Let’s be honest:
You probably don’t think much about your toothbrush.
You use it, rinse it, toss it. Then repeat.
But if you're serious about health — what goes in your mouth matters just as much as what goes on your skin.
The Problem with Plastic
The average person uses 300+ toothbrushes in their lifetime. Most of them are plastic. And nearly all of them end up in landfills… or worse, the ocean.
But the real issue isn’t just environmental. It’s personal.
Every time you brush with a nylon-bristled plastic toothbrush, those bristles shed — little by little.
And studies show you could be ingesting up to 300 microplastic particles per brushing.
Think about that.
Twice a day. Every day.
Microplastics from your toothbrush, right into your body.
What Those Microplastics Are Doing Inside You
They don’t just pass through.
Microplastics have been found in blood, organs, and even breast milk.
And they’re linked to:
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Hormonal disruption from compounds like BPA and phthalates
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Gut microbiome imbalance and inflammation
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Immune system confusion — your body treats plastics like invaders
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Cellular stress and oxidative damage
You brush your teeth to stay healthy.
Why use something that does the opposite?
Enter the Boar Bristle & Bamboo Toothbrush
Before nylon.
Before plastic.
Before marketing told us we needed vibrating heads and charcoal coatings…
There were bristles. Real ones.
From animals raised for other purposes — repurposed instead of wasted.
Boar bristle brushes have been used for centuries. Why? Because they:
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Are gentle but effective, removing plaque without damaging enamel
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Stimulate gums for better circulation and oral health
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Don’t shed microplastics or trap bacteria like nylon bristles do
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Are fully biodegradable — handle and bristles included
Why Bamboo?
Bamboo isn’t just a buzzword.
It’s one of the fastest-growing, most renewable resources on the planet.
Unlike plastic, it doesn’t pollute or leach chemicals.
And unlike hardwoods, it doesn’t require replanting or heavy harvesting.
Our handles are crafted from natural bamboo — smooth, durable, and compostable.
No paints. No dyes. No nonsense.
Yes, the Bristles Are Different
Boar bristles feel a little stiffer than what you’re used to. That’s the point.
They don’t bend or fray like nylon.
They don’t leave behind microplastics.
They actually clean — the way your mouth wants to be cleaned.
Give it a few days.
Your teeth (and gums) will feel the difference.
Final Thought
Oral care doesn’t need to be flashy. It needs to be functional.
At Vital Acres, we believe in keeping things simple — and going back to what worked.
Because health doesn’t come from plastic.
It comes from nature.
Ready to make the switch?
Shop our Boar Bristle & Bamboo Toothbrush — ancestral care for modern mouths.
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