Took me ages to get used to mine too.
Glad I'm not the only one feeling this way. I just got mine a few days ago, and honestly, it's been a bit nerve-wracking. At first, I thought maybe I was pressing too hard or something because it felt so intense. Did you find yourself adjusting your brushing technique at all? I've been trying to hold it lighter and move slower, and that seems to help a bit. Hoping it gets easier soon...
I remember when I switched to electric, it felt like a jackhammer in my mouth at first, haha. Took me about two weeks before I stopped feeling like I was gonna chip a tooth. One thing that helped me was angling the brush head slightly and letting it do most of the work—no scrubbing back and forth like with a manual brush. Have you tried different brush heads yet? Some are definitely gentler than others...
When I first switched, my gums felt pretty raw for a while... Took me a bit to realize I was pressing way too hard out of habit. Eased up on the pressure and tried a softer brush head—huge difference.
Yeah, pressing too hard is super common when switching to electric brushes. I've seen a lot of folks come in with irritated gums because they're treating it like a manual toothbrush workout, haha. Electric brushes do most of the work for you—just gently guide it along your teeth and gums. And softer brush heads are definitely the way to go if your gums are sensitive or you're prone to pressing too hard... glad you figured that out early!
I switched to an electric toothbrush about five years ago, and I definitely went through that "pressing too hard" phase myself. At first, I treated it exactly like my old manual brush—thinking more pressure meant cleaner teeth. It wasn't until my dentist pointed out some gum recession that I realized I was doing more harm than good. After easing up and switching to a softer brush head, the irritation subsided pretty quickly.
One thing I've noticed, especially with older family members, is that electric brushes can be a real game changer if arthritis or limited mobility is an issue. My mom struggled with manual brushing due to arthritis in her wrists, and switching to electric made a huge difference in her oral hygiene routine. She found it easier to hold and maneuver, and her dentist noticed improvements at her next check-up.
Of course, electric brushes aren't for everyone, but from my experience, they can really simplify things—especially if you take the time to adjust your technique and pressure.
