Suction toothbrush and related methods

Abstract

A suction toothbrush includes a handle defining an opening, a toothbrush head including internal channels, a seal with a distal end received within the toothbrush head and a proximal end coupled to the handle through the opening thereof, and a connector extending through the annular body of the seal. The connector includes a main body having a distal end disposed within the internal conduit of the toothbrush head and a proximal end extending into the handle through the top opening thereof, and a vibration motor housing offset from the proximal end of the main body. A waste reservoir for a suction toothbrush includes a lid, a basin defining a sump for waste material, and a gas-permeable membrane disposed between the lid and the basin that defines central inlet opening. A 3-D printing method for suction toothbrush heads.

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