I've been using Sonicare for a long time and needed to replace it. So I thought Quip is a good deal for the price of $45 versus Sonicare's of $180+.
After trying it for the first time, as the saying goes, you get what you pay for! I think it's good for people who are using a manual toothbrush, but if you've been an electric brush user, this might not be for you; it will be very disappointing. It's not as powerful as the other electric toothbrushes out there.
So I'm going back to spending money to get a new Sonicare. It is for the sake of my teeth after all.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Company Response from Quip NYC Inc.
Hi Larissa,
As we say below, and on our website before purchasing, (and as your dentist will tell you too), the effectiveness of any toothbrush comes down to how it is used, not the power mode it is set to.
Quip uses the same nylon bristles, motor, and even manufacturer as other popular leading brands in the industry, so there will be no difference in the way your Quip itself brushes your teeth. The core thing that affects your oral health is how you use a toothbrush, diet, and genetics.
Unfortunately, there are many dangerous misconceptions in oral care that we are trying to correct, such as the idea that whether a toothbrush is manual, gently vibrating, vigorously vibrating or rotating toothbrush is what effects your oral health. If they are all being used correctly (and have soft bristles), they will all "clean" perfectly.
The truth is, all toothbrushes should be used in almost in the exact the same way, gently brushing tooth by tooth, focusing on the gum line area, making sure to cover the whole mouth. Unfortunately, many believe that manual brushes should be used with "big, strong, sweeping, brushing motions" and electric brushes "don't need to be wiggled around at all." It is these misconceptions that can cause big issues, alongside the other major issues that most people are not brushing twice a day, for two minutes, or change brush heads when they are worn out.
Of course, we cannot speak to personal preference. The best brush for you is one that encourages you to brush 2 times a day, for a full 2 minutes.
Thanks for giving Quip a try!