So, you went to the dentist, and the message was loud and clear: if you want healthier gums, whiter teeth, a prettier smile, a good chance at fighting gingivitis and a way to combat periodontal pockets, then the time has come to buy an electric toothbrush.
It’s true that an electric toothbrush is going to be your best call to action in maintaining good oral hygiene, removing plaque and keeping a healthy smile. With their ability to vibrate at a high velocity, an electric toothbrush is able to cover a higher amount of surface area than a normal toothbrush, plus they are often outfitted with bonuses that assist in happy teeth like multiple cleaning modes, timer systems, polishing mechanisms for whitening teeth, gum massagers, and pressure indicators for those with sensitive teeth.
With knowing all that, the next question is, which one is the best electric toothbrush to purchase? Two mega companies that have had their hand in the electric toothbrush game for many years is Philips Sonicare and Oral B. Both have their benefits. But the question remains…which electric toothbrush is better? Philips Sonicare or Oral B?
That’s a good question that has a complicated answer that includes a personal opinion by all those using electric toothbrushes. First, it is hard to say which is better. More appropriate might be to say that both have their positives and their negatives. It depends on what you are looking for.
Here are some ways that the two brushes compare:
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Philips Sonicare is based on a vibration, side to side methodology. Oral B uses a circular, spinning brush ideology that is also used by dentists.
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With the Sonicare system it is recommended to continue the normal brushing stoke while brushing, whereas with the Oral B it is ok to slide the brush over teeth without additional movement.
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Sonicare is considered by some to be of better use for those with sensitive teeth. Oral B does include a brushing mode for those with sensitive teeth, but it has been considered too harsh in certain circumstances.
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The Sonicare children’s version comes with fun music.
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Oral B offers a feature of an automatic stop mode that comes into play when the user is pressing too hard on teeth.
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Philips Sonicare’s timer is considered easier to us, though the Oral B timer is easier to read.
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Sonicare uses a pause in pulsation to signify the 30-second timer to change position of toothbrush. Oral B operates with a visual screen showing when to switch.