The Oral-B Pro Genius X, Genius 9000 and Genius 1000 offer up to six different brushing modes: Daily Clean, Professional Clean, Sensitive, Whitening, Gum Care and Tongue Clean. I mentioned in the pros and cons section of this review, the pressure sensor. Designed to reduce and stop gum and tissue abrasions that are caused by excessive pressure being used when brushing the teeth should you do just this, the triple pressure sensor technology gives a visual notification via the Oral-B app and through the LED SmartRing which illuminates red. The brush will automatically reduce the head speed and stop the pulsation until the pressure is reduced. Due to my mirror position and my height, during use the only practical position was virtually in the middle of the mirror, which is a bit daft when you want to use the mirror for other things such as looking at yourself whilst doing your hair. You have a smartphone holder in the way unless you move it. Although 3brush heads are supplied, they are interchangeable and it is advisable to use the appropriate brush head with the appropriate cleaning mode, although any cleaning mode can be used with any brush head.

In this comparison we are going to talk about the Oral-B Genius X, the Oral-B Genius 8000, the Oral-B Genius 9000 and the Oral-B Genius 10000. All sophisticated models in which you have to pay attention to every detail to find their differences and thus find out which one you need. If using the app at the same time as brushing, the screen on the app will also illuminate red and tell you to reduce the pressure should you apply too much to the teeth. Therefore when using the brush you have up to 3 signals to tell you too much pressure is being applied. You have the red SmartRing, the message on-screen in the app and the sound change as the motor reduces the power delivery. If you can justify the price point, I would urge looking at the Genius 9000 which bring some small but worthwhile benefits and is the better buy. Or, even better the Genius X, which is essentially the replacement to the 9000. Dr. Gemma Wheeler has looked in detail at the environmental impact of electric toothbrushes. Our guide to eco-friendly dental health offers advice on steps you can take to reduce your own impact.Indeed, the Genius 8000 offers a little less than the rest of the brushes in the series. Don’t forget to keep this in mind when looking at prices. SmartRing: useful personalization

Version 4.1 is the earliest version of the Oral-B app to support the Genius range of electric toothbrushes. It brings to the app the position detection technology, improved professional guidance, dental care journey and brushing challenges. Even for me, even as someone writing about toothbrushes, I find it hard work and difficult to make set up the smartphone in the holder with the app, a bit of a chore and although it may take 15-30 seconds, that’s around 25% of the time I would spend cleaning my teeth. The battery status icons flashes when low. The flashing helps but a percentage guide would be useful, but I have yet to see a brush that offers this. I would have thought that the partnership with the app would have allowed this, but sadly no evidence of this. An idea for a future update? A gentle yet thorough cleaning mode that combined with the sensitive brush head works to remove bacteria and plaque from sensitive areas of the mouth. Typically prices come down over time and the 8000 probably will but there is unlikely to be the level of discount applied that already has!The Oral-B Genius 9000 has slightly more features and accessories than the Genius 8000 model. Maximizing the Potential of the Oral-B Genius 8000: My Personal Tips As for the timer, this indicates the minimum time that brushing should last (according to studies carried out by experts), which is usually around two minutes. The timer is also present in all four models. Artificial intelligence and position detection To get going and start using the brush you need to press the power button (the one at the top) and to turn it off for 2 seconds to turn the brush off. The button requires a firm push, meaning it is difficult to accidentally power on or off. Experiment with brushing modes and brush heads. Find the one that best fits your oral care routine.

A fully sealed brush it can be used in the shower, rinsed off under a tap etc without issue. Don’t go taking the brush for a swim, but it is designed to resist water. A break in the plastic body makes way for a tall, essentially rounded rectangle shaped panel. Within this is a similarly shaped yet smaller rubber panner in the upper third that has the power button and cleaning mode button.With regards to the Genius 8000 specifically; it has an extensive box contents which adds to the overall size of the box and the total weight. Some of these items are potentially not necessary.

To find out more about each cleaning mode and the best brush head to use with it, read this post which explains the Oral-B modes available. Whilst you need to launch the app each time to use it the brush itself can store the data for up to 20 cleans meaning you do not need to always have the app to hand. The Genius 8000 launched as a cut-down, value version of the original Genius 9000 brush, and it still feels like a high-end toothbrush despite its price. It also gives an excellent clean, with a choice of six brush modes and three brush heads – CrossAction, 3D White and Sensitive – to cover a wide range of dental needs. Its Lithium-Ion battery still needs charging overnight but will last for over an hour of brushing from there on in, which should cover you for a couple of weeks. The 8000 and all Oral-B brushes made for the UK come with a 2 pin connector on the charging cables. This is because they have been designed to be used with power outlets found in bathrooms that use a 2 pin configuration.

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The app will prompt you to enter information about your oral hygiene goals. You can choose from the following pre-programmed routines: