# Light Therapy Toothbrushes Oralucent Patented a Blue & Red-Light Therapy Toothbrush By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-02-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-therapy-toothbrush References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/oralucent-launches-patented-blue-and-red-light-therapy-toothbrush-301474918.html) & [oralucent](https://oralucent.com/)  Oralucent's multi-patented blue and red light therapy toothbrush provides a safe way for the average person to address whitening and other dental concerns from home. Studies on the oral microbiome have shown that certain wavelengths of [blue light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumaglow-red-blue) an antimicrobial effect on the pathogenic bacteria associated with tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath. Blue light is also effective for dark pigment and stains on teeth, thereby accelerating the whitening effect on teeth in combination with germ-killing actions. Red light is also a component of this light therapy toothbrush and it is relied on for the purposes of reducing tooth sensitivity, healing inflammation, boosting blood circulation and supporting the growth of both gum tissue and bone. After several years of research, this innovative toothbrush is paving a new path for oral care. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Light Therapy Oral Care:** Light therapy toothbrushes offer a unique opportunity to improve oral hygiene using innovative technology. - **Blue Light Teeth Whitening:** The use of blue light therapy in toothbrushes presents an opportunity to enhance teeth whitening results while killing pathogenic bacteria. - **Red Light Gum Health:** Red light therapy in toothbrushes can provide opportunities for improving gum health and reducing tooth sensitivity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Dental Care:** Light therapy toothbrushes have the potential to disrupt the dental care industry by offering a safer and more effective alternative to traditional oral hygiene products. - **Health and Wellness:** The incorporation of light therapy technology in toothbrushes can create new opportunities and products in the health and wellness industry. - **Consumer Electronics:** The development and sales of light therapy toothbrushes can create new markets and opportunities in the consumer electronics industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Red Light Therapy Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-light-toothbrush.md) - [Glowing Oral Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platinum-pro-glow-teeth.md) - [Self-Sanitizing Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultim8-smartbrush-system.md) - [Innovative Whitening Electric Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitening-electric-toothbrush.md) - [Solar Titanium Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soladey3.md) - [LED Light Hairbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foreo-flip.md) - [Professional Healthcare Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tromatz.md) - [UV-Sanitizing Electric Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umma-diamond-sonic-toothbrush.md) - [Blemish-Busting LED Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omnilux-mini-blemish-eraser.md)