The type of toothbrush you use doesn’t matter.
5 oral care
myths to debunk
Not all toothbrushes are created equal—a manual toothbrush may not be cleaning as effectively as you think. The OralB iO Series 2 Electric Toothbrush is designed to deliver a better clean than a regular manual toothbrush, providing 100% cleaner teeth and healthier gums.
The type of toothbrush you use doesn’t matter.
Not all toothbrushes are created equal—a manual toothbrush may not be cleaning as effectively as you think. The Oral-B iO Series 2 Electric Toothbrush is designed to deliver a better clean than a regular manual toothbrush, providing 100% cleaner teeth and healthier gums.
You have to brush hard to adequately clean teeth.
Flossing is the only thing that impacts gum health.
It’s important to floss daily for gum health. But did you know brushing is just as important for the gums? Brushing your teeth is also brushing your gums to remove bacteria (and avoid joining 42% of adults with gum disease4).
Brushing your teeth for longer is always better.
All teeth need the same amount of care.
Just like effective health care is highly individualized, oral care should be personalized too. Pick a toothbrush that’s designed to treat each molar, incisor, and cuspid with special care for a perfectly simple and personalized clean. A bonus: This can help avoid bad breath by removing plaque.
While research shows any brushing is always better than no brushing, excessive brushing can damage your enamel.5
Lock it down at the dentist's recommendation of two minutes, twice a day with the built-in brush timer on the Oral-B iO Series 2 Electric Toothbrush.
Just like effective health care is highly individualized, oral care should be personalized too. Pick a toothbrush that’s designed to treat each molar, incisor, and cuspid with special care for a perfectly simple and personalized clean.
A bonus: This can help avoid bad breath by removing plaque.
An estimated 20% of people over brush or brush their teeth too hard.2 This excess pressure can cause damage to the gums.
Opt for a toothbrush with a gum pressure sensor to prevent gum recession, like the Oral-B iO Series 2 Electric Toothbrush, which is tough on plaque but gentle on gums.
Biggest Myths About Proper Oral Care
& WHAT TO DO INSTEAD
Oral care is health care.
A proper oral care routine sets the foundation for long-lasting oral health. Yet only 25% of people brush their teeth properly,1 meaning it’s officially time to invest in yourself with products that are simple and effective.
There’s a lot of advice about the best way to care for your teeth—from the proper brushing techniques to wild DIY recipes to increasing your vitamin D intake. But what advice should you actually be following? Well, to answer that, we dove into the research.
Uncover the biggest myths about oral care below, along with the proactive steps you can take to upgrade your routine with the Oral-B iO Series 2 Electric Toothbrush.
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The toothbrush for a healthier, brighter smile
Now that we’ve uncovered the right way to care for your teeth, it’s essential to opt for the right tools. The most important one in your toolkit? The mighty toothbrush. Don’t settle for subpar options, given how important oral health is for your overall health.6 The new Oral-B iO Series 2 Electric Toothbrush takes oral care to the next level. Designed to make the switch from manual to electric as easy as possible, the Oral-B iO Series 2 Electric Toothbrush features a built-in two-minute timer that lets you know when to switch zones and an automatic gum pressure sensor to help you apply the right pressure. (It displays a red light when brushing too hard and automatically slows down to protect your gums.) Powered by a simple, all-in-one button with three cleaning settings—Super-Sensitive, Gentle Clean, and Daily Clean—and featuring a dentist-inspired round brush head that delivers gentle micro-vibrations, this toothbrush makes getting the perfect clean easier than ever before.
1. Clinical Oral Investigations
2. Wall Street Journal
3. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry
4. CDC
5. Monographs in Oral Science
6. Institute of Medicine
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And don’t miss your chance to save 25% on the Oral-B iO Series 2 Electric Toothbrush online and in retailers nationwide, including Amazon, Target and Walmart.
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5 oral care
myths to debunk
There’s a lot of advice about the best way to care for your teeth—from the proper brushing techniques to wild DIY recipes to increasing your vitamin D intake. But what advice should you actually be following? Well, to answer that, we dove into the research.
Uncover the biggest myths about oral care below, along with the proactive steps you can take to upgrade your routine with the Oral-B iO Series 2 Electric Toothbrush.