My kiddo's dentist actually recommended an electric toothbrush too, mostly because he tends to brush way too hard and irritates his gums. The pressure sensor definitely helped him ease up a bit. But I'm curious—do you find the battery life holds up well over time? Ours seems to need charging more often lately, and I'm wondering if that's common or if we just got unlucky with ours...
We've had mixed luck with battery life too. Ours started out great, but after about a year it seemed to need charging every couple of days instead of weekly. Honestly, I started wondering if the constant charging was worth the hassle. Have you considered just switching back to a soft-bristle manual brush and teaching your kiddo gentler brushing techniques? Might save you some headaches (and money) in the long run...
We had a similar issue with our electric brush—battery started fading after about 8 months. Honestly, we switched back to manual brushes and haven't looked back. My kid actually prefers it now, and it's way less hassle overall...
Interesting take, but honestly, electric brushes have been a game changer for my parents. They're in their 70s and manual brushing was getting tough on their wrists. Maybe you just got unlucky with battery life...? Ours has lasted years without issues.
"Maybe you just got unlucky with battery life...? Ours has lasted years without issues."
Could be a luck thing, but honestly, my experience has been pretty mixed. My mom switched to electric last year—she's 68—and initially loved it for the same wrist issues your parents had. But after about six months, she started finding it too heavy and cumbersome, especially when traveling or visiting family. She ended up going back to a manual brush with a thicker, ergonomic handle instead. It seems to give her more control and less strain overall.
I think electric brushes can definitely help, but they're not always the perfect solution for everyone. Maybe it's worth considering other ergonomic options if weight or handling becomes an issue down the line. Just something to keep in mind... everyone's mileage varies, right?
