{
  "id": 4880877,
  "title": "Dyson launches £420 toothbrush that films ‘live cleaning footage’ inside your mouth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/dyson-launches-420-toothbrush-that-films-live-cleaning-footage-inside-4880877",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-01T14:39:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Guardian Technology",
    "slug": "guardian-technology",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/01/dyson-toothbrush-camera-films-live-footage-inside-mouth"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dyson, the renowned home appliance manufacturer, has unveiled a cutting-edge £420 toothbrush that goes beyond traditional oral hygiene tools. This advanced toothbrush, which took six years and the expertise of 661 engineers to develop, comes with a \"100k pixel macro lens camera\" and an \"anti-gravity mouthwash tank.\"\n\nThe camera functions as a high-quality endoscope, allowing users to view \"live cleaning footage\" of their teeth via the MyDyson app. This feature helps users receive feedback on their brushing techniques. The toothbrush is part of a comprehensive £420 \"complete dental system\" that includes toothpaste and mouth rinse, each priced at £8.50.\n\nDyson emphasizes that this toothbrush is designed to clean \"up to 72% more plaque than market-leading electric toothbrushes.\" It achieves this by releasing tiny jets of mouthwash to clean gaps between teeth while the brush head cleans along the gum line and removes surface stains. The toothbrush's advanced features, including a camera, machine learning, precision fluid dynamics, and connectivity, provide a unique approach to maintaining oral health.\n\nWhile the market is already saturated with advanced toothbrushes, such as the Phillips Sonicare DiamondClean, which costs around £600, Dyson's product is positioned as a \"complete dental system,\" promising a more thorough and efficient oral care routine. However, the British Dental Association (BDA) advises that such gadgets are not a substitute for a proper brushing routine and that following a dentist's advice is essential for good oral health.",
  "summary": "James Dyson says ‘complete dental system’ will also include toothpaste and mouth rinse that each cost £8.50 It is the live stream you never wanted to see but may find impossible to resist: rolling footage beamed live from inside your mouth while you are cleaning your teeth. Dyson, the home appliance maker that made its name inventing bagless vacuums and bladeless fans, has turned its attention to…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Guardian Health",
        "title": "Dyson launches £420 toothbrush that films ‘live cleaning footage’ inside your mouth",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/dyson-launches-420-toothbrush-that-films-live-cleaning-footage-inside",
        "published": "2026-09-01T14:39:38.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}