ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH INCORPORATING DIGITAL TRAINING AID

摘要

An electric toothbrush (10) and method of use for improving the oral health habits of a child. The toothbrush (10) incorporates a digital training aid (24) that includes a display screen (26) and microprocessor (34) which generates pictorial images (28) on the screen (26). The microprocessor (34) is programmed to record the actual frequency and duration of brushing over at least a twenty four hour period and to compare the actual figures with pre-programmed desired runtimes and frequencies. The microprocessor (34) changes the images (28) displayed on the screen (26) to reflect the relationship between the actual times and desired times. The microprocessor (34) includes gaming programs that are only accessible should the minimum desired frequency and time of brushing be met.