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If you want to brush your teeth in the most environmentally friendly and sustainable way possible, you can now buy a 100% plant-based, compostable and plastic-free bamboo toothbrush. If you are unfamiliar with this type of toothbrush, know that there are many good reasons to use one. In addition, to maintain an eco-friendly approach, you can find “Made in France” options. These toothbrushes will not have traveled halfway around the world!
Here is a short guide to help you choose the eco-friendly toothbrush best suited to your needs.
The composition of organic and eco-friendly toothbrushes
The handles of organic and eco-friendly toothbrushes:
Basically, every toothbrush consists of a handle and bristles. The eco-friendly toothbrush has a bamboo handle. This environmentally responsible material grows back in large quantities and has antibacterial properties. Some manufacturers instead use local wood for the handle, making it possible to prioritize shorter transportation routes that benefit the environment.
The bristles are undoubtedly the most difficult part to make organic. Combining Vegan and compostable (or at least biodegradable) properties with a durable material is unfortunately not so easy.
What types of bristles are suitable for a completely organic toothbrush?
For the first toothbrushes ever made, the bristles were not made from synthetic materials, but rather from boar hair. They are compostable and 100% natural, but unfortunately not vegan.
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For other toothbrushes, most bristles come from China and are therefore imported. This is completely different from a hygiene perspective: bacteria can multiply on them without any difficulty.
Today, you can find toothbrushes with natural bristles made from the organic material nylon 4 combined with bamboo charcoal, which has been proven to have a positive effect on dental health.
Y-Brush offers a “Made in France” toothbrush that is an excellent complement to using a conventional manual toothbrush. It also has a practical handle that can be used with several toothbrushes. It has soft, fine bristles that make it easier to brush everywhere, even under the wire of braces if you have them.
Good reasons to buy an organic toothbrush
Why should you get an organic toothbrush? This is probably a question you have asked yourself.
Here are the main reasons:
Organic toothbrushes for the environment:
250 million tons of plastic are produced every year. Much of this plastic waste does not end up in the appropriate bin. More and more waste drifts into the oceans and eventually sinks to the bottom. Plastic waste in nature poses a major threat to our environment. With a wooden toothbrush and natural bristles, we produce no plastic waste. In addition, since it is recommended that you replace your toothbrush every three months, toothbrushes are one of the major sources of plastic waste. However, an organic toothbrush can be recycled after use. In fact, there are no limits to creativity when using bamboo wood for decorative ideas in the garden or home.
Organic toothbrushes to limit the growth of microbes:
Durability, natural materials and reusability are wonderful advantages of an organic toothbrush compared with conventional plastic toothbrushes. But bamboo wood also has ideal properties for use as a toothbrush. The wood is water-repellent, does not splinter and has an antimicrobial effect, meaning that the toothbrush is effective against all forms of pathogens in the mouth.
Organic toothbrushes to start an eco-responsible lifestyle:
An organic toothbrush can be one of the starting points for a plastic-free life. You will be acting in line with your values and your desire for change toward more responsible consumption. It is by starting with small things that you will become an eco-responsible citizen. So, switching to an organic toothbrush is only the beginning, because it shows how easy it is to replace conventional plastic items with products that are better for the planet.
Once you have chosen the toothbrush best suited to your needs, you can, for example, choose an organic chewable toothpaste from Y-Brush. It is 100% Vegan, so it contains no additional products. It is fluoride-free, as fluoride is responsible for the formation of tartar and dental plaque.
Discover “Made In France” organic and eco-friendly toothbrushes
Many brands and manufacturers are starting to offer bamboo toothbrushes because they have recognized the tremendous market opportunity they represent.
If you want to adopt a truly eco-responsible approach, the French brand offering these toothbrushes is Bioseptyl. This brand belongs to the “La Brosserie Française” group, founded by Alphonse Dupont.
Bioseptyl offers many ranges of toothbrushes, some made with nylon fibers and a polypropylene handle. The “Edith” toothbrush also follows an eco-friendly and responsible approach, as you only need to replace the head. The brand even offers “Dentifrance” toothpaste, which is certified organic.
You can also opt for "Made in France" electric toothbrushes such as Y-Brush, which has the advantage of offering many features compared with an organic and eco-friendly toothbrush. It features sonic technology, which is much gentler than that of oscillating-rotating toothbrushes. You also no longer need to worry about whether you are brushing properly and reaching every area, thanks to the soft, fine bristles covering the entire toothbrush and their optimal angle.
We hope this short guide will help you choose the toothbrush best suited to your needs.
