Sonicare vs Oral-B: Which Makes the Better Electric Toothbrush?

Keep in mind that the toothbrush should be fully dry when it’s time for charging. When using an Oral-B product that runs on traditional alkaline batteries, you can expect to see 4-6 weeks of performance before you need to replace the batteries. An electric toothbrush that runs on NiMH rechargeable batteries can last for up to 2 weeks before the batteries need to be switched out. There are many inexpensive electric toothbrushes and my experience with the Oral-B Pro 500 Precision Clean brush compared with some others in the same price range.

It may be because I’m so impressed by the look and feel of the brush, but after one use my teeth feel hygienist clean and – I swear – look slightly whiter. The Sonicare 9900 comes in ‘midnight’ or ‘champagne’ with a small, compact chargeable travel case. On first glance, it seems slightly lacking in brushing modes (it just has three speeds that you toggle between by touching a button on oral b toothbrush heads the front of the brush). However, the ‘SenseIQ’ technology means that the oscillation and speed automatically adjusts based on the pressure, motion and coverage of your individual brushing style. With AI-powered 3D teeth tracking, an interactive colour display, pressure sensors and seven smart modes, the spec list for Oral-B’s flagship could be mistaken for an advanced military robot.

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Suri also recycles the heads, free of charge, if they’re sent back in the pre-paid biodegradable bag which comes with every toothbrush. They do ask that you fill it with at least four heads, to reduce unnecessary carbon output. “The top-notch 3D cleaning tech spins, shakes and beats all the nasties, leaving my teeth and gums feeling spot on.”

The result is what Oral-B calls “3D cleaning action,” which dislodges plaque and agitates the liquid in the mouth to better clean your teeth. A quality, budget electric toothbrush can cost you anywhere from $25 to $40. However, if you are looking for a high-end electric toothbrush with all oral b braun toothbrush of the recent technology, you can expect to pay anywhere from $150 to $300. The ADA also says that both electric and manual toothbrushes effectively remove plaque, however there are key differences. The Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige is a lifesaver if you have sensitive gums like me.