According to what is essential, there are a variety of modes:
This gives detailed insights into your brushing habits such as:
Here are some new features in electric toothbrushes:
Smart connectivity:
Many new electric toothbrushes connect to phone apps. These apps track your brushing and give tips to help you brush better.
AI-powered brushing:
Expensive toothbrushes use AI to study how you brush and suggest ways to do it better.
Pressure sensors:
New toothbrushes warn you if you brush too hard to protect your gums and teeth.
Variety in brushing modes:
New toothbrushes offer special settings for sensitive teeth, whitening, or gum care.
UV Sanitization:
Many electric toothbrushes come with a case that uses UV light to clean the brush head.
Improved life of the batteries:
Most lithium-ion batteries have managed to extend the time between charges for many models.
Sonic and ultrasonic technology:
Some toothbrushes use fast vibrations to clean teeth better than spinning brushes.
Dentists often recommend Philips Sonicare and Oral-B toothbrushes.
But neither is universally better than the other. Both have their pros and cons. Here’s a short breakdown:
Sonicare:
Uses sonic technology of high-frequency vibrations.
- Quieter operation
- Often praised for gentle cleaning and gum health
Oral-B:
- Oscillating-rotating technology being used
-Thus, being often considered more effective in removing plaque.
- For its class, often cheaper than comparable Sonicare models
Why most dentists recommend both brands are:
1. Both are effective for oral hygiene improvement over manual brushing.
2. They feature timers that will ensure correctness in the duration of brushing.
3. Both offer pressure sensors that prevent overly aggressive brushing.
4. They cater to an array of needs and budgets because they have many models available.
Often, it simply boils down to preference, as both brands do the job well. Dentists may have a slight preference for one over the other depending on experience or depending upon the specific needs of the client.
That said, if you’re considering purchasing one, ask your dentist which toothbrush is best for your teeth.