# Maintenance Made Fun Luxury and gimmicky toothbrush innovations illustrate the appeal of hygiene. By [Marissa Liu](https://www.trendhunter.com/marissaliu) | Published Nov 12, 2007, updated Nov 19, 2009 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/maintenance-made-fun-luxury-and-gimmicky-toothbrush-innovations-illustrate ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.7/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Maintenance Made Fun trend? **Maintenance Made Fun:** A range of dental innovations have changed the act of brushing teeth, including child-geared products such as musical toothbrushes and happy face suction cups to make oral hygiene fun, to products that make the act more convenient such as pre-pasted and flossing toothbrushes. Oral hygiene has improved dramatically in North America over the last four decades, due to an increase in awareness, education and dental innovation. There is a clear demand for products that make necessary tasks more convenient or enjoyable. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 17, 2006 to Jul 23, 2007 - Published: Nov 12, 2007 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Gamification](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/gamification), [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Maintenance Made Fun trend ### Innovative Toothbrush Designs The dental industry is constantly evolving with the development of innovative toothbrush designs that make oral hygiene more convenient, enjoyable, and efficient ### Consumer Desire for Efficiency Consumers are looking for products that are efficient and provide a useful and necessary service or product ### Whimsical Hygiene Products With today's chaotic world, consumers want to escape and enjoy an element of fantasy, creating an opportunity for incorporating whimsy into hygiene products ## What the Maintenance Made Fun trend means for industry ### For Dental Industry The dental industry should continue innovating by developing products that make oral hygiene more convenient, enjoyable, and efficient ### For Personal Hygiene Industry The personal hygiene industry can incorporate whimsical elements into traditional products to appeal to consumers' desire for escapism ### For Travel Industry The travel industry should continue to make compact-sized items to cater to the frequent traveler, such as the OHSO-designed toothbrush ## Trend signals for Maintenance Made Fun Trend score 3.7 out of 10, from popularity 49%, activity 55%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 49% - Activity: 55% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Maintenance Made Fun trend 6 featured examples from Nov 17, 2006 to Jul 23, 2007. - [Self-Dispensing Toothpaste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-dispensing-toothpaste-toothbrush): The OHSO-Designed Toothbrush (Category: Unique) Implication: The OHSO toothbrush disrupts the travel accessories industry by offering a compact and efficient toothbrush for travelers. - [TiFinity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tifinity-the-titan-toothbrush): $50 Titanium Toothbrush (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The introduction of titanium toothbrushes opens up opportunities for manufacturers in the healthcare products industry to develop innovative oral care solutions. - [Hydrogen Ion Toothbrush](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-of-brushing-teeth-solar-panels-and-electron-semiconductors): Japanese Toothbrush Uses Solar Panels and Semiconductors (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The oral care industry can explore the adoption of optical technology toothbrushes for enhanced dental hygiene. - [Toothbrush Torch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toothbrush-torch-shining-the-light-on-your-teeth): Shining The Light On Your Teeth (Category: Tech) Implication: The oral care industry is ripe for disruption with innovative products, such as toothbrushes with built-in lights and mirrors. - [Flossing Toothbrush](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flossing-toothbrush-brush-and-floss-at-once): The Lazy Way To Clean Your Teeth (Category: Unique) Implication: Opportunities exist for dental care product manufacturers to develop innovative solutions that combine brushing and flossing in a single device. - [Prepasted Toothbrush to Go](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prepasted-toothbrush-fo-the-go) (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative personal care products that cater to the needs of busy travelers, offering convenience, efficiency, and compactness. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [Sugar Moderation](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sugar-moderation) (Lifestyle) - [Luxury Electrification](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/luxury-electrification) (Autos) - [Effortless Rounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/golf-training-devices) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Featherweight Dining Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-dining-tables) - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Textural Furniture Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-designs-blu-dot) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)