Oral hygiene is important not only for the appearance of a person, the health of the whole organism depends on the condition of the teeth. And it is very important to inculcate the habit of caring for the oral cavity from childhood. A properly selected children's electric toothbrush can help with this.
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There are not so many manufacturers producing such useful devices. The choice is to be made between the brushes of the brands Braun ORAL-B, Phillips, Hapica, Kolibree. These manufacturers are the best in the development of electric toothbrushes.
Therefore, the purchase should be made, focusing on the functionality of the brush, suitable for the child. What to pay attention to.
Electric brushes are standard, sonic and ultrasonic.
Standard type brushes are characterized by the presence of a round head, which performs rotational movements in different directions. The rotation speed can vary from 2 to 30 thousand movements per minute. Such devices provide gentle cleaning, suitable for children. They win in price over ultrasonic and sonic brushes, but are inferior to them in cleaning quality.
Sonic brushes can even be identified by feel, their vibration will be clearly audible to the human ear. The cleaning principle here lies in the oscillatory movements that are the result of sound waves generated by a special membrane and transmitted to the villi. The amplitude of oscillations is important here, with its help you can achieve a homogeneous mixture of paste, air and water, which will allow you to carefully overcome plaque even in inconvenient places. Such brushes thoroughly massage the gums, gently and efficiently clean the teeth, do not harm veneers, braces and fillings. However, in order not to damage the enamel, you need to work out the cleaning technique.
Ultrasonic brushes are a special type, although the principle of operation seems similar to sound devices, it has an important difference - the pulsation frequency is so high that plaque and complex contaminants are literally destroyed, and not just swept out of the interdental space.The main advantages of an ultrasonic brush are an excellent result with a minimum of effort and an economical consumption of toothpaste, the ability to defeat pigmentation. As for the disadvantages, this is the presence of contraindications in the form of various artificial structures in the mouth, certain diseases of the oral cavity.
The next thing that is important to pay attention to is the presence of certain special cleaning modes. In particular, the habituation function and the delicate cleaning mode are useful for children.
For children, a round head is considered the best, however, models with an oval shape also exist and have their advantages. In any case, the size of the baby brush head must not exceed 22 mm.
On electric brushes, bristles of medium hardness and soft ones are used, it is the latter that are suitable for children's devices. Most head variations have synthetic bristles, but there are also brushes with natural bristles, suitable, for example, for allergy sufferers.
Separately, it is worth noting models with villi made of silicone, which gently affect children's teeth.
Children's brush should have a handle of a suitable diameter, which will be comfortable for the child to hold in his hand. It is important to have rubberized inserts that do not allow the device to slip out of wet hands.
Most brushes have removable heads, as the heads need to be changed periodically. The service life of nozzles can vary from 1 to 3 months. This, by the way, must be taken into account when planning the cost of an electric brush.
There are also models that do not require any replacements, these are brushes with silicone bristles.
This applies to the presence of such useful functions as a pressure sensor that allows you to control the degree of pressure, a timer that tracks the duration of cleaning, backlight, and an indicator for replacing nozzles.
The brush can be battery operated or rechargeable. The first ones are cheaper, but will require the cost of replacing batteries. The latter have a special charger included, often in the form of a base, which is convenient to use, but requires an electrical outlet.
A sonic model with an elongated brush head that features a 360-degree cylindrical head with 20,000 soft DuPont Tynex ultra-fine bristles. Works in one mode from the AAA battery. A 2-minute timer is embedded in the handle body, which allows you to control the process of brushing your teeth. The device can be used both from the moment the first teeth appear in a child, and independently from the age of 3 up to 12-13 years. The plastic handle is made in the form of a duck in order to attract the attention of the baby, as well as to develop his interest in brushing his teeth.
