Totally get where you’re coming from about the charging being a pain sometimes, but honestly, I’d take that trade-off too. Those pressure sensors are more than just a gimmick, especially for kids or anyone who’s had issues with brushing too hard. I’ve seen way too many people—adults included—who think “scrubbing harder = cleaner teeth,” and it just wrecks their gums over time. My niece was the same way until she got a brush with that sensor. It’s wild how quickly she picked up gentler habits once she got that instant feedback.
I know some folks roll their eyes at all the “smart” features, but when it comes to protecting your gums, prevention is everything. Dealing with receding gums later is such a hassle—not to mention it can get expensive if you need grafts or other cosmetic fixes down the road. And for kids, it’s even more important since they’re still learning what “healthy brushing” actually feels like.
Charging-wise, yeah, it’s not perfect. Mine takes about 12 hours for a full charge (older model), but I only have to do it maybe once every two weeks? I just plug it in overnight and forget about it. Once, I did run out of battery mid-brush before work and had to use an old manual brush… didn’t realize how much I’d gotten used to the electric one until then. Kind of funny how quickly those little features become things you don’t want to give up.
If someone’s got sensitive teeth or is prone to overbrushing, those extra bells and whistles make a real difference. Sure, if you’ve got perfect teeth and never had any gum problems, maybe it feels like overkill—but for most of us, that’s not the case. Plus, anything that keeps you out of the dentist’s chair for gum issues is worth a bit of hassle with charging cables in my book.
Curious if anyone’s found a model with faster charging? I keep meaning to look into it but always forget until mine dies on me...
I’m with you—those pressure sensors are a game changer. My dentist used to call me “the overzealous brusher” because I’d scrub like I was cleaning grout. Switched to a brush with a sensor last year, and my gums are finally thanking me. Charging is still a pain, though... mine takes ages too, but at least it’s not every week. If they ever make one that charges as fast as my phone, sign me up.
I totally get what you mean about the charging thing. I snagged one of those electric brushes with a pressure sensor during a Black Friday sale, mostly because my dentist kept side-eyeing my gums every visit. Honestly, I was nervous about the price, but I figured if it could help me avoid gum grafts down the road, it’d be worth it. The pressure sensor’s been a lifesaver—turns out, I was brushing like I was scrubbing burnt pans.
But yeah, charging… mine takes a solid overnight session to get to full, and at first I was annoyed. I kept thinking, “Why can’t this be like my phone?” But then I realized, since the charge lasts me almost two weeks, I just plug it in on a Friday night and forget about it. Not ideal, but better than dealing with batteries or having to buy a new brush head every few months like with the cheaper ones I used before.
I will say, if you’re looking to save a bit, some of the less fancy models still have the pressure sensor but charge faster, or at least don’t need charging as often. I almost went for a manual brush again just because of the whole charging hassle, but my gums are way happier now. It’s one of those things where the small inconvenience is totally worth it for me, especially since I’m not shelling out for dental work every year.
Hang in there—it’s a bit of a pain, but your mouth will thank you. And hey, at least we’re not going through AA batteries like it’s 1999, right?
You’re spot on about the pressure sensor—I didn’t realize how aggressive I was until mine started flashing at me every morning. I do wish the charging was a bit faster, though. Mine’s about the same—needs a good overnight charge, but then it lasts ages. I’ll admit, I’ve forgotten to plug it in a few times and ended up brushing with what felt like a dying electric fish. Still, my hygienist actually commented on how much healthier my gums looked at my last visit, so I guess it’s worth the minor hassle.
Honestly, if it keeps me out of that gum graft chair, I’ll take the slow charging any day.
You’re spot on about the pressure sensor—I didn’t realize how aggressive I was until mine started flashing at me every morning. I do wish the charging was a bit faster, though.
Totally get you on the “dying electric fish” feeling—been there more times than I’d like to admit. But hey, if your hygienist is noticing healthier gums, that’s a win. I’ll take slow charging over gum surgery any day, too.
