How to use an electric toothbrush - step-by-step instructions and recommendations

Oral-B electric toothbrushes produced by Braun are very in demand and popular. They effectively clean the oral cavity, are reliable and durable. In order for the brush to work properly for many years, you need to understand the rules for its use and find out when and how to charge the device correctly.

How does it work?

Compared to regular toothbrushes, which require 3-5 minutes of brushing, electric products save time and effort. Their bristles vibrate with a motor built into the body. The bristles move up and down or age-rotational, eliminating plaque and food debris.

The procedure usually lasts two minutes, but can be repeated. According to the speed of the device, there are:

Sound. The vibration of the bristles is audible to the human ear. The products operate at a frequency of 200-400 Hz and perform 24,000-48,000 movements per minute. The rotating bristles have a large sweep, so they have a sweeping effect.
Ultrasonic. Such brushes remove plaque using acoustic vibrations in an environment with a frequency beyond human audibility. They operate at a frequency of 1.6 MHz and carry out up to 192 million movements per minute.

Today, devices with sound and ultrasonic technology are produced. The sound mode of the bristles “sweeps” food, and the vibrations destroy plaque, which protects the gums from bacteria. Before using this product, you should be familiar with how to use an electric toothbrush.

Children's models

In addition to brushes intended for adult users, Oral Bee also has a children's line in its product range. The devices included in it are designed taking into account the structural features of the child’s jaw and contribute to the most comfortable removal of plaque from the surface of the teeth.

Stages Power

The Stages Power model, designed for use by children, has a smaller head compared to adult brushes. Thin and ultra-soft bristles penetrate well into the interdental space without damaging the enamel and mucous membrane of the gums.

The brush operates in one mode and carries out 7600 rotational movements. The body of the pen is decorated with bright stickers with various cartoon characters, and the handle is rubberized for greater comfort when held in the hand.

The bright bristles gradually become lighter, symbolizing the need to replace the nozzle.

The cost of the Stages Power model is about 1,500 rubles.

Advance Power Kids

This toothbrush is intended for children aged 3 years and older. It is equipped with ultra-soft bristles of various lengths, which promotes high-quality cleansing of the oral cavity.

To maintain the interest of young children in the process of brushing their teeth, the manufacturer equipped the device with musical accompaniment. After one minute, intended for cleaning one jaw, the melody changes to move to the second jaw.

The handle of the device is rubberized for more comfortable holding in a child's hand.

The cost of such a brush starts from 1,700 rubles.

Kids Frozen

This model is equipped with a small head with short, thin bristles. The bristles of the nozzle make up to 7000 rotations per minute.

Bright stickers with Frozen cartoon characters and a comfortable handle will make the process of brushing your teeth more interesting and comfortable.

One of the features of the device is its compatibility with a special Magic Timer application, which has a visual timer for the duration of the hygiene procedure and rewards for its successful completion.

The cost of this children's brush is 2,000 rubles.

Mickey

The brush is intended for children aged two years and older. Ultra-soft bristles delicately clean enamel without damaging sensitive gums. The speed of the bristles is 5,600 rotations per minute.

The handle with stabilizers guarantees stability on the work surface, and thanks to the rubberized areas and ribbed coating, it does not slip out of the palm while brushing your teeth.

The cost of the Mickey model is 1,700–1,900 rubles.

The video provides additional information about Oral Bee's electrical products.

Choice

Before purchasing an electric toothbrush, it is advisable to visit your dentist. After examining the condition of your teeth, the doctor will help you decide which product to choose and how to use it.

When purchasing an electric toothbrush, you must rely on the following rules:

It is advisable to buy devices with a bowl-shaped or round head.
It is important to pay attention to the pressure indicator; this function will prevent strong pressure on the teeth and gums, which will protect against injury.
When choosing this device, you need to pay attention that the kit includes replaceable attachments that need to be changed periodically.
There are different attachments - for cleaning, whitening, sensitive gums, children's, for crowns or bridges. The greater their number, the more versatile the product.
The timer helps to evenly brush the upper and lower rows of teeth and protects against strong or insufficient exposure to a specific area.

