Gaia Guy Natural Bristle Bamboo Toothbrush (NO Nylon - Boar Hair ONLY) - Totally Compostable & Biodegradable Boar Bristle and Bamboo Toothbrushes - Zero Waste - 6-Pack

June 2020:Pro: The handle is very comfortable The bristles are not soft, more hard/medium. Bristles get softer with time. Teeth feel well brushed.Con: The bristles shed and spread out early. It seems that the bristles won't last long.This is my first time using a Boar Bristles, so I'm not sure if this is normal.April: 2021:I have used all of the brushes. The pack lasted me 10 months. I changed the brush about every 2 months, instead of the plastic 3 month because the bristles do wear down more than the plastic alternative. This should be expected: it is made of hair, not plastic.Each new brush does shed during the first use, but considering that the product is biodegradable and prevents yet another plastic brush entering the landfill, it's worth a couple hairs in my mouth. Honestly, some brushes shed one hair and others shed four. It's a minor nuisance. I purchased another pack and plan to use them moving forward because they are good quality. As far as I know, this is the only toothbrush that is completely compostable.Note: I went to the dentist last month and was praised for my oral health. Prior to the boar brushed, I used a cheap electric toothbrush. I've always taken care of my teeth, but this was one of the few times I was complemented by a dental professional. These brushes paired with eco friendly floss have helped me maintain my oral health just as well (if not better) than plastic products.

Really like these toothbrushes. Went through a whole pack and the bristles only came off of a few of them, and even then it didn't bother me, and was mostly in the first couple of uses. It's hard to remember not to press too hard, otherwise they get worn out and splayed faster, but I really like them. My teeth and gums seems healthier since using them and I love the idea that fewer microplastics are entering my system. At first, my gums bled a little with use (but are very sensitive) but now hardly bleed from anything (like flossing-- although I have also been flossing more), meaning they've gotten more resilient through the use of these. I hope they're biodegradable because I've been composting them

Nice brushes. I like the packaging they come in. Yes, some bristles will fall out the first few times you use it, but its since stopped for me. I was concerned these boar bristles would be too stiff and that horse hair might be a better choice, but these ones are plenty soft for me, while still feeling effective.

I bought these for my kids, because I don't want plastic in their mouths. They're well-made and the bristles rarely fall out. They're simple, which is exactly what I wanted.They are more work than plastic brushes: I dry them with a hairdryer after each use and occasionally spray them with vinegar to prevent mold. But there's no away around that without using plastic or a wood finish.I do wish there were smaller versions for kids. I have to cut/file them down.

Used the whole pack, and experienced some shedding on each tooth brush just like other reviews say. Just felt like a hair in my mouth that I could easily pull out. Finally on my last tooth brush, a bristle ended up getting stuck in my throat and lodged behind my tonsil. After trying to get it out at home for nearly an hour, I had to go to urgent care where they also struggled to get it out. They ended up getting it after a lot of gagging and tears. Needless to say, I think the manufacturers need to figure out a way to keep the bristles from shedding. This could be a huge issue and I’m lucky we didn’t have to go to the ER for sedation to remove it. I do not recommend people purchase this item.

Love the idea of not absorbing more plastic. The bristles are a little stiffer than I usually like but I just soften it with hot water until they soften up naturally.

Trying to get rid of plastic so I gave these a try. Unfortunately the bristles fall out.

This is my very first time buying natural toothbrushes. I am very pleased with the quality. The brush is easy to handle, the bristles are not too hard and actually help with the "how to brush recommendation so that they fit under the gums when brushing". I know this because my dentist showed me how to do it properly. it's a great value for the money and these last longer then their plastic counterparts. it's well package and the set comes with enough brushes to last you a long time. I would say to go easy on the brushing though until you get used to it.