Autobrush - Sonic Pro Kids

I'm a dental hygienist and just received a free adult and kids auto brush from the OG autobrush company about 2 weeks ago. (I say OG because there are alot of knock offs) I reached out to the company because I have a special needs patient whos parents can't brush well because they clamp their mouth shut... I thought this might be a solution but I needed to review it myself before recommending to the patient. Here's my thoughts so far. The technology is very similar if not exactly the same as a Sonicare (which i recommend to all of my patients)... that being said it is not as strong as the sonicare but that is to be expected because the sonic pulses are going through a whole mouth piece instead of a tiny brush head like sonicare... the bigger the object the more spread out or farther the pulses travel and you lose a little power.. HOWEVER I still feel it is strong enough to do the intended job.... Just like all electric toothbrushes it requires some effort from the user. You move it side to side and in circular motions.... it does a fantastic job for the front teeth not so sure about the back but I'm also still figuring out the brush and with time I'd figure out how to effectively clean the back. This brush really forces the user to brush the gum line which is so great and will prevent gum disease. This is going to be a game changer for young kids with braces, elderly people who can't grip traditional toothbrushes or remember to brush all surfaces, and people with special needs. The kids brush plays music so to some patients with sensory issues they may not love that... not sure if it can be tuned off so double check that. I'd brush for more than 30 sec but that's just my opinion maybe 60 sec which I think is already one setting you can select. Do I recommend it? Yes especially for the demographic listed above or for someone who has tried everything but nothing has worked..... I'd also like to address the mention of the quip tooth brush....those are the biggest gimmick toothbrushes in my opinion.... they barely vibrate and don't compare to a Sonicare or the autobrush at all...i just mention this because the vibrations will be way stronger with an autobrush or sonicare. Hope this helps!

Would not recommend. Bought one before and the bristles broke and made me swallow the broken piece.

I hated the autobrush because you have to shove a huge chunk of hard plastic in your mouth and the bristles are really hard. I found it really unpleasant to use.

Thank you but for me personally that would defeat the purpose of using the autobrush. Since I struggle with multiple steps and with the sensation of water. If you ever come out with a lower-profile double-sided brush head I would be happy to try the autobrush again.

I have an autobrush and love it. Makes brushing teeth way easier. It’s quick and the sensory isn’t too much.

[They're highly ineffective.](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7370079/) No significant difference between the autobrush and not brushing at all. I owned one briefly before looking at studies that weren't performed by the owners of the company (lol) and got a power toothbrush.

I got one of those autobrushes that brush your whole mouth in under a minute and all at the same time, and I love it! I imagine it would be extremely valuable for someone with dyspraxia. I sometimes feel like I want to get a bit more clean all around my mouth and do a small touch up with my sonic care and mouthwash (you don’t really get toothpaste anywhere but on your teeth with the auto brush), but I absolutely love it. It’s such a life saver when I just don’t have the energy to brush my teeth. https://tryautobrush.com I also have terrible tmj and after I get my small mouth around the brush, I clamp on and don’t have to open wide at all, it’s amazing!

I use the exact same toothpaste for the same reasons (+ I can't use anything with SLS) and I tried autobrush last year. I had to discontinue use because it immediately gave me multiple cankersores (mouth ulcers). I do seem to have a genetic predisposition to them (they're common in my family) and I typically get them as an immune response. So when I'm sick, but also if I get any sort of abrasion in my mouth. This was the name brand device, not a knockoff. The issue wasn't with the device itself, but it was not a fit for me. If your son is sensitive to cankersores, it might be an issue for him, too. It's also not super comfortable, so it could trigger sensory issues too. I felt like I was suffocating but I also have a very small mouth. The idea of an easier toothbrushing regimen was really appealing to me but it just didn't physically work for me. The customer support and return policy were good, though. I got refunded for mine since it was impossible for me to use without pain, swollen lymph nodes, etc.

Also, for flossing, I switched from the small flossers (similar to what your son is using I think) to a long handled version, which was a lot easier for me to use with hypermobility pain in my fingers. I upgraded to an electric version (Slate) that is even easier. I've never flossed regularly until now. I also use precut floss strands with stiff ends to thread through my permanent wire retainer, if orthodontia is a future possibility.

I bought one from Autobrush because I wasn't brushing enough and I do like it, it does help, but there are some drawbacks I've found. Namely, it has a hard time cleaning around the crooked teeth in my mouth (which makes sense) and it doesn't clean the grime around my molars no matter what brushing technique I use. I've found that it's most useful in the morning when I have to leave in a rush and when plaque from food isn't a problem yet, and I use a regular electric toothbrush at night when I need a more thorough clean.

Oh I will have to look into it! We did go with the auto brush because he just really wanted it, and it’s been going great. He likes it. I was worried it could cause a gag reaction or something because it seems like the device really fills up the whole mouth, but mostly he is experiencing a sense of relief at not having to brush for the whole two minutes. That alone has been just so helpful to him. He just let me check out his teeth and they do have way less of a visible plaque buildup (previously he’d often have a lot). I think that this kind of tool only works if you buy the right size for the person‘s mouth and if the person is comfortable with their whole mouth being filled up by a device, and if the person feels like they’re able to maneuver the device correctly to actually get the cleaning done properly on their gum line, etc. So it is not a one size fit all solution. But it’s definitely worth looking into if a person is trying to troubleshoot brushing their teeth, that’s my final impression of it

I like my auto brush