Dyson launches toothbrush with built-in camera, water jet

Dyson has unveiled a new electric toothbrush with a built-in camera that can detect gaps between teeth and automatically direct a jet of mouthrinse to those areas.

Called the Dyson CameraJet, the device was introduced by Dyson founder and chief engineer James Dyson in Paris, saying it combines brushing, flossing, and mouth-rinsing in one device.

According to the Dyson website, the toothbrush has a 100,000-pixel macro-lens camera that captures 28 live images per second.

Using an artificial intelligence machine learning system called Gap Optical Targeting, it identifies, tracks, and predicts gaps between teeth while the user brushes. When the camera detects a gap, the device can trigger a jet of mouthrinse toward it within 100 milliseconds.

“Flossing is an awkward and time-consuming chore. Few of us do it even though we know we should. Dyson engineers and scientists have spent well over a decade understanding oral care regimes and how nasties build up in the mouth. Our research has shown that people consistently miss the areas where plaque forms: the gaps between teeth,” Dyson said.

The CameraJet uses a conical-shaped jet designed to cover a wider area and remove plaque at lower pressure.

Dyson developed its own proxy plaque over five years with the National University of Singapore’s Faculty of Dentistry to test the jet.

The device has a 12.5-milliliter mouthrinse tank that uses a diaphragm pump to deliver mouthrinse even when the toothbrush is tilted or held horizontally.

Brushing technology

The CameraJet has a dual-bristle brush head, with firmer inner bristles for surface stains and softer outer bristles for the gumline.

Its variable sonic oscillation changes the angle of the brush's movement to help keep the bristles from stalling against the teeth.

The brush head also has an RFID tag that tracks cleaning sessions and alerts users when it needs replacing. A sensitive version is available for those with sensitive teeth and gums.

Camera and app

The CameraJet connects to the MyDyson app via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, where users can view a live feed from the toothbrush’s built-in camera.

Dyson said the camera is active only during live viewing or automatic jetting, and images are not recorded or stored on the device or in the cloud.

The app also offers guided cleaning, brushing and flossing insights, coverage mapping, and technique feedback. Users can choose automatic or manual jetting and adjust brushing intensity.

Dyson is also offering its own toothpaste and mouthrinse for use with the CameraJet.

The toothpaste is non-foaming and SLS-free, which Dyson said helps the camera maintain a clear view.

Price and availability

The Dyson CameraJet will be available in Ceramic Ultra Blue and Ceramic Pink.

It is priced at $499.99 (around P31,300) on the Dyson USA website.

As of this writing, the Dyson CameraJet is not yet listed on Dyson Philippines’ website.

—CDC, GMA News