Smile! You're on Dyson's $500 toothbrush camera

Dyson has introduced an innovative toothbrush with a $499 price tag, featuring a built-in camera to help monitor your brushing technique. This camera-enabled toothbrush detects gaps between teeth and blasts water to floss, all while capturing footage of your brushing process. The Dyson Camera Jet toothbrush combines the features of a toothbrush and a precision flosser, blasting water to remove plaque and debris in hard-to-reach areas.

The camera is positioned to provide optimal visibility of your teeth, ensuring privacy and not capturing footage while you are not brushing. Once the brushing session is complete, the images are deleted from the app, further ensuring user privacy. The company addresses potential concerns about privacy in its Q&A section on the website, assuring users that the camera is optimized for short-range vision and detection only.

Dyson's introduction of this camera-enabled toothbrush is part of a growing trend of adding cameras to household items, from video doorbells and robot vacuums to smart fridges and even AI toilets. While some may find the prospect of a camera on their toothbrush unusual, the potential benefits for oral health are significant. Ultimately, the decision to invest in this $500 toothbrush comes down to personal preference and commitment to maintaining good oral hygiene.