The FOKiiBO Baby Silicone Toothbrush Set is a product that includes a toothbrush, tongue brush, baby teether, and finger brush. The toothbrush is made of nipple-grade liquid safety silicone, which is BPA-free, safe, and tasteless. The extremely soft silicone material is gentle on newborns gums. The toothbrush set is also PVC, phthalate, and lead-free.
Silicone toothbrushes are considered more hygienic than traditional brushes because the material is non-porous and therefore harbors fewer bacteria. They are also eco-friendly because they are less porous and less likely to house bacteria, and they are made of biodegradable materials.
The Colgate website explains that silicone bristle toothbrushes wipe the gums clean while also gently massaging them, which helps relieve teething discomfort. A potential benefit of using a silicone toothbrush is its ability to gently but thoroughly clean the gums, which can help prevent gingivitis and periodontal disease. One small study in the International Journal of Clinical Preventive Dentistry compared plaque removal by a rubber-tipped (silicone) toothbrush with a nylon-tipped toothbrush and concluded that a rubber-tipped toothbrush removes dental plaque as well as a standard toothbrush.
Positive aspects of silicone toothbrushes include their gentle cleaning action, hygienic properties, and eco-friendliness. Negative aspects are not mentioned in the search results.
Ingredients and materials used in silicone toothbrushes vary by brand. Some are made completely from silicone or synthetic rubber, including not only the bristles but also the brush heads and the toothbrush body. The FOKiiBO Baby Silicone Toothbrush Set is made of nipple-grade liquid safety silicone and PBT polymer. The Baby Buddy Babys 1st Toothbrush is made of 100% food-grade silicone and is BPA, lead, and phthalate-free. The materials used in other silicone toothbrushes are not mentioned in the search results.