Design, ergonomics, convenience

Externally, Oral-B iO Series 9 looks ascetic: a white cylinder to which replaceable attachments are attached. The case has two rubberized buttons and a small color screen.

There is also a light ring at the top that allows you to personalize your brush. Its color can be changed depending on the mood or the number of owners of similar brushes in the family, so as not to get confused.

I started with this because when you first turn on the brush, it immediately asks you to choose the color you like. Available in white, blue, turquoise, pink, yellow and orange.

In the box, in addition to the device itself, there is a lot more interesting things: you will find a regular charger with a power supply, but it is not for the brush itself, but for the complete plastic case, which, like the AirPods case, charges the brush in a contactless way, you just have to put it there.

There are no connectors or cable holes on the Oral-B iO Series 9. In order for the brush to charge without a case, it must be placed on a special magnetic charger, which is also included in the kit.

A charging case for taking the brush with you on the go, and a magnetic charger for home use. The transparent plastic case in the photo is needed to store two additional attachments, which can be purchased separately.

The brush comes with one individually wrapped Ultimate Clean cleaning head. The bristles are arranged in a circle and divided into sections to effectively clean each tooth from all sides.

This toothbrush comes with two types of heads: Ultimate Clean and Gentle Care.

Ultimate Clean:

▪️ The bristles are located at an angle of 16 degrees to effectively remove plaque in the gum area.

Buy a set of two Ultimate Clean nozzles for 1,190 rubles.

Gentle Care:

▪️ The bristles alternate in size to accurately clean each tooth individually without irritating the gums. Each bristle has a diameter of 4.5 mm, so it does not scratch or irritate the oral cavity.

Buy a set of two Gentle Care attachments for 1,190 rubles.

Separately, I would like to note the convenient screen, on which you can select one of several operating modes using a button on the case:

▪️ Daily Cleaning ▪️ Sensitive Cleaning ▪️ Super Sensitive Cleaning ▪️ Intensive ▪️ Whitening ▪️ Gum Massage ▪️ Tongue Cleaning

The last menu item on the screen is settings, in particular turning Bluetooth on and off for communication with a mobile application, which I’ll talk about later.

I especially like how the brush motivates you to brush your teeth correctly: if you have processed every tooth and this procedure took the allotted time of two minutes, Oral-B iO Series 9 literally smiles at you, showing a smiley face on the screen.

Using the Oral-B iO Series 9 is easy: remove the brush from the magnetic pad of the charger, it activates automatically. All you have to do is select the desired mode using the bottom button on the body and start the cleaning session by pressing the second button.

But hidden behind the apparent simplicity are innovative technologies. See Oral-B iO Series 9 in action:

Charge the toothbrush

How to use an electric toothbrush correctly? It is necessary to determine what type of device it is:

battery operated;
battery

In any situation, to use the product for its intended purpose, it must have sufficient charge. If the device runs on batteries, you need to change it as needed. This is easy to do if you have a spare AA battery.

The battery product must be charged first, and how this is done must be indicated in the instructions. Charging time is determined by the manufacturer and the specific model, but usually this procedure takes 12 hours. The completeness of charging is controlled by the indicator on the brush.

Devices manufactured by well-known companies (Braun, Oral-B) can be charged all the time, even when not in use, but this is usually inconvenient to do in the bathroom. It is advisable to charge the device once a week. The instructions for using an Oral-B electric toothbrush are the same as for other brands.

Guidelines for safe charging of Braun electric brushes

An electric toothbrush is charged only from the mains. Before use, make sure that the operating voltage of the device matches the parameters of the electrical network.
Do not use smartphones, tablets, laptops and similar devices for charging, as this may damage the device.
Do not use a damaged charger. You need to take it to a service center or purchase a new one.

Do not trust children to charge an electric toothbrush.
Do not touch the charger with wet hands.
It is recommended to charge the device to 100% before first use, and then use it without recharging to 0%.
Check the charge level using the indicator to turn off the device in a timely manner. The Oral-B electric toothbrush has a display on the handle that shows the battery. When its image is filled with four bars, charging can be considered complete.
It is not recommended to charge the device on a train or plane, as the voltage there is unstable, which can adversely affect battery performance.

