Don't forget to bring a toothbrush

Welcome to the first edition of your Weekly Product Trends roundup! ?

If you haven't visited the dentist recently, you're not alone.

Getting an appointment in the midst of a pandemic is tricky, which might explain why more and more people are deciding to take their dental health into their own hands.

Over the last couple of months, search volume for teeth-cleaning and dental products has skyrocketed, meaning there's a huge demand for at-home oral hygiene products.

And it's all happening right now.

Here's what's trending:

Electric toothbrushes

Electric toothbrushes have been around for decades, but the last five years have seen a steady upward trend in sales and searches. This year, search volume has been at its highest.

Sales for electric toothbrushes typically peak around Christmas, but this year, search interest has been steadily increasing since March, peaking last week.