By way of the FCC, we learn Philips plans to soon expand their Sonicare line with yet another Bluetooth-enabled toothbrush. The technology had originally been released in a kids brush, as little ones presumably need more coaching as to when and where the cleaning gets done. As it turns out, Philips joins competitor Oral B in determining we adults can also benefit from a smartphone-linked brush:
Follow the Sonicare app’s brushing guidance combined with the BrushPacer and begin brushing. The Philips Sonicare app helps to address any missed spots by guiding you to spend 20 seconds in the areas you missed during brushing.
Does the incoming Sonicare Flexcare Connected solve a problem or merely represent more Internet of Stupid – is my brushing bad enough to justify continual monitoring and remediation (and do I really want my phone next to the sink?) Can I link up with friends, like Fitbit, to see who brushes better (and issue taunts)? Never mind oral hygiene, what happens to one’s stress level should we forgot to compulsively track each session?
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Will it track my cavities? Will it tell me if I have halitosis? What can't it do?
Just get a $75 Braun. I'm a dentist and the literature doesn't show any significant advantage to getting anything more expensive.
I do assume Oral B is superior to Sonicare given the rotating action, but the last time I tried I felt like my entire head was vibrating while ~and after~ cleaning my teeth. So I've stuck with Phiilps. Although I do alternate between manual and eletric. With only one cavity ever, I assume I'm doing mostly OK. :)
True story - I briefly dated a girl in college whose dad was a dentist. During that time, I seemed to require more dental care than I ever had before. He drilled out my filling, said I needed a bigger one. Then did some BS sealing of stuff. Turns out his daughter was just as sketchy as he was. Ah well, hoped she enjoyed that semester I paid for in dental fees. As for me, it was a very educational semester in (er outside) college.