Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and cosmetic brush for reducing bacteria. The apparatus includes a sterilized cosmetic brush in a re-useable enclosure, wherein the re-useable enclosure is designed to be used during the entire life span of the cosmetic brush. The re-useable enclosure shields the sterilized brush from bacteria during shipping and sale display. Once the apparatus and brush are purchased, the re-useable enclosure and the bacteria resistant brush handle prevent the growth and spread of bacteria to other brushes. Finally, the apparatus prevents bacteria spread and growth within the re-useable enclosure by not allowing the brush and handle to touch the inner surface of the re-useable enclosure.

Abstract: A tooth imitation intended for application to naturally grown teeth or a correspondingly shaped denture. To make it possible for the user to use the tooth imitation without health hazard and to provide a tooth imitation which has a simple design and is easy to use, provisions are made for making the tooth imitation out of materials which are nearly completely digestible in the gastrointestinal tract in the form of a hollow body which can be directly molded onto the naturally grown teeth or the denture.