bristles are a problem [SEP] it took me a few times to get used to the feel of the wood in my mouth not the easy glide of plastic once i got over it i noticed the bristles were sticking out i like soft bristles my hygienist recommends them for me but these are not great the first couple of times i trimmed them off with scissors the picture shows my purple bristles today the green bristled brush was from a guest who was here for two nights