GUM Classic Soft Toothbrush, Includes Rubber Tip Dental Pick 1ct (Pack of 12)

I've been using Butler tooth brushes for 55 years. I started b4 I got braces as an adult at 24 y/o. The dentist told me I would need gum surgery when my braces came off because my teeth were so crowded and my gums were in sad shape. Butler brushes saved the day and now at 79 y/o I don't need gum surgery. And I owe it all to Butler's unique design. I have used the 409, 410 & 411 sizes but they all have the came effective design it's the size that is different, 409-smallest, 411-largest and 410 my favorite. Regular retailers do not carry them.

Sometimes simplest is best. These soft bristled toothbrushes have a straight handle. I prefer them to the longer, angled toothbrushes such as the Reach brand. We have used these for years, and we are quite happy with them.

I have searched high and low for this product snd finally found it on Amazon. The rubber tip at the end of toothbrush is great because you use it to massage your gums.

The only problem is they are short and small

Straight bristles across the top.

These should be only for kids. They are too short for adult size hands

The bristles are way too rough on the gums. These are not soft bristles. Be aware that the toothbrush has a compact head as well.

I was surprised to find this toothbrush is made in the USA, unlike other GUM toothbrushes (505 and 525 - see pictures), which are made in China. This toothbrush has a smooth gloss handle compared to others with rubber grips, therefore difficult to grip with wet hands, a minor downside of this toothbrush. It is shorter than others so ergonomics are very different and it takes some time to get used to it. The bristle of this toothbrush feels a little stiffer than other GUM toothbrushes, despite all of them being labeled soft and compact. The brush portion is very basic with rectangular alignment and flat top - see picture for the details. The rubber tip is useful for front teeth, but not the back ones due to the bulkiness of the handle - I have a dedicated rubber tip with a thin handle (GUM stimulator) for that. This is my first impression of this toothbrush so I will update the review as I use more. Hopefully, this basic toothbrush will outperform and last longer than more fancier (expensive) ones from the same company.Note: I purchased the toothbrushes from Amazon and not from third party sellers, which may be why some buyers received wrong products. Also, the rubber tip prevents the holding hand from sliding down, a useful feature in addition to between teeth cleaning.