Dentist-recommended Oral-B Toothbrush that leaves teeth now has over 50% off
When it comes to oral hygiene, we all know that an electric toothbrush is the fastest and most efficient way to keep your pearly whites clean and healthy, and is the most common way to keep up your oral hygiene to a dentist-approved standard. It's not only more effective than manual brushing, but it also allows you to perform thousands more strokes per brush than you could achieve manually.
However, electric toothbrushes can be a bit pricey, which is why bargains like this one from Amazon are the perfect chance to save some dosh and upgrade your oral hygiene routine at home. At the moment, this Oral-B iO2 Electric Toothbrush is up for grabs with a 55% discount, reducing the price from £100 to £44.98, saving you nearly £60.
The Oral-B iO2 Night Black Electric Toothbrush promises to make your teeth up to 100% cleaner than manual brushing, and features a dentist-approved round brush head that lets you reach those tricky spots you can't effectively reach with a standard manual brush. It also has a two-minute timer that alerts you every 30 seconds to switch your brushing area, ensuring you don't miss any areas and can achieve the most thorough clean every time.
For those with sensitive gums, this electric toothbrush includes an automatic gum pressure sensor that slows down the speed and flashes red when you press too hard, while still being tough on food particles and plaque build-up. You can also choose from three different intensity levels: extra gentle, gentle, and daily clean, to cater to your teeth's needs.
The toothbrush's one-touch button makes it easy to use without difficult and irritating controls, which has been praised by some shoppers as "a benefit" when it comes to getting a simple yet effective clean. What's more, this brush boasts a quiet sound, that lets you get that dentist-like brush in the mornings without waking anyone up, and a long-lasting battery life that shoppers have said can last "up to two weeks" without needing a recharge, making it ideal for bathrooms without an available plug socket for it's charging stand.
You can choose from five different colours, including pink, green, and white, though this major £55 discount is only available for some hues, so pick wisely.
Amazon shoppers who have secured this cleaning gem can't stop singing its praises, with thousands of 5-star reviews flooding in. One thrilled customer raves: "Bought recently, as I have braces and I am astounded by how good this electric toothbrush is, as a previous manual brusher I have noticed vast improvement in the cleanliness of my teeth and they feel cleaner throughout the day. It has timing to vibrate when i have done enough in one quadrant in my mouth and is easy to use with different modes such as daily clean, soft etc. The colour looks slick and has a good battery life alongside adjustable speeds would definitely recommend."
Another buyer beams: "Great bit of kit so far. Haven't needed to recharge it yet since I started using it and I've used it quite a few times. Cleans my teeth so well, I went straight back on here and bought another for my son. I've noticed my teeth are smoother and clean longer than when I used a manual brush. Easy to use - one press for on and straight to higher powered setting, second press for lower power setting, longer press for off, red light and power interruption if you press too hard, and a couple of pulses in the power to let you know every 30 seconds."
A third chimes in: " Bought this as a recommendation from my dentist. It definitely makes a difference from a manual toothbrush. My teeth feels cleaner for less time spend brushing. There is pressure sensor that glows in red if you press too hard. There is also a timer that alerts you after 30 sec. The battery last for about 2 weeks when used 2 times per day. It could be a bit noisy at first and the vibration is a lot stronger than the new Io series but you get used to both very quickly. I did researched quite a few different options before choosing this one and it didn't disappoint. All in all, great value for money."
And the same sentiments are shared by this shopper who says: "Very pleased with this product. I was after a higher end toothbrush after being let down by a cheaper one and this is absolutely perfect. With a built in timer, three intensity settings and a pressure sensor, it means that my teeth are getting the clean they deserve every time. The pressure sensor is my favourite feature as I do have a habit of scrubbing a bit too hard, but with this toothbrush even a gentle glide gives you a full mouth clean feeling."
You can buy the Oral-B iO2 Electric Toothbrush in Forest Green directly from Oral-B for £48 or in Night Black from Boots for £45. If you want a newer piece of kit with more settings to play with, the reputable oral hygiene brand's iO 10 electric toothbrush is available at Argos for £400, down from £800.
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