JPS6120548A - Toothbrush appliance - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] This bulletin contains application data before electronic filing, so abstract data is not recorded.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Application) The present invention relates to a tooth brushing tool that can be worn on a finger and inserted directly into the oral cavity to clean even the spaces between teeth.

Especially for infants and young children who are unable to sharpen their own teeth or who are unable to sharpen their teeth sufficiently, parents can safely clean the teeth, as well as areas that are misaligned and cannot be reached with traditional tooth brushing methods. Can also be used by adults with
Concerning toothbrushing tools that are hygienic, easy to handle, and reach every corner of the teeth.

(Problems with the Prior Art) Conventionally, the method of brushing teeth has been to use toothpaste and toothpaste. However, this method has a large psychological aspect due to the aroma and refreshing feeling of the toothpaste, and it is difficult to actually reach the spaces between the teeth and rotate the toothpaste in the mouth. Instructions on how to use it are provided.

Furthermore, sweeteners such as sugar are now widely available, and the problem of tooth decay in infants and children is becoming more serious. Forbidding sweets may cause mental frustration, and it is nearly impossible to encourage infants to thoroughly brush their teeth. Even if adults do the sharpening, it is dangerous to insert a type of stick called a toothbrush into an infant's mouth.

Various types of toothbrush with slightly different shapes have been proposed, but these are still indirect methods of inserting a kind of rod called toothbrush, and are not used directly by inserting a finger into the oral cavity. However, a safe and complete method for cleaning the oral cavity using direct touch has not yet been proposed.

(Means for Solving Problems) The present invention attaches a sanitary finger cot to the index finger, or in some cases, the middle finger, and adheres a thin layer of Vr polishing material, which is softer than tooth enamel, to a specific part of the tip of the finger cot. This allows the finger to be inserted directly into the oral cavity and the abrasive material can be used to clean areas that cannot be reached with normal tooth brushing, which is particularly effective in preventing tooth decay in infants.

The finger cot material according to the present invention is preferably thin, soft, and of high quality, and is used for surgical gloves and the like.

Preferably, it is hygienic that it fits tightly around the index finger and covers the base of the finger. The abrasive material is preferably one in which short fibers of hard plastic such as hard nylon or polyester fibers are fixed. Other natural or synthetic abrasives may be used, but they must not damage the enamel of the teeth and must be at least softer than enamel. The abrasive material may be fixed using an ordinary non-toxic adhesive or by fusing.

The parts to which the abrasive should be fixed are the tip of the fingertip, where the sensation is most sensitive, and the pad of the fingertip; if it is stuck to unnecessary parts, it may come into contact with the oral mucosa and cause damage. Therefore, the part to be fixed is 1 cl in diameter at the tip of the finger cot.
A portion within I1, preferably a portion within 0.6 cm. The abrasive material is fixed to this part slightly thicker than other parts.

An abrasive material is fixed to the other part in a band shape with a width within 1/3 of the outer circumference of the finger cot, preferably within 1/4. Moreover, since the part used for actual polishing is the fingertip, the first
There is no need to attach abrasive material below the joint.

According to the present invention, by directly inserting a fingertip into an infant's oral cavity,
You can safely clean the inside of your mouth while checking the feel of your fingertips. At this time, you can use regular toothpaste. Furthermore, when adults clean their teeth,
The present invention provides an effective tooth brushing tool that can clean areas that cannot be reached with conventional tooth brushing.

(Example) Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which the tooth brushing tool of the present invention is worn, and Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the toothbrushing tool of the present invention is rolled up before being mounted. 1 is a finger cot, and 2 is an insertion opening for the finger cot, which is made of flexible synthetic rubber. 3 is a part corresponding to the first joint of the tip, and an abrasive material was fixed to the fingertip part, that is, the tip part 4 from this part. As the abrasive material, hard nylon fibers were bonded together using an adhesive. A band-shaped part 6 having a length of about 15 a+m was provided on the top part 5 of the tip part with a diameter of about 4 mm, thickly and densely bonded, and having the same width of <5 mm and slightly thinly bonded with an abrasive material. It is preferable not to provide an abrasive material in other parts because it does not irritate the oral mucosa.

Before use, it is rolled outward from the insertion opening 2 into a cap shape as shown in FIG. 2, and stored in a sanitary container. When in use, the band-shaped part 6 is placed on the inner surface of the finger, and the tip of the finger is inserted into the cap-shaped interior, and the rolled rubber is unwound and brought into close contact with the finger. Next, apply the required regular toothpaste to your fingertip and insert it into the infant's mouth.
In particular, I thoroughly cleaned the spaces between my teeth and areas where foreign matter had adhered, using my fingertips to feel them. Also, when I brushed my own teeth in the same way, I was able to clean them completely.

According to the present invention, it is possible to clean spaces that could not be reached with conventional tooth brushing, and the inside of an infant's oral cavity that would be dangerous to insert a tooth brush, thereby preventing tooth decay.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show an embodiment of the present invention, with FIG. 1 being a perspective view of the installed state, and FIG. 2 being a perspective view of the stored state. In the drawings, reference numeral 1 indicates a finger sack, 2 indicates an insertion opening, 4 indicates a tip, 5 indicates a top, and 6
is a band-shaped part. Patent Applicant Denka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Agent Patent Attorney Sada Suzuki Foal 1 Figure Flood 2 Figure Bow

Claims (6)

[Claims] (1) A thin layer of abrasive material that is softer than the enamel of teeth is adhered to the tip of a flexible finger cot into which the index or middle finger is inserted, and the part to which the abrasive material is fixed is attached to the top of the finger cot and descends from the top. A toothbrushing tool characterized by having a band-shaped part that does not extend beyond the first joint at the tip. (2) The tooth brushing tool according to claim 1, wherein the thin layer of the abrasive material, which is softer than the enamel of teeth, is a thin layer of hard fibers. (3) The tooth brushing tool according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the finger cot is long enough to cover the base of the finger. (4) The tooth brushing tool according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the width of the band-like portion is 1/3 or less of the outer circumference of the finger cot. (5) Claim 1 in which the diameter of the top is 1 cm or less
The tooth brushing tool described in any one of Items 1 to 4. (6) The tooth brushing tool according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the layer of abrasive material fixed to the top portion is thicker and denser than the layer of abrasive material fixed to the band-shaped portion.