Oral-B iO Series 6 Duo Pack White/Pink Sand

Electric or manual toothbrush Wondering if the modern electric toothbrush on the poster at your dentist's office is really better than regular toothbrushes? What about a battery operated toothbrush? How are these different toothbrushes different from each other? In addition to things like technique, frequency, and brushing time, experts say that the type of toothbrush you use is what matters when it comes to removing plaque.1 To make the right decision about which toothbrush is best for you, it's good to know exactly what types are available and how they differ. Know the three types of toothbrushes There are three types of toothbrushes on the market: cordless (including sonic), regular manual, and battery-powered. Cordless toothbrush: A cordless toothbrush, also called an "electric" toothbrush, plugs into a wall outlet to recharge. You keep the handle and only change the brush head every three months. These toothbrushes differ from each other in the type of cleaning technology used, such as oscillating-rotary (3D cleaning technology) or sonic technology.Regular manual toothbrush: Regular manual toothbrushes, on the other hand, are the basic toothbrushes you're probably used to. They have a plastic handle and different filament designs. This is the most common type of toothbrush that doesn't need any power source.Battery toothbrush: If someone likes a powered toothbrush but gets tired of recharging an electric toothbrush, they can opt for a battery toothbrush. These toothbrushes use AA batteries, which is why they are also often called cordless toothbrushes. While they are similar to conventional manual toothbrushes, they provide a more effective cleaning thanks to vibration.Technology and feature ratings Cordless toothbrush: Electric toothbrushes usually use modern technology and features and provide a number of benefits in oral hygiene. Some will even improve your brushing habits. Some of their most advanced features include: A variety of brushing modes specializing in sensitive teeth, teeth whitening or gum massagePressure sensors to alert you if you're pushing too hard while brushingTimers to help you keep track of how long you brush each quadrant of your mouthDigital reminders to change the brush headRotary suction or sonic technologyMultiple different interchangeable brush heads so you can choose the filament design you prefer Most electric toothbrushes also offer other features that add to the user's convenience, such as different holders for the brush heads or the brushes themselves, storage units for bathrooms or travel chargers. A conventional manual toothbrush: Although conventional toothbrushes do not offer nearly the benefits and capabilities of cordless toothbrushes, the technology of their heads, filaments and handles can be very advanced, for example: intersecting, extra-long filaments or filaments of different lengthscored or rounded fiber endsstructured filament inserts for teeth whiteningergonomically shaped handles with special gripsbeveled or curved brush headsgum stimulatorssurface for cleaning the tongue Battery toothbrush: While these toothbrushes are quite similar to conventional manual toothbrushes, they also create vibrations, making for more effective cleaning. In addition to the functions of manual toothbrushes, it also offers: Built-in AA batteries that can be replaced on some models On/Off or +/- buttons on the handle