At the risk of sounding like an infomercial, I really must tell you about the most amazing toothbrush I've ever used... the Phillips Sonicare. While it's a bit on the expensive side, it has a couple of major advantages over a conventional toothbrush. First of all, it does a great job between teeth and under the gums... I can tell because flossing is much easier after using it (my teeth have tight gaps between them). Secondly, my teeth are already getting whiter, and I've only been using it for a week or so. Lastly, it's easy to share. I know, that sounds gross, but the head of the Sonicare comes off and on in seconds - so you only really need to buy one. Dental care is important to me for one simple reason - I hate going to the dentist. It's not the drill that I hate... it's having to hold my mouth open so long. And then there was the dentist that seemed more intent on watching Family Feud (yes, Family Feud - at least it was the Richard Dawson version) than paying attention to what he was doing. Didn't I feel like the Foolish Molar after going to see him. Wait, don't tell me you've never heard of the Foolish Molar? Ah, it was my first elementary school acting role - and I was the lead! I played a healthy tooth that revolts and eats tons of candy (somehow without the other teeth). Then in the second act my character is very unhealthy and was played by a chubby kid (so much for his self-esteem). Yes, we brought down the house that day. These days, I'm no foolish molar; I brush after meals and floss every day.