I actually achieved up to 20 days in my hands-on testing, which is good, but you could hear and feel the motor slowing a bit once past 18 days. Don’t fret if it takes some getting used to and you see the red light more often than you like. The motor will slow the bristle movements to further protect the teeth until such time the pressure is relieved. I do prefer the sensation you get with the iO4 compared to the likes of the Genius X for example. But, it isn’t worth switching to this brush for the different brushing sensation alone, it’s just a positive perk. The brush head is bigger than what you might be used to As an oscillating and rotating brush, it does still feel different in use to a sonic toothbrush, it doesn’t feel as light and gentle as they often do. The iO5 is water resistant so can be rinsed under a tap The brush head is bigger than what you might be used to The Series 7 comes with a magnetic charger that recharges the battery in 3 hours, compared to the standard Oral-B charger supplied with the Series 6 which takes up to 12 hours.

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For most, this won’t pose any issues, but for those with the most crowded of mouths, you might find it a little more difficult to position the round brush head. Oral-B brushes are far more noisy than most electric toothbrushes, but the iO Series handles are quieter. Most dental professionals, our in-house team included, only have a couple that they feel are really beneficial: a pressure sensor, timer and pacer. The iO4 has them. The best pressure sensor on toothbrushes today And in case you were wondering, more premium iO models are not going to deliver any better cleaning results, the motor is configured in just the same way.

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And just because this isn’t the top of the range model, the motor’s functionality isn’t limited in any way. Thus you get as good a clean using the 4 Series as you do the 8, 9 or 10. Less aggressive on the teeth than non-iO models The overall size is still significantly smaller than most sonic toothbrush heads. It’s not as quiet as many other brushes, but far less noisy than non-iO models But, equally, good toothbrushing habits does require a small amount of pressure to be applied. It’s a balance that can take some getting used to. With the iO4, striking this balance is made much easier as the brush tells you when you are doing it right and wrong. It is surprising your dental surgery doesn’t have a hygienist, but if you are committed you could look for one locally, at another practice and go together with your son and discuss your oral care routine etc. It will cost you, but it may well be a good investment.

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One more question. Which one has softer brush heads? Maybe it doesn’t matter because it has the pressure sensor. I can’t categorically say what’s causing such variance. My suspicion is the color displays. I will often see it activated as a result of vibration or movement nearby, thus drawing power from the battery. The iO7, 8 and 9 come with a premium magnetic charging stand Decades of research, testing and manufacturing experience have gone into achieving the brushing results that the iO5 delivers. They are really good, I have no complaints. Once powered off the iO5 doesn’t remember the last mode used. So, next time you use the brush you may need to cycle through the modes if you don’t want to use the default Daily Clean cycle.I often describe Oral-B brushes as providing an intense and almost aggressive clean. It’s the best way I can describe the sensation of the round brush head passing over the teeth and gums. It can be quite satisfying, your teeth instantly feel cleaner, but I know it’s not a sensation everyone likes. Particularly if you are used to the softer experience given by sonic toothbrushes from the likes of Philips Sonicare or Colgate. She’ll be gifting me the 7 from my Christmas wish list. In a surprise plot twist, I’ll be handing her the 9 at the same time. PERSONALIZE YOUR BRUSHING choosing among 4 CLEANING MODES: Daily Clean, Sensitive, Super-Sensitive, Whitening. But something you should be aware of is that the pacer is deactivated when using the app in real-time. You don’t get the pauses in the brush motor.

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The Series 5 comes with a refill holder that holds and protects 2 brush heads. The iO6 does not come with this.With few exceptions, most electric toothbrushes will do a brilliant job of cleaning the teeth, if used correctly. If using the app, it will show on the screen if you are using the correct pressure or not. Brush for longer with the help of the timer and pacer iO Series brushes offer a different brushing sensation to other Oral-B models and truthfully, it is much more pleasant.