If you follow these rules, your electric toothbrush will last longer and provide your teeth with maximum protection.

Rechargeable toothbrushes have been clinically proven to remove plaque better than regular toothbrushes. Although they are relatively expensive, with proper care these brushes will last at least 5 years. The brush heads are easy to change, allowing the whole family to share one power handle and still have their own toothbrush.

How does it work

The cleaning action is provided by the orbital movement of the brush head attached to the end of the head holder barrel. The hollow barrel includes a miniature gearbox in its design and is placed on the drive spindle in the handle. The handle, which is made in the form of a non-separable unit, contains an electric motor, an electronic control unit and a rechargeable battery. Some handles have an external switch slider. In other models, the switch button is covered with a flexible rubber-like cover.

Rice. 1 Electric toothbrush device.

Brush head holder barrel
Pen
Closed switch
Charger

Each brush is equipped with a charger on which the brush is installed to recharge the battery. The charger is also an isolated monoblock design - charging is done inductively and there are no metal contacts electrically connecting the handle and the charger. Therefore, the rechargeable toothbrush can be used completely safely in the bathroom, and the device is equipped with a two-pole plug for electric shavers. If there is no outlet for an electric razor, then the charger can be plugged into any outlet in the house through the appropriate adapter. The charger body may have a compartment for replaceable brush heads.

Battery charge

When charging your new toothbrush for the first time, place it on the charger and the indicator light will illuminate to indicate that it is charging. Leave it to charge for the amount of time indicated in the instructions (usually 16 hours), then remove the brush from the charger and let it run until it runs out of charge.

Rice. 2 Charging the electric toothbrush

Place the brush back on the charger and charge for 16 hours or as directed by the manufacturer. To keep the battery in good working order, it is recommended to repeat this procedure approximately every six months. For optimal use, it is best to keep the brush on the charger in constant charging mode - the battery will not take “too much” charge.

Reciprocating motion

To increase the cleaning effect, the latest models have added a reciprocating component to the orbital movement of the brush head.

Two minute warning

Cordless toothbrushes have a built-in timer that, after 2 minutes, causes the brush to work intermittently for several seconds - this is a signal that the minimum recommended duration of brushing has passed. The motor will then operate normally again so that cleaning can continue. For some models, you can choose the speed of movement to avoid discomfort with sensitive teeth and gums.

CLEANING THE CORDLESS TOOTHBRUSH

After brushing your teeth, rinse the brush under running water while it is on. Rinse the brush head and holder barrel with water and dry with a paper towel or napkin.

About once a week, remove the brush head and rinse it all the way through the tail to clean the inside. Wipe the drive shaft and handle with a damp cloth. If you have hard water, do this more often to avoid mineral deposits.

Rice. 3 Cleaning an electric toothbrush.

If black plaque begins to accumulate on your brush, do not use toothpaste with a whitening agent. This generally harmless discoloration is caused by bleach deposits in the crevices of your toothbrush.

The deposit may not be noticeable under the slide switch of older models. To clean this area, move the slider back until it disengages and scrub off the residue with a nail brush under running water. When all parts are clean, you need to press the switch and move it forward so that it falls into place. Be careful not to turn the engine backwards.

From time to time, unplug the charger from the outlet and wipe it with a damp cloth. If the device has a unit with a compartment for storing brush heads, then remove it and rinse it under running water. Dry the unit thoroughly before reinstalling it.

Spontaneous turning on of the toothbrush

Water got inside

A crack in the body or a torn rubber band covering the switch button may allow water to enter the brush. This defect cannot be repaired.

Green indicator does not work

When the brush is placed on the charger, the green indicator light should light up. Make sure the charger plug is plugged into the outlet and check the following:

No power supply

If other devices in the same circuit have stopped working, check the panel: there is a blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker or RCD.

Faulty charger

The presence or absence of voltage can be shown by a non-contact tester if you touch the base protrusion on which the toothbrush is placed.

