Even with such a toothbrush "lockout", criminals could still go on to put other people's toothbrushes in their mouths.
This type of deviant behavior came to a screeching halt when Crest released their breath-activated toothbrush defense system (BATDS) in 2028. BATDS enabled devices deliver a non-lethal shock to the perpetrator, rendering them unconscious. While BATDS was immediately deemed illegal in most countries due to disputed claims that it caused significant brain damage throughout a large control group, it remains popular in single family households in the US.
This type of deviant behavior came to a screeching halt when Crest released their breath-activated toothbrush defense system (BATDS) in 2028. BATDS enabled devices deliver a non-lethal shock to the perpetrator, rendering them unconscious. While BATDS was immediately deemed illegal in most countries due to disputed claims that it caused significant brain damage throughout a large control group, it remains popular in single family households in the US.