A brush with economics

Sir, – Dr John Doherty (February 1st) suggests that the bulk of disposable electric toothbrushes is purchased by forgetful elderly…

Sir, – Dr John Doherty (February 1st) suggests that the bulk of disposable electric toothbrushes is purchased by forgetful elderly.

Fast approaching that condition myself, I beg to differ. Many of us show Luddite tendencies and persist with the basic hand-driven toothbrush. That is, those of us who don’t leave our smile in a glass beaker overnight! – Yours, etc,

ARTHUR BRADY,

Crannagh Road,

Rathfarnham,

Dublin 14.