Sonic Toothbrushes Vs. Battery Powered

Do you mean business when it comes to oral hygiene? If you do, then you may have considered the differences between rechargeable sonic toothbrushes and battery powered toothbrushes. With the many options available, there is no doubt you will find the toothbrush that meets your budget.

Function

• While the main cleaning mechanism for toothbrushes is the contact the bristles make with your teeth, sonic toothbrushes boast speeds in excess of 30,000 brush strokes per minute. They also offer a secondary cleaning action in the form of dynamic fluid. The brush strokes impart energy to the fluid in your mouth, enabling the fluid to dislodge plaque beyond where the bristles make contact with your teeth. Only sonic toothbrushes make this claim. A standard battery powered toothbrush offers between 2,000 and 7,500 brush strokes per minute.

Features

• Battery powered toothbrushes offer a variety of bristle types designed to aid in cleaning and add to the whitening benefits the toothbrush offers. Ergonomic designs contribute to their comfort, and extra features such as gum stimulators and tongue scrappers are also available. Sonic toothbrushes not only offer multiple style heads but interchangeable sets for use by more than one person. In addition, various brushing modes allow for customized cleaning, while timers help you meet the suggested brushing time.

Price

• Sonic toothbrushes range in price as of 2010 from $50 to the high end luxury brushes which average $150. Battery powered toothbrushes on the other hand are significantly cheaper, averaging $10 to $15.