The intense mode, for example, has a higher angle, while the sensitive mode has a lower angle. The modes all maintain the same oscillations (brush movement back and forth) per minute, but the oscillation angle differs. When it does need to be juiced up, the magnetic charger you plop the toothbrush on doesn't take up much space. You can take the iO on a short vacation (remember those?) and not have to worry about packing a charger. The best part is battery life, which lasts around two weeks. I do like that the brush is round though, as it feels like it surrounds my teeth better. It's not a deal-breaker and could very well just be a problem that affects me, but make sure you rinse the entire brush off after each use or it will get grimy fast from the extra debris flying around. It results in a brushing process that's a bit messier than this Philips Sonicare model I like that's thinner. I can't comfortably close my mouth around it when I'm trying to get to my back teeth. If you're using the app, you're also treated to an onscreen timer.Īs much as I like the digital screen and the vibrations, the brush head is a little too thick. A smile or sad face appears depending on whether you've brushed enough or stopped short-that's a good enough incentive for me to keep going when I feel like calling it a night. It offers up a timer on how long you've been brushing, and it's practically right in your face so you always know when to move on or stop. The iO does all of that and more with the digital screen. At two minutes, it will vibrate again more intensely to signal that it's time to rinse. You're typically supposed to brush your teeth for two minutes-30 seconds on each quadrant-and electric brushes often vibrate gently to let you know it's time to move on to the next section. Most electric brushes will inform you somehow of the time spent brushing. My favorite part about the iO is the digital interface, something I didn't know I wanted in a toothbrush. There's no dizzying feeling from the vibration it just felt normal. The iO uses a frictionless magnetic drive, which according to the company "distributes energy more efficiently to the tips of the bristles, resulting in a smooth, quiet, sensational cleaning experience." It did not take any getting used to when I started using this brush, which has not always been the case with other electric brushes I've tried. When you're being too rough, a ring on the handle lights up red and a "reduce pressure" message appears in the app.
And with the Oral-B iO, there's no need to guess about the level of pressure you're applying. With an electric brush, you don't have to push to know your teeth are getting clean. What pushed me to buy an electric toothbrush was that I was brushing my teeth way too hard, according to my dentist. Of course, you don't need to use the app for the electric brush to work, but then you probably shouldn't spend several hundred dollars on this model.
Not-so-effective tracking doesn't help either. But for me, having to grab my phone from the nightstand and open the app every time I brushed lost its appeal quickly.
I can see the app being handy for kids to get used to the routine of brushing teeth well, making sure they're not rushing through it or missing specific areas. Once you're done, the app asks if you've brushed your tongue and flossed, which is a nice nudge to do those things for better tooth health. Following along in the app, you get a timer and a real-time look at the areas you haven't brushed yet. The whole experience also wants you to stare at your phone's screen during the brushing session, which is not necessarily something I want to do in my morning routine. The sides of the mouth are the hardest locations to track, and the app often marks these spots as not brushed at all or not brushed enough, despite my obvious efforts of focusing on these areas.
Unfortunately, the iO suffers from the same issues as other app-connected electric toothbrushes I've tried: It doesn't always accurately detect where I'm brushing. This can cause plaque buildup or even lead the cavity goon right to you. You might think you're reaching everywhere, but you could constantly be missing the back of some teeth, as my dentist kindly told me a few years ago. Why would you want to connect your toothbrush to an app? Well, the main draw is it can tell you where you're not brushing thoroughly.
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