Honestly, I never quite got used to the vibration thing—made my gums feel weird at first, and even after a few weeks it just wasn’t my favorite. I ended up switching back to manual. I like having more control, especially around sensitive spots. Guess it’s just what you get used to, but for me, the familiar feel of a regular brush is just less distracting.
My kiddo actually begged for an electric brush after seeing those wild commercials, and honestly, I thought it’d be a waste. Turns out, he loves the buzzing—go figure. Meanwhile, I tried it and felt like my teeth were being jackhammered. Maybe it’s just one of those “either you vibe with it or you don’t” things… literally. Manual’s just less drama for me, especially when you’ve got sensitive gums. I’ll leave the gadgets to the younger crowd.
Meanwhile, I tried it and felt like my teeth were being jackhammered.
That’s exactly how I felt the first time I tried one—like my molars were about to take flight. But weirdly enough, after a couple weeks, I got used to the buzz and now I actually miss it if I have to use a manual. My dentist swears my gums look healthier now, so maybe there’s something to the “gadget” hype after all. Still, I get the drama part... those things can sound like a power tool in your mouth if you’re not used to it.
Still, I get the drama part... those things can sound like a power tool in your mouth if you’re not used to it.
That’s what freaked me out too—the noise and vibration made me super tense. Does it ever stop feeling so intense, or is it just something you learn to tune out?
Totally get where you’re coming from. First time I tried one, I was half-convinced my teeth would rattle loose. The buzz is wild at first, but honestly, after a week or so, I barely noticed it anymore. It’s kinda like city noise—you just tune it out after a while. If it still feels too much, some brands have softer modes that help dial down the “jackhammer” effect. It gets less weird, promise.
