JP2002028029A - Toothbrush with interdental brush - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a toothbrush convenient for applying toothpaste to the gums before going to sleep which solves the problems of an interdental brush that it is small to be easily lost and is separate and inconvenient when the interdental brush is necessary after brushing teeth and that the handle of the interdental brush is short and difficult to use. SOLUTION: The interdental brush is attached or fixed to the rear end of the handle of the toothbrush.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] The present invention relates to a toothbrush. More specifically, the present invention relates to a toothbrush capable of effectively using a dentifrice.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional toothbrush has a handle portion and a brush portion. The method of use is to brush the teeth with or without a brushing agent. Various inventions have been made such as various inventions for the brush portion, ease of holding the handle, and a guide portion for brushing the depth of the teeth. There are many types of toothbrushes, but they basically consist of a handle and a brush part. Interdental brushes often have a shape as shown in FIG. This is to brush the gap between the teeth.

[0003]

As for dentifrices, dentifrices such as medicinal and pharmaceutical products are sold. An effective ingredient for gingivitis and periodontal disease is contained in the paste. The components include cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) hinokitiol. These components are said to act on periodontal pockets. It is effective in relieving gum swelling, bleeding, bad breath, stickiness of the mouth and pain. Now, various medicated dentifrices do contain active ingredients. However, it has been pointed out that the dentifrice cannot be used effectively, and there are opinions that dentifrices are useless. Dentists may also tell you that toothpaste is useless and you just need to brush it. However, dentifrices should be effective because gingivitis and periodontal disease contain active ingredients. Some argue why it doesn't work because it lacks concentration and time. In order for the drug to work effectively, it is known that a long time and a high concentration are in principle. Even after brushing the teeth with a medicated dentifrice, it is usual to rinse the mouth with water and then to exhale the active drug ingredient. In this case, there is no concentration and the action time is insufficient, so that the effect of the medicine is not exerted.

In recent years, a dentifrice health law has been proposed. This is because a toothpaste is applied to the gums with an interdental brush to sleep. Before going to bed, brush your teeth with a toothbrush, then apply a small amount of medicated dentifrice to the tip of the interdental brush and apply it to your gums. Experiences are introduced in the February 2000 issue of Chiba Medical Association. Apply the medicated cream for periodontal disease to the gums in the same way. That is, since the ingredients are the same, the medicated cream for periodontal disease can be replaced with a medicated toothpaste.

[0005] This requires a toothbrush and an interdental brush. Interdental brushes are usually small and easy to lose. Usually, the interdental brush is as long as a toothpick. The pattern part is 40mm, the brush length is about 10mm and the whole is 50mm
The process is normal. The brush part resembles the brush tip of a cup wash. There is a problem that the handle is short and difficult to use. In addition, there is an interdental brush after brushing the teeth, but they are separate and easily lost, which is inconvenient. Interdental brushes are short and difficult to use.

[0006]

The present inventor proposes to attach an interdental brush 5 to a toothbrush handle 2 as shown in FIG. 1 in order to achieve the above object.
Embodiments of the present invention will be disclosed as shown in FIGS.

[0007] The interdental brush of the present invention also includes an applicator. That is, instead of the interdental brush 5, an applicator 7 such as a dentifrice is used.
It may be.

[0008]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a side view of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a side view of the embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a side view of the embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a side view of the embodiment of the present invention, FIG. FIG. Reference numeral 1 denotes the product of the present invention, 2 denotes a handle, 3 denotes a brush portion, 4 denotes a handle portion, 5 denotes an interdental brush, 6 denotes a cap, 7 denotes an applicator, 2
1 is a front end, 22 is a rear end, 51 is a detachable portion, 52 is an interdental brush handle, and 66 is a cap structure. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the product 1 of the present invention is a toothbrush having the interdental brush 5 at the rear end 22 of the handle 2. FIG. 1 shows an embodiment in which the cap 6 is provided on the rear end 22, and FIG. 2 shows an embodiment in which the detachable portion 51 is provided on the rear end 22. The attachment / detachment portion 51 in FIG. 2 has a hole or the like, and the handle 22 of the interdental brush 5 can be attached / detached by a screw-in type or an insertion type.
FIG. 3 shows an embodiment in which the interdental brush 5 is fixed to the handle 2.
The cap 6 is preferably provided, but may not be provided. Fig. 4 shows pattern 2
This is an embodiment in which a cap 6 is embedded in the device. It may simply be a cavity.

