The tech’s great for backup, but nothing beats a good old-fashioned mirror check and a little patience.
That’s exactly what I’ve found with my kiddo. The pressure sensor is helpful, but I’ve noticed it doesn’t pick up when she’s missing spots behind the molars or around her brackets. We do a step-by-step: first, she brushes with the electric toothbrush, then I help her use flossers or those little brushes for the tricky parts. After that, we both check in the mirror together—kind of makes it a team thing. I totally get the “dance in front of the mirror” feeling. Sometimes I wonder if there’s a better way, but for now, slow and steady seems to work best.
We’ve got a similar routine at home. My son’s been using an electric brush with the pressure sensor, and while it’s a cool feature, I still see those sneaky spots around his back teeth that get missed. Sometimes I’ll hand him a little dental mirror, and he actually thinks it’s fun to play “dentist” and check his own work. It’s slow going, but honestly, I’d rather take the extra few minutes than deal with fillings later. Tech helps, but nothing replaces a good look in the mirror.
That’s a really clever idea with the dental mirror—I wish I’d tried that as a kid. I’m using an electric brush now because of my braces, and even with all the gadgets (pressure sensors, timers, etc.), I still miss spots if I’m not paying attention. The tech is nice, but nothing beats just taking a few extra seconds to really check in the mirror, like you said.
I totally get the slow going part. It takes me forever to get around my brackets and wires, and sometimes I feel like I’m brushing forever just to make sure nothing’s hiding back there. But honestly, I’d rather be a little late for something than end up with a cavity or stains once the braces come off.
I guess it’s just about finding what works—gadgets help, but old-school checking is still king. That “play dentist” trick is genius for kids, though. Might even work for some adults…
Pressure sensors are cool and all, but I swear the mirror is still my best friend. I’ve tried relying on the flashing lights, but sometimes I get distracted and miss a spot right by the brackets. I just take a minute after brushing, tilt my head, and double-check. It’s saved me from those annoying stains more than once. Tech helps, but the old-school check is still my go-to.
Gotta admit, I used to be all about the mirror too. I totally get the “tilt my head, and double-check” approach—
—but honestly, after my last cleaning, my dentist pointed out spots I kept missing even with that old-school check. Turns out I was brushing too hard in some places and not enough in others. The pressure sensor thing felt gimmicky at first, but it actually made me slow down and pay attention. I still do a quick mirror check for peace of mind, but those little lights have saved me from overbrushing my gums more than once. Maybe it’s just what works for each person?I just take a minute after brushing, tilt my head, and double-check.
