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The BambooBrush blog

Guides and honest facts about bamboo toothbrushes, oral health, microplastics and sustainable dental care, from the people who make and ship plastic-free toothbrushes in Sweden.

Comparisons & buying guides

Guide Mould on your bamboo toothbrush? Why it happens and how to prevent it Is bamboo really antibacterial? What research says, how to recognise mould and how to prevent it. Read more → Guide Does your toothbrush smell? How to freshen up natural bristles Vinegar, baking soda and five minutes. How to freshen up a natural-bristle toothbrush and keep the smell away. Read more → Customer info Shipping and packaging: how we send your order Shipping options, prices, when your parcel leaves and how to sort the packaging afterwards. Read more → Guide Is there an electric toothbrush without plastic? The handle can't be plastic-free, but the brush head can. Here's how to cut the plastic with an electric toothbrush. Read more → Comparison Bamboo toothbrush vs plastic toothbrush Materials, microplastics, hygiene, price and environment: a straight, honest comparison so you can choose quickly. Read more → Comparison Boar bristle vs nylon bristle: which is better? The bristles decide whether a toothbrush is truly plastic-free. The difference between natural bristle and nylon, honestly. Read more → Guide Are bamboo toothbrushes good? Pros and cons An honest look at bamboo vs plastic: what is genuinely better, what is marketing, and who it suits. Read more → Guide How often should you replace your toothbrush? At least every three months, and straight away when the bristles splay. Also for brush heads, children and after illness. Read more → Guide Toothbrushes for children: choosing the right one at every age Size, bristles and toothpaste from the first tooth to the teenage years, and what to think about if you want less plastic. Read more →

Environment & health

Environment & health How microplastics can affect the body and its cells Not proven harmful does not mean no effect. The mechanisms research has seen in cells, animals and humans, in one place. Read more → Environment & health Pregnant? How to cut the plastic in your bathroom What research knows about microplastics and pregnancy, and simple bathroom swaps for anyone who wants to play it safe. Read more → Environment & health How dangerous are microplastics? What the research shows Microplastics are found in blood, brains and blood vessels. Not proven harmful is not the same as harmless: the evidence, the gaps and why caution makes sense. Read more → Environment & health Microplastics in toothbrushes: the chemistry behind it Why plastic sheds tiny particles, how light, heat and friction speed it up, and why tooth enamel always wins against a plastic bristle. Read more → Environment & health Your gums: the body's hidden absorption surface Why the lining of the mouth absorbs substances so well that some medicines are placed under the tongue, and what that means for what you put in your mouth every day. Read more →

Sustainability

About BambooBrush Why BambooBrush exists – the shop I couldn't find Almost every "eco-friendly" toothbrush had plastic bristles that shed microplastics. About natural bristles, fair prices and being honest about what isn't perfect. Read more → Sustainability 5 plastic-free swaps that actually make a difference Five bathroom swaps that count, and two popular ones that are mostly greenwashing. An honest list, with sources. Read more → Sustainability How to compost your bamboo toothbrush Step by step: remove the bristles, compost the handle, and what to do if you don't have your own compost. Read more →

This content is for information only and does not replace advice from a dentist or dental hygienist.