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This is your go-to option when you need a sturdy, powerful and trustworthy, ADA accepted, sonic toothbrush. It measures 10 inches by 7.7 inches by 3.9 inches and weighs 1.39 pounds, and it privides you with a 3D cleaning. It has a visible pressure sensor which will alert you when you brush your teeth too hard, by turning a bright red. Moreover, it has a 2-minute timer which pulses every 30 seconds to let you know when to switch areas, and it comes with a rechargeable battery, that will last up to 10 days with one charge.
Modes
It comes with 5 settings – daily clean, gum care, sensitive, whitening and deep clean – that allow you to adjust it to your preferences and needs, by mixing rotations, pulsations, and oscillating movements. Additionally, thanks to its Floss Action round brush head, with micropulse bristles, you will get a thorough cleaning no matter which of the modes you choose to use. It will gently brush your teeth, making sure to reach even behind the braces and in-between your teeth for in-depth care.
Bluetooth
Brushing habits might be hard to maintain, but with the app the brush comes with, it will offer you constant feedback right on your phone. It keeps you motivated by sending you, during the 2 minutes you use your brush, entertaining news, weather, and helpful oral care tips. It also provides you with a set time per area, showing you each quadrant of your mouth, so you will know when to switch areas. Moreover, it monitors your brushing routine over time, providing you with graphs and charts, and, if by any chances, you missed the pressure sensor light from your brush’s handle, it will light up your phone screen.
Additional features
- Compatible with other Oral-B brush heads, for an even profound cleaning
- Comes with a standard travel case, so you can keep your toothbrush with you during traveling
- Limited 2-year warranty from the moment of your purchase
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- 5 modes
- Floss Action round brush
- Thorough cleaning
- Bluetooth connection to the phone
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- There were some complaints about it being loud
- Some complained about its design
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| Intelligent and versatile, it mixes pulsations with rotations and oscillations to provide you with a thorough cleaning. It is compatible with other several brushes, thus it allows you to choose one that suits your needs best. Thanks to its pressure sensor you will know when you’re brushing too hard, thus it will help you prevent any damage to your teeth, gums, and braces. |
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A complete oral care set which removes plaque and debris deep between teeth, below the gumline and behind the braces’ brackets, where brushing and traditional flossing can’t reach. It comes with a toothbrush, a water flosser and a high-volume, 23-ounce water reservoir. The whole set measures 10.60 inches in height, 7.70 inches in width and 5 inches in depth and it weighs 2.45 pounds. The sonic toothbrush has 2 heads and 2-speed modes placed right on the handle, and with a 2-minute timer that will send a signal every 30 seconds to let you know when to change areas. The water flosser has 5 tips, which allow you to clean all areas, even the hard-to-reach spaces behind the braces. It has an advanced pressure control system with 10 pressure settings, thus providing you with powerful yet gentle plaque removal. It has a rechargeable NiMH battery which will announce you, thanks to its LED indicator light, when it requires charging. It comes with a 24-month limited warranty and 30-day money back guarantee warranty from the moment of your purchase.
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- 2 brush heads and 2 modes
- Versatile flosser
- Pressure control
- 2-minute timer
- Simple to install and easy to use
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- Some complained about the reservoir’s capacity
- There were some complaints about its time resistance
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| A complete oral care unit that will allow you to thoroughly clean your teeth, as it provides you with several ways to remove plaque even from behind the braces’ brackets. Moreover, thanks to its pressure sensor you don’t have to worry about damaging your braces or your teeth, as it will let you know if you brush too hard. |
Philips Sonicare HX5611/01
3. Philips Sonicare HX5611/01
It has sonic technology which removes two times more plaque than a normal toothbrush, as it uses 31.000 strokes per minute. It is gentle enough to be used on braces, implants and sensitive teeth, as it has contoured bristles, which will correspond to the natural teeth shape, and extra-soft rounded ends, so it will be able to remove plaque and reduce gingivitis. It comes with a soft-grip for increased comfort, and an angled neck to allow you to reach all areas of your mouth. It comes with a 2-minute timer, which will ensure you have brushed your teeth the recommended time, and it will automatically shut itself off after the cycle is done. It has an easy-start, to allow you to lightly push it over your teeth to start the brushing. However, it has only 1 brushing mode, but it can last up to 2 weeks between charges. It will announce you through the LED display on the handle when it’s time to recharge it again, and it comes with a soft travel case, and a hygienic travel cap, as well. It comes with 1 e-Series standard brush head, and it requires 110-120 V to function properly. Additionally, it comes with a 2-year warranty from the moment of your purchase.
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- Can last up to 2 weeks of charge
- Extra-soft rounded ends
- Travel case and travel cap included
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- It comes with only 1 brush mode
- There were some complaints about the battery not lasting long
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It has extra-soft rounded bristle ends, so it is soft enough to be used on braces, implants and sensitive teeth. Moreover, thanks to its contoured bristles form, it will completely clean all areas of your teeth, while its angled neck will allow you to reach all areas of your mouth. |
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It has a ‘W’-shaped brush design to be able to reach all areas around, behind and between teeth, even around the braces, while its 40.000 vibrations per minute produce a sonic flowing-water cleaning. It comes with 3 brush heads, with different colored rings for easier tell-apart, and 3 cleaning modes: medium – for regular cleaning, gentle – for sensitive teeth, gums and braces, and inverted frequency – for front teeth polish. It also has a 2-minute smart timer which will pause every 30 seconds to allow you to change the mouth area you wish to clean. It comes with a portable USB charging cable which allows you to connect it to any device that permits USB connections. Additionally, in only 4 hours it is already charged and it will last for 30 days per charge. You don’t have to worry about turning it off, as it has an automatic shut off that will turn it off as soon as its battery is full. It has an IPX7 waterproof design allowing you to use your time more efficient, as you can brush your teeth while taking a shower or having a bath. Moreover, it is compatible with other Fairywill brush heads for an even more in-depth oral cleaning, and it has a 1-year warranty from the moment of your purchase.
