No one enjoys brushing their teeth. For many people, a quick clean starts the day with a brief freshen up before bed. However, taking care of your mouth is incredibly important. Electric toothbrushes, especially those with timers and smart features, have made the process a bit more interesting.

Despite this, there may still be a better way to brush your teeth. Just 10 seconds with the Y-Brush could keep your teeth clean, mouth healthy and save you few precious moments each day.

What Is the Y-Brush?

Traditionally, manual and electric toothbrushes require you to spend at least two minutes brushing your teeth, one tooth at a time. This method is standard worldwide but is still inefficient and time-consuming. French manufacturer Y-Brush spent over five years developing its eponymous electric toothbrush.

Immediately, it's clear that this is not a modern take on a traditional toothbrush. Instead, the Y-Brush offers a y-shaped mouthguard-style brush. The entire unit slides into your mouth, aligns with your upper teeth, and pulses for five seconds. You can then repeat the process for the lower set.

The company claims that the 10-second clean, which utilizes the unit's 45-degree nylon bristles, is 15 percent more effective at removing plaque than standard brushing techniques.

How Does the Y-Brush Work?

The Y-Brush is made of ABS, a lightweight plastic. This means it is easy and convenient to store, despite its large mouthpiece. This material also allows for the transmission of the unit's sonic vibrations, which are vital to the cleaning process.

There is a circular button on the handle for starting the five-second brush. It is surrounded by LEDs, which provide information about the brushing style, charge, and vibration mode. In total, there are three vibration modes; soft, normal, and intense. The soft setting provides a 15-second brush, while the normal option takes 10 seconds.

If you want to achieve the 10-second overall clean, select the intense mode for a five-second brush. The rechargeable battery can last up to three months if a single user operates the handle. However, you can also buy additional head units so that the whole household can use the Y-Brush.

The brush heads need to be replaced every six months, roughly in line with standard electric toothbrush heads. There's no need to be concerned about wasting toothpaste, either; the Y-Brush comes with a nozzle that should fit most major toothpaste containers, helping you apply the optimal amount of paste.

Where Can You Buy the Y-Brush?

If you like the idea of a more effective and efficient brushing experience, you can buy the Y-Brush Start Pack directly on the company's website for $152. Although based in France, the Y-Brush offers worldwide shipping and prices in Euros or USD.

That said, you may still prefer the tried-and-tested electric toothbrush. Fortunately, there are plenty of options out there, including brushes with smart features and Bluetooth connectivity.