Ionic toothbrush AS MENTIONED IN WRITE-UP BY  DAILY MAIL JANUARY 10TH 2006 PAGE 42 Please note that although the picture appears to show a shortened toothbrush it is full length. The toothbrush has a replaceable head facility. A REVOLUTION IN DENTAL CARE! The original, popular and revolutionary 'hi tech' toothbrush from Japan is now available in the UK and Republic of Ireland.  It looks like an ordinary toothbrush, but closer examination reveals a rod that runs through the replaceable bristle head and into the handle. This metal rod is the secret of Soladey-2 ™.  It's made of a patented semiconductor material that when activated by light produces electrons that help to remove dental plaque. In Japan over 2 million Soladey-2™ toothbrushes and 5 million replacement heads are sold each year!      Colours available red blue and yellow.      Positive write-up in today's (January 10th 2006) Daily Mail by Marianne Power on page 42.       How it works When exposed to any light source (a fluorescent bathroom light, a plain light bulb, or sunlight), the photosensitive titanium rod inside Soladey-2 ™ converts light into negatively charged electrons (ions). The rod releases these ions, which blend with saliva to attract positive (hydrogen) ions from the acid in the dental plaque. The acid is then neutralized and plaque is disintegrated - a scientific approach to a cleaner and healthier mouth! Toothpaste is not required as water (saliva) is the active ingredient - oral hygiene now becomes not only natural, but also economical! For those who find it hard to give up toothpaste, use only a very small amount!