Ugh, that toothbrush snapping incident sounds terrifying... I'd probably panic if something broke in my mouth mid-brush. I'm still navigating braces territory, and honestly, gentle vibrations are all I can handle right now. Oral-B feels like a jackhammer on my brackets, haha.
"Oral-B feels like a jackhammer on my brackets, haha."
Haha, totally get what you're saying about Oral-B. I remember when I first got braces, anything stronger than a gentle buzz felt like torture. It does get easier though—promise. Maybe try a brush with adjustable intensity? That way, you can start super gentle and gradually work your way up as your teeth adjust. Hang in there... braces territory isn't forever, and you'll have an awesome smile to show for it.
I feel your pain with the Oral-B... honestly, I tried sticking it out but eventually switched to a Sonicare. It felt way gentler on my brackets, kinda like a soft hum instead of a construction site in my mouth, lol. My ortho actually said either is fine as long as you brush properly, so maybe don't force yourself to adjust if it's uncomfortable? Everyone's different—what works for one person might not for another. Just something to think about.
Honestly, I think both Oral-B and Sonicare are kinda overrated. I mean, they're good, but you don't have to spend big bucks to get a decent electric toothbrush. I've been using one of those cheaper Fairywill brushes from Amazon for like two years now, and my dentist hasn't complained yet (knock on wood). It's pretty gentle on my teeth and brackets, plus it costs way less than the big brands. Sure, it doesn't have all the fancy bells and whistles, but do you really need your toothbrush to connect to your phone? Just throwing it out there... sometimes simpler (and cheaper) does the trick just fine.
Interesting take, but have you considered the durability factor? I've tried a couple of the cheaper Amazon brands myself, and while they did the job at first, I found they didn't last as long as my Oral-B. Maybe I just got unlucky, but after replacing two cheaper brushes within a year, the cost savings didn't seem so great anymore. Also, do you find the Fairywill replacement heads easy to get consistently? I remember struggling to find compatible replacements for mine after a while, which was kind of annoying.
Not saying you need all those fancy app features (I agree, who needs their toothbrush to text them?), but sometimes paying a bit more upfront can save hassle and money down the road. Curious if anyone else has had similar experiences with cheaper brushes holding up long-term...
