{"product_id":"the-turtle-tribe®-sonic-electric-toothbrush-bamboo-heads-3-pack-plant-based-nylon-bristles","title":"The Turtle Tribe® SONIC Electric Toothbrush bamboo heads 3-pack, plant-based nylon bristles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ 3 individually wrapped heads, plant based nylon 1010 in black, white and clear.\u003cbr\u003eSoft bristles may \u003c\/span\u003econtain 1 x bamboo charcoal filament head instead of nylon 1010.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ BPA-free. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e✅ Biodegradable* bamboo heads are double-polished for a smooth 'mouth-feel'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e✅ SOFT or MEDIUM bristles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e✅ Dentist-approved smaller head, ideal for getting to hard-to-reach places\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Compatible with The Turtle Tribe SONIC electric toothbrushes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e✅ Zero-waste, plastic-free packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*remove bristles prior to composting head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e**heads contain an industrially compostable bio-plastic insert for easy fitting. The Turtle Tribe purchases plastic offsets exceeding the plastic contents of our products, so more plastic is removed from the environment than we sell (which is very little), plus through our membership of 1% for the Planet, a portion of every sale funds ocean conservation projects around Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE - our bamboo electric toothbrush heads are compatible with The Turtle Tribe electric toothbrushes. \u003cstrong\u003eThey are NOT compatible with Oral B electric toothbrushes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy switch to bamboo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icons\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlastic toothbrushes are a key part of the plastic waste problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver 3 billion toothbrushes are thrown away globally every year, and inevitably, some end up in waterways and oceans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery toothbrush you've ever used is still in the world somewhere. We have to change. We have to use, and throw away, less plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Turtle Tribe Bamboo Electric Toothbrush uses replaceable heads carved from bamboo. Each head takes around six months to decompose while a plastic one takes hundreds of years to break up into toxic micro and nano-plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe average person uses 300 toothbrush heads in their lifetime. Make sure yours are eco-friendly!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe would like to stress that, while the heads are made of bamboo, the Bamboo Electric Toothbrush base is made of plastic and metal components as per safety standards and waterproof requirements. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe also sell \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theturtletribe.com.au\/products\/bamboo-electric-toothbrush-sonic-bamboo-heads\" title=\"Turtle Tribe bamboo electric toothbrushes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eelectric toothbrushes.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow about the nylon bristles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome customers have asked about nylon toothbrush bristles and microplastics, so we wanted to share a clear and balanced summary of the science.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike many everyday materials, nylon bristles can gradually wear over time. But measuring particles released during simulated brushing is not the same as measuring what is actually swallowed. During normal brushing, most foam and debris is spat out and rinsed away, which likely reduces real-world ingestion substantially.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA recent 2025 study found some toothbrushes released particles during testing, but the same researchers concluded oral care products did not directly increase overall health risks associated with microplastic exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent evidence suggests everyday exposure to plastics is influenced more by sources such as food packaging, bottled water, household dust, and synthetic textiles than by your toothbrush alone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe believe customers should be free to choose what suits them best. Some prefer nylon bristles for consistency, durability, and hygiene. Others prefer a natural alternative to reduce synthetic materials. We respect both views, which is why we’re excited to soon launch our boar bristled bamboo electric toothbrush heads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur view is simple: informed choice matters more than scare tactics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you choose nylon bristles: brush gently, rinse well, let your brush dry between uses, and replace every 2–3 months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you choose boar bristles: use gentler pressure, rinse thoroughly, store upright in a dry ventilated area, allow it to fully dry, and replace every 5–8 weeks or when worn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Turtle Tribe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51960989483296,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/4032\/1056\/files\/Screenshot_2026-06-11_at_9.56.43_PM.png?v=1783556346","url":"https:\/\/theturtletribe.com\/products\/the-turtle-tribe%c2%ae-sonic-electric-toothbrush-bamboo-heads-3-pack-plant-based-nylon-bristles","provider":"The Turtle Tribe US","version":"1.0","type":"link"}