Cleaning between your teeth is one of those things we all know is important, but it’s still easy to skip. Flossing can be a bit of a faff, and it takes extra time.
Dyson recently discovered that 9 in 10 people don't floss as regularly as they should. So they’ve come up with a new idea. The Dyson CameraJet™ is an electric toothbrush that uses a built-in camera to look for the gaps between your teeth while you brush. And when it spots one, it sends a targeted jet of mouth rinse towards it. That’s one hard-working brush.
The big idea is to bring brushing and flossing together, rather than making cleaning between your teeth a separate job. Here’s more detail on how it all works.
The camera that spots the gaps
A 100,000-pixel macro camera captures 28 images per second as you move it around your mouth. Dyson’s Gap Optical Targeting™ technology then uses AI to identify, track and even predict the gaps between your teeth.
Those little spaces aren't exactly easy to see in the bathroom mirror, so having the toothbrush look for them could make a real difference. Rather than trying to remember which gaps you've cleaned, the camera keeps an eye out for them as you brush. And when it spots one, it tells the jet where to aim.
The jet that cleans between your teeth
Once CameraJet™ spots a gap, the Conical Jet™ sends a burst of mouth rinse towards it. Dyson says it can identify the gap and trigger the jet within 100 milliseconds.
The useful bit is that you don't have to finish brushing and start a separate flossing routine - the jet works as you’re brushing. It can also work at different angles, which should make it easier to reach those awkward areas towards the back of your mouth.
Dyson calls this “precision-flossing”, but they’re not saying you should throw away your floss and change your routine. If you’re one of the few dedicated flossers out there, keep on doing it. The CameraJet™ is simply offering a different way to clean between your teeth.
It still needs to brush your teeth
For all the clever camera and jet tech, a new toothbrush still has to do the basics – brushing teeth. Dyson seem to have this part covered too:
Variable Sonic Oscillation tech moves the bristles 245 times a second with three brushing intensities: Gentle, Variable and Deep Clean.
The contoured dual-bristle head is designed to follow the gumline, and Dyson says the bristles can help lift surface stains.
Haptic feedback lets you know if you're pressing too hard or using the wrong technique.
That last one is our favourite. It's easy to assume that pressing harder means you're getting a better clean, when it can actually be a bad habit.
The app lets you see how you're brushing
The CameraJet™ connects to the MyDyson™ app, where you can watch live footage from the camera as you brush. So, remember to smile.
You can also use it to inspect your teeth separately, get guided cleaning and see coverage mapping from your brushing sessions.
That could be useful if you tend to give your teeth a quick once-over and assume you've reached everything. Seeing where you've actually brushed gives you a bit more information to work with.
Three cleaning modes to suit your routine
You can use the CameraJet™ in three ways:
Auto-jet and Brush
Auto-jet only
Brush only
If you want a full brush and between-teeth cleaning, Auto-jet and Brush is the one to go for. Dyson says the full routine takes just three minutes.
Ready to brush up?
The Dyson CameraJet™ comes with a charging, storage and refill dock, plus a travel case. It's available now from Currys.
If you’d like more information on protecting your teeth, check out our articles on how to use an electric toothbrush and the best electric toothbrushes you can buy right now. If you’d prefer to talk to someone that knows their tech, pop in-store and chat to one of our colleagues. They’ll happily answer all your questions.
