The short version: does it fit my Oral-B?
Yes, unless you have the iO or the Pulsonic. Those two lines use a different coupling system, so our brush head does not fit them. Every other Oral-B model uses the same standard shaft, and that is what our head is built for. Not sure which model you have? On the bottom of the handle is a four-digit code. Look that code up on Oral-B's service page, and it will tell you the exact model. If it turns out to be an iO or a Pulsonic, this is not your brush head. Every other model clicks on the way it should.
Worth knowing: we were the first to make a bamboo brush head that fits your Oral-B, and we still make it ourselves.
How to be sure in thirty seconds
You do not need to look up a model number for this. Do this instead:
Take your current brush head and pull it off the shaft. If your handle has a round, smooth shaft the head slides over, it is a regular Oral-B and our head fits. If you have a magnetic, thicker shaft without that small pin, you probably have an iO. The Pulsonic feels longer and slimmer, more like a Sonicare.
Still unsure? Send us a message with your model number, and we will check for you. We would rather tell you honestly that it does not fit than have you order something that will not click on.
Why bamboo, and what is inside
The base of the head is bamboo. The bristles are bio-based nylon made from castor oil, not standard petroleum-based plastic. That makes the brush head 99% plastic-free. The bristles are also dentist-tested for cleaning performance. So you brush just as well as with the original head, you just throw away far less plastic.
What you do not see is the work inside. A brush head has to click on exactly and release exactly, time after time, while it gets wet and vibrates. Rebuilding that mechanism in a largely bio-based material, without the click going soft, took us the most time, and it is why we keep improving it.
One thing is different from what you are used to: our head has no blue indicator bristles that fade. We did not want that dye in it. We explain when to replace it further down.
From four plastic heads a year to one swap
Most people replace their brush head every three months. That is four plastic heads per person per year. In a two-person household, you are quickly heading toward ten. It is such a habit that you never stop to think about it, because you keep using the handle. Only the head disappears into the bin, time after time.
That is exactly where the gain sits. You keep the handle you already have. Only the part you throw out every three months anyway, you now choose in bamboo instead of plastic. Your routine does not change. What you discard does.
The swap
If your Oral-B is not an iO or a Pulsonic, you can switch today. Our bamboo brush heads fit your handle, are 99% plastic-free, and are dentist-tested. They also drop straight through your letterbox. You do not need to be home for them.
Order once when you need it, or take the optional subscription with 10% off if you would rather not think about it. You are not tied to anything and can pause or stop at any time. Want to know how long a head lasts first? Read how often you should replace a brush head. And if you are wondering whether bamboo is really better, we give an honest answer: is bamboo really more sustainable?
Frequently asked questions
Does the bamboo brush head fit the Oral-B iO?
No. The iO uses a different coupling system than regular Oral-B models, so our head does not fit it. The Pulsonic is also outside the compatibility range.
Which brush head fits my Oral-B if I do not know the model?
Pull your current head off the shaft. If you see a round shaft with a small pin, it is a standard Oral-B and our head fits. Still unsure? Send us your model number, and we will check for you.
Do your brush heads also fit a Philips Sonicare?
Yes, we have a separate bamboo version for that. Check the compatibility list on our Sonicare product page to see if they fit your toothbrush.
Why is there no blue indicator in the bristles?
We did not want that fading dye in it. You can tell a worn head by the bristles splaying out, and the rule of thumb is to replace it every three months.
Are the bristles really plastic-free?
The bristles are bio-based nylon made from castor oil. Together with the bamboo base, the brush head is 99% plastic-free. Fully plastic-free bristles are not possible yet, and we would rather say that honestly.
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