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The great brush-off: Upgrade your manual toothbrush to an electric one

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Promising thorough cleaning with a touch of a button, Oral-B electric toothbrushes give you that fresh-from-the-dentist feeling.

Brushing our teeth twice a day is essential. Whether we see it as a daily chore or a grooming ritual, we will likely try to get it done as quickly as possible. How many of us brush for the recommended period of two minutes? Probably not many. Those few minutes can feel like forever when you’re rushing in the morning or if you’re tired after a long day.  

This is where an electric toothbrush, or specifically an Oral-B electric toothbrush, can come in handy. Oral-B is one of the most established names in the market, not least because it is the No 1 dentist-recommended brand preferred by dental professionals.

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Like all Oral-B electric toothbrushes, the Pro 100 comes with a dental tool-inspired round brush head that oscillates and rotates to reach the hard-to-clean parts of your teeth. The brush head’s shape and an oscillating-rotating technology make Oral-B electric toothbrushes particularly effective in reducing plaque and gum disease. After all, electric toothbrushes are clinically proven to give you a superior clean, compared to manual toothbrushes.

In addition, the Pro 100 has precisely angled bristles to clean deep in between teeth, giving you a gentle yet thorough cleaning experience. Slip the rechargeable toothbrush into the provided charging station and a single charge lasts up to eight days. Best of all, it comes with its own travel case, so you can bring it with you even when you are on the move.

TIMING IS EVERYTHING  

There is a reason why dentists recommend two minutes for brushing. Studies have shown that is the minimum amount of time needed to clean your teeth effectively. Any less and you’re probably not removing all the plaque from every area of your mouth and tooth surface. 

The Pro 100 solves that problem for you with its in-built timer. Not only does the timer count off the requisite two minutes, it also divides that time into 30-second slots. The alert signals you to move on to the next area of your mouth, ensuring you spend the same amount of time on your teeth and brushing them evenly.

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Aside from the Pro 100, Oral-B offers other electric toothbrush models with advanced features for those serious about their oral health.

The Oral-B IO 9 comes power-packed with technological aids like 3D teeth tracking and AI recognition for a professional cleaning experience at home. Its round brush head gives off micro-vibrations while a frictionless, smooth magnetic drive system transfers energy to the bristle tips – all for better cleaning. Those guilty of over-brushing will appreciate the pressure sensor, which protects your gums and sets off a red-light indicator if you are brushing too hard. 

Another one to consider is the Oral-B Genius 9000. Along with a two-minute timer and a pressure sensor, its unique position detection sensor registers the area you’re brushing and guides you to spots you might have missed. It also has six brushing modes: Daily clean, gum care, sensitive, whitening, tongue clean and pro-clean.

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In addition, all Oral-B electric toothbrushes come with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a one-year warranty*. If you’ve bought a qualifying rechargeable toothbrush and found you do not love it, you can enjoy a refund of the purchase price. If your Oral-B product is defective during the warranty period, you can also have it repaired or replaced for free.

When it comes to upping the ante in your oral care routine, using an electric toothbrush could be the wise choice in the long run. It’s a simple change that will help give you a million-dollar smile and protect your dental health into the future. 

Get that fresh-from-the-dentist feeling with the Oral-B Pro 100 Electric Toothbrush. Oral-B electric toothbrushes are available at major retailers, including Cold Storage, FairPrice, Giant, Guardian, Lazada, RedMart, Shopee and Watsons.

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TIMING IS EVERYTHING  

There is a reason why dentists recommend two minutes for brushing. Studies have shown that is the minimum amount of time needed to clean your teeth effectively. Any less and you’re probably not removing all the plaque from every area of your mouth and tooth surface. 

The Pro 100 solves that problem for you with its in-built timer. Not only does the timer count off the requisite two minutes, it also divides that time into 30-second slots. The alert signals you to move on to the next area of your mouth, ensuring you spend the same amount of time on your teeth and brushing them evenly.

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