Oscillating-Rotating vs Sonic Toothbrushes: Which Cleaning Motion Is More Effective?

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Oscillating-Rotating vs Sonic Toothbrushes: Intro

What's the Difference Between a Rotating and a Sonic Toothbrush?

Which One Actually Cleans Your Teeth Better?

Which One Is Gentler on Sensitive Gums and Teeth?

Which Toothbrush Should You Choose?

What Do Dentists Say?

Why Choose Between Them When Oral-B iO Does Both?

The Bottom Line

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- Oscillating-rotating brushes rotate a round head around each tooth; sonic brushes vibrate an elongated head side to side.
- Both beat manual brushing, but the round-head motion is designed to wrap around the tooth and clean along the gumline.
- Sonic brushes move in a much narrower arc, so they need more hand movement from you to cover the same surface.
- Oral-B iO combines both motions - oscillating-rotating cleaning plus micro-vibrations - so you do not have to choose.

Oscillating-Rotating vs Sonic Toothbrushes: Which Cleaning Motion Is More Effective?

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