Advanced oral hygiene force regulation and technique improvement apparatus and method
An apparatus and system for cleaning oral cavities via a device with predetermined optimally imposed methods to remove germs, bacteria, tartar and plaque, which have been clinically proven to cause gum disease and tooth loss, efficiently and with minimal abrasion to tooth enamel and gums. Variations of this disclosure include but are not limited to embodiments where the device utilizes any of the aforementioned components to achieve the intended function. However, a preferred embodiment of this disclosure comprises an electrically controlled magnetic field to allow optimal contact pressure in the mouth, a motion device capable of tracking motion coordinates to record daily cleaning methods and to inform recommendations and web enabled capability to store activity over time, a scrolling toothbrush and gum cleaning device or a stationary mouth guard device applying the same force dampening and applying technology in a more automated fashion.
1. An apparatus comprising:
an oral-hygiene device,
an oral-hygiene device holder, wherein the oral-hygiene device is disposed within the oral-hygiene device holder,
a pressure dampening mechanism attached to the oral-hygiene device, and
a mechanical linkage attaching the oral-hygiene device to the oral-hygiene device holder, wherein the oral hygiene device and mechanical linkage are adjoined through a link, said oral hygiene device holder providing visual or auditory feedback responsive to a force applied to the oral-hygiene device by a user, wherein the pressure dampening mechanism includes a magnetic stem attached to the oral-hygiene device and one or more magnets affixed to the inside of the oral-hygiene device holder.
2. The apparatus described in claim 1 further comprising:
a) a proximity sensor.
3. The apparatus described in claim 2 further comprising:
an ultraviolet light for bacterial removal.
4. The apparatus described in claim 2 further comprising:
a web enabled device that transmits or records data associated with usage.
5. The apparatus described in claim 1 ,
wherein said one or more magnets affixed to the inside of the oral-hygiene device holder include at least one first magnet on said oral-hygiene device-holder; and
at least one second magnet on said oral-hygiene device holder,
wherein said at least one first magnet is diametrically opposed to at least one second magnet.
6. The apparatus described in claim 5 further comprising:
a charging station compatible battery.