Cheap entry level electric brush from Xiaomi.
Details:
- Standard set includes toothbrush and charging cable
- Battery Life: 180 days (gentle mode) / 100 days (standard mode)
- 31,000 oscillations/vibrations per minute
- Cheaper long term running costs with Replacement Heads - Pack of 3 for $19.50 though it is currently out of stock
- Free Shipping on Orders $69+
Hi, Got a link? I'm worried that I'm gonna buy the wrong ones from Ali Express.
Can't recommend anything specific, that seller is closed, but can tell that 3rd party may have less soft bristle and rubber or no rubber on the back. You don't really need that rubber with this vibration strength, but having it I realized that Philips would really really felt better if had it. If you have any other heads, try, they may fit.
is it better than Oral B
Looks like it's ultrasonic so more comparable to sonicare.
I'm sure it's similar - the tech isn't complicated. Nice that this one has a 3 month battery life vs 2 weeks for most sonicare.
Description says oscillating, not ultrasonic.
Yes but all the other evidence points to ultrasonic. Just seems like a mistranslation to oscillation.
Vibration is nowhere near as strong as Sonicare. Seal leaked just over one year in. I’m sticking with Sonicare.
I had the same opinion. But Xiaomi's logic is that the vibration damages teeth and uncomfortable, while keeping it lower is safer and still sufficient. And now I don't know my opinion, because I tried both, and I feel that both are right.
Never used an electric toothbrush before? Do they really clean the teeth that much more? If yes, by what % is it better compared to normal tooth brush? I bought an electric water jet floss but never used it, wondering this would end up the same.
The realest answer you will ever get is that it doesn’t do the job better than a normal toothbrush. The target market for electric toothbrush manufacturers are people who can’t brush their teeth properly, which an electric toothbrush (tries) to take the guesswork out for you. Learn a good technique, take the time to do it properly. People say it’s easier because you obviously use less motion while the brush moves, but elbow grease persisted time, while convenience grew.
Thanks that answers my question.
I'd argue against that, I get faster than normal tartar build up on my teeth, brushing manual meant a long time at the dentist to scrape it out.
Normal electric (rotating) made no difference but the Sonicare has night and day changed how much builds up over a year, to the point that the dentist is shocked how much less builds up.
Still brushing the same twice for 2mins a day etc.
Maybe not an issue for all but I will not be going back. You simply can't apply the same intensity with a manual brush. Your millage may vary, if manual does the job then no need to change.
@dealio9000: You kind of proved my argument though. You sacrificed time for convenience, and intensity is a direct correlation to technique. But 100% I agree that it varies person to person. There are reasons to using one, but they are by no means better than a standard toothbrush in achieving the same result.
@BatmanBeer: Let's split hairs. Personal preference and convenience is a thing.
I am currently using a normal toothbrush (and yes a few dentists have shown me how to brush properly) while on the road. Personally would much prefer electric.
Similar argument as using a regular bike and a scooter / multiblade vs single blade etc. Everyone should try both and come to their own conclusion for their use case.
Electric toothbrushes are a massive help for people with disabilities too. I use one solely not to risk triggering my RSI
I agree, there are other factors involved, but there is no argument that it ‘does a better job’.
If you try it, you won't go back to a normal toothbrush.
I feel for me it does a better job especially in the back or harder to reach places. Also don't have a problem of hitting gums when going to those places. Even if you don't have these problems, you can probably brush your teeth to the same level as a normal brush in less than half the time
Agree, @batmanbeer answered my question, am already brushing my teeth with a normal toothbrush in half the time ;) So this shhould clean my teeth better :)
I use my electric like a regular toothbrush. My dentist told me one swipe of an electric is the same as 10 of a manual.
I don't know. Maybe he has shares in Oral B or something.
Apparently, they do, you'll find percentages here if interested: Powered versus manual toothbrushing for oral health - Yaacob, M - 2014 | Cochrane Library
Thanks!
Use your water flosser. They're great. And also use an electric toothbrush. Teeth are expensive
notify me ???
Aside from the much longer battery life, what is the real difference between this and the OralB Vitality that's currently half off at the shaver shop for $25?
The heads on the oralb unit will be far more accessible and in production for longer considering that the heads that the vitality uses are the most popular oralb head that has been in production for about 15-20 years. The last pack of replacement heads I bought, was about $40 for 16 of them.
The oralb unit, whilst it has a poorer battery life, it has conductive charging which ensures that the unit is fully sealed vs. a USB-C port which would be susceptible to corrosion. Most people I know, put their electric toothbrushes on the charger straight after they are finished with them anyway, so the battery life doesn't seem like a big deal as charging is fairly simple.
Would the "missed spot" and cleaning modes be considered as gimmicky?
USB-C port would not be susceptible to corrosion if you charge 4 times per year. This is how I charge my Xiaomi that I use daily, not the subject one. Also, by design you cannot make it standing if the USB-C port is not closed properly.
If something has been in production for about 15-20 years it means you use 20-year old electronic technology. Thats not a benefit if you ask me.
Might be out of stock now.
A completely unrelated experience, but this and a few other things Xiaomi things have left me feeling like it's a waste of money. Not a deal from my from Xiaomi experience. Much better brands and deals out there if you're really after an oscillating toothbrush.
Irrelevant. Xiaomi bought plenty of small companies each doing single product type. For example, charger Xiaomi will be produced by another real company, and phones Xiaomi made by multiple other companies, but all under same top management.
Don't buy heads for that price, use Aliexpress. Difference between original and 3rd party not worths $19.50 for 3.