Consistency really does beat fancy tech most days, though I will say, some teens actually brush better with electrics just because it feels “cooler.” Whatever keeps them motivated, right?
That’s honestly been my experience too. I tried an electric brush after my ortho recommended it, but honestly, I just couldn’t get into the habit. I ended up sticking with a soft manual and those tiny interdental brushes—felt like they got in all the nooks and crannies around the brackets. My little cousin though? He’s obsessed with his electric one and actually brushes longer now. Guess it’s all about what you’ll actually use every day.
Guess it’s all about what you’ll actually use every day.
Yeah, that’s the trick, isn’t it? I tried to be fancy and go electric, but after a week it just sat there judging me from the bathroom counter. I always end up grabbing my trusty manual brush and those little Christmas tree flossers. My nephew thinks his electric brush is basically a lightsaber though... whatever gets the job done, I guess. Braces are enough of a pain without overcomplicating things.
I tried to be fancy and go electric, but after a week it just sat there judging me from the bathroom counter.
Honestly, same here. I bought an electric thinking it’d be a game changer, but I just kept reaching for the regular brush. It’s what I’m used to and feels easier to control around the brackets. Those little “Christmas tree” brushes are lifesavers too. If manual works for you, I wouldn’t stress about switching. Braces are already enough to deal with.
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually had the opposite experience. I switched to an electric brush after my orthodontist recommended it, and it felt awkward for the first few days, but now it’s almost automatic. The oscillating head seems to get into spots I’d miss with a manual, especially behind the wires. The pressure sensor is also handy—I used to brush way too hard and my gums were not happy. Maybe it’s just a matter of getting used to the different motion? I still use those tiny brushes for tight spots, though.
Interesting, because I actually found the pressure sensor kind of distracting at first. I kept triggering it even when I thought I was being gentle, which made me second-guess my technique. Maybe I just have a heavy hand? Manual brushes give me more control, or at least it feels that way. Still, I can see how the oscillating head would help around brackets and wires... just not sure I'm ready to switch over yet.
