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The toothbrush market is booming. All because there is a growing awareness of the importance of proper oral hygiene. It is not only about a beautiful smile, but also about health aspects. After all, many diseases begin precisely in this area. The world has changed a lot over the last decades. Today people are looking for the newest and best possible solutions. One of the most popular recently is the sonic toothbrush. What exactly is it, how does it work and what are the most common mistakes when reading about sonicity?
“Sonic is a technology …”
The most common mistake is to define sonicity as “modern technology”. Sonic is not a technology, but the ability to produce audible sound waves. Secondly, it is not a modern phenomenon, taking into account the scale of progress in the world of technological innovations. Thirty years ago it was a popular invention, but not with us. Of course, devices from decades ago, in terms of ergonomics and design, do not match modern equipment. But the principle of operation of the classic sonic toothbrush, in the context of the first generation, has remained the same.
The term “sonic” means “capable of producing sounds”. But it’s not about broadcasting music while brushing your teeth. Sonicity in a toothbrush means generating a frequency that shows a specific effect. In the old types of devices it is around 260 Hz, in the new 200-400 Hz. This operation is based on the appropriate design of the device. In other words: the sounds produced cause vibrations, which in turn create a cloud of bubbles (paste, saliva, water) reaching places that are harder to reach. This way it is easier to brush your teeth. In this respect, the principle of operation of classic equipment has never been different and has not changed from the very beginning.
«Sonic or Electric»
The dilemma posed by the wondering customers “sonic or electric” is a mistake from the very beginning. Every sonic toothbrush must be an electrical device, otherwise it would not be able to work at the speed it is working at, or to produce sounds. Each one that has a battery in it, each one that we need to charge is an electric toothbrush. Sonic toothbrushes emit audible sound waves. Their division is very simple:
Traditional sonic toothbrushes. They are characterized by an oblong head (similar in shape to a regular manual toothbrush. They generate a frequency around 260 Hz. They have different programs, depending on the standard and price range. Their cost is much higher. The cheapest models are around several hundred zlotys, the most expensive ones sometimes have to be give over a thousand zlotys.
· Sonic-rotary toothbrushes occupy the first place in terms of their design, modernity and real effectiveness. They are characterized by a round head, they have sonic properties in an extended range (200-400 Hz). Why so? Research has shown that the round head in a sonic-rotary toothbrush is the one that most effectively cleans our teeth from bacterial plaque (the round shape better covers the teeth, inspired by professional dental tools). The cost of such a brush is comparable to classic sonic devices.
Sonic and sonic-rotational toothbrush: differences and similarities
Differences between sonic and sonic-rotary toothbrush:
– head shape
Sonic: the oblong head has a rather limited structure. On the one hand, the user feels more in control, on the other hand, he has to work more for the action to take effect.
Sonic-rotational: the round head, despite its smaller size, moves faster, this movement is more effective, and the tip can reach anywhere.
– washing technique
Sonic: due to the specific shape of the head, the user is forced to remember about the right angle and sweeping movement.
Sonic-rotation: the round head moves at incredible speeds and the user only needs to slide it. He is not forced to make any additional movements.
– head movement
Sonic: the oblong head only makes a side-to-side movement.
Sonic-rotational: the round head makes a “3D” movement.
– brush heads
Sonic: There are several types of tips to choose from.
Sonic-rotary: a very wide selection of tips for different applications.
– sonicity, i.e. the amount of Hz
Sonic: approx. 240-260 Hz
Sonic-rotational: 200-400 Hz
Common features include the electrical nature of the devices, sonicity in the broad sense, multiple modes (in both types), and durable batteries (up to two weeks). Both types of devices will certainly clean your teeth better than a regular manual toothbrush. However, if we want 100% effectiveness, the choice is obvious.
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