
The everyday routine
“U-shaped toothbrush technology offers an interesting approach to simplifying daily oral hygiene, particularly for older adults who struggle with traditional brushing techniques.”
Dr. Emily Whitmore
Geriatric Dentistry


When arthritis changes the everyday
It is closing the bathroom door. Getting ready at your own pace. Keeping one familiar part of the day in your own hands.
When fingers feel stiff or your grip is unreliable, even brushing can take more thought. Your standards have not changed. The task has.
That is why the updated U Brush lets your hands rest during brushing. The mouthpiece stays in place while the vibration runs.
Dental perspectives
Five perspectives on U shaped toothbrush technology, comfort and daily care.

The everyday routine
“U-shaped toothbrush technology offers an interesting approach to simplifying daily oral hygiene, particularly for older adults who struggle with traditional brushing techniques.”
Geriatric Dentistry

Consistency and gum care
“For patients with limited hand mobility, an easier brushing routine may encourage consistency. However, effective plaque removal along the gumline remains essential.”
Periodontics

Comfort and the right fit
“U-shaped toothbrushes present a promising concept for patients who experience difficulty handling conventional toothbrushes. Their effectiveness depends on proper fit and cleaning performance.”
Prosthodontics

Making care more accessible
“Making oral hygiene more accessible is an important goal. U-shaped toothbrush technology could offer greater convenience, provided it delivers thorough and reliable cleaning.”
General Dentistry

Less physical effort
“Patients living with arthritis often face challenges maintaining their oral hygiene. Hands-free or low-effort brushing solutions may help reduce physical barriers to daily dental care.”
Special Care Dentistry

Start with the details that matter
The updated U Brush takes the repeated gripping and steering out of the brushing stage. Here is what each part does.
Use the compact handle to place the mouthpiece comfortably around your teeth. You do not need to keep holding it once brushing starts.
Switch on and select a mode using the central button. No need to search around the handle for separate controls.
The soft U shaped mouthpiece sits around your upper and lower teeth. Start the vibration and let your hands rest during brushing.
Hands free during brushing
Prepare the mouthpiece, press the button, and let your hands rest while it vibrates. Use your hands again to remove and rinse it afterward.
Attach the mouthpiece and add a little toothpaste. Place your teeth gently into the soft mouthpiece so it sits comfortably.
Press the button to start the vibration. The mouthpiece stays in place during brushing, without holding the handle or moving it left and right.
Switch off and detach the mouthpiece. Rinse it and let it air dry. Wipe the handle with a slightly damp cloth, then dry it.
The soft mouthpiece sits around your upper and lower teeth. Press the button to start the vibration, then let your hands rest during brushing.
Dentarel reports the following results for its current updated version, tested with people who have arthritis using the device without hand guidance.
Dentarel reported evaluation results
Reported separately against conventional manual toothbrushes and against conventional electric toothbrushes.
Counted participant feedback, according to the information supplied by Dentarel.
Updated version · Hands free test mode
Report reference supplied by Dentarel: ADRI 226 0847
The 85% figure describes more plaque removed relative to each comparison brush. It does not mean that 85% of all plaque was removed. The 8 in 10 result describes easier handling.
For you. Or someone who matters to you.
Choosing a brush can be a small way of saying, “I noticed this has become difficult, and I want to help.”
You know your hands better than anyone. See how to place the mouthpiece and press the button, then let your hands rest during brushing. Choose around the routine you want to keep.
For Mom, Dad, or your partner, begin with a conversation. Look through the steps together. Let their comfort and preferences lead the choice.
For someone in your care, privacy and patience belong in the routine. Help with the parts they find difficult and leave room for the parts they can manage.

30 day money back guarantee
A photo cannot tell you how a mouthpiece will feel in your mouth. Your own routine can.
Your purchase is backed by our 30 day money back guarantee, giving you time to decide whether U Brush belongs in your day.
If it does not, our support team is here to help with your guarantee request.
Before you decide
You should be able to picture the routine before you bring it home.
Look at the steps you will use every day: adding toothpaste, placing the mouthpiece comfortably, pressing the button, and rinsing afterward. Your hands rest during the brushing stage.
Look through the illustrated steps above, or ask us a question before ordering. Your purchase also comes with our 30 day money back guarantee.
No. The updated U Brush is hands free during brushing. Place the mouthpiece comfortably around your teeth, press the central button, and let your hands rest while it vibrates.
You still use your hands to prepare, insert, switch on, remove, and clean the device. If you need help with those steps, look through the routine with someone you trust.
A conventional electric brush moves its bristles, while your hand keeps positioning the small brush head around your mouth.
The updated U Brush uses a curved silicone mouthpiece around the upper and lower teeth. It stays in place during brushing, so you do not have to keep gripping and steering the handle.
Mouths and preferences differ. The mouthpiece needs to sit comfortably around your teeth without being forced into place.
If fit is your main concern, contact us before ordering. Tell us what you would like to check so we can help you make an informed choice.
Make it a choice you explore together. Try asking, “Which part of brushing has become awkward?” rather than assuming what they need.
Show them the handle and the steps. Choosing what feels manageable can be their decision, with your support.
Look at the setup and cleanup steps together: adding toothpaste, placing the mouthpiece, pressing the button, and rinsing afterward. The updated U Brush does not need hand guidance during brushing.
Decide which steps they can manage and where help is useful. For someone receiving professional care, include their care team when assessing a change to their oral care routine.
Dentarel reports 85% more plaque removed with the updated version in hands free use, assessed separately against conventional manual and electric toothbrushes. This is a relative improvement compared with each comparison brush.
Keep cleaning between your teeth and following your dental professional’s guidance. Contact us if you would like more information about the reported evaluation.
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It can represent more than the task itself: privacy, choice, and doing something in your own way.
A 2021 qualitative study of 11 people living with rheumatoid arthritis in Ireland explored how the condition affected their sense of control and participation in everyday life. This research helps explain the experience of arthritis; it did not test U Brush. Read the study in PLOS ONE.