Is there a toothbrush better than Sonicare?

Oral B vs Sonicare prices and products: The winner The brand has far more electrical toothbrushes to choose from, including all-rounder basic models to those with more premium features, each of which is targeted at specific dental concerns. Oral B also beats Philips Sonicare on price every time.

Which toothbrushes do dentists recommend?

Generally, soft-bristled, round-tipped toothbrushes are easiest and safest. Medium and hard-bristled brushes, if used incorrectly or too vigorously damage gums, root surfaces, and tooth enamel.

Are electric toothbrushes a waste of money?

A review of studies showed that, in general, electric toothbrushes do decrease more plaque and gingivitis than manual toothbrushes. After three months of use, plaque was reduced by 21 percent and gingivitis by 11 percent. Oscillating (rotating) toothbrushes seem to work better than just vibrating toothbrushes.

Which is better Braun or Sonicare?

Overall, this study demonstrates that long-term use of these two electric toothbrushes improves periodontal health in adult periodontitis patients, and that the Sonicare brush is superior to the Braun brush in reducing gingival inflammation and probing depth.

What are the disadvantages of electric brush?

Some of the major disadvantages are:

  • No timers.
  • No extra help (you need good brushing techniques)
  • Difficult to use for children and the disabled.
  • Brushing too rough for your gums and teeth.

What is the difference between Oral-B and Sonicare?

While each each brand offers different types of brush heads — for targeting specific dental concerns — the basics of them are the same: Sonicare employs an oblong brush head; Oral-B uses rounded brush heads. Brushing with a Sonicare is a little more difficult to maneuver in the mouth.

Is oscillating or sonic toothbrush better?

Conclusion: An advanced oscillating-rotating power toothbrush produced substantial, statistically superior reductions in plaque and gingivitis via multiple outcome measures compared to a new sonic toothbrush after both four weeks and 12 weeks of tooth brushing.