iO Series 6 Electric Toothbrush

Brushing is usually recommended to take 2 minutes, but flossing every day already puts you at better oral hygiene than many people, myself included. I have an electric toothbrush and I will say, the vibrations were something I didn't like to begin with, but I have very much gotten used to them. My toothbrush oralB i6 or something like that, has different settings, and some are much milder vibrations than others. I also played french horn in school, and the way you play makes your lips vibrate. I *hated* this for the first few days or a week or something, and it would leave my lips feeling super weird, but after a bit, I didn't xperience that at all! I would suggest that only your boyfriend gets an electric toothbrush for now. You don't both have to brush your teeth the same way! But, this also give you the chance to try it out for a bit longer than just holding one in a shop. Most come with one extra head to start, and you can try using that for, say, two weeks? And if it doesn't get more tolerable in that time, just don't bother. A manual toothbrush is ok!! But, I would say it's worth testing and seeing if it is something that gets less bad with time.

I got the OralB io6 for a good price on the German Amazon, they seem to have pretty good offers there. 

TL;DR: Go electric, it's worth it 👌 My last three dentists have all recommended electric toothbrushes without hesitation, saying they're clearly superior to manual ones. I wish I'd made the switch sooner. I went with the Oral-B iO Series 6. While I'm happy with it, I don't think the premium price of the latest models is justified, especially for a product that isn't BIFL. **Things to know before buying:** The toothbrush requires regular maintenance. The connection point where the brush head attaches accumulates grime in the small crevices, so you'll need to clean it frequently. I've also noticed dark stains (likely mold) developing on the rubber seal that I haven't been able to remove. Battery life degrades significantly over time. After two years, mine needs charging weekly instead of lasting several weeks. My wife's unit also developed charging issues after a single drop, sometimes it simply won't charge at all. The app is forgettable. I've never used it. I like it's not noisy. My brother has a cheaper one that is noisy as hell. **Bottom line:** Despite these drawbacks, I still think an electric toothbrush is a worthwhile investment. However, next time I'll research more thoroughly and consider spending extra for a model with better build quality and longevity.

I have the series 6. Did not need the features of the 9 and the 6 is pretty good. The new brushes are a real improvement and my teeth actually feel clean. Hope this helps

I doubt any will be good for life but the oral B line is great. I’ve been using the io5 or 6 for 4 years now. Just new heads every so often and clean it regularly.