Would You Spend £150 on a Red Light Toothbrush? Bon Charge Thinks You Should

Red light therapy has moved from the realm of biohackers and wellness influencers into the mainstream. Once reserved for clinics and LED face masks, it’s now a regular fixture in home wellness routines-from infrared saunas to sleep lamps and collagen wands. But now, it’s coming for your toothbrush.

Meet the Bon Charge Red Light Toothbrush (£150), a device that pairs high-frequency sonic vibration with targeted 830nm near-infrared and 660nm red light. The result? A hybrid between a dentist’s tool and a beauty gadget, designed to massage your gums while you brush-and maybe redefine your morning routine in the process.

According to data published by Bon Charge, red light therapy use in the UK has skyrocketed in the last two years: 21% of adults have now tried it, rising to 46% among under-35s. In other words, it’s officially left the lab and landed in the wellness zeitgeist. “The continual growth of Red Light Therapy has seen a transformation into multifaceted wellness tools, which are moving from niche bio-hacking to everyday self-care,” the brand notes.

The new toothbrush represents a natural evolution for the Australian-founded wellness brand-known for bringing science-backed gadgets to market with a distinctly premium edge.

 

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A Biotech Brush for the Biohacking Generation

Red light therapy-more technically known as photobiomodulation-works by exposing cells to specific light wavelengths that trigger mitochondrial energy production. It’s the same mechanism used in skin devices and recovery panels, but Bon Charge’s team wanted to bring those benefits closer to home-literally, into your mouth.

“At Bon Charge, our mission has always been to take powerful, evidence-based technologies and make them part of everyday life. The Red Light Toothbrush is our latest leap, fulfilling a white space in an area of health and wellness that is often overlooked,” Andy Mant, co-founder and CEO of Bon Charge, explains, Near-infrared (830 nm) and red light (660 nm) wavelengths have been widely studied for their role in supporting natural renewal processes, benefits that until now were rarely applied to oral care. By combining this dual-light technology with high-frequency sonic cleaning, the toothbrush supports oral health in a way that traditional brushes simply can’t.”

That’s a bold claim, but the concept is grounded in science: oral health is deeply connected to the gut microbiome and even brain and heart health. The brand cites research showing that up to 90% of people experience some level of gum inflammation-a condition linked to broader systemic health.

The toothbrush aims to address that by delivering gentle light stimulation and sonic vibration to support blood flow and gum resilience-effectively turning your daily brushing into a two-minute spa treatment for your mouth.

 

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Inside the Tech

Under the hood (or bristles), the Red Light Toothbrush uses six LED bulbs-three red and three near-infrared-each calibrated to deliver 660nm and 830nm wavelengths. These are the sweet spots in the light spectrum associated with cell regeneration and circulation support. The toothbrush also delivers up to 20,000 vibrations per minute, harnessing sonic cleaning to lift plaque and debris while massaging the gums.

Users can choose between four intelligent modes:

• Clean (320Hz): A powerful deep-clean mode for everyday plaque removal
• Sensitive (310Hz): Gentle care for tender gums
• Care (315Hz): A balanced daily clean
• Polish (290Hz): A high-shine mode for an enamel-friendly buff

It also includes a two-minute smart timer (with 30-second prompts for quadrant cleaning) and a memory function that remembers your preferred mode. USB-rechargeable, it offers up to four weeks of use per charge-proof that wellness tech doesn’t have to compromise on practicality.

From Sleep to Smile: The Bon Charge Story

If the name Bon Charge sounds familiar, it’s because the brand already leads the charge (pun intended) in red light and circadian tech. Founded in 2017 by husband-and-wife duo Andy and Katie Mant, the company first gained attention for its optical-grade blue light blocking glasses. Since then, it’s expanded into infrared sauna blankets, PEMF mats, and now oral care.

Katie Mant, co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer, describes Bon Charge’s approach succinctly:

“We believe wellness should be simple, effective, and accessible to all. That’s why we dedicate so much time, energy and effort to design our own innovative, evidence-based tools that support better rest, rejuvenation, beauty, and self-care-helping anyone simplify wellness on their own.”

Their mission is clear: take science-backed tech-once confined to clinics and labs-and bring it to your nightstand, your bathroom shelf, or your gym bag.

A New Era for Oral Tech

Whether you view it as a genuine wellness innovation or the next luxury gadget for your countertop, the Red Light Toothbrush represents a broader shift in how we think about self-care tech. It’s less about gimmicks and more about integrating biotechnology into daily rituals-proof that the line between beauty, health, and science is blurring faster than ever.

Bon Charge’s data suggests this is only the beginning. With nearly half of under-35s now using red light therapy in some form, the era of high-tech hygiene might just be dawning.

At £150, it’s not your average toothbrush-but then again, it’s not your average clean either.