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- Timer and pacer
- 40.000 vibrations per minute
- USB connection
- IPX7 waterproof
- 3 cleaning modes
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- Some complained about it not being time resistant
- No pressure sensor
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| Affordable and with several modes and brush heads to offer you a personalized use, it has an IPX7 waterproofing level thus allowing you to brush your teeth even when you’re taking a bath. Moreover, thanks to its 40.000 vibrations per minute you can be sure it will be able to clean all areas around, between and behind your teeth and braces. |
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It features a unique 3-sided brush head design, created in a triangular form with three brushes put together for a thorough, all around cleaning. It can clean all surfaces of your teeth at the same time, thanks to its 3 sonic speeds: high – for a standard, daily clean, gentle – for sensitive teeth, gums and braces, and massage – for stimulating your gum’s circulation. It has 31.000 sonic pulses per minute, and it easily removes plaque thanks to its perfect angled bristles. It has an automatic 2-minute timer for an in-depth and professional-like cleaning and an easy-start which will simplify its use. Additionally, it comes with 2 colored brush heads, pink and blue, for an easy tell apart. It requires 2 AA batteries to function properly and it comes with a charging indicator to tell you when they need to be recharged. It also has a limited 1-year warranty and a 30-day return policy from the moment of your purchase.
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- 3-sided brush head
- 3 sonic speeds
- Timer
- 2, different colored brush heads
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- Doesn’t have a pressure sensor
- Some complained about it not being time resistant
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| It is able to clean your teeth from 3 sides at the same time, while thanks to its 3 modes you can easily personalize its use for your needs. It will make sure there is no plaque on your teeth, while it offers you the perfect cleaning even if you have braces. |
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It features 5 modes for you to choose from: white – which eliminates plaque and stains, clean – for daily cleaning, sensitive – it tenderly brushed teeth and gums, polish – improves your teeth’s gloss, massage – it accelerates circulation and reduces gum bleeding. It measures 8.9 inches in length and has a diameter of 1 inch. It comes with 3 brush heads: a black, carbon-bristled head for whitening, a small, ‘M’ shaped brush for flexible clean in blind areas and a rounded top for sensitive gums. It will allow you to thoroughly clean your teeth, removing all plaque, even from behind braces, as it features 40.000 brush strokes per minute. It requires only 4 hours to recharge completely, and it will last you for 30 days upon one charge. It also has a low battery indicator which will alert you whenever it needs charging, while thanks to the USB cable it comes with, you can connect it to any device that has a USB connection. It has a smart, 2-minute timer which pauses every 30 seconds to remind you to change the area you wish to clean. It also has a limited 1-year warranty from the moment of your purchase and a 7/24 customer service.
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- 5 modes
- 3 brush heads
- Timer
- USB cable
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- Doesn’t have a pressure sensor
- Some complained the bristles are too soft
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| It features 5 modes for you to choose from according to your needs. It is able to thoroughly clean your around, behind and in between teeth, as it leaves no spots even if you wear braces. It has different brush heads so you can match them to your wishes, while it takes only 4 hours to completely charge up. |
How to Care for Your Braces
When you wear braces not only will you need a
soft and gentle brush, as your teeth and gums become more sensitive, but you will need an even stricter oral care. In-between braces there is enough space for food or plaque to get stuck, which, in time,
can affect your teeth health. So, you need to know how to take care of your braces.
Braces types
There are 2 main types of braces: brackets and lingual.
- Brackets – it is the standard looking model, usually made from stainless steel or from ceramic which tends to be colored in similar nuances as your teeth.
- Lingual brackets – placed on your teeth’s insides, it faces the tongue, so it is not visible right from the start. But it poses a higher level of difficulty when cleaning is in order.
Cleaning and Caring
- Brushing. You might think that brushing your teeth is the same as before. Not quite. There are certain steps which need to be followed to be able to clear all debris away. Firstly you have to take off elastics, bands or any removable part. Next, you will have to carefully clean around wires and pins, by moving from top to bottom and all the way around upper and lower teeth. With an electric toothbrush, you will know when it’s time to switch areas, as most of them have a 2-minute timer which sends you signals every 30 seconds. You will have to clean all areas of your tooth, so it might take a while. When you’re done, rinse thoroughly and do one last quick check-up to ensure there is nothing left.
- Flossing. It might be tricky at first, but once you learn how to do it, your oral hygiene will be enhanced. Floss at least once a day, and try to pick a waxed product, as it will be sturdier and less likely to snap or damage your braces. Carefully thread it under the main wire and move it up and down patiently. When you’re done, remove it and proceed to the next tooth. About 18 inches of floss should be enough, but use as much as you need. Do not hurry, it takes time.
Tip! You should try to use toothpaste that is specially made for sensitive teeth or one that has fluoride in its composition. It will give your teeth a helping hand in the long run.
All in all, while wearing braces it might be a bit difficult to thoroughly clean your teeth, but with the correct toothbrush and with lots of patience, you can do it. Keep in mind that teeth and gums might be a bit sensitive, especially in the first months, so you should treat them accordingly, regardless if you’ve had sensitivity problems before or not.
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