An oral hygiene implement is described herein. The oral hygiene implement has a handle (12) a head (14), and a neck (16) disposed between the handle (12) and the head (14). The head (14) has a plurality of contact elements (20). An indication element (30) is positioned between the neck (16) and handle (12) of the oral hygiene element. A transmission element (33) is positioned between the indication element (30) and a light emitting source (245). The light emitting source (245) provides electromagnetic energy to the transmission element (33).
