BAMBOO BASS TOOTHBRUSH

Our toothbrush delivers superior oral care, simplicity, and sustainability. True to the revolutionary 1948 design by Dr. Charles C. Bass, seen by many as the father of preventative dentistry. Designed for a healthier mouth & planet. Set of 2.

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BAMBOO BASS TOOTHBRUSH set of 2, Akamai Basics, eco-friendly packaging for natural oral care.

BAMBOO BASS TOOTHBRUSH

$20.00 $18.00
$20.00 $18.00

"The bamboo toothbrush is just right in size, the bristles are perfectly separated to allow cleaning in between teeth and crevices and it is really sturdy, but soft in the bristles."—Stephanie
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Two bamboo toothbrushes from Akamai Basics, featuring natural ingredients for eco-conscious oral care.

Product Highlights

  • Fewer bristles & intelligent layout improves cleaning under the gumline.
  • Designed for precise fingertip control & sensitivity.
  • Slender design cuts waste by 25% compared to typical bamboo brushes.
  • Made of bamboo: biodegradable, durable, and naturally discourages the growth of bacteria.
  • A simple, smart way to cut plastic waste.
  • Head snaps off for added sustainability - just compost the handle.
  • Dupont Tynex® Soft Nylon Bristles. The best bristles made. Polished and rounded so they are gentle on gums.
  • Bristles are tested BPA free, PFAS free and PTFE free by an independent lab.
  • Set of 2 (soft bristles).
  • Part of our Oral Care System, endorsed by Dr. Mark Hyman as a "Mark’s Picks".

Designed in the USA | Made in China | Fair Labor & Fair Wages | ISO 90001 quality certification

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Materials / Standards / Specs
Why We Made It
How To Use / Tips
Faqs
Additional Resources
Sustainability

Materials

  • Bamboo
  • Nylon bristles
  • Copper anchors

Quality standards

  • ISO 90001 quality certification
  • Designed in the USA
  • Made in China with Fair Labor Standards & Fair Wages

Specs

  • 192 nylon bristles
  • Made of bamboo
  • Compostable handle
  • Length 6”
  • Width .5”
  • Thickness .25”

Our Dr. Bass-inspired Toothbrush features a bristle layout designed to reach under the gums and the smaller handle allows for more gentle precision. To maintain optimal gum health, it's essential to brush thoroughly around and under the gum line, targeting areas where bacteria and plaque can accumulate.

Unlike most toothbrushes, our toothbrush encourages a light touch. Its shorter handle is designed to be held by just a few fingers vs a fist. Subtle, but important. And with an intentional design of fewer bristles — ours has 192 bristles vs the hundreds (sometimes thousands) found in typical brushes — it is far more effective at cleaning under the gumline.

Fingertip control encourages a lighter touch and offers greater precision. This makes it easier to direct the toothbrush head throughout your mouth and along the gumline where many oral health issues occur if not properly cared for.


Designed to work with The Bass Method
Way back in the 1940s Dr. Charles C. Bass developed a simple yet highly effective method for brushing teeth referred to as “The Bass Method.” To this day it is viewed by most dentists as the best method for effectively brushing teeth and optimal oral health.

How to use

Brush gently at a 45-degree angle using a light circular motion, paying close attention to getting under the gum line. This is known as The Bass Method — for a few good videos, see below:

Tips

  • Unlike ordinary toothbrushes, ours encourages a light touch. Its shorter handle is designed to be held by just a few fingers vs a fist. Using fingertips allows for greater precision and a lighter touch (brushing with a fist with force can lead to receding gums).
  • Sharing a bathroom with other Akamai users? A simple way to avoid confusion is to put initials at the base of each handle with a permanent marker.
  • After approximately 3 months you can snap off the head and compost the handle. The score near the base of the head makes it easy to snap off the head. Toss the head. Compost the handle. (Have trouble snapping off the head? Try using the edge of a counter for leverage.)

Our Bamboo Toothbrush is made to be used with the Bass Method (or Modified Bass Technique). It's designed to get under the gumline and help you brush using a gentle, light touch - its shorter handle is designed to be held by just a few fingers (index and next finger plus thumb) vs a fist. Harsh brushing causes all kinds of issues, from gum recession to the possibility of damaging your enamel.

Brush gently at a 45-degree angle, paying close attention to getting under the gumline. A good video to learn this proven, simple technique can be found here.

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What makes this product sustainable?

  • Made of bamboo: biodegradable, durable, and naturally discourages the growth of bacteria.
  • A simple, smart way to cut plastic waste.
  • Head snaps off so you can compost the handle.

What's not in it

No glues, plastic, chemical finishes, or varnishes.

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WHAT MATTERS
ONLY natural ingredients from plants and earth
NO cheap fillers
Minimally processed, nutrient dense ingredients ONLY
Leverages transdermal effect to improve health
Supports microbiomes
No fragrances, sweeteners or flavorings
No synthetic, naturally derived or toxic chemicals
Cruelty-free, gluten-free & petrochemical-free
Blows past EWG Certified Standards
Multipurpose products (e.g., 3-1 Bar, Skin Fuel)
Simplified, health-focused routines
Sustainable packaging (e.g., glass, refillable system, compostable)
Fair pricing (high-quality & reasonable prices, direct to consumer/no middleman)
No greenwashing or healthwashing
Won't sell you things you don't need
We are a B Corporation (we use business as a force for good)
Donates 1% of sales to high-impact nonprofits
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