Amabrush Automatic 10-Second Toothbrush

@Myriam B. and @Dylan and @All: Next stretch goal at €2 Mio :) To be honest, we don’t want to make small steps, as we simply can not say “OK guys, we reached €1.75 Mio, that means better batteries for Amabrush” (like it may be possible at other projects). Our space is super limited, and we don’t want to make Amabrush bigger, in order to implement a bigger battery or other stuff. And things like “better vibrations” are difficult for us to claim, because we always want to provide the best device, without reaching a certain goal :) So stretch goals are getting quite hard right now, but we are currently working on the next one. We constantly keep an eye on our survey for new inputs from you, as well as ideas about important add-ons :) We hope you share our point of view on this :) We are always open to new ideas and inputs, you can send us an email to feedback@amabrush.com at any time :) @Anshul Karia: Thank you :) Yes we will offer this as well :) @Siim: Thank you very much! We are also really excited :) @S: Yes, there are also bristles on the top/bottom of the mid-plate :) Regarding the softness. Soft bristles are recommended by nearly every dentist. This ensures the most comfortable and safest toothbrushing, without damaging the gums :) @Jesper Vorsholt Jørgensen: Makes totally sense to us :) We will definitely implement an “opt-out” function in the app. @Techiespace: Yes, worldwide :) @Riley Michel: Thank you. Yes, you can add additional items after the campaign ends (at no additional shipping fees). We were not able to implement them into our campaign, as pricing structure would have been too complicated and confusing in the end :) @Alan Paul: We will definitely have a look at this, but we can’t promise it right now. As @Joshua mentioned, just a fraction of users will configure Amabrush with devices like a laptop or Xbox, but the Windows Phone part makes of course sense. We’ll also have a look at universal apps, we hope they made some progress in the past regarding Windows Phone support! @Mochi Mochimaru: Yes, there are also bristles on this side. We hope that we receive our molds and tooling in the next days/weeks with a newer version of the mouthpiece :) @Kenneth Seah: €6 :) @Markus Jöbstl: Thank you, we are also really surprised :) We source from different suppliers in order to not overwhelm a single one, and we constantly update them on the progress of our campaign (we definitely want to avoid surprises) :) @Anshul Karia: Thanks ;) @Kelley Hendrix: That’s true :) @S: That’s really true :) Part of our team has plenty of experience with universal apps, and the support and outcome of Windows Phone was always “mediocre”. These kind of frameworks usually claim “one code, same experience everywhere”, but we all know that this is not even true for the biggest two mobile operating systems (iOS and Android) :) @Marco Finazzi: Thank you for your support. You can buy them directly and conveniently from our online shop :) @Karl Frank: True. We spoke with so many dentists, and nearly everyone recommends soft bristles. They simply work, and they don’t damage tooth enamel and gums :) @Siim: Thanks ;) @S: Thank you for your input. We’ll update our campaign with the information that backers can buy additional items via our backer management software or our online shop :) Even though we already mentioned that (in our “Supply section” after the “Rewards section”). But it’s probably a good idea to put this information more to the top :) @Pavel: Yes, you can add additional items after the campaign ends at no additional shipping fees. Or you go with the solution @S mentioned. It’s your choice :) @Anshul Karia: Yes. There are some bristles on the top/bottom of the mid-plate, that are aligned in order to move freely, in order to clean your teeth on top/bottom as well :) @PerniciousDucks: Thank you, that’s true :) We wait for our newest mouthpiece version (tooling and molds) in order to shoot an update on our campaign (along with close ups). BTW: we constantly update our mouthpiece in future. This will not be a one-time-show. Our goal is to provide the best toothbrushing experience, and this includes constant updates of our hardware in the future, at no additional costs (that means, if you buy new mouthpieces, you’ll always get the newest ones, and no old mouthpieces that are currently on stock) :) Thank you all again for your great feedback and inputs, and especially your tremendous support. Please keep the great inputs and ideas coming, there have already been so many great thoughts about Amabrush, which will enhance the overall experience of this new toothbrush :) If we missed a question, please write us at kickstarter@amabrush.com, this allows us to shoot you an answer directly :)

Yes, the amabrush brushes all exposed areas of the teeth, you do still need to floss. The mouthpiece has rows of bristles, like shark teeth kinda. all your teeth touch are bristles, you don't bite down onto plastic, you bite down into yet more bristles. Its just a crazy amount of brush bristles. Maybe if they provide a close up picture of the end of the "U" shape of the mouthpiece looking directly down the tip of the "U" people will get it?

To everyone asking if it brushes all the teeth. It does, please actually read the campaign details before posting - it clearly states that it brushes each side of every tooth. Even by looking at the mouthpiece it's fairly obvious. Sorry for being rude but why would anyone invent a tooth brush that only brushes half of someone's teeth. Secondarily, @Amabrush please provide another update with either the next stretch goal, or what's happening now. Overall great work guys! Lots of funding so expecting big things.

I'm echoing Anshul's question. I just backed this after thinking about it for a while. If there's no clarification on this by the end of the campaign, I'm canceling the pledge. Kind of important to know if it brushes all of the teeth or just the sides. Not much use to it if it doesn't but from the pictures, I can't see how it would brush the top/bottom.

@creator, does amabrush brush the top/bottom of the teeth? And if so, how?

Actually I decided to buy the amabrush basic couple x 2 units

For two people I only need:
• 1 charger (basic or wireless)
• 2 handpieces
• 2 mouthpieces
• 6 toothpaste It's not possible for me to buy two basic sets since it says only one per person and it's not possible for me to buy a pro and a basic because kickstarter only allows you to choose one item or the other not both.

@Pavel: since you're not going to use the same mouthpiece, the only thing in common would be the charger. If you are getting one Pro set, you can just get one more basic set, or just directly two basic sets if you're not getting the pro. I don't see what more you can save, since the handpiece is he most important part.

Is it possible to pledge an extra amount to be eligible for an additional handpiece. Planning to buy this for a family member and myself, but having only one handpiece will be super inconvenient because we live on different floors.

@Robert and @Karl Frank, you got a point about the sonic vibration, I did not think about that, was just thinking about it in general (haven't used a regular brush in a while myself). Soft bristles it is then :)
@Amabrush: you should probably add some information on the main page about the opportunity people will have to buy accessories after the campaign ends, since half of the comments here are about that.
Also, what about my earlier question, about bristles between the top and bottom teeth and not only the sides?

@S: I don't believe that choosing the middle works here, and if that is the case then soft is still the obvious choice. Nowadays, soft IS the middle as hard bristle is harder to find and extra soft becomes more prevalent. Between extra soft, soft, and medium... Soft is the middle. If you include hard bristle, then soft is one of the middles. But, today must dentists recommend soft bristle for the majority of people, which most people tend to follow the dentist's recommendation. Therefore, since soft is the middle and most people use it, it's better to choose what most people use as default if there are no other options. I do believe that they should offer the other options, though, as nobody should be left out. Plus, there's what @Karl Frank mentioned. I don't think I'd want hard bristles vibrating at however many rpm's on my gums.

@Marco Finazzi: You can order these right after Kickstarter campaign via backer management software or/and via their online shop. Kickstarter backers will have a special section. :)

Regarding hard or medium bristels - do any ones of you who use them actually use them on a sonic toothbrush? The might have their value on a regular one, but they kinda loose it when using them with high vibration speeds. I don't think there are even hard ones for sonic toothbrushes.

Goodmorning I would like to know, I bought the Basic package with just 1 tooth paste, once this one will be finished where I can buy new capsules?
I wait a your kindly reply.
Thanks
Marco

@Kelley Hendrix: Well, you need to see it objectively, not based on your own preference, which is exactly what I meant. I didn't say "it's better if you use hard bristles" just because I may like hard bristles. But on the contrary, since there are usually three levels: soft, medium, and hard, the safest option would be the average, the medium, the middle, or whatever you may want to call it, and this is valid for everything, not just this, and not just for me. Even if you argue that someone who uses hard or medium bristles can use soft bristles, but someone who uses soft bristles cannot use hard or medium bristles, that is still not an argument for finding middle ground, because it would still be a big trade-off for the hard bristle guys. Which brings us again to the medium. It would of course be even better if they can offer various types of bristles, but that is not the point. @Alan Paul: I am mainly a Windows user myself, and I agree that the new Windows ecosystem needs to be supported more, and apps should be universal, etc., but to be honest, this is not really applicable to a toothbrush app. How many people could and would use a laptop or PC to configure a toothbrush? Arguments can always be found, say what about a Windows tablet, etc., but they need to be realistic. You can't make everyone happy, just like with the bristles above, you find the middle, or the most important ecosystems in this case. I can also ask for a Linux (all of the distros), QMX, BB OS, Tizen, Maemo, MeeGo, Symbian, etc. app, but doesn't mean it should be done, as it would frankly be over-engineering, and for no real advantage at all in the end. Yes, a cross-platform development framework would be good, but this still doesn't mean that an app for all the possible platforms should be released. Even with such frameworks it's not as easy. A web app would also not be a good idea for this, there's no need for connection to a server, at least for the toothbrush configuration, so most of the app would still have to be native anyway.

@S - "...wouldn't it be a more acceptable trade-off for everyone if the standard bristles are medium, and not soft?" Not sure how this would be an acceptable trade-off for people who need a soft brush. I, for one, wouldn't be able to use it if it didn't have the soft bristles. Maybe they can add another reward level with medium bristles when they reach $x dollars, but really, they are in the best position to gain the most support by providing soft bristles.

@Kenneth €6 :) it's stated in the campaign :p

Wow...congrats amabrush - you found a whole gold-mine! How do you scale up 3.000 percent? And where do I find some shares from your company ;-) All the best - Markus

how much for a additional mouth piece

Do the bristles clean the very top parts of the teeth too? I can only see bristles that will clean the sides of the teeth.

@Joshua The ecosystem may be immature but there are still 350million active devices running Windows 10. The attitude of Windows app store development being a waste of time is exactly why nothing is made for it. If you could create an app in one project and have it work on iOS, Android and Windows without much alteration between all three then surely that makes more sense than developing separate apps?
Even iOS apple are welcoming web apps.

@Alan Paul, no offense, but the Windows app store seems like a time waste from a developer perspective... People aren't likely to control their toothbrush from a XBOX, Laptop, or Desktop. The ecosystem also is incredibly immature compared to iOS and Android. As of March 2017 there were 2,800,000 apps for Android; 2,200,000 apps for iOS; and 669,000 apps for Windows app store. From a shear funding priority, if I were the creator I would pour my development dollars into those markets most likely to reach my target audience on the platforms that they are most likely to carry into the bathroom. For me at least... that is simply not my XBOX. Others may differ I suppose, but there you have it.

Windows app doesn't just mean phone, it also works on the 350 million active Windows users devices from laptops to tablets to Xbox. Please consider those who've not gone down the iOS or Android route. No app support is silly. You could develop using visual studio and xamarin to target every OS at once with one solution.

Hi, I'm backing this as it solves every issue I have with brushing my teeth currently, but I do have a question/suggestion. I work away from home a majority of the time (like, 2-3 weeks away at a time) and would like to have 2 handpieces (one for myself when traveling, one for family at home) but only one charging station, which I could use during my weekends at home. Would you be able to have an add-on after the campaign for a single handpiece? If you already have this, sorry, I must have missed it somehow, but if not, I think it would be beneficial both to your backers and to your campaign. Thanks!

Hi! Do you ship to Mainland China or Hong Kong?

Regarding the sound fx. It would be great if you would consider pleasant "non alarm clock sounds” to avoid waking up other sleeping occupants. Perhaps various sound options and a volume setting via the app? A “Mute” option would be nice too. Sound travels differently when the brush is in the mouth and should be considered as well. :0)

I have one more question, because I can't tell from the pictures. Does the mouthpiece also have bristles for the top/bottom? I mean the part between the upper and lower teeth, because from the pictures I can only see the bristles for the outer and inner sides, but not for between.
Also, wouldn't it be a more acceptable trade-off for everyone if the standard bristles are medium, and not soft? E.g. I usually prefer medium or hard bristles, but I would be OK with medium.

Very cool and revolutionary! I can not wait! :D
Keep going!

@creator awesome. Thank you for the replies! Will you have a battery replacement services?:)

What amount must be reach to unlock the stretch goal #3 ? (sorry for my english and thank you for all your answers :)

Summary: Amabrush uses currently a micro USB slot, we’ll definitely think of implementing a USB-C port to it. You can use your own toothpaste with our refillable capsules, we’ll provide a manual to do so. Wireless charging is available at all units, but the wireless charging station comes just with the pro version. A lid is on our ToDo list, but we can’t promise this right now (during the campaign). You should bite loosely on the mouthpiece, not hard, in order to let the bristles move freely :) @Eran Nave: Yes. Currently it’s a micro USB, but we definitely consider to jump on the USB-C bandwagon :) This depends on our suppliers. And as “Hien Tran” mentioned, we’ve implemented wireless charging, this ensures that Amabrush is future proof :) Regarding the battery. You can expect an industry-standard 50% perfomance drop after two years, when you charge and uncharge Amabrush completely and daily (which is very unlikely that you do, because you keep it constantly charged with the wireless charger). You can not exchange the battery on your own. The device will be sealed in order to ensure that it is waterproof. @Hien Tran: Thanks :) @Rich: Thank you :) We are constantly in talks with our suppliers, and update them how things go (some of them are updating themselves as they watch our campaign). We also source from different suppliers, in order to not overwhelm a single one :) @Lukas and @mizz141 and @Deixelberger Michael and @Christian Stutz and @Marcella: Thanks :) Please have a look at our answer @Eran Nave for this :) @mizz141: That’s right :) @Stuart Nathaniel: Thank you :) @Jörg Schwickert: Thanks. We can’t promise a lid right now, but it’s definitely on our ToDo list :) @Daniel Stephan: Thank you for your nice words :) Yes, you can order them directly after the campaign, or via our online shop. We will have a special section for our Kickstarter backers at this shop :) @Katrina Killian: Thank you, that’s true :) We added an option to use your own toothpaste some days ago :) @Alexander Kucera and @Robert and @Derek: The bristles are differently aligned. If you bite loosely on the mouthpiece (it’s recommended to do so, and not to bite hard on it) there are enough of bristles to move freely in order to brush your teeth. @Wesley Ronald: We meant the usage time. You can store our toothpaste for several years :) If you open it, you should use it within a year :) @Taylor Ingram: No need to apologize. Yes they are :) @Anshul Karia: Hey :) Yes, the timer will shut off the unit after 10 seconds. With the last stretch goal you will also be notified via sound, and you can configure the brushing time with our app :) @Joshua and @Anshul Karia and @Maximilian Rothmund: We totally understand your concerns. We’ll update our campaign as soon as possible. We are currently spread out around the globe and just have our older version of Amabrush with us. Our freshest/newest version is currently on its way to us. Our aim is to produce the video and pictures as professional as possible in order to keep our current campaign appearance straight. Please be patient, we’ll update our campaign with this details before it ends. And yes, Amabrush takes care of the back of your teeth as well! Thank you :) If we missed a question, please write us at kickstarter@amabrush.com, this allows us to shoot you an answer directly :)

@Alexander great point. I want to know if it'll brush the backs of my teeth as well.

@Joshua I agree! As there is no other proof of effectiveness so far... This would be really great!

@Joshua, agreed! @creator. Sorry, one more question, will amabrush reach my wisdom teeth?

I backed on spec, but what I'd like to see before funding closes is a video of someone chewing a disclosing tablet then using Amabrush and showing the results WITHOUT a cutaway. Preferably with some kind of oral camera to show success against the molars.

@creator, will amabrush have a timer on it to self shut off after 10 seconds or at least let me know when 10 seconds is up?

Hey all :) latest backer here :p

sorry if this was asked already, but is the mouthpiece and or toothpaste capsule recyclable?

By 1 month for regular and 3 for refillable capsule you mean usage or expiration time?
I want to know the expiration time for the toothpaste of both since shipping to Brazil may take a while. Also, can I add the amount for 1 extra mouthpiece, bottle and refillable capsule after the end or should I do it now? Thanks.

Faq*

The fact has this question and answer "How does Amabrush brush distal of the 2nd or 3rd molars? The bristles are long enough to reach the distal surface of the 3rd molars. When you bite on the mouthpiece, they will be bend to their correct position." So I assume there will be biting.

@Alexander I had/have the same concern. I believe that you do not bite down on it, and that it sits loosely on your teeth and held in by your lips/cheeks. This might allow for better vibration against the surfaces as well. If someone else with more experience/knowledge on the subject, had the same question answered, or if @Amabrush would like to chime in... I would like to know the answer to this for sure as well.

I have one concern. It looks to me like the mouth piece needs to be bit on to be held in place. Which means the bite surfaces won't get any brushing. Is this correct? So this only brushes the sides?

Another +1 for USB - c

Hello
We use in our household only devices with USB-C connection. A micro-USB would be a step back!

Hi All!
I'm so looking forward to trying your product.
I am a Dental Hygienist in San Francisco.
I will be very interested in effectiveness and it's ability to be gentle to the soft tissues of the mouth.
For the toothpastes: in commercial products, the active ingredients ; abrasiveness, fluoride types are so varied; I pride myself of "prescribing" a toothpaste for individual patient's needs i.e: stain, sensitivity, cavity rate, dry mouth, halitosis, pellicle formation etc.
I think it is imperative to be accepted by the dental community that you allow patent's to have the option to use their own toothpastes.
Best of luck! I'm rooting for you!

Hello! I'm very excited for this project, if it meets the expectations, it definitely has the potential to be the most revolutionary product of the year. A quetion: Will we be able to buy further refillable capsules after the campaign (except directly after, when we can choose it as an addon)?

@Rage, OK, you convinced me with the need of the lights ;-)
A lid at the charging station to cover the mouthpieces would be perfect.

+1 for usb typ-c

@Amabrush - thank you for taking the time to answer both of my questions. Great news about the EU shipping. Really appreciate your response! Congratulations and all the best to the team!