U-shaped toothbrush

This u-shaped toothbrush made it easier to brush Steve’s teeth. It is ADA compliant and works well for Steve and his caregivers.

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When we struggled to brush Steve’s teeth with our electric toothbrush, we started looking for other options. The toothbrush you can attach to the suction machine was much worse than the electric toothbrush. It was not easier to use, and it didn’t clean well.

After we ruled the suction toothbrush, we tried our first u-shaped toothbrush. It only cleaned one jaw at time. It did an adequate job, but Steve wanted to use the electric toothbrush a couple of times a week to get a better clean. So, Sheila went looking again.

She found the Autobrush shown here. This u-shaped toothbrush brushes the top and bottom of mouth at the same time. It works well. This one is a keeper! We are happy with this toothbrush.

Additional information

Steve’s ALS stage

Late

ALS toolboxes

We are using these stages to help you understand when these tools and apps were most effective for Steve.

EARLY STAGE | July 2021 – November 2022

From first symptoms to the walker

Key points
• No ventilation
• Able to walk without help
• Limited upper limb function

MIDDLE STAGE | November 2022 – August 2023

From walker to power chair

Key points
• Limited ventilation with an NIV
• Help needed to transfer
• Limited upper and lower limb function
• Work transitions
• Supplemental nutrition through feeding tube

LATE STAGE | August 2023 – Current

Power chair

Key points
• 50% to full time ventilation
• From NIV to tracheostomy
• Lift transfers
• Loss of limb function
• Most nutrition through feeding tube

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