Pressure-sensitive toothbrush

Abstract

The present invention is a pressure-sensitive toothbrush comprising a handle interrelated with a head; wherein the handle and the head are interrelated with each other by means of a ball and socket joint; further wherein the head has bristles. Optionally, the ball and socket joint is covered by a joint sheath. The ball and socket joint is hingedly connected. Alternatively, the ball and socket joint is separably connected. If a user exerts too much pressure on the toothbrush of the present invention during brushing, the ball will be disengaged from the socket and the toothbrush will become temporarily disabled and inoperable for use in tooth brushing. Over time, the user will learn to sense and exert an appropriate amount of pressure during tooth brushing.

1 . A pressure-sensitive toothbrush comprising:
 a. A handle interrelated with;   b. A head with bristles;   wherein the handle and the head are interrelated with each other by means of a ball and socket joint.   
     
     
         2 . The pressure-sensitive toothbrush of  claim 1 ; further wherein the ball and socket joint is hingedly connected. 
     
     
         3 . The pressure-sensitive toothbrush of  claim 1 ; further wherein the ball and socket joint is separably connected. 
     
     
         4 . The pressure-sensitive toothbrush of  claim 1 ; further wherein the ball and socket joint is covered by a joint sheath. 
     
     
         5 . A pressure-sensitive toothbrush comprising:
 a. A handle interrelated with;   b. A head with bristles;   wherein the handle and the head are interrelated with each other by means of a hingedly connected ball and socket joint; and further wherein the ball and socket joint is covered by a joint sheath.   
     
     
         6 . A pressure-sensitive toothbrush comprising:
 a. A handle interrelated with;   b. A head with bristles;   wherein the handle and the head are interrelated with each other by means of a separably connected ball and socket joint; and further wherein the ball and socket joint is covered by a joint sheath.