Versatile oral care device focused on early infant oralhealth

Abstract

This invention represents a marked improvement in pediatric oral hygiene, especially focusing on the vital early stages of an infant's oral development. Offering a versatile, easy-to-use device from the onset of an infant's life, the present device lays the groundwork for robust oral health, significantly reducing the risk of future dental issues. The unique design, combined with its adaptability and effectiveness in early oral care, makes it an indispensable tool in fostering comprehensive oral hygiene from infancy, thereby contributing to the lifelong dental well-being of individuals.

1 . An oral tooth cleaning device comprising:
 a fabric body with a plurality of corners; and   ergonomic corner finger pockets that extend outwardly from at least two of the plurality of corners of the fabric body, each finger pocket having an opening that allows a finger to be inserted into the finger pocket;   wherein the fabric body comprises a textured surface for effective oral cleaning including infant gum care and early tooth emergence.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the fabric body has a square shape with four corners and there are four corner finger pockets extending outwardly from the four corners. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein each corner finger pocket has an elongated shape with a hollow interior. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the fabric body is formed of a synthetic material. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the textured surface is located along at least one exposed face of the finger pocket. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein each corner finger pocket has a first face along one side that includes one or more textured sections, the one or more textured sections comprising a plurality of textured pads. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 6 , wherein the plurality of textured pads comprises a plurality of different bristle sections. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the textured surface comprises two or more bristles sections that having different bristle constructions. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 8 , wherein the different bristle constructions comprise a first bristle section configured for gum care and a second bristle section that is stiffer than the first bristle section and is for cleaning teeth. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the textured surface comprises a micro-ridged surface defined by a plurality of ridges and a plurality of microdots. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the corner finger pockets are integrally formed with the fabric body. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the textured surface comprises two or more section having different texture density. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein each corner finger pocket is formed of first and second layers that are attached along their peripheries to define an open space therebetween for receiving the finger, the first layer being formed of silicone, while the second layer is formed of an antimicrobial-treated fabric. 
     
     
         14 . An oral tooth cleaning device comprising:
 a fabric body with a plurality of corners;   ergonomic corner finger pockets that extend outwardly from at least two of the plurality of corners of the fabric body, each finger pocket having an opening that allows a finger to be inserted into the finger pocket, each finger pocket having a first face and an opposite second face; and   a plurality of interchangeable bristle pads that are configured to be removably attached to at least one of the first face and the second face of the corner finger pockets.   
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 14 , wherein the plurality of interchangeable bristle pads are configured to attach to the corner finger pockets by a hook and loop system. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 15 , wherein the hook and loop system includes first parts that are secured to the corner finger pockets and second parts that are secured to the undersides of the interchangeable bristle pads. 
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 14 , wherein the plurality of interchangeable bristle pads includes: (1) a first bristle pad that has a first bristle section configured for gum care, and (2) a second bristle pad that has a second bristle section that is stiffer than the first bristle section and is for cleaning teeth. 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 14 , wherein at least one bristle pad is attached to the first face of the finger pocket and at least one bristle pad is attached to the opposite second face of the finger pocket. 
     
     
         19 . The device of  claim 14 , wherein the fabric body has a first texture and the first faces of the corner finger pockets have second textures different than the first texture. 
     
     
         20 . An oral tooth cleaning device comprising:
 a fabric body with a plurality of corners; and   ergonomic corner finger pockets that extend outwardly from at least two of the plurality of corners of the fabric body, each finger pocket having an opening that allows a finger to be inserted into the finger pocket;   wherein each corner finger pocket comprises a textured surface for effective oral cleaning including infant gum care and early tooth emergence, wherein the textured surface includes at least two different cleaning textures.