Oral-B Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush iO6 Connected Coach 5 Cleaning Modes Visual Pressure Sensor to Protect Gums Interactive Display

At the last appointment with my dentist, she recommended that I purchase an electric toothbrush in particular this model. Admittedly I am way far behind, one might say in the dinosaur age even, of jumping on the electric toothbrush band wagon. spread (Electric toothbrushes were originally introduced wide spread in the 1960's with Oral-B's rotating oscillating bristle toothbrush in the 2020's---just a fun fact!). But it is time; my teeth and gums need the extra technical, sophisticated, digital TLC that I can/could never achieve with hand brushing. So, I proceeded with the dentist's recommendation and purchased this Oral-B iO Series 6. Not wanting to venture any further into the land of dental hi-tech, I avoided the series 8, 9, 10, and what other stratospheric numbers exist as the series 6 seemed quite manageable. I sat down and read the included pamphlet in its entirety (that was a task almost requiring a magnifying glass as the print was so small). I completely understood the warnings, safety instructions, diagrams and most of the more basic instructions and tips, but there comes a point when a leap of faith is required and I had reached it. After charging 24 hours, I reviewed what to do the first use and away I went. It is programed to give instructions in English and a multitude of other languages. Once brushing begins a light changes from a color that you program to green when you have done a good job. There is a beep when two minutes have elapsed alerting that you have brushed recommended time; you are then rewarded with a smiley face! Clever, yes? Positive reinforcement goes along way no mater one's age or activity! My teeth have never felt so clean after a brushing; they actually felt as smooth as when the dental hygienist had cleaned them. Information states that teeth will bee 100% cleaner with healthier gums in one week of use; that is something to look forward to, for sure! I am certain as time goes on, as more experience is gained, and as more is learned about this technical, dental marvel I will be a brushing whiz and hopefully make my dentist proud! This toothbrush is a corded, rechargeable electric toothbrush that has a pressure sensor to aid in prevention of gum damage, a front digital screen recording brushing time and battery level, 5 cleaning settings listed as Daily Clean, Sensitive, Whitening, Gum Care and Intense Clean (for personal customization). It is described as "travel size" and comes with a carrying case for easy packing and extra protection because after all this is not $1.27 toothbrush! One replacement toothbrush is included, and of course others are available for purchase; the recommendation is to change the brushing head every 3 months. Agreed, the price seems very expensive but two things come to mind. The first is if this electric toothbrush and the owner do their jobs, the toothbrush will pay for itself in one dentist visit. Secondly, remember that you get what you pay for; I think I have paid for a wonderfully, helpful, needed, top notch toothbrush that I look forward to using well, for as long as I am around! Enjoy...you deserve it! Top 3 Likes: -Excellent quality by respected brand -Teeth are clean, really clean-!00% cleaner in one week with less plaque and healthier gums -Digital feedback helps prevent gum damage, ensures adequate brushing time and rewards a job well done Top 3 Dislikes: -The tiny printing in the fold-over pamphlet is very difficult to read -Concern using an electric appliance near a sink (but no different than a hair dryer or electric razor, is it?) -The charging base is not much wider around than the actual brush raising stability concerns Read more

Excellent product! My teeth feel cleaner than they ever have before. A tip for anyone who purchases this, do not purchase generic replacement brushes use Oral-B. Read more

I love this electric toothbrush, i love the app that comes with it. I now brush longer and more thorough, you can see on the app, which areas you are brushing and the sensitivity, i love the light that you can choose from, and it turns red if you are using too much pressure. I like the small screen and a greeting smiley that comes with it. The price is great, i see no reason why buy the higher version, it does literally the same thing, The cons are the battery doesnt last long, i charged it all the way and on the third day already it was at almost 80% and i use twice daily. The brush itself is very very very light, compared to my other electric toothbrush from hE, which is heavy and premium and the battery lasts almost a month, but unfortunately the new brush was not shipped for like 2 weeks, so i decided id buy a brand new toothbrush. The charging cable is attached all in one piece, and not a usb cable. It comes with a white traveling case which is super nice. I would have preferred in black, but thats not a bigy. Read more

Best toothbrush I had. It lasted 3 years. The battery kept getting drained randomly. Read more

I have used the Oral B power toothbrushes for years. From my experience and what I read at credible sources, it can be more effective than a "manual" toothbrush. My old one was okay but old and got this new one, IO6. Oral B makes it difficult to choose a model, they have too many models at different prices with subtle differences in features ("bells and whistles") and claimed effectiveness, different models claiming different percentage improvements over manual brushes. I'm sure many of the features on the more expensive models are liked or needed by some people but I found what I needed at this model's level and price. What ever toothbrush you use, every dentist and oral surgeon will tell you: Use the "gentle" or "soft" brushes. That, and a light touch, to avoid damaging gums (worse than cavities!), and spend enough time going over the teeth, then it's all good. So this model has dramatically newer technology than my previous one. The old one seems rattly in comparison, this new one hums smoothly at a very high frequency, so should get bristles into more crannies and gaps, all else equal. The IO models are highly rated at Consumer Reports, but they are in good company with several other brands and models. I chose this one as solid and effective and with the features I want and will use at a not-cheap but reasonable price, and I love it. I always spend over 2-minutes brushing, soft/gentle pressure, move slowly so the bristles get into nooks and crannies, and cover all angles, and my dentist and dental hygienist always remark how clean and healthy things look. Slow and gentle, with soft/gentle brushes, and this new, higher-frequency technology is great. Only drawback is that the handle is visually attractive but smooth and (when brushing, everything wet and sometimes foamy), it gets slippery and slide out of my grip, they should add a bulge at both ends of the handle. I tried to convey that to the manufacturer but they only have contact points for user questions that are answered by drones with boilerplate for common questions, it was too much for them to forward my inputs to their marketing or design departments. Oh well... But while the handle is better for looks (yawn) than using it, it remains an excellent product and very good for dental care, so 5-stars. Read more