I've been using a manual toothbrush forever, but recently switched to electric after my dentist kept nagging me about it. Honestly, it took me a bit to get used to the buzzing and all, but now I kinda like it. Here's what I do: brush gently, let the brush do the work (no scrubbing!), and spend about 30 secs per quadrant. Teeth feel cleaner, but charging it is a pain sometimes. Anyone got better tips or prefer sticking with manual?
Haha, the charging struggle is real... I've forgotten mine more times than I'd like to admit and ended up awkwardly using it as a manual brush. Ever tried one of those travel-friendly battery-operated ones instead? Curious if they're any good.
Haha, totally feel you on the manual brushing fallback... been there way too many times myself. Those battery-operated travel brushes are actually pretty decent, especially if you're on a budget or just don't wanna lug around chargers and cables. I grabbed one for a trip last summer—honestly didn't expect much—but it surprised me. Not as powerful as my regular electric, but definitely better than going full manual mode. Plus, batteries last forever, so no charging anxiety.
Only downside is they're usually a bit chunkier than regular toothbrushes, so packing can be a little awkward. But overall, they're solid for short trips or as a backup. Might not replace your everyday electric brush, but they're handy to have around for sure.