[0009] The interdental brush 5 is generally commercially available. It is easy to clean the gap between the teeth. The applicator 7 has a brush or a brush tip attached to a handle. Used when applying dentifrice to gingiva.

FIG. 1 illustrates the present invention. A cap 6 is provided at the rear end 22 of various conventional toothbrushes, and the interdental brush 5 is attached thereto. The cap 6 may be attached in any manner. It may be linear with the handle 22 or in parallel as shown in the figure. The product of the present invention can also be used for maintaining health. Brush the inside of the mouth with the brush part 3. Then, before bedtime, a medicated toothpaste or a periodontal disease treatment cream is applied to the interdental brush 5 and applied to the gums to maintain good health. In the explanatory view of the tooth shown in FIG. 6, it is said that the pathogen can be removed by applying a medicinal ingredient to the pocket entrance. If the amount of plaque is large, the effect of the medicinal component is small unless the dentist removes it mechanically. It is said that the effect is early in acute cases such as gingival swelling. It is related to the health of the teeth and the mouth and the whole body through the capillaries under the gums. Antibacterial and antibacterial agents applied to the gums prevent bacteria from growing during bedtime.

[0011] Also, the aforementioned Chiba Medical Association Journal 2000 2
The monthly issue reports that applying a dentifrice to the gums at bedtime reduces the depth of the pocket. It is described that the gargling mouth is not rinsed off at bedtime, and that if the user sleeps as it is, the depth of the pocket is similarly reduced. It has been reported that removing many causative organisms lurking in pockets makes the pockets shallower by natural healing power and tightens gums. With a toothbrush and an interdental brush, not only tooth brushing and brushing between teeth, but also a toothpaste or chemical can be applied to the gums.

[0012]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects.

A single handle is conveniently provided with a brush for brushing and an interdental brush. With the single toothbrush of the present invention, debris in the gap between teeth can be cleaned with an interdental brush after brushing.
The handle of the interdental brush is long, which is convenient for cleaning between teeth.
Toothpaste is also easy to apply to gums.

After brushing the teeth before going to bed, it is easy to use for applying a dentifrice to the gums with an interdental brush. After brushing the teeth, rinse the mouth, apply a little medicated toothpaste to the interdental brush, apply it to the gums, and sleep well.

After brushing the teeth before going to bed, the medicated cream is changed to a method of rubbing with a finger, and is easily used for applying to the gums with the interdental brush of the present invention. One toothbrush of the present invention can be applied.

In embodiments where the interdental brush can be removed, the interdental brush can be replaced. Since the interdental brush is more easily consumed than the toothbrush, it is convenient to use the interdental brush if it can be replaced. As described above, the present invention is industrially useful.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a side view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a side view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing the applicator.

FIG. 6 is a model diagram for explaining teeth.

[Explanation of symbols]

1. The present invention, 2. Pattern, 3. Brush part, 4.
Handle part, 5 ... interdental brush, 6 ... cap, 7 ...
Applicator, 21 ··· front end, 22 ··· rear end, 51 ··· detachable part, 52 ··· tooth brush pattern

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A toothbrush with an interdental brush, wherein an interdental brush is attached to the rear end of the handle. 2. A toothbrush with an interdental brush, wherein an interdental brush is fixed to the rear end of the handle. 3. A toothbrush with an interdental brush, comprising a cap at the rear end of the handle for attaching and detaching the interdental brush. 4. A toothbrush with an interdental brush, which has a hole at the rear end of the handle for attaching and detaching the interdental brush. 5. A toothbrush with an interdental brush, comprising an interdental brush at the rear end of a handle for applying a dentifrice to a gum.