Antimicrobial Product Cleans Toothbush

Most oral care consumers worry about bacteria in their mouthes…but what about stopping the spread of germs before they even enter the body? The IntelliDent Toothbrush Shield, now available in the mass market, is designed to replace the plastic snap-on caps which have been proven to trap and breed bacteria, according to the company. It is a disposable, breathable and fast drying shield that acts like a surgical mask for your toothbrush.

The Shield is made of an antimicrobial non-woven material that wicks away moisture from your toothbrush, creating a cleaner, healthier environment for your toothbrush–and your mouth.It is a laboratory tested 99.9% effective barrier against bacterial and viral transfer from both airborne and surface microbial contact, contends the company.

“Being a person on the go, I carry my toothbrush everywhere. I knew a plastic cap wouldn’t protect my toothbrush, but couldn’t find an alternative. I also knew I couldn’t be the only one facing this issue,” said Susan Klinsport, CEO of IntelliDent. “Inspired to find a solution, I invented the Toothbrush Shield.Now it’s easy to protect your toothbrush — traveling, at work, at home and everywhere in between.”

The Toothbrush Shield is now available at Walgreens, Walgreens.com, Amazon.com and major pharmacy chains nationwide.It is also available atwww.ToothbrushShield.com.