ARK Z-Vibe® Brush Tip

Add bristle texture to your Z-Vibe® – choose Soft or Hard depending on the type of oral sensory input you’re looking for.

The ARK Z-Vibe® Brush Tip transforms a compatible Z-Vibe® or Z-Grabber® handle into a vibrating oral brush for targeted tactile input and oral-care activities.

Available in two different textures, the Brush Tip allows therapists and trained caregivers to choose the type of bristle input that best suits the individual.

Choose the Soft Brush Tip (blue) for flexible, gentler bristles, or the Hard Brush Tip (yellow) for a firmer, more pronounced bristle texture.

Used with the Z-Vibe®, the bristles provide tactile input while the handle adds gentle vibration – creating a very different sensory experience from an ordinary toothbrush.

Why we love it

Because “brush texture” isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Some individuals prefer soft, flexible bristles. Others actively seek firmer, more noticeable input.

We like that ARK offers two options rather than assuming everyone needs the same sensation.

The Brush Tip can be used around the lips, tongue, cheeks, gums and palate as part of appropriately selected oral sensory activities, or incorporated into oral-care practice when recommended.

And because it attaches to the Z-Vibe or Z-Grabber, you can use the same familiar handle while changing the sensory experience simply by switching the tip.

Great for

• Speech pathologists, occupational therapists and feeding therapists
• Therapist-guided oral sensory activities
• Providing tactile input to the lips, tongue, cheeks, gums and palate
• Exploring different oral textures
• Individuals who enjoy or seek bristle-based oral input
• Introducing vibration alongside bristle texture
• Guided gum massage with the Soft Brush Tip
• Oral-care and toothbrushing preparation when clinically appropriate
• Individuals exploring different toothbrush sensations
• Caregivers who have been trained by their therapist
• Use with a compatible ARK Z-Vibe® or Z-Grabber® handle

Soft or Hard?

Both Brush Tips have the same general purpose, but the bristles provide noticeably different sensory experiences.

Soft Brush Tip – Blue
Features flexible, pliable bristles for gentler tactile input. This option may be preferred for gum massage or by individuals who respond better to a softer brush sensation.

Hard Brush Tip – Yellow
Features firmer bristles for stronger, more pronounced tactile input. ARK describes this version as an option that may be used when working towards use of a regular toothbrush.

Importantly, Hard isn’t automatically the next step after Soft.

Some people will prefer softer bristles. Others may actively seek firmer input. The best choice depends on the individual’s sensory preferences, oral-care needs and the purpose for which the brush is being used.

Add vibration – or don’t

When attached to an activated Z-Vibe®, the Brush Tip combines bristle texture with gentle vibration.

For some individuals, that additional sensory information may be enjoyable or useful. For others, vibration may feel too intense.

Sensory responses vary considerably, so we don’t assume vibration will automatically be “calming” or that more sensory input is always better.

The goal is to observe the individual’s response and use the type of input that is appropriate for them.

More than a toothbrush

Although the Brush Tip can be incorporated into oral-care activities, it can also be used as a targeted oral sensory tool.

A therapist may use the bristles to provide tactile information to specific areas within and around the mouth, depending on the individual’s goals.

As with the Z-Vibe itself, what matters is not simply using the tool, but understanding where you’re using it, what sensory information you’re providing and why.

A feeding therapist’s note

I like having the choice between soft and firm bristles because people’s responses to oral texture can be incredibly different.

One person might find the Soft Brush Tip much easier to explore, while another may barely register that input and prefer something firmer.

And I don’t necessarily see the Hard Brush Tip as a “level” that everyone needs to reach.

The goal isn’t to tolerate the strongest sensation.

It’s to find the type of sensory input that’s useful for the individual and relevant to what we’re working on.

The same applies to vibration. I might use the Brush Tip with the Z-Vibe switched on, or I may choose a different approach depending on the person’s response.

That’s why I see this as a therapist-directed attachment rather than simply a vibrating toothbrush.

Product details

• Oral sensory and brush attachment for the ARK Z-Vibe® system
• Available in two bristle options
• Soft / Blue: flexible, pliable bristles
• Hard / Yellow: firmer bristles for more pronounced tactile input
• Approximately 6cm long
• Just under 1cm in diameter
• Each Brush Tip sold individually
• Compatible with ARK Z-Vibe® and Z-Grabber® handles
• Handle sold separately
• Made from medical-grade materials
• Free from BPA, PVC, lead, phthalates and latex
• Dishwasher safe
• By ARK Therapeutic

Important

The ARK Brush Tip is a therapeutic attachment and should be used with appropriate adult supervision.

The Z-Vibe® or Z-Grabber® handle is required and sold separately.

Oral sensory activities should be selected according to the individual’s needs and responses. Do not assume that firmer bristles or vibration are appropriate for every individual.

If using the Brush Tip as part of a specific feeding, oral motor or oral-care program, follow guidance from the individual’s treating therapist or other appropriately qualified health professional.

We send Australia-wide. Delivery costs and timings, and how to arrange a return, are set out on our shipping & returns page.

If something isn’t right for you, get in touch and we’ll sort it out.