Oralucent Launches Patented Blue and Red-Light Therapy Toothbrush

Oralucent has launched its blue and red-light emitting phototherapy toothbrush to address whitening and other common dental concerns in a safe and effective way.

LED light is delivered through the toothbrush head and travels into tight spaces, between teeth and even under the gum line.

The CDC estimates 50% of adults and 70% of seniors have gum disease, and harmful oral bacteria have now been linked to 8 out of the 10 leading causes of mortality including heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer's.

Over the past two decades, numerous scientific studies on the oral microbiome have demonstrated that certain wavelengths of blue light have antimicrobial effectiveness by selectively targeting and eliminating the pathogenic bacteria associated with tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath.

In addition, blue light is absorbed by dark pigments and stains on teeth. Blue light acts as an accelerant, amplifying the teeth whitening effect and the germ-killing action when combined with peroxide containing products such as Oralucent's O2Gel.

Blue light is widely used in dentistry and for a range of therapeutic applications including antimicrobial acne treatment, hospital sanitation, wound healing and against antibiotic resistant bacteria. Researchers at Utah State University recently reported the efficacy of blue light against the SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID.