November/December 2006 Alternative Health
The Lighter Side of Toothbrushing

Light-activated toothbrushes are lighting the way to healthier teeth and a cleaner environment.

The Soladey toothbrush looks like a regular toothbrush, except that it holds a titanium oxide metal rod in its handle. When exposed to any type of light source, the photo-sensitive titanium rod releases ions, which permeate the saliva to break down plaque on a molecular level. This natural ionic chemical reaction separates the plaque from teeth enamel, and removes tobacco, coffee and other stains using the natural attraction of ions.

The Soladey technology works like a room ionizer, which also produces ions. Plaque has positively charged particles called positive ions. When the titanium rod reacts with light, it acts like a magnet, creating negative ions that attract the positive ions. The plaque breaks up, washing away when you rinse.

Based on clinical studies done in Canada and Japan, the Soladey toothbrush significantly eliminates plaque more effectively than a manual or electric toothbrush, without the use of toothpaste or dental floss. Soladey has also been shown to be effective against gingivitis, bacteria and bad breath. 

Because no toothpaste or water is needed for brushing, Soladey manufacturers claim that these light-activated toothbrushes could save 1.9 trillion liters of clean drinking water annually. The toothbrush handle and titanium rod are long lasting and use replacement bristle heads, cutting down packaging waste generated by conventional toothbrushes.

Soladey toothbrushes retail for $29.95 at www.soladey-usa.com.