Toothbrush (song)

"Toothbrush" is a song by American band DNCE. It was sent to contemporary hit radio on May 17, 2016, as the second and final single from their debut extended play, Swaay (2015).^[1] It was also included on their self-titled debut studio album, which was released in 2016. The song was written by the band's lead singer, Joe Jonas, and producer Ilya, alongside James Ghaleb and Rickard Göransson.

"Toothbrush"
Single by DNCE
from the EP Swaay
Released	May 17, 2016
Length	3:51
Label	Republic
Songwriter(s)	Joseph Jonas Ilya Salmanzadeh James Ghaleb Rickard Göransson
Producer(s)	Ilya
DNCE singles chronology
"Rock Bottom" (2016) "Toothbrush" (2016) "Body Moves" (2016)
Music video
"Toothbrush" on YouTube

Music video

An accompanying music video for "Toothbrush" was directed by Luke Monaghan and premiered May 17, 2016.^[2] Featuring model Ashley Graham as Jonas' love interest, the video has received praise for presenting a body-positive image.^[3][4]

Personnel

• Mixer: Serban Ghenea
• Assistant Mixer: John Hanes
• Engineer: Sam Holland
• Assistant Recording Engineer: Cory Bice
• Assistant Recording Engineer: Jeremy Lertola
• Programming, Producer, Keyboards, Percussion, Lyricist, Composer: Ilya Salmanzadeh
• Drums: Peter Carlsson
• Percussion, Lyricist, Composer, Background Vocalist, Guitar: James Alan Ghaleb
• Bass, Percussion, Lyricist, Composer, Guitar: Rickard Göransson
• Lyricist, Composer: Joe Jonas

Charts

Chart (2016)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[5]	33
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[6]	40
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[7]	43
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8]	36
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[9]	27
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[10]	32
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[11]	67
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[12]	16
Hungary (Single Top 40)[13]	35
Ireland (IRMA)[14]	65
Portugal (AFP)[15]	86
Scotland (OCC)[16]	47
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[17]	58
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[18]	60
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[19]	10
UK Singles (OCC)[20]	49
US Billboard Hot 100[21]	44
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[22]	32
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[23]	34
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[24]	18

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[25]	Gold	35,000‡
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[26]	Platinum	60,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[27]	Gold	15,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[28]	Silver	200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[29]	Platinum	1,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
United States	October 23, 2015	Digital download	Republic	[30]
	May 17, 2016	Contemporary hit radio		[1]