Abstract: A toothbrush for cleaning and polishing teeth includes a handle attached to a brush head. Attached to the brush head are a plurality of elastomeric prophy bristles for polishing teeth, and a plurality of bristle tufts for scrubbing teeth, the bristle tufts being attached to the brush head and placed about the perimeter of the prophy bristles.

Abstract: An animal dental hygiene device includes a bone-shaped body, made of a tough rubber-like material into which is formed a plurality of opposing spiral grooves.

Abstract: A toothbrush for cleaning and polishing teeth includes a handle attached to a brush head. Attached to the brush head is at least one prophy cup device for polishing teeth, and a plurality of bristle tufts for scrubbing teeth, the bristle tufts being attached to the brush head and placed about the perimeter of each prophy cup device.

Abstract: This application relates generally to animal tooth brushes specifically designed for cleaning the teeth of animals whose teeth and mouth shape is different from human, and whose gums are more sensitive. This will enable pet owners a means of offering oral hygiene which will aid in the prevention of periodontal and related diseases and the reduction of halitosis.The toothbrush comprises an elongated handle securing brush heads which have a plurality of bristle tufts. The heads and the tufts attached thereto taper vertically and horizontally to easily fit and reach the inner reaches of a pet's mouth. Individual bristles make up each tuft which have a diameter of in the range of 0.0025 to 0.005 to accommodate the sensitive nature of pet's gums as compared to those of humans. The tufts are arranged in columns increasing in length toward the handle to form a trapezoidal or tapered bristle surface which aids in preventing slippage from the pet's teeth into the gums, as well as fit the shape of the animal mouth.

Abstract: There is disclosed a Combing and Applicator Device for applying treatment substance to a skin surface comprised of a housing formed with a base and shoulder portion and having a conduit means for passing treatment substance therethrough. The inlet of the conduit is in the base portion of the housing and the outlet of the conduit is in the shoulder portion thereof. The base portion is preferably provided with an attachment means for attachment and communication of the inlet of the conduit with a container of treatment substance. The outlet portion of the conduit is in the shoulder portion of the housing and comprises hollow teeth which are utilized to both comb and apply the treatment substance to the skin surface desired. Between the inlet and outlet portions of the conduit there is a baffle for even distribution of fluid to the hollow teeth.