Rice. 4 Bring the non-contact tester to the base protrusion

If it looks like the charger isn't working, then you'll almost certainly have to buy a whole new set.

BRUSH DOESN'T WORK

Water gets inside

If the brush is dropped, its body may burst and water will get inside.

Putting too much force on the spindle when brushing your teeth can damage the seal and cause it to leak.

The rubber coating on the power button may tear and allow water to enter.

If any of these types of damage occurs, the rechargeable toothbrush is likely beyond repair.

Battery won't charge

The battery being charged may be damaged. First test the charger using a non-contact tester (see above). If there is voltage, ask the service center if it is possible to replace the toothbrush itself.

Faulty charger

Time and pressure indicators

Brushes are made with colored bristles, which should fade after a certain time, and this is a signal that it is time to change the head. Dentists recommend in any case changing the brush head after three months of use and even earlier if the bristles are bent or deformed.

Rice. 5 Toothbrush wear

Bent bristles are a sure sign of excessive pressure on the brush; Only light guiding pressure is required. The latest models are made taking this circumstance into account. This could be a spring-loaded head that reacts to excessive force, or intermittent operation, etc.

THE MAIN THING IS SAFETY

Batteries should not be disposed of with household waste. If they fail, return them to the manufacturer's service center, where they will be safely disposed of.

Good luck with the renovation!

All the best, write

When the brush began to discharge at the most inopportune moment and held a charge for less than a week, I decided to replace the battery on it.

PROFIT! The result is received: after replacement, the charge lasted for three weeks, it has not yet discharged.

Comments 49

Oh, how they hid it :(((So that they buy new brushes, not batteries

Yes. But it would seem, how does a brush differ from a control panel or from a home scale? Why not do the same with a removable battery?

Not only did my battery die, but the rubber around and on the button turned into chewing gum and became soft and sticky, making it unpleasant to hold in your hands. The rubber can hardly be restored; apparently it was not fully vulcanized.

Well, good. Let him be content with the brush. And you can handle the rest yourself.

By the way, how is it better than a regular brush? The bristles are very small round...

this is a must try. There's no way to describe it. There was a promotion, I bought it for 450 taka. I tell my wife, let’s buy it for you. She’s stubborn and doesn’t want to. Well, OK. I've been cleaning for a week and bought a nozzle for it. So now I no longer pick up a regular brush. She says I don’t understand how I lived before. Although her gums are sore.

Just don’t buy her a vibrator, otherwise she’ll say: why did I live with you for so many years?

))))) Well, I haven’t said it yet

PinkiRaspberry

By the way, how is it better than a regular brush? The bristles are very small round...

Personally, an important benefit for me is that I’m too lazy to clean with a regular brush for the required 2 minutes, and you won’t be able to detect it... usually you’ll sit awake for half a minute, as if you’ve cleaned everything and that’s enough. And here you just brush until the signal, without thinking, and not up and down, but just brush along your teeth, and she does everything for you.

Heh...Ni-Cd has already been banned in Europe)) I wonder if they will bring it to our market for cheap money or not?

why was it banned?

Because cadmium is a poison, just like mercury, which is also banned in Russia. Those. government agencies were directly prohibited from purchasing fluorescent lamps as well as mercury thermometers.

Thank you for your answer)) I work in the medical state - there are lamps and mercury thermometers everywhere)) ))

There were no orders about those standing. But purchasing new ones was prohibited. Instead of the burnt-out long ceiling lamps, similar LED ones have already begun to appear. And also fight lead... so we don’t get poisoned by any cadmium or mercury...

I had one of these just stopped working, I don’t think it was the battery - I threw it away and bought another one. all the same, they walk for 3=5 years and they’re screwed! But next time I’ll take the idea of the rules apart and check, suddenly the battery breaks down like that!

I made such a brush from a 12 V adapter. I'll plug it in and use it.

I don’t understand at all why they aren’t made from a wall outlet via an adapter. It still needs an outlet to charge, so what's the problem with using the wired version? After all, they make razors like that, why is the brush worse?

I would like your problems!