# Bacteria-Inhibiting Teeth Cleaners OraGuard’s Nano-b Toothbrush Boasts Gold and Bamboo Charcoal By Meghan Young | Published 2016-04-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanob-toothbrush References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/04/14/gold-and-bamboo-in-a-toothbrush/) & [oraguard](http://www.oraguard.co.uk/) When it comes to oral health, no expense or innovation should be spared and the Nano-b Toothbrush falls into that belief. After all, a lot of issues can arise from poor oral hygiene. That said, people will probably still be very intrigued by the properties of this particular toothbrush. With gold and bamboo charcoal nano-particles used for the bristles, it takes quality very seriously. Developed by OraGuard, the Nano-b Toothbrush uses these properties to [naturally inhibit bacteria in the bristles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hahatec-self-sanitizing-toothbrush) themselves. As for the rest of its design, round-edged bristles are for [sensitive teeth and bleeding gums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brevi-toothbrush), while the use of a two-tier bristle structure essentially [combines flossing with brushing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soocas-neos-ii) to eliminate plaque even between your teeth. Aesthetically, the look of the toothbrush is impeccable also. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Bacteria-inhibiting Toothbrushes:** Opportunity to develop toothbrushes with nano-particles that naturally inhibit bacteria, promoting better oral health. - **Bristles with Gold and Bamboo Charcoal:** Innovation opportunity in creating toothbrush bristles infused with gold and bamboo charcoal for enhanced oral hygiene. - **Combining Flossing with Brushing:** Disruptive potential in designing toothbrushes with a two-tier bristle structure that combines flossing and brushing for more effective plaque removal. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toothbrush Manufacturing:** Toothbrush companies can explore incorporating bacteria-inhibiting nano-particles and innovative bristle materials into their products. - **Oral Hygiene Products:** Opportunity to develop new oral hygiene products, such as mouthwashes or dental floss, utilizing the benefits of bacteria-inhibiting properties and unique bristle structures. - **Dentistry Equipment and Tools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating advanced dental tools and equipment that utilize nano-particles and innovative bristle structures for improved oral health treatments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Innovative Natural Oral Care](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/best-bamboo-toothbrush-flosser.md) - [Gold-Hued Smart Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oralb-io10-ultimate.md) - [Gold-Plated Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24k-gold-plated-toothbrush.md) - [Eco-Conscious Charcoal Toothpastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcoal-toothpaste1.md) - [Self-Sanitizing Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultim8-smartbrush-system.md) - [Silver-Infused Whitening Toothpastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanosilver-whitening-toothpaste.md) - [Solar Titanium Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soladey3.md) - [Reliable Self-Sanitizing Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hahatec-self-sanitizing-toothbrush.md) - [Sustainable Electric Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamtoo-koa-v2.md)