Dyson’s new toothbrush has a camera and oral irrigator

We all know how crucial oral hygiene is to our overall health. The rules are very simple: brush twice a day, for at least two minutes, and don’t stop flossing. It sounds simple enough, but often those two minutes can feel like an eternity. Floss afterwards? That’s where many of us give up, even though it may come back in the form of expensive dental bills.

Dyson engineers took on the challenge of developing a product that could become the definitive solution to this problem. Ten years ago, they started with a fairly simple question: “What if it were possible to brush your teeth and floss at the same time?” And then they got a little… perfectionist about it. Trying to simplify the dental routine, they launched a toothbrush so complex that, as Dyson says, “it feels wrong to call it that.” And we can see why.

The Dyson CameraJet combines a dental irrigator and an electric toothbrush, which makes a lot of sense. But what about the “camera” part? Well, this is actually the most innovative and interesting component of the device.

The camera is built right under the brush head. It’s small (just 1mm in diameter) but can capture 28 images per second to find and target spaces between teeth. Those spaces need special attention because that’s where plaque can hide and build up. But how does the device know exactly what to look for? It uses a trained AI model to compare images of your mouth to a database of thousands of other images. It can recognize gaps and automatically direct its water flow towards them.

The device connects to a Dyson smartphone app, which sounds almost like having a personal online dentist. It contains instructional videos, analyzes your brushing and flossing patterns, tells you if you’re doing a good job, and provides oral coverage mapping. And the coolest part? Allows you to view live camera footage on your phone while brushing. For those concerned about privacy, Dyson says the device does not record or save any video.

You might be wondering how the camera can see through all the foam that toothpaste creates. Well, the thing is, you really can’t. For best results, Dyson recommends using toothpaste without foaming agents.

The water trickle design is another interesting part. Instead of the traditional needle-shaped stream of water, Dyson uses a cone-shaped stream of water, which the company says covers a larger surface area and removes plaque more effectively.

If you use a traditional dental irrigator, you may also be bothered that the water flow becomes inconsistent when the device is tilted. Dyson addresses that problem with an anti-gravity tank and diaphragm pump designed to minimize air pockets.

The toothbrush features a 12.5 ml (0.42 oz) mouthwash tank, which is quite small. It can be recharged in about three seconds by connecting it to a portable station with a 200 ml (6.76 oz) water tank. The same station also doubles as a charging base and travel case. One charge is promised to last up to 10 days.

The product is now available on Dyson’s website. It is priced at $499.99 and comes in two colors: Ceramic Ultra Blue and Ceramic Pink, while the case is available in burgundy or white. The device comes with a charging base, two regular brush heads, and a charging cable.

And just for the record, Dyson isn’t the only company that came up with the idea of ​​putting a camera in a toothbrush. Recent similar products, but without the dental irrigation feature, include Prophix and Zaamigo.

Source: Dyson