A flashing red light will appear when the battery is low. A battery silhouette will appear on the toothbrush handle as it’s charging, each bar representing a third of the total charge. Waterproof Feature

Maintaining gum health is an important part of a healthy oral care routine. The Triple Pressure Sensor helps protect your gums from over-brushing. The SmartRing illuminates and pulsations slow, then stop when you brush too hard. The brush handle can also be set to the Sensitive mode. Typically the cleaning modes last for 2 minutes each and this ties in with what is recommended by Dentists. The built-in timer has 2 modes, the standard 2 minute or professional. The app promotes the right idea but the hassle of using, the inaccuracies and desire to work with the app can work against the long term goal of better oral health A mode engineered to offer a polishing effect on the teeth as if you were at the dentist. Suitable for occasional or everyday use it works ideally with a 3D White brush head to make teeth look whiter and shine.The battery lasts up to 48 minutes, which if used on the standard daily clean mode is 12 days based on 2 cleans per day.

Otherwise, it has the same tech and the same key strengths as the iO Series 6 and iO Series 9, giving you a smoother brush with less vibration than the older Genius models, yet still delivering an excellent ‘fresh from the dentists’ clean. You also get the same pressure sensor and timer, the same two weeks plus battery life, and the same OLED display and app-connected features. Given that the differences between this brush and the Series 9 are minor, the Series 8 makes a pretty strong case for itself as the best Oral-B brush to buy.

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Typically prices come down over time and the 8000 probably will but there is unlikely to be the level of discount applied that already has! The Oral-B Genius 8000 electric toothbrush charges within 12 hours and lasts 12 days. You can also charge this electric toothbrush for 25 to 30 minutes if it’s low on charge before brushing your teeth. A full charge takes up to 12 hours. From this you will be able to get up to 12 days, 24 cleans or 48 minutes of use.

SmartRing– It lights up one of 12 colours, the choice is yours. It is a small but nice touch that just makes the brush feel more personal. It is this that illuminates as 30 second intervals too and changes red as part of the pressure sensor configuration. Considering the size and weight of a brush might not be your first thought, but you will likely be surprised by what impact it can have on your overall use and comfort of the brush. If it is too heavy or awkward to hold then it will leave you less likely to use the brush for the desired time or longer, often cutting short the cleaning cycle. The 8000 measures and weighs and ergonomically comfortable 24cm tall with the brush head attached and 2.7cm wide and 3.2cm deep and weighs 140 grams. The dynamic 3D movement helps adapt to your teeth as it oscillates, rotates and pulsates to break up and remove up to 100% more plaque than a manual toothbrush. The SmartRing is present in all four Oral-B Genius models. Excuse me, have I read mobile application?If you look at the design of the brushes, on the bottom of the head they have a small luminous ring. You’ve seen? You can customize this light ring with up to 12 different colors. You may experience bleeding gums the first few times you use this Oral-B electric toothbrush. My gums were initially sensitive to the 3D Cleaning Action, but the bleeding stopped after a few days. Oral-B app and position detection technology– This is a very modern, clever and interactive way to clean your teeth and make sure you do so properly. If using the app at the same time as brushing, the screen on the app will also illuminate red and tell you to reduce the pressure should you apply too much to the teeth. Therefore when using the brush you have up to 3 signals to tell you too much pressure is being applied. You have the red SmartRing, the message on-screen in the app and the sound change as the motor reduces the power delivery.

Price– Considerably more expensive than many brushes available. Consider whether you will use the features. App and position detection technology concept– Innovative and encouraging it is, the process of using and getting setup is timely and can feel overkill for a 2-3 minute tooth clean. You need to be dedicated to use it. No, the 8000 is designed to work with an app on your smartphone, pairing via Bluetooth and therefore does not have a wireless smart guide included in the box. Older models including the 2014 variant of the Pro 5000 along with the Pro 6000 and 65000 offers this. That said, the 8000 does work with a wireless smart guide, if you have one. After experimenting with the Oral-B Genius 8000 electric toothbrush for some time, here are my tips and suggestions for success: The Sensitive brush head has softer bristles that are not angled and are less abrasive on the teeth and gums. Ideal if you have or suffer from increased sensitivity.

Dr. Gemma Wheeler has looked in detail at the environmental impact of electric toothbrushes. Our guide to eco-friendly dental health offers advice on steps you can take to reduce your own impact.