But finding the right one can be challenging—and learning proper brushing techniques is even more so. The round brush head pulsates to loosen plaque and then oscillates and rotates to sweep the plaque away. It gets to full power very quickly in my opinion and I wouldn’t suggest it really ‘winds up’ but I would say it starts very slightly slower, before getting up to speed, but this is a very quick process. Circular brush heads might mimic what your hygienist uses at your regular cleaning, but more oblong and angled brushes (especially at the tip) can make it easier to reach crevices and brush the molars toward the back of your mouth. Despite not finding a pressure sensor, we didn't miss it much as we could switch to a gentler mode if needed.

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He has also been a news editor for America Online and has contributed to the Associated Press and The Washington Post. I have just tested an Oral-B Genius X and at 20 seconds the smart ring flashes to indicate the end of the clean, but the brush continues to run. one of my toothbrushes (a 6000N bought in 01/2019) has a noticeable higher speed when I switch from Daily cleaning (aka 8800/40000) to Deep-Clean (aka 10500/48000).Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles.

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If so, it might be you have set up a specific journey within the app that focuses on teeth whitening or gum health for example. It is better to have a toothbrush with 1 cleaning mode that you use regularly, for the correct amount of time and with the correct technique than it is to have a brush with multiple modes you use incorrectly. For instance, the device doesn’t come with a travel case, additional brush heads, or brush head covers. The inner lid doubles as a smartphone holder when you're on the go, but it's small and may not accommodate thicker phone cases.

If you suffer from sensitive teeth or gums, look for toothbrushes that have a sensitivity setting, according to Melissa Seibert, DDS, CEO of the Dental Digest Institute. The toothbrush offers multiple settings (sensitive, extra sensitive, intense, polish) and various intensity levels.

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The Oral-B Genius 9600 uses gum protection technology and position detection to help you brush your teeth more effectively. Please note that the black version that we have is prone to staining if you are too lazy to properly wash all the toothpaste from your brush after use.Our testers paid attention to brushing cues and timed settings, as well as any extra features (including any app functionality).