# Shudder-Inducing Toothbrush Sculptures These Toothbrush Sculptures Replace Bristles with Teeth By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-10-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toothbrush-sculptures References: [inewidea](http://www.inewidea.com/2013/10/18/57538.html) & [gaelle-faure](http://www.gaelle-faure.com/Bidules) A french artist by the name of Gaelle is behind this cringe-worthy [toothbrush sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-orifice). In this piece, he takes a regular toothbrush and replaces the bristles with what appear to be teeth. There's something extremely off-putting about this sculpture. It might be the fact that Gaelle takes a tool used to maintain [good hygiene](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hahatec-self-sanitizing-toothbrush) and turns it into something completely unhygienic. I can say with confidence that most people would rather not put this bizarre toothbrush anywhere near their mouth. Essentially, the artist has created a literal toothbrush, which is an interesting concept. This toothy artwork has been placed in an open wooden box. The handle is a bright baby blue color, and from a distance it looks much like any other toothbrush. Up close however, this [dental care](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ordo-denta-reach) inspired piece is enough to make anyone shudder. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dental-inspired Art:** Exploring the concept of dentistry through unconventional mediums such as sculptures or installations, inviting a new form of expression and creativity. - **Medical Parody Art:** Artists mocking traditional conceptions of hygiene and medical practices, pushing the boundaries of what is socially accepted. - **Disrupted Hygiene Products:** Innovative products and designs that offer a new way of maintaining proper hygiene, challenging traditional methods of cleanliness. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Industry:** Pushing preconceived boundaries of art, while introducing a new form of creativity and expression. - **Healthcare Industry:** Innovating on traditional forms of hygiene products, encouraging more effective and engaging products by companies. - **Consumer Goods Industry:** Exploring and re-designing existing hygiene products to offer consumers new experiences and bring more fun to everyday products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Sterilizing Travel Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plover-travel-toothbrush.md) - [Self-Sanitizing Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultim8-smartbrush-system.md) - [Sensitivity-Focused Toothbrush Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brevi-toothbrush.md) - [Performance-Driven Toothbrush Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toothbrush-design1.md) - [Quirky Toilet Brushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-toilet-brush.md) - [Portable Toothbrush sanitizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clea-toothbrush-sanitizer.md) - [Dexterity-Aiding Toothbrush Add-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessories-handles.md) - [Playful Oral Care Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buildabrush-starter.md) - [Gold-Plated Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24k-gold-plated-toothbrush.md)