Toothbrushes
A good toothbrush combines a brush head with bristles of the right firmness for the gums and tooth enamel, along with a handle that can be made with minimal use of resources. Taiga stocks bamboo and plant-fibre toothbrushes from Hydrophil, Humble, Speick and Grünspecht, ranging from medium-soft to soft, extra-soft and super-soft, for adults and children.
Buying guide: bristle firmness and handle
Medium-soft bristles provide a thorough clean and suit most adults without sensitive gums, while soft and extra-soft options are gentler on exposed tooth necks and sensitive gums. Children's toothbrushes, such as the extra-soft models from Hydrophil, are narrower and shorter for smaller hands and mouths. Most models have a bamboo handle – a fast-growing, durable raw material –, while Humbles plant-based bristles also avoid animal-derived components. Grünspecht's natural finger toothbrush is suitable for the first teeth, before a classic handle can be held. If you want to shop consistently plastic-free, also look for a bamboo rather than plastic handle, as found on most models from Hydrophil and Humble.
Brands
Hydrophil and Humble stand for bamboo toothbrushes in various firmnesses for adults and children. Speick adds plant-based bristles in a set of 5, while Grünspecht offers a finger toothbrush specifically for babies' first oral care.
Which bristle firmness is suitable for sensitive gums?
Soft or extra-soft bristles reduce pressure on the gums and exposed tooth necks and are usually the right choice for children too.
When is a children's toothbrush suitable?
As soon as the first baby teeth come through, start with a finger toothbrush, followed later by an extra-soft children's toothbrush with a smaller head and narrower handle.
Find more products for daily dental and oral care in the Oral care collection.
Updated 08/2026
