I've been using an electric toothbrush for many years and I'm not talking about the drugstore cheapo versions (although I've tried those as well). I typically go for top of the line in almost anything I buy because I really believe you get what you pay for. With some things you can cut corners, but when it comes to my health or my teeth, that's not the time to make the cut.
The most I've spent on an electric toothbrush in the past was around $180 for the Sonicare Diamondclean. It lasted me for many years, so if you break down the price over years, it wasn't all that expensive on an annual basis. Besides, we have spent that much going out to dinner at a really nice restaurant (that's how I typically justify the price of more "costly" items)!
The Sonicare recently started acting up with it's brushing performance and the power button was getting hard to press, so I decided to replace it. I was satisfied with it's performance over the years, but wanted to try a round brush head this time and Oral B is the leader in that category.
There are so many options with Oral B so I had to do a lot of research, starting at the top, of course. I was skeptical about the hefty price tag for the IO9, so I didn't immediately opt for the best of the best. I read many reviews and watched several videos for the IO, Genius, and Pro lines before finally deciding to just bite the bullet and go for it!
The main feature I wanted with the IO9 that the others don't have is the 3D AI tracking. I have been getting really lazy with my brushing - walking around the house doing other things and really not paying attention to how effectively or how long I was brushing each area of my mouth. Yes, my Sonicare had a quadrant timer, but it didn't track how much time and effort was spent on all the zones. The IO9 tracks every surface of your teeth - inside, outside, chewing, left, right, front center and front bottom. It gives you a visual display on your phone as you're brushing so you know exactly when to move to the next area. It is taking me a little longer than normal - around 3 minutes (including tongue) to effectively brush everywhere, but that's okay, it's what I needed. I read some reviews and watched some videos that said the brush couldn't determine where it was in your mouth and I have not found that to be the case. My guess is that it partially learns your brushing habits to improve the tracking. I always brush in the same order, left to right, top to bottom, so it hasn't had any issues with accurately determining where the brush is in my mouth.
I also like the pressure sensor that turns red when you're brushing too hard or your chosen color when not brushing hard enough. I didn't realize I was brushing harder than I should until I bought this toothbrush. The tongue cleaning mode is also useful as it's set for 30 seconds. I wasn't brushing nearly 30 seconds before this toothbrush.
In summary, this is the best toothbrush I've ever used. Here are the pros and cons in my opinion:
Pros:
- Excellent, powerful cleaning backed by ADA approval
- 3D tracking of all tooth surfaces with the app for a thorough clean
- Tongue cleaning mode with set time
- Larger brush head covers more area
- Quiet
- Fast charging
- Sleek and attractive appearance and small footprint
- Magnetic base that charges fast
Cons:
- Price
- The brush head is a little large. I have a smaller mouth and it fits, but some might find it a little uncomfortable
- My biggest gripe is that two people can't use the app unless you either use the same cell phone or constantly pair and unpair the base with each of your phones
- The travel case only holds one brush and it doesn't use a USB charger like every other travel device
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SensationaliO technology combines Oral-B's unique round brush head with the gentle cleaning energy of micro-vibrating bristles. |
PersonalizationDelivers a uniquely personalized clean with 7 Smart Modes. |
Gum ProtectionSmart Pressure Sensor displays a red light when brush too hard and green when brushing just right. |
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Super fancy toothbrush that does a great job! A little pricy.
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2022
I purchased the Oral-B iO Series 9 Electric Toothbrush with 3 Replacement Brush Heads after my last trip to the dentist. They had similar OB electric toothbrushes for sale there and I asked about them if they do any better than the classic manual brush. They raved about them, and they said the app was great for getting ideal coverage and really good for kids. So, I splurged on this model. Well, it was as good as they claimed. The ap works well and it does a very good job of cleaning, it feels like I just came back from the dentist. I also found out that I was brushing too hard. The ap tends to coach you to the perfect coverage and your gums appreciate it. You can use it with multiple people, you have to make sure you don't have multiple phones connected through Bluetooth at the same time though as it will get confused as to who is who. But just disconnect one then reconnect the other, it only takes a second. You don't even have to use an ap, it works fine on its own but the ap is pretty good. I took a video capture of the ap while brushing to see it in action. The music is not part of the ap ;)POSITIVES:+ Does a great job of cleaning your teeth and gums+ Replaceable heads for multiple user use+ Long run time+ Can get wet (use in shower even)+ Well developed interactive ap via Bluetooth, surprisingly sophisticated+ Wireless charging thru base.+ Lots of feedback to coach you+ Name brand should deliver good customer supportNEGITIVES:- It is slightly inconvenient for multiple users using it that are in Bluetooth range at the same time- Expensive, it is a little too expensive for a single user- Not sure the firmware in this is upgradable. (The ap most like is)CONCLUSIONS:This is a solidly made electric toothbrush that is well designed and well thought out with good components. The price is just too high in my opinion for a toothbrush for a single user and a little tricky for multiple users. I do love it though, and if the price is not an issue for you, you should get this, it is probably the best toothbrush made. I give it 4 stars because of price and multiple user issues. RECOMMENDED.This is my honest opinion of this product, if this was useful to you, please click the “Helpful” button below. Thank you for reading this review
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2022
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POSITIVES:
+ Does a great job of cleaning your teeth and gums
+ Replaceable heads for multiple user use
+ Long run time
+ Can get wet (use in shower even)
+ Well developed interactive ap via Bluetooth, surprisingly sophisticated
+ Wireless charging thru base.
+ Lots of feedback to coach you
+ Name brand should deliver good customer support
NEGITIVES:
- It is slightly inconvenient for multiple users using it that are in Bluetooth range at the same time
- Expensive, it is a little too expensive for a single user
- Not sure the firmware in this is upgradable. (The ap most like is)
CONCLUSIONS:
This is a solidly made electric toothbrush that is well designed and well thought out with good components. The price is just too high in my opinion for a toothbrush for a single user and a little tricky for multiple users. I do love it though, and if the price is not an issue for you, you should get this, it is probably the best toothbrush made. I give it 4 stars because of price and multiple user issues. RECOMMENDED.
This is my honest opinion of this product, if this was useful to you, please click the “Helpful” button below. Thank you for reading this review
Style: iO9 Power HandleColor: BlackonyxVerified Purchase
Super fancy toothbrush that does a great job! A little pricy.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 20, 2022
I purchased the Oral-B iO Series 9 Electric Toothbrush with 3 Replacement Brush Heads after my last trip to the dentist. They had similar OB electric toothbrushes for sale there and I asked about them if they do any better than the classic manual brush. They raved about them, and they said the app was great for getting ideal coverage and really good for kids. So, I splurged on this model. Well, it was as good as they claimed. The ap works well and it does a very good job of cleaning, it feels like I just came back from the dentist. I also found out that I was brushing too hard. The ap tends to coach you to the perfect coverage and your gums appreciate it. You can use it with multiple people, you have to make sure you don't have multiple phones connected through Bluetooth at the same time though as it will get confused as to who is who. But just disconnect one then reconnect the other, it only takes a second. You don't even have to use an ap, it works fine on its own but the ap is pretty good. I took a video capture of the ap while brushing to see it in action. The music is not part of the ap ;)Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 20, 2022
POSITIVES:
+ Does a great job of cleaning your teeth and gums
+ Replaceable heads for multiple user use
+ Long run time
+ Can get wet (use in shower even)
+ Well developed interactive ap via Bluetooth, surprisingly sophisticated
+ Wireless charging thru base.
+ Lots of feedback to coach you
+ Name brand should deliver good customer support
NEGITIVES:
- It is slightly inconvenient for multiple users using it that are in Bluetooth range at the same time
- Expensive, it is a little too expensive for a single user
- Not sure the firmware in this is upgradable. (The ap most like is)
CONCLUSIONS:
This is a solidly made electric toothbrush that is well designed and well thought out with good components. The price is just too high in my opinion for a toothbrush for a single user and a little tricky for multiple users. I do love it though, and if the price is not an issue for you, you should get this, it is probably the best toothbrush made. I give it 4 stars because of price and multiple user issues. RECOMMENDED.
This is my honest opinion of this product, if this was useful to you, please click the “Helpful” button below. Thank you for reading this review
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