Claire—October 6, 2015
I never thought I could rave about a Sonic Toothbrush. I was always using a cheap sonic brush that I figured was enough, but after it started to fail I decided to look into something more modern and I'm so glad I did! After some Amazon searching and reading user reviews, this sonic toothbrush by Brio seemed to be the best price/features compared to competitors. I was immediately impressed with the quality of the package which was elegant, professional and minimalist. It made me eager to brush my teeth! The charging platform is great and the toothbrush easily yet securely holds and the charging radius seems exceptional, I see the blue light come on before it even seats in the holder. Obviously, the brushing quality is what we are looking at this for and let me just say: WOW. As a background, I've always had good oral care (into my 20s anyway...) I brush twice a day for 1-2 minutes, floss most nights, use a tongue scraper and mouthwash. I'm also into using natural and organic products so I don't skimp on what's being used to clean my mouth. Regardless, using my old toothbrush I would still get that minor plaque feel on my teeth that I could never get off until my bi-annual dental visit. Since switching to this sonic brush, within DAYS I was noticing a breakup of this plaque and my teeth would literally feel as smooth as after a dental cleaning! I was completely blown away with how much the quality of my sonic brush could affect how clean my teeth were getting. I use the "Normal" setting as I don't have sensitive teeth but with the three possible settings anyone will find one to their liking. My only gripe with this brush is I am not a fan of the 30 second timers that shut off the brush for a second to indicate where you are at in the 2 minute timer. I would have preferred a small beep or something that didn't interfere directly with the brushing. Regardless, I LOVE this Sonic brush and YES, the kind you are using matters tremendously. I highly recommend you go with the Brio SmartClean for the sake of maintaining optimal dental hygiene and who doesn't like to impress their dentist? Lastly, Brio seems like a great, honest company and that helped me decide on which brush to go with that much more. Read more
Will—March 26, 2016
My dental hygienist was a raving maniac my last visit, my gums and teeth looked soo good. Missing was the stubborn dental tartar and borderline gum disease. This brush does not have to be charged much, about once a month for an hour or so, so there is no need for the charger to be on the bathroom counter all the time. The replacement heads are not overpriced. The brush is small, sleek and attractive. The controls simple to use. She asked me to post my dental routine here: 1. Before bed use Waterpik Ultra Water Flosser to remove food from between the teeth and mouth. 2. Air-floss using Philips Sonicare HX8211/02 Airfloss Rechargeable Electric Flosser 3. Regular floss with Oral-B Glide Pro-Health Comfort Plus Mint Flavor Floss Twin Pack 80 M or similar 4. Clean between the teeth with Aim Interdental Brush Picks (5 Pack) 50 Count dipping in some Listerine Cool .Mint Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash (2 X 1.5lt) use between each tooth, re-dipping as necessary. She read me the riot act a year ago about doing this step, it works. Any Listerine is fine. 5. Massage your upper gums for 30 seconds with Brio SmartClean Sonic Electric Toothbrush on the massage setting, 30 seconds. You are done for the night. Sounds like a lot, eh? But this all can be done in under four or five minutes! 6. In the morning, brush with Brio SmartClean Sonic Electric Toothbrush for two minutes, using a non abrasive tooth paste like Kiss My Face Aloe Vera Gel Whitening Toothpaste, 4.5-Ounce Tubes (Pack of 6) . As a benefit, your teeth will get whiter because you are using the great Brio toothbrush and the whitening toothpaste, yep it works! Save yourself tens of thousands of dollars on implants and crowns or dental bills. I know, because I have four implants from years ago. The time you spend doing this is nothing compared to the gain of having healthy gums and teeth. I have been using the Brio since December 2015 and replaced the head once every four to six weeks. Read more
Blue eyes... Blue skies—January 8, 2019
Initially I felt good about supporting a smaller but well reviewed seller and was pleased with the early performance of the brush. However, serious quality and longevity problems made this one ultimately not worth it and a regrettable purchase. The first brush head did last the longest, but after a while that brush head actually broke apart in my mouth while I was brushing my teeth! Since it is absolutely an unpleasant experience to have to suddenly spit out bits of plastic and bristles amid panic that you may accidentally swallow or choke on any of the pieces, this was not an experience that I will soon forget! Since I spent so much on this however (I'm sorry but I don't think $68 is in anyway a cheap toothbrush), I hoped that it was just one bad brush head and reluctantly tried again with a brand new head. After only a few weeks this time, some plastic part in the interior of the new brush head broke off so that it would no longer stay on the toothbrush while in use without vibrating off. Seriously?! For $68 they can't figure out a plastic and/ or glue that's as good as a manual toothbrush from the store that only costs a few dollars, or even one of the free ones you get from the dentist? Those brushes have all outlasted this one! And now the base has stopped charging the brush altogether. I hate to say it, but now I completely regret this purchase and wish I had gone with a more well-known brand after all. For the amount of money I spent on this, I expected much higher quality and longevity. Read more
