![]() ![]() Is it pricey? Yes, but for me, it’s well worth the cost of finally knowing that my teeth are soothed, smooth, and sparkling. Plus, I only have to charge my brush every eight days or so. When finished, my teeth are as all-over clean and bright as they are after my biannual trips to the dentist’s office (with no gum bleeding). In fact, I don’t brush at all I just hover, while my Oral-B does the brushing for me. Thanks to its pressure sensors and visual feedback, I brush with the appropriate amount of force and for far longer than before (when I used to only do a quick scrub). I’ve tried multiple electric toothbrushes over the years, but I’ve full-stopped with this one. If you’ve ever experienced the satisfaction of a solid car wash, that’s how my teeth feel and look after using the Oral-B iO Series 9. Our experts note that it may take time to determine if a toothbrush is right for you, but a money-back guarantee is standard and helpful. If you're unsatisfied with your purchase, the company provides a 60-day money-back guarantee and will issue a one-time per household refund. If your toothbrush is defective, you'll receive a full refund to your form of payment if the company is notified within 30 days of purchase. If you purchase through Oral-B directly, your electric toothbrush has a warranty that runs for two years (which will, of course, not cover normal wear and tear or improper use). As a people-pleaser (and now a toothbrush-pleaser), I want that smiley face, dammit, and I will brush enough to achieve it. This feedback feels like a kindergarten throwback (here’s a gold star for trying, Malia!), but it’s effective. If I hit between 30 seconds and 2 minutes, it flashes a :/ and if I’m nowhere close, I get a more-disappointed face. ![]() When I’ve hit the two-minute mark, a silly little smiley face appears on the brush’s screen. I’ve never had this kind of responsiveness in a toothbrush, and it really makes all the difference, especially as someone who’s struggled with wanting to scrub my teeth in order to feel clean. At the base of the brush head is a ring of light that changes to red if I’m brushing too hard, white if I’m brushing too softly, and green if I’m using just the right amount of pressure. My two favorite features of this toothbrush, however, are its bimodal smart pressure sensor and personalized feedback. Below, find how the Oral-B iO Series 9 electric toothbrush stacks up against our expert-guided criteria.īimodal Smart Pressure Sensor and Personalized Feedback However, since many brushes bill themselves as electric, it’s important to look more closely at its various components when considering which one to buy. Some studies have shown that electric toothbrushes are generally better than manual toothbrushes at removing plaque and bacteria. I’ve used my Oral-B electric toothbrush for over seven months now, brushing twice daily, which is the recommended amount per the American Dental Association (ADA). In order to test the brush, I followed criteria laid out by a panel of dental experts in SELF’s electric toothbrush buying guide. Read on for my full Oral-B iO Series 9 review. It’s slim, stylish, has a long battery life, and somehow gets me to brush my teeth for the entire recommended two minutes. The smart toothbrush has turned around my brushing habits, thanks to its pressure sensors and clear feedback (both on the brush itself and via its app). I was sent the Oral-B to test, and though I hate to admit it, my dentist was right. “It’s pricey,” she said, “but might be worth it for your oral health.” “You’re brushing too hard," my dentist warned, as she had for years, paired with stroke-softening advice, like “Brush with your non-dominant hand” and “Brush with the very tips of your fingers.” Despite shoving close-ups of my receding gums in my face, I continued to slip back into my habit of intensely scrubbing with my manual toothbrush, until she finally recommended I invest in an electric toothbrush like the Oral-B iO Series 9. ![]()
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