An improved toothbrush (10) includes an elongated handle (12) having a proximal end (14) and a distal end (16), and a longitudinal axis (18) extending therebetween. A head (20) is attached to the distal end of the handle and has a top surface (24) and bottom surface (34). A plurality of bristle tufts (22) are attached to the top surface of the head. The handle has a transverse cross section adjacent the proximal end in the shape of a trapezoid that has a bottom edge, a top edge, and side edges extending from the bottom edge to the top edge. The top edge is smaller than the bottom edge.
A method to transform a thermoplastic novelty toothbrush into a costume jewelry piece, such as a bracelet, or a toy after it is no longer employed in service as a toothbrush. The thermoplastic material allows a user to easily remove the bristles and form the toothbrush into a costume jewelry piece or toy.
