The Yomiuri Shimbun reports that Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. of Japan is releasing an electric toothbrush that “can diminish tobacco stains.” The product is to be launched on Nov. 1.
The Stain Cleaner EW1300P pulsates 3,000 times per minute to clean spots off teeth. A special brush head can be attached to the toothbrush for cleaning between teeth.
Price: 5,000 yen (estimated)
Medgadget recommends quitting smoking as a cheaper and more effective method of preventing the buildup of tooth stains.
(hat tip: Gizmodo)