That buzz threw me off at first too—felt like my whole head was vibrating. After a few days, though, it just became background noise. My mom struggled with the vibration, but switching to a gentler setting made a big difference for her.
My mom struggled with the vibration, but switching to a gentler setting made a big difference for her.
Interesting—I've actually seen some patients still struggle even with the lowest setting. Sometimes, the sensation itself (not just intensity) is just too much, especially for folks with heightened sensitivity or certain neurological conditions. In those cases, manual brushes can actually be more comfortable, even if you lose out a bit on efficiency. It's not always a one-size-fits-all thing... I wonder if anyone's tried those super-soft manual brushes as an alternative? Some people swear by them for comfort.
Yeah, I hear you on the sensitivity thing. My kiddo has sensory issues, and even the softest electric brush was a no-go—just too much buzzing. We switched to one of those extra-soft manual brushes (the kind that almost feels like a makeup brush), and it’s been a game-changer for her. Sure, it takes a little more effort, but she actually tolerates brushing now. Sometimes comfort really does trump all the fancy features.
That makes total sense—
I’m curious if anyone with braces has found manual brushes easier for sensitive teeth? I’ve had trouble with electric ones since getting brackets, even on the lowest setting.Sometimes comfort really does trump all the fancy features.
My kid’s ortho actually suggested switching to a soft manual brush for a while after she got her braces. The electric one was just too much, even with the gentle head. Manual let her control the pressure and avoid sore spots. It took a bit longer, but her mouth felt way less irritated.
