A PADDLE SHIFT TOOTH BRUSH FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED

Abstract

A toothbrush is a special type of brush used to clean the teeth, gums, and tongue. It consists of a head of tightly clustered bristles, atop of which toothpaste can be applied, mounted on a handle which facilitates the cleaning of hard-to-reach areas of the mouth. They should be used in conjunction with something to clean between the teeth where the bristles of the toothbrush cannot reach - for example floss, tape or interdental brushes. The Solution provided in this invention is the paddle shift option in the neck portion of the tooth brush. It helps in easy shifting of the head portion of tooth brush to right or left side and making tooth brushing easy for the elderly and disabled.

Specification

Teeth can be damaged by several factors including poor oral hygiene, but also by wrong oral hygiene. Especially for sensitive teeth, damage to dentin and gums can be prevented by several measures including a correct brushing technique.
It is beneficial when using a straight bristled brush: not to scrub horizontally over the necks of teeth; not to press the brush too hard against the teeth, to choose a toothpaste that is not too abrasive; and to wait at least 30 minutes after consumption of acidic food or drinks before brushing. Harder toothbrushes reduce plaque more efficiently but are more stressful to teeth and gum; using a medium to soft brush for a longer cleaning time was rated to be the best compromise between cleaning result and gum and tooth health'

Background History
The first bristle toothbrush resembling the modem one was found in China Used during the Tang dynasty (619-907), it consisted of hog bristles. The bristles were sourced from hogs living in Siberia and northern China because the colder temperatures provided firmer bristles. They were attached to a handle manufactured from bamboo or bone, forming a toothbrush. In 1223, Japanese Zen master Dogen Ki gen recorded in his Shobogenzo that he saw monks in China clean their teeth with brushes made of horsetail hairs attached to an oxbone handle. The bristle toothbrush spread to Europe, brought from China to Europe by travellers It was adopted in Europe during the 17th century. The earliest identified use of the word toothbrush in English was in the autobiography of Anthony Wood who wrote in 1690 that he had bought a toothbrush from J.
Barret. Europeans found the hog bristle toothbrushes imported from China too firm and preferred softer bristle toothbrushes made from horsehair. Mass- produced toothbrushes made with horse or boar bristle continued to be imported to Britain from China until the mid 20th century.

Objectives
1. To Provide the tooth brush to move right and left side for easy tooth
brushing.
2. To help the elderly and disabled for easy tooth brushing.
Summary of the Invention
Teeth can be damaged by several factors including poor oral hygiene, but also by wrong oral hygiene. Especially for sensitive teeth, damage to dentin and gums can be prevented by several measures including a correct brushing technique.


It is beneficial when using a straight bristled brush: not to scrub horizontally over the necks of teeth; not to press the brush too hard against the teeth, to choose a toothpaste that is not too abrasive; and to wait at least 30 minutes after consumption of acidic food or drinks before brushing. Harder toothbrushes reduce plaque more efficiently but are more stressful to teeth and gum; using a medium to soft brush for a longer cleaning time was rated to be the best compromise between cleaning result and gum and tooth health.
The Solution provided in this invention is the paddle shift option in the neck portion of the tooth brush for easy tooth brushing for the elderly and disabled.
Toothbrush. Naturally, an unopened and unused toothbrush wflf never expire.
That being said, once you start using it, it can become frayed and collect bacteria over time. You should replace your old toothbrush once every three or four months; for an electric toothbrush, switch out the head. ">A visibly worn brush is less effective at removing plaque, especially below the; feum line\" Dr. lafolla says. Lingering plaque opens the door to a number of oral health complications, including decay, gingivitis and eventually gum disease. The older your brush, the more germs it harbors.
Hygiene and care
It is not recommended to share toothbrushes with others, since besides general hygienic concerns, there is a risk of transmitting diseases that are typically transmittable by blood, such as Hepatitis C.
It is advisable to rinse the toothbrush with water, shake it off and let dry after use.
Studies have shown that brushing to remove dental plaque more often than every 48 hours is enough to maintain gum and tooth health. Tooth brushing can remove plaque up to one millimeter below the gum line. Each person has a habitual brushing method, so more frequent brushing does not cover additional parts of the teeth or mouth. Most dentists recommended patients brush twice a day in the hope that frequent brushing would clean more areas of the mouth. Tooth brushing is the most common preventive healthcare activity, but tooth and gum disease
remain high, since lay people clean at most 40% of their tooth margins at the gum
line.
The Solution provided in this invention is the paddle shift option in the neck portion of the tooth brush for easy tooth brushing for the elderly and disabled.
Advantages
1. The tooth brush neck portion moves right and left side for easy tooth
brushing.
2. Helps the elderly and disabled in easy tooth brushing

Claim 1: A Paddle Shift Tooth Brush for elderly and disabled, said Paddle Shift Tooth Brush for Angled Brushing.
includes:
a Gear Portion (1), a Neck Portion (2) a Right Position (3
a Left Position (4)
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Claim 2: A Paddle Shift Tooth Brush for elderly and disabled of Claim 1, Wherein the Gear Portion (1) helps the tooth brush Neck portion (2) to move Right Position (3)and Left Position (4) respectively.
Claim 3: A Paddle Shift Tooth Brush for elderly and disabled. of Claim 1, Wherein the Gear Portion (1) is made up of Plastic, rubber or silicone.

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