OralMate: Intelligent Brushing Monitoring Using a Smart Toothbrush

Abstract

Tooth Brushes are the most commonly used oral hygiene aids. Dental plaque, a sticky, colourless film of bacteria build-up and covers the enamel of the teeth and can cause tooth decay, gum disease, and dental disease. So, it is very important to remove dental plaque to keep teeth clean and healthy. OralMate is an IOT enabled smart toothbrush. OralMate helps in monitoring the pressure while brushing teeth, keeps check of the duration of the brushing and monitors the intensity of brushing. OralMate comes with an application that keeps a record of the brushing sessions and related parameters. The main aim is to help people to maintain their oral health. OralMate is an effective way to help people develop a proper brushing method to keep their teeth healthy. A proper brushing method includes many factors, like the pressure applied on the teeth, the number of brush strokes, and the time duration for which the brushing is done. These factors fulfilled individually might not be enough and must be fulfilled as a whole.