Hi!
I’m Holly, and I am a dental hygienist in Ottawa, Canada.
I believe changing someone’s smile can change their life! It happened to me!
My goal is to make it easy for you to access accurate and clear dental information.
Because, a healthy mouth = a healthy body.
Happy Smiling,
Holly :)
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Great review! Which brush head would you say is the softest? The standard Sensitive clean that would fit the Genius, or the IO Gentle Care brush head?
Heard the Oral B IO 10 is 20 percent quieter than IO9 so went for that one for £375,its still alot to pay for it though,i had the last one for like 5 years though which was an oral b triumph 5000 🙂
7:51 Thank you very much for the sound test, which I could not find anywhere.
My pleasure 😇
Thank you so much for this review and especially the comparison. Oral-B should sponsor you for this review. It made my choice so much easier. I hate how loud the 'standard' older Oral-B brushes are. It sometimes wakes up my toddler. I think that will be a thing of the past with the newer iO brushes.
Thank you for the comment! Hopefully it isn’t waking your toddler up! All the best, Holly 😊
pretty detailed. some great extra information.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Cool
Think buy IO 5 series...
Great iO review! Love how curious your kitty is with the packaging. I recently got the Series 7 model on sale for $80, and so far so good (coming from an older Oral-B electric). Also, you look like Miley Cyrus in this video’s thumbnail lol
Oh wow! Thank you!! I hope you love it 😊
I bought the io 5N. My only issue is the pressure sensor, the amount of force i must use to make the indicator green seems way too hard. Terrified of gum recession
Hi Mentos93! Thanks for the comment, and I am sorry for the late response, I have been on summer holidays. I understand how you feel and if you are not used to pressing the optimal amount on the teeth with the brush, it can seem excessive when trying to achieve the optimal pressure. I want to assure you that so much research and studies have gone into assessing the optimal pressure for toothbrushing, and that the pressure is safe while the green light is showing. When we do not put enough pressure on the teeth with the toothbrush, we don't clear away enough of the plaque (bacteria and food debris), which can contribute to inflammation in the gum tissue. When gum inflammation becomes chronic, it can contribute to gum disease, and the gum tissue can begin to recede. If you are still worried about pressing too hard and gum recession, try using the extra/ultra soft toothbrush heads! I hope this information has helped you and let me know if you have any other questions or concerns. Thanks again for your patience for my response! Have a great day! Holly :)
hello thank you for this video! I live in Switzerland and I ordered hismile products (I took their toothpaste the pack with all the aromas, the PAP+ toothpaste, I also took their two powders, the PAP+ one and the violet for optical whitening, the PAP+ strips, the purple serum, the purple foam and the dental plaque revealer) suddenly you say that toothpastes should not be rinsed off? yet on the packaging it says to rinse. and for powders, even pap+ powder is not good?
Hi LushyWorld! Thanks for taking the time to comment on the video! I hope you are doing well :) I am sorry for the late response as I have been on summer holidays. Some HiSmile products are effective and are a great addition to oral health routines, such as their toothpaste and even the PAP+ strips, and there are scientific studies to back up the product's effectiveness. However, products such as the purple serum and foam will not whiten teeth. The purple serum and foam leave a thin layer of purple on the teeth that reflect light differently, making your teeth look white. But when this thin layer of purple is washed off through rinsing, eating, drinking, and just salivating over time, there is no purple left on the teeth to reflect the light differently, so your teeth go back to their original shade/colour. I hope this helps! Holly 😊
Hi Holly! Love the video. Do you think it's possible to use the strips on reconstructed teeth? I had to do a filling on one of my upper tooth because it recently broke: would the color difference be noticeable?
Hi Alice! Thanks for your comment ❤️it is okay to use them on the fake tooth structure but the strips will have no effect on the fake tooth structure. The beauty of strips is that you could use them until you feel happy with the result even if you don't finish all the strips. Let's say you do half the treatment, your happy with the results, you can just stop. Although to be honest, I would opt to use Crest Whitestrips instead. Use a toothpaste containing potassium nitrate for at least two weeks prior to whitening and do not rinse your mouth or eat or drink for 30 minutes after (so you get the highest absorption of potassium nitrate to desensitize the tooth). Crest white strips are by far more effective. Hope this helped! ❤️
@@mytoothbetold thank you so much!🫶🏻
can you try the electric toothbrushes on the cat and compare too?
Haha I don't know if my kitties would like that 😂🥰
Do you prefer the IO stuff or Sonic care? Still trying decide between them.
Hi Ross! I prefer the iO over the sonicare. This article can provide a much more in depth and comprehensive comparison of the two :) www.mytoothbetold.com/hygienist-compares-sonicare-vs-oral-b-electric-toothbrushes/ Have a great day! 😁
@@mytoothbetold thank you I have read it! Just curious if you think the performance is pretty close cleaning wise between them! Because the Phillips has some nice pluses over the IO for me brush head guards included, case is a bit nicer less finicky/no rattling, and the cup charger doubles as a spot for the tooth paste/floss.
@@RossMKF1 Performance of both toothbrushes are incredible, and sometimes it does come down to the finer details, such as the charging cup! It is beautiful! I prefer the iO just because of the third-party studies I have read about clinical results between the two brushes and seen in my patient's mouths the effects, but honestly, you can't go wrong with either. :)
@@mytoothbetold I went with the IO 9 after using it more does look like the teeth are a bit cleaner especially for the lower bottom teeth in comparison to the Sonic.
Should you only clean your teeth for 2 minutes
2 minutes twice a day (morning as soon as you get up, and at night before going to bed), is the recommended amount of time to brush for :)
By the way, your kitty is absolutely gorgeous so cute
Awe that’s so sweet! Thank you! I have three now 🤣
Finally a fantastic review
Thank you so much 😊
Great review
Thank you so much Betty! 🥰 I hope you have a wonderful day!
what toothpaste do you recommend
Hi Brandon 👋 Depends on the specific needs of the patient, but for me I use Sensodyne ProNamel! I love it because it is formulated to protect the teeth from acid, as well, it does not contain SLS (sodium lauryl sulphate) which can be irritating to the gum tissue for some people. SLS hurts my gums so I avoid it in toothpaste. Hope this has helped :)
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Thanks!
So, I have had the IOL series 3 for about a month. And I have to say. This has to be one of the most pleasant rushing experiences I have ever had. Dare I say it to, but I actually look forward to brushing my teeth now. I really like the soft gentle micro vibrations that it has. My question is, when it becomes time to replace the brush head, does the handle actually vibrate? Or am I just going to see a light on the cleaning button.
That's awesome Andy :) I am so happy you are loving it! I actually don't know if there is a specific thing on the toothbrush that will tell you that it is time to change other than the colour indicators on the bristles. I also set a reminder on my phone to change my brush head. There also may be an option in the phone app. But the toothbrush head should be changed every 3 months or when the bristles show signs of wear or you are sick. I hope that helps!
Hello Flor
Meow!! 😸hellow Jake!
These floss handles are so convenient to use but they are so rare to find them in the market. Instead you can easily find floss picks with pre made floss that costs more and are very wasteful because of the plastic.
I agree! They can be tricky to find. I recommend to people to ask their dental professional if they have one to give them or see if they can order you one. We have access to a lot more products we can order than just going into the store. And you can use whatever floss you like best, as some of the floss picks floss isn’t great, or it breaks easily.
Great job on the sound comparison. I have the smart 1500. And while I do like the brush, I feel like it is a bit loud for my liking. I personally would like to get the I L series 3 that was released in October. As I personally feel like I do not need to use a smart phone app for my brush I have it, since I am visually impaired.
Thank you, Andy, for the kind comment! 😊 I do find that some of the older models of electric toothbrushes can be quite loud. After I made this video, I found out that the Oral-B iO is silent and makes no noise, but they had to add the noise when they manufactured it so people would know it was on! I think that would help the visually impaired, such as yourself. To be honest, I have never fully used the app. I think it is a little gimmicky, but they put the function in because they can, and there are people who like it. I hope you enjoy your new toothbrush when you get it! Have a great day, Holly 😊
That is why I got the series 3. It is going to arrive on Wednesday. Because I like the brush that I have now. However I don’t like how loud it is. And it has all of the features that I need.
@@andylopez142 Great pick! Keep me updated in how you like it. I always like to gather feedback from real users of the product. 😀
@@mytoothbetold I will definitely let you know. Something that I would like for you to talk about is if you have seen patients with sensory needs before?
@@andylopez142 Yes I have! I have many patients with may different needs for example; legally blind, dementia, non verbal autism. The office I work at, we will treat people for a lower fee who are on disability and government assisted Everyone deserves dental care!
Hope that your kitten is doing well! I like that when you cat appeared in your toothbrush video
Thanks Holly for giving your honest review and letting us know that you're not affiliated with the product. I've been using the Oral B toothbrush you recommended. My RDH said that my teeth are good! If people go to a dentist for teeth whitening, what would you recommend that is less/not perversive? You mentioned Hydrogen peroxide and yeah that doesn't sound very fun
Hi Aidan :) I am so happy you like your Oral-B toothbrush! The best way of teeth whitening is in the dental office and performed by a dental professional. However, that can be expensive, and there are take-home teeth whitening strips that can be used that are extremely effective. My favourite is amzn.to/3HaYN5p (Crest Whitestrips). The link is my affiliate link to Amazon. I would just check with your RDH that your teeth and gums are okay to use this product, for example, if you have any fillings on your front teeth, the filling will not whiten. I always recommend having a dental cleaning prior to teeth whitening :) I hope this is enough info for you. And thank you for your other comment about my kitty cat! I have three now! 😸
Nice review Holly! Keep up the good work 😊
Thanks so much Paul for taking the time to say something so kind ☺️ I hope you have a great day!
Very nice review Holly!
Thanks Gaear! Means a lot :)
Best review I've found so far!! Actually turning the brush on and showing the sound difference🎉 You helped me make a decision for my partner's birthday gift!! 🥰🥰
Thank you so much, Maarja! I hope your partner loves it! Have a great day! :)
Just what I needed! Thanks
No problem! 😃
I have the 7 series and that one comes with a travel case that cannot charge. I used to use the Pro 2 series and must say that I experience a difference. The result is very clean teeth. Much more than the Pro 2. I like the quick charging and being able to see the battery level. That was always the issue with the Pro.
I used to travel a lot more than I do now, and I would have loved having a charging case! Now if I go away its usually for shorter periods of time so I don't miss it at all. I'm glad they have options in case someone does want a charging case for example some one who travels for work a lot. Thanks for the comment :)
Thanks for the awesome video! I have the regular oral b and am happy with it besides the declining battery. I was thinking of upgrading to the IO but I saw a video about the hole at the top where you put the brush on and that it collects crud inside. What’s your experience with that? Thx in advance!
Hey! Thanks so much for the comment :) Unfortunately, I find that all the Oral-B electric toothbrushes get build up on them with time. I haven't found the iO to be too much worse than my older Genius model. However, being a dental hygienist, I take cleaning my brush very seriously 😆 When I used to use a Sonicare (I had the Diamond Clean), I still found it got build up on it but in just different areas compared to the Oral-B! I take my brush apart multiple times a week to rinse it off on the inside. I hope you have a great day :)
Thanks for the quick reply! I think I’m sold on the IO model. I just looked at my orders in Amazon and I bought my Genius 5 years ago! It still works great despite having to charge it every 5-6 days 😂 The IO model looks so futuristic and the technology seems state of the art! I think I’m getting it despite there only having two different brush heads and being a bit more expensive. Now I just need to decide which color! Thanks for the great review! Btw, love your sweet cat and I put water on by brush before I brush 😊
@@GaearGrimsrudd No problem :) I am glad I could help! I still use my Genius too! I bought so many replacement toothbrush heads that I do not want to waste them, and they do not fit the iO. I find that the biggest downside to the iO is that it doesn't fit the other replacement heads. The colour choice is the hardest part, but remember that black will make the toothpaste stand out more and can appear dirtier than the white brush! And thank you for your sweet comment about my cat! :)
Hello again! I’m waiting for the IO models to go on sale for Black Friday but I can’t seem to decide which series, 7 or 8 or 9 to get. Yours looks like the 8 or 9 since it has the color display and charging case. I have a question about the app. Some reviews say it gives you a score afterwards and tracks which sections of your teeth get cleaned. Do you use these functions? Sounds neat but I’m not sure if it’s worth the 100 extra dollars. Any help or advice is appreciated! I’d even settle for the IO 6 but I want that cool magnetic charger which is only on the 7-8-9 series. Thx!
@@GaearGrimsrudd I’ll have to do a little research on the app because I haven’t used it. I’m just at work now but when I get home I’ll respond to you will all the info I can find :)
Nice cat by the way 🙂
Awe thanks so much. I agree 😆
I didnt know about the io regular. I have only seen io series 6-7-8-9.
It can be confusing all the different series! If you buy the iO through a dental office it is most likely going to be the "dental professional" one which doesn't come with all the bells and whistles as if you bought it online or elsewhere (that is not a dental office). Thanks for the comment :)
Nice! Just ordered to IO8. Thanks!
That’s awesome Roberto! I really hope you enjoy it as much as I do :)
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Thank you Holly for that review and comparison. Particularly with the sound. Bought a IO8 yesterday. Wasn't sure whether it would be the right one, but after using it for the last day, I can COMFORTABLY say it it was the right purchase. This toothbrush is MILES better than all the other one's. Particularly the Genius AI which I had previously, which died on me last week. Oh and don't worry, you are DEFINITELY not the only one that got excited about this toothbrush. I did as soon as I bought it too, so don't worry.
Thanks so much for such a kind comment :) you made me smile. I’m so glad you are enjoying the brush! So am I! Have a great day!
@@mytoothbetold Same with you Holly :-)
Which one do you prefer? Oralb io or sonicare
I prefer the Oral-b for sure. I like the smaller head and as the scientific evidence shows it’s more effective at disrupting the biofilm on the teeth vs the sonicare
@@mytoothbetold 🖤
Can we power it off manually ma'am ?
Hi :) yes you can power it off by pressing the button.
Great video, love the decibel comparison!! I'm actually team nowater on my toothbrush before brushing! I create enough saliva 😂
Thanks so much Sierra 🥰 you’re lucky you have that much saliva!! ☺️☺️have a great day
What is your final recommendation? Philips sonic are or oral b io? Thanks
I would choose the Oral-B. I wrote a post all about the comparison of both companies. here is the link www.mytoothbetold.com/hygienist-compares-sonicare-vs-oral-b-electric-toothbrushes/ I like how small the brush head is, and the studies show that the Oral-B is more effective in plaque control over the Sonicare.
@@mytoothbetold Thank you for the advice. How about dirt accumulation in Oral-B design with hollow replacement heads? I saw some complains about that. Is it a big deal?
@@SajadVafa I do agree with the complaints, it is more likely to gather dirt because of the holes, however, I take my brush head apart and clean it often so for me, I don't find it an issue at all. As well, if the brush heads are changed at the recommended 3-4 months, I find that with frequent cleaning they can stay clean.
@@mytoothbetold I had purchased io7. Have not received yet tho.
Great comparison. Tx
Thanks so much :)
Your teeth are awesomely white, I couldn’t stop looking at them lol. I’m jealous.
Hey Mathew :) That is so nice of you to say, you made my day! (I also think the lighting is good lol and makes them look more white). I only chemically whiten my teeth (about once a year), using take-home whitening solution of 35% carbamide peroxide in my whitening trays. I avoid all whitening toothpaste as they are abrasive, and over time just remove tooth structure.
Just used your link. Thanks Holly for this in-depth review. Could you make a video on how to clean our tongue? Thanks
Hey Aidan, thanks for the support :) as well as the suggestion. I will put it on my to-do list! Have a wonderful day!
Thanks Holly for your unboxing videos! Could you please make a video on how to properly use an electric toothbrush? A video on how to floss would be great as well. Thank you so much!
Hey Aiden, thanks so much for your comments on both videos, and for your support! I will definitely make those videos and post them! I do have a few articles explaining what you are looking for that I will link below :) Again, thanks for the support! www.mytoothbetold.com/the-correct-way-to-use-an-oral-b-electric-toothbrush/ www.mytoothbetold.com/floss-like-a-dental-hygienist/ www.mytoothbetold.com/should-you-brush-or-scrape-your-tongue-which-is-better/ Hope these help! Holly
Tooth Be Told, love it!! I get excited about electric toothbrush's too, glad I am not the only one! It's a gadget so that's my excuse 😃
Hey Russ :) I love my gadgets too! go go gadget :)
@@mytoothbetold 😄🙌
Do you know if this toothbrush has a head similar to the sensitive Clean one and the other sensi clean, I think the genius has 2 sensitive heads. The reason I ask is my gums have been receding and I'm worried to use a head that's not super soft. Also out of the 3 of these toothbrushes, which one would you reccomend for fairly bad gum recession? Great video too!
Hi Melly Dee, sorry for the late response, I had some time off. Thanks so much for your comment! Any of the brush heads that are sensitive/extra soft will be great. I wrote a whole post on the best brush for gum recession :) I will link it here for you! www.mytoothbetold.com/receding-gums-best-electric-toothbrush-and-head-to-use/ Have a great day, and fell free to ask anymore questions if you need :)
Nice review. I read the IO brush heads are larger than the older Oral B brush heads. Is that true? If so, do you find it makes it harder to brush, especially the molars at the back?
Thanks so much! That’s a really good question about the size! They could be marginally larger, I haven’t checked. But I find it’s the same with brushing and I’m fine with reaching to the back. Let me know how you find it if you end up getting one :)
0:33 It's ok to get excited for an electric toothbrush! I also get excited for toothbrushes (both manual and electric ones) because brushing your teeth should be fun and not feel like a chore.
Haha you’re so right!!! 🥰 it is exciting!
the orabl b io series 9 just arrived via amazon 20 minutes ago and i bought some extra hard and soft brushes for it, I hope it works well. What I liked about it is that it has an ultrasonic mode of cleaning which I think the Phillips may not have correct me if I am wrong.
Hey Dave 😊 hope you love it! I recommend using the soft brushes all the time, the soft bristles contour and bed around the teeth and gums better and will prevent erosion of the teeth and gums vs a hard brush. The philips sonicare is similar technology, but I like the action and size of the oral b. I think the iO is a the best of both worlds! Enjoy the brush!
Got my IO9s today. Amazing toothbrush 🙌🏼
How EXCITING!! It really is an incredible little machine! ☺️