Rotating or Sonic Brush? Which is Better?

[@judithsmith9582]

I love Love LOVE my Sonicare! I certainly wish I had one prior to abusing my gums with improper brushing technique. "Brushing teeth is NOT sawing logs!" With the damage done, however, my Sonicare has kept me from exacerbating the issue and my RELIGIOUS use of a fluoride mouthwash has kept me from having any problems with sensitive teeth.

[@the_Spartan_117]

Wow...clear, to the point video. I wish rest of the KZbin was like this. GG bro.

[@jasonjorgensen9888]

Most dentists say both rotating and sonic are good and refuse to pick a winner. Thank you for picking a side. I'd be curious on your thoughts of the laifen toothbrush that a lot of KZbinrs have been pushing lately.

[@DentistrywithDerik]

@@jasonjorgensen9888 I’ll check it out

[@olid512]

Thank you for a very clear and concise video about the facts when comparing sonic to rotating electric brushes. I'll be getting a sonic. I feel I can get it right into a the back of my teeth, where it's harder to reach. The rotating brush head seems bulkier.

[@Jess-737]

Hands down the best for me is the Sonic brush with the plaque tip C2 head.

[@DentistrywithDerik]

That is a good choice!

[@takato4415]

Thank you for clarifying the positive and negative sides of each type of toothbrush. In my case, I'm the type of person who doesn't have much patience when it comes to brushing my teeth, so a sonic or even a manual toothbrush works very well for me.

[@Jakeisks]

just like with almost every other tool, manual cannot hold a candle to electric

[@matsudakodo]

I struggle with the plaque behind my front bottom teeth with the Sonicare, while the Oral B does a good job of breaking it up. It was even more obvious when I had a bottom retainer. Other points not noted in the video: the Oral B brush heads don't physically move, so if you nudge up against one of your teeth with it, you don't get the abrupt chatter like with the Sonicare. Also, Sonicare brush heads are expensive.

[@maddarena]

From this video, I learned everything I wanted to know.

[@gauravjoshi1411]

You have actually cleared the doubt. Thank you.😊

[@judyk4589]

Thank you for your clear and concise analysis. I especially appreciate you drawing attention to the "studies" and their potential inherent biases.

[@neoninsv]

Appreciate the sound points you've made in this video. Helped me settle the debate.

[@Travelingandjournaling9093]

I have used sonic for years n wanted to try oral b. After a lot of thinking n watching this video i think i will stick with my Sonic. Thanks

[@hollycumming]

YES DERIK - CALL THOSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST PAPERS OUT!!! thank you for actually giving your opinion on sonic vs oral - I've been researching for an hour or so, and so many people say its just preference and mouth size / ability to reach back of mouth with smaller brushead - I really appreciate you pointing out the risks of oralb style! I'm chooing sonic thanks for helping me make the decison :D

[@DentistrywithDerik]

You’re welcome!

[@RiSCM]

Arghhh!.. wish I'd seen this video earlier. Just bought kids Christmas gift.. rotating toothbrushes. Will keep this in mind when the whole family next need an overhaul for new toothbrushes. I will lean towards the one that doesn't harbour moulds as this is very rampant in wet damp UK.

[@llcaudio]

Very informative video! Especially about the “research”. I’d recommend fewer zoom-in’s and outs, though. I felt like it devalued the quality of the info you’re giving. Anyhow, keep up the good work!

[@DentistrywithDerik]

@@llcaudio thanks for the feedback…it was my editor’s idea 🫣

[@aag24]

Thank you for this video, As a research scientist in another subject (physics) I have been interested in "the research". Keep up the great work!

[@JG-ke7gj]

Is this to say that oral b:s older brushes like oral b pro 3 are rotating brushes but the newer io line are sonic brushes?

[@DentistrywithDerik]

@@JG-ke7gj essentially, yes.

[@JG-ke7gj]

@@DentistrywithDerik Thanks for clearing that up :)

[@user-gn8gz1vn3b]

Informative & to the point. Good Video. 🎉

[@bzorbbob817]

Thank you for your insight

[@macjim]

The one thing in the information given in all the videos I’ve watched is, when do you know when to change the head? Whether that is rotating or sonic…

[@DentistrywithDerik]

@@macjim every three months or when the bristles splay

[@LU-jo2jz]

What toothbrush you would suggest for sensitive gums , with very soft bristles . They all look for me hard .

[@DentistrywithDerik]

Probably Burst. Their bristles are exceptionally soft. Alternatively you can get a Sonicare and order their extra soft bristle brush heads.

[@davidmesanoack7407]

Thanks for this video! I have gum recession and I just bought a sonic toothbrush with 84,000 vibrations per minute. I feel that this is A LOT and I'm scared it may damage my gums, do you have an opinion on this? Thanks!

[@DentistrywithDerik]

What is the brand?

[@davidmesanoack7407]

@@DentistrywithDerik U-SMILER H6 Pro. I'm in Poland.

[@davidmesanoack7407]

@@DentistrywithDerik okay, some news just FYI: I went to the periodoncist control yesterday and she told me my gums were much better, with less inflammation. She approved the toothbrush and said it was a good decision. I use only 3 out of 5 programs: the 'clean', 'sensitive' and 'gum care'. I don't use the more aggressive 'polish' and 'whitening' programs, which have a lot more of movements (as I understand, there's a difference between vibrations and movements). Also, with the technic I learned from your video on how to brush my teeth, I feel I can take care of my gums and at the same time I feel my teeth much cleaner than with the manual toothbrush.

[@DentistrywithDerik]

@@davidmesanoack7407 glad you got a good results! And yes there is a difference between vibrations and movements. Roughly translating the original packaging (sorry I only speak English) it seems the brush you bought is in the 40k range.

[@Jakeisks]

@@DentistrywithDerik "there is a difference between vibrations and movements" wow...

[@ReyBrugal]

Been using sonic since 2001 and I have all my teeth at 60. Genetics plays a major role my gramps died at 90 and had all his teeth…

[@zimenc100]

Why do my gums bleed, when I’m using sonic toothbrush? It doesn’t happen with normal analog toothbrushes regardless of how much force I apply to them. It’s only when I use sonic toothbrushes (tried different brands) my gums bleed

[@johnsilver6316]

Do you floss? The main reason could be that you don’t floss frequently (daily).

[@zimenc100]

@@johnsilver6316 Yes I do floss regularly. In fact my dentist also expressed this opinion and suggested to do the gum cleaning procedure (which was painful af). After doing that (which required 2 stages/2 appointments) the result didn't change. My gums still bleeding after using sonic brush

[@da.s.a.5032]

Thank you, I wish good and healthy teeth for all of your life.👏🙌

[@Ατην]

well done advice thank you

[@erinniedermayer5627]

Thank you so much more help than my dentist

[@petersoccorritori2922]

Been using sonic for several years now and I’m not happy with the results. Plus the Philips breakdown every 12 months or so for me. Warranty have covered it very time but last time I decided to change to an OralB. To be continued

[@DentistrywithDerik]

@@petersoccorritori2922 try Oral-b’s IO series then - it’s a sonic brush albeit with a round head. Aquasonic is also a suitable alternative.

[@johnsilver6316]

Trust me, oral B does a better job. But i would recommend a quality toothpaste. Crest gum detoxify has been great.

[@michaelflores2203]

Derik I’m looking at your blog about the electric brushes you recommend and since it’s black Friday most are on say which would you prefer for a first time electric brush buyer ? Oral-B IO Series 3 or The Philips Sonicare 4100 Plaque Control, I see you recommended both of them but which would you prefer ?

[@DentistrywithDerik]

@@michaelflores2203 the Aquasonic is the brush I recommend most commonly. It works well, has relatively inexpensive replacement heads and has all the basic functions

[@-datnerd-3125]

Is the Philips sonicare 7300 or Oral-B io series better for gums ? Also which io series should I pick 7,6 or 4?

[@DentistrywithDerik]

@@-datnerd-3125 the IO series 3 and above tend to work well. The Sonicare is also a good product. However, I generally recommend the Aquasonic for its cost effectiveness.

[@-datnerd-3125]

​@@DentistrywithDerikthanks for the answer

[@arivirtanen2568]

Just bough an Sonicare 9900 for christmas. It was a good deal so i overreached on the version.

[@unclassified]

thanks for clarifying! saw the recommendation list. Is philips sonicare or oral b's IO better, since both are using sonic technology? also for IO series, since it is still a round head, is it needed to use it back and fro as described in your video?

[@DentistrywithDerik]

Those are great questions: I wouldn’t say one is better than the other, but they are better for certain patients depending on the size of their teeth and their mouth. The technique is the same for any sonic brush, since the IO is sonic, you would use the same technique as a Sonicare. The nice thing about the IO is the very visual pressure sensor - it’s helpful for aggressive brushers.

[@kevinbyers6869]

Damn...I've been judicious with my toothbrushing and lucky with my teeth (for the most part), but you have shown me I still need to step up my game on this. I currently use an ORAL B 8000 series..heads are pricey for the results so I am looking at AQUASONIC BLACK SERIES PRO for Christmas. Any chance Amazon has it on sale for Christmas? (Buying it either way, but if not I will buy it right away). Thank You for your informative video! I am now SUBSCRIBED to your channel!!! Merry Christmas!

[@golamalleezareen2173]

Am buying the sonic 😊

[@jakubliska4730]

love it, thanks

[@Gunship]

Nice video, good info and not too long. Might give the sonic a go next time and I will aim to use my current rotating one better now I know how to. Sub + Like and good luck with your channel :)

[@DentistrywithDerik]

@@Gunship thanks!

[@Logan8x]

Did he choose his name Derik so he had to become a dentist

[@annad7629]

I wish I had seen this video a few days ago before I bought another Oral B. 😏

[@boschulte]

you da man... thank you!!

[@michaelblock7844]

Oral B doesn't stand behind their products. Had a major issue with my iO 7 new generation toothbrush after 4 months and they refuse to warranty replace. Wasted my money on their crap. Sonicare 100%