Sonic toothbrush versus sonic toothbrush

We all love the Hollywood smile, don’t we? A bright smile gives us the confidence we need. It could be that it can help us get the attention of the person we’ve always had a crush on. Or it can help us ace that all-important interview for our dream job. Simply put, a confident smile can definitely change our personal and professional lives forever!

And let’s not forget the importance of dental hygiene. Most of the oral diseases we face today can all be traced back to poor oral hygiene. For everyone, maintaining healthy dental habits is absolutely mandatory. There are no ifs and buts when it comes to certain things like regular brushing, flossing, controlling the consumption of sweet things or cleaning the tongue. They can save us from many ailments and ensure a beautiful smile.

Brushing teeth is more than just a healthy habit

There is no doubt that brushing your teeth properly is the most important oral hygiene habit. Dentists recommend brushing your teeth at least twice a day. Once before bed and one after breakfast. It helps keep your teeth and gums clean and healthy and removes the plaque that can shake your confidence.

Brushing your teeth properly involves a series of steps that are taught in school and at the dentist. However, as time advances and better technology enters the market, brushing is becoming more effective and easier than ever.

Traditional toothbrushes have become less interesting for several years now. Their effectiveness has come under scrutiny and dentists as well as technologists came up with electric toothbrushes. These toothbrushes were amazing when they first came on the market. After continuous research and a lot of thought, sonic toothbrushes have become the latest and most effective toothbrushes on the market to date.

But which toothbrush to choose?

It is important to think carefully when looking to buy a sonic toothbrush. Here are some essential points to consider:

1. Effective cleaning frequency: The optimal sonic frequency for effective cleaning is between 38,000 and 45,000 vibrations per minute. This ensures thorough removal of plaque and bacteria.
2. Bristle quality: The bristles play a crucial role. Bristles that are too hard or cut flat can injure the gums and may not reach the gaps effectively. Soft and elastic bristles are ideal because they bend smoothly when pressed and glide gently between the gaps. Choose sonic toothbrushes with soft or, even better, ultra-soft bristles. Thin, tapered bristle tips are optimal to avoid damage to the gums.
3. Bristle arrangement: The bristles should not be packed too tightly together to ensure efficient cleaning. Too close an arrangement can affect the flexibility of the bristles.
4. Pressure control: Some sonic toothbrushes have a pressure control that warns the user when too much pressure is applied to the teeth. However, such warning systems are only necessary if the bristles are too hard. Alternatively, you can choose an ultra-soft toothbrush from the start and save money.
5. Additional features: Also consider the charging time, battery life, ergonomic shape and warranty of the sonic toothbrush. These aspects contribute to the overall performance and ease of use.
6. Long-term effects: Consider the long-term effects on oral health. Use a sonic toothbrush that minimizes the formation of wedge-shaped defects and gum problems. Unfortunately, this is only achievable when using soft or ultra-soft bristles.
7. Sensitivity: Make sure the bristles are designed to be gentle on sensitive teeth, especially if you are prone to temperature sensitivity.

Ultimately, choosing a sonic toothbrush should be aimed at maintaining clean teeth and healthy gums. All other features should be secondary to this main goal.

Like everything that exists on the market, there are a variety of sonic toothbrushes to choose from. We come across ads from hundreds of brands trying to prove that their toothbrush is the best. It can get quite confusing if you ask us. But don’t worry, because we are here to give you a definitive answer backed up by evidence.

The SNOW PEARL Hydroactive Ultra Soft KONEX HD sonic toothbrush is certainly an excellent option. It has a hydroactive feature, which means that the liquids and toothpaste are pushed around the teeth using pulse waves, penetrating into the tightest spaces and slightly below the gum line.

A study at a Swiss university between leading sonic toothbrush brands confirmed that this brush was able to successfully remove bacterial biofilm even in these inaccessible areas at a rate of up to 76% and produced the best results in the study.

The KONEX HD Ultra Soft bristles have extraordinary strength and stability and are at the same time very flexible and soft. The brush tips are eight times thinner than those of a regular soft toothbrush, which means that they clean the teeth efficiently and down to the narrowest interdental spaces without damaging the gums.

And here we have the most important point: no risk of injury to the gums!

Unfortunately, most sonic toothbrushes have bristles that are far too stiff and hard, which may provide good cleaning but at the same time cause great damage to the gums and tooth necks. The gums are injured and recede over time, and the tooth necks are exposed. They are significantly less resistant to mechanical forces and over time deep and sensitive defects form that need to be repaired by the dentist.

I am confronted with the negative consequences of these hard bristles every day in my private clinic in Zurich and this is precisely why I decided that something had to be done urgently to prevent this irreversible long-term damage to the gums and tooth necks. The result of my research and studies is the Ultra Soft KONEX HD sonic toothbrush, which offers excellent cleaning while providing 100% protection for the gums and tooth necks. We recommend this sonic toothbrush to our patients and my dental hygienists can see the positive results when they see it for periodic cleaning. Appropriate use of the brush, combined with good cleaning of the interdental spaces, results in much less pain during the professional cleaning appointment. My patients have to come to my clinic less for regular cleaning, spend less money and their gums and teeth feel healthy and clean.