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Oral-B iO review: speak to the
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So my love-hate relationship with my dentist picked up where we left off prepandemic. Where I drop the mask, close my eyes and lie back. For a thorough
professional clean-up, with 80’s rock playing in the background. Barring the
saliva ejector, an inquisitive straw-like suction tube that sucks out moisture
from the oral cavity, I can almost visualise a mini spa session. Till the hygienist
drops her verdict — a hundred fillings or prepare for possible pain in the near
future, a root canal, the removal of a tooth, an implant, thank you.
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Despite all that brushing and daily water flossing, perhaps pandemic snacking
did me in. Which is why, armed with a dental plan for those fillings and squeaky
clean teeth (for now), I decide to once again swap manual for electric and get
on top of my brushing game. In the past, heavy vibration, the noise factor and
maintenance have seen me repeatedly return to the simple toothbrush; often
bamboo, for sustainable reasons.
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But the Oral-B iO8 from the world’s biggest electric toothbrush maker promises
six times more plaque removal around the gumline, with the oscillating rotation
and micro-vibrations of its round brush head. Another winning factor: the smart
pressure sensor.
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Dentists’ concerns about gum recession and enamel loss are real, so the ring on
the handle that lights up when there is excess pressure is a big plus (the red
light is the one to avoid). By connecting via Bluetooth to my phone, I track my
brushing technique in real time and can review improvements. The dentistrecommended two minutes is the default on this self-care gadget. Even with the
teeth divided into zones on the phone and visual aid, it seems rather endless.
For those who can’t get enough, the app allows changes to the timer from two
minutes to four!
With entry-level electric toothbrushes on Amazon at ₹500 or ₹1,500, should
one put down ₹15,999 for the Oral-B iO8? It is rather steep, yes, and not
compatible with brush heads of earlier Oral-B models. But the six smart modes
include gentle cleaning for sensitive teeth, a deep cleanse, gum care for
inflamed or bleeding gums, and a daily routine. And it tracks brushing coverage.
The result? My teeth feel just as smooth and polished as it did at my dentist’s.
Perhaps it will get me past another lockdown? Pity the Oral-B iO8 can’t do
fillings too.
Look out for offers at Amazon.in, where the Oral-B iO8 comes at a reasonable
discount.
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