Just found out some manual toothbrushes can cost like 10x more than the basic ones...and apparently dentists say there's not much difference if you brush properly. Seems kinda wild to me, but maybe I'm missing something?
Honestly, I've tried a couple of those pricier brushes out of curiosity, and I didn't notice much difference either. Maybe the grip felt nicer or the bristles lasted a bit longer, but nothing that justified the price jump. If you're brushing properly and regularly replacing your brush, the basic ones do the job just fine. I'd rather spend that extra cash on better toothpaste or floss...
"Maybe the grip felt nicer or the bristles lasted a bit longer, but nothing that justified the price jump."
Haha, totally feel you on this one. When I first got my braces, I went all-in thinking pricier brushes would magically make cleaning around brackets easier. Spoiler alert: they didn't. Step one: bought a fancy brush with some "ergonomic" handle. Step two: realized my hand didn't care about ergonomics at 7 AM. Step three: switched back to my trusty cheapo brush and never looked back.
Honestly, as long as you're brushing properly and swapping out your brush regularly, you're golden. I'd rather put that extra cash toward those floss threaders or interdental brushes—those little things are lifesavers when you've got wires everywhere. But hey, if someone enjoys the premium feel, more power to them... just not my thing either.
I get your point, but have you tried brushes with tapered bristles? I used to think pricier brushes were just marketing fluff too, until my dentist gave me one with super fine bristles. It genuinely felt like it cleaned around my gums better and was gentler overall. Not saying it's a must-have or anything, but sometimes spending a bit more can actually make a noticeable difference—at least it did for me. Maybe it's more about the bristle type than the handle?
