There is no long-term data available that analyzes if apps and real-time tracking do have a beneficial impact compared to someone learning the correct brushing techniques via other means, such as plaque disclosing tablets. A second, lesser powered mode such as sensitive is a welcome addition for new electric toothbrush users, or those with gum disease or sensitivity. Can the carrying pouch that comes with the iO 7G accommodate both the brush handle and the small plastic case that holds the two brush heads? These toothbrushes combine this with a pulsating action, designed to break up plaque along the gum line, making it easier to brush away. In general it still provides good performance, but I don’t have other experience 🙂 Now I’m thinking switch it to iO 7.

But when you go from electric brushing to iO it goes beyond the ordinary to become a truly extraordinary experience that you will see, hear and feel differently. And if you’ve got specific issues, such as gum disease or stinky breath, the app can suggest brushing routines that Oral-B has designed to counter them. Battery life, meanwhile, is exceptional; you’ll easily get through two weeks of brushing and probably three without a recharge. You might not need a coaching app to tell you how to brush your teeth properly, and you might not need a luxury toothbrush travel case that doubles as a charger. For a start, Bitvae’s budget brush uses a different mechanism, with a chunky plastic shaft to transfer the vibrations between the handle and the brush head.

Sensors in the iO6 can wirelessly transfer multiple bits of data to your smartphone in real-time, using a Bluetooth connection. The lack of an accompanying “smart” app means you can happily watch TikToks on your phone while you brush, too, like normal people. To better customize our communications to your interest we will combine the data you are providing above with other data we may have collected about you from multiple sources and third parties.

To check battery life, we also leave the toothbrush running while standing up and time how long it takes for the battery to run down. The OLED screen also gives the brush one further advantage in that you get a digital readout of the remaining battery, so you get plenty of warning when it’s about to run out. We really liked the W-shaped profile of the bristles in the head too, which seemed to make it easier to get to all the exposed tooth surfaces. Based on the number of reviews that mention the camera it would imply it is a version of the Genius Pro 8000/9600 which uses the front facing camera on your smartphone to track the position of the toothbrush. I’m not sure if I’m allowed to include links in my comment but here’s the link to it and maybe you can confirm which model it looks like to you.

Oral-B and Philips’s sonicare are two of the most widely recommended toothbrush brands by dentists, but there’s no industry consensus on which electric toothbrush is best. If the product is dropped, the brush head should be replaced before the next use, even if no damage is visible.