Manual toothbrushes are the basic tool of home oral care. With a bristled head designed to apply toothpaste and a straight handle, the basic design of manual toothbrushes differs little from one model to another. However, the bristle material, shape and pattern as well as the handle grip and design, not to mention the colors, styling, and branding, set one brush apart from another. It's a great idea to have manual brushes on hand to give to patients as they leave your practice, in fact, some patients expect this. Custom branding is also available for some brushes, turning them into an ad for your practice every time your patient brushes.