone strips! Y-Brush mouthpiece is also single-sided, which is a lot more comfortable, and won't provoke gag-reflexes.

Y-Brush has been in the making for many years, the team just decided to advertise ours once the product was finished.

 

Will I still need to floss?

Y-Brush was designed to replace the toothbrush, in order for you to save some time in your dental health routine. With this in mind, you'll still need to floss and visit the dentist on a regular basis, as recommended by dentists.