Toothbrush Types

The Toothbrush, a relatively simple concept, exists in many forms. The ITC (International Toothbrush Collection) currently recognizes about 25 types of toothbrushes. New types are added to the list as necessary.





For ease, toothbrushes are  indexed rather than classified due to considerable overlap of types. ITC has been unable to classify or index toothbrush head, neck, handle, and thumb grip variations. While these distinctions are usually subtle, they reveal the extraordinary lengths to which humans will go in search of better solutions to practical problems. Perhaps humans have a natural tendency toward invention and design. Input as to typological distinctions of these design features are always welcome.