Interesting perspective, though I'd argue timers and alerts can be beneficial once you get past the initial adjustment. My dad initially found them annoying too, but after a few weeks, he appreciated the structure they provided... improved his brushing habits noticeably.
I agree, timers can definitely help once you get used to them. My mom had a similar experience—initially she complained about the buzzing and said it felt rushed. But after sticking with it for about two weeks, she admitted it actually helped her brush evenly and thoroughly. She even mentioned her dentist noticed less plaque buildup at her last checkup. So yeah, there's definitely something to be said for that built-in structure, especially for older folks who might unintentionally rush or skip areas.
"initially she complained about the buzzing and said it felt rushed."
Haha, I totally get that. When my dentist first suggested an electric brush, I thought, "Great, another gadget to annoy me every morning." But honestly, after a week or so, I noticed how much cleaner my teeth felt. My gums stopped bleeding too, which was a huge relief. Sure, they're pricey and a bit noisy at first, but for older folks like me who sometimes zone out mid-brush...it's definitely worth giving it a fair shot.
I felt exactly the same way at first—like, why am I paying extra just to feel rushed and annoyed every morning? Took me a bit longer than a week to get used to it, honestly. But once I did, I realized my teeth actually felt smoother and cleaner throughout the day. Still not a huge fan of the buzzing, though...makes me a bit anxious sometimes. Glad it's working out for you too, though.
I get what you're saying about the buzzing—it's a bit much for me too, especially first thing in the morning. I'm still on the fence about switching fully to electric because of the cost factor. Have you noticed if the pricier models actually make a noticeable difference compared to the budget-friendly ones? Curious if it's worth splurging or if the cheaper ones do just fine...
