I have a great hack. I once had to use my daughter’s sonicare kids toothbrush with my adult toothbrush head. I’m here to report it’s exactly the same as my adult sonicare. It doesn’t have all the bells and whistles but works 100% the same. They’re $30 on Amazon. When my toothbrush dies that’s what I will be purchasing. https://www.amazon.com/Sonicare-Bluetooth-Connected-Rechargeable-Toothbrush/dp/B07W3T1G7C/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_pp?crid=35W33YJ9LU9P2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eCvu9wZ0VpGJ4l6Dk_CS-ixuv1lmL8O4bICeXH55tro2bdPhecufeGRC6bnAVXb7XHCUVwVvtqFST8DOhqPWB4jPo_ilp8s_MF1N8sy6iDMTWQ0fZOrqQ19_T4pZi3MBQO7bJlbEA3pTUX11HAIlN2lVr6cvpFS6utmOM0aShAoImW5jcDuVIuADjwFU8kWLGGhl4wyruiDppDUCQTydaw.JH8CbVUz5RNZTCMJQFeUJExxUOL75bVjUjxwfxtLcVI&dib_tag=se&keywords=kids%2Bsonicare%2Btoothbrush&qid=1773348914&sprefix=kids%2Bsonicar%2Caps%2C1659&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1
It's been a minute since I went shopping for an electric toothbrush, but this was the lightest and smallest electric toothbrush with the same strength motor as other, full-sized toothbrushes in the Philips line. Search Amazon for: "Philips Sonicare for Kids 3+ Bluetooth Connected Rechargeable Electric Power Toothbrush, Interactive for Better Brushing, Pink, HX6351/41" It also takes the standard/cheaper heads. Obviously, for short trips, a reguar toothbrush is fine, but as a full-time traveler, it's important I have the good stuff with me. Also if you search Amazon for this text, you'll find the USB charger I purchased: "Replacement Philips Sonicare 4100 Charger Base, Electric Toothbrush and Flosser Charging with LED Indicator - Series 6100, 5100, HX9690 and More (USB Powered)" GL!
They are reliable brands with easy to find replacement heads.
I like the Sonicare better for it's cleaning action, but in my experience Oral B lasts longer, and is superior for small mouths(although a children's Sonicare would also be a good fit for small mouths). My recommendation to every patient who is looking to go electric is to buy the cheapest model that still offers a pressure sensor.(The only caveat being that if you're a big gadget person and having a brush you can say connect to your phone gets you more excited about brushing by all means get the bells and whistles)
There are A TON of competitors. Some good, some horrible. I loathe subscription services so any brand offering brush heads through a subscription basis are a big no for me(I'm looking at you, Burst)
AlissaLayne
