New ultrasound toothbrush could revolutionize oral hygiene

More than 75 percent of American adults have some form of gum disease – but the condition is completely preventable.

Peer Blumenschein, CEO of Emmi-Tech, Inc., recently spoke with Fox News Health about a new technology that is changing the way we brush our teeth – the Emmi-Dent Ultrasonic Toothbrush.

"[It's] a new device in the United States," Blumenschein said, "…and it's the first toothbrush which runs 100 percent on ultrasound, so the ultrasound cleans.  You do not have to brush – so it's a 'no brushing' toothbrush."

The toothbrush – modeled after the average dental teeth cleaning - uses devices with ultrasonic power to break down tartar.  But unlike conventional cleanings, the Emmi-Dent brush utilizes microwaves with significantly less power.

"[It's] just enough to kill the bacteria in your mouth – in your gums, on the teeth – so that you don't destroy the teeth or the enamel and basically don't harm your oral system," Blumenschein said.

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