Has your dad tried one of those electric toothbrushes with a charging stand instead of a cable? My mom had similar issues remembering to plug hers in, but the stand made it way easier—just drop it on there after brushing. Also curious, does your dad prefer the rotating brush heads or the sonic type? I've heard mixed things about comfort levels with arthritis, so I'm wondering if one's easier on the joints than the other...
"Also curious, does your dad prefer the rotating brush heads or the sonic type?"
My dad swears by the sonic ones—says they're gentler on his wrists since there's less vibration. But honestly, I think it's mostly psychological...he just likes feeling high-tech without admitting it.
My mom tried both types, and honestly, she didn't notice much difference in cleaning quality. But price-wise, sonic brushes tend to be pricier, especially replacement heads. If budget's a concern, rotating brushes often have cheaper generic replacements available online. Personally, I think comfort matters most for older folks—if your dad feels better using sonic, even if it's partly psychological...well, that's worth something too.
Haha, totally agree about comfort being key. My dad swears by his sonic brush, but honestly, I think it's mostly because it makes him feel fancy—like he's upgraded to first-class brushing or something. 😂 But yeah, those replacement heads can really add up. I've found some decent generic rotating heads online that saved me a ton. At the end of the day, whatever keeps them brushing regularly without complaints is worth every penny...or at least most pennies.
My dentist recommended an electric brush to me a while back, but honestly, the buzzing and vibrating made me anxious at first—felt like I was using some kind of power tool in my mouth. Took me weeks to get used to it... Does anyone else find electric brushes a bit intimidating at first?
