The Quip Toothbrush is made well, lasts long on a single battery, and gives a decent brushing. That said, it really doesn't do any more than a manual toothbrush. It has surprising power for such a small package, but you can't use the vibration to brush your teeth alone like you can with other brands such as Braun or Sonicare. You still have to brush like you would with any other manual brush, so I don't really see where the advantage is. I discontinued within a few months.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Company Response from Quip NYC Inc.
Apr 1, 2017
Hi, Eric!
First of all, thanks for giving Quip a try. Unfortunately, your comments touch on a "worrying and damaging" misconception, caused by big brand advertising that an electric toothbrush "does the work for you," or that an electric toothbrush should be used differently than a manual one.
This misconception is the very reason we started Quip! The truth is, all toothbrushes (manual, rotating, vibrating) are capable of the same quality cleaning if it used correctly, and all of them should be used in the same way!
To brush properly, no matter which type, you should be move from tooth to tooth, gently, slowing and wiggling the bristles around the gum area for each tooth, two minutes twice a day. Rotating, and vibrating toothbrushes do not change this habit, or magically remove the need to do this. Instead, it just provides extra help to get the bristles where they need to go (inside the gum, tooth gap). Most of all, it gives a fresher feeling that is more rewarding, and people are likely to brush more often and take more care of their teeth.
So the level of movement or vibration does not determine your oral health, the way you use them does.
We aren't able to observe how you brush, but we would recommend you taking your Sonicare (or Quip) to your next dental visit to show them how you do. They will give you the best advice, making sure you are doing it right. You certainly should not just be moving the brush head to each tooth and leaving it there.
The reason other brands make it seem like you “can just leave it there” is because it is easier and faster for them to sell you the highest models. The big brands are making more money by advertising and misinforming consumers that they don't have to put extra effort into brushing because their brushes are more powerful. It is such a damaging line of advertising, and we are fighting hard against it, but we also used to believe it!
We designed Quip to provide proper brushing tips, tools that guide and enhance brushing and deliver services that are crucial in other aspects like proper upkeep of bristles and visiting the dentist on time. In short, we make a better oral care routine more simple, affordable and enjoyable.
As you will read on ADA and Consumer Reports website, the best brush has nothing to do with the amount of power it has, but personal preference. Whichever brush inspires and guides you to brush the right way is the right one for you. We hope you give Quip another try one day, but if not, we just hope you are brushing the right way with whichever brush you prefer.
We hope this helps!
