The Krekt-Way toothbrush

Harry R. Priest of Loudonville, Ohio copyrighted this unusual Krekt-Way Toothbrush (A439.2) in 1931. He claimed it prevented pyorrhea. The end compartment held an extra brush head.

Krekt-Way toothbrush

Harry R. Priest of Loudonville, Ohio copyrighted this unusual Krekt-Way Toothbrush (A439.2) in 1931.

University of the Pacific Permanent Collection, Donor: Ira Charmak, DDS '20

Krekt-Way toothbrush

Priest claimed it prevented pyorrhea.

Krekt-Way toothbrush

The end compartment held an extra brush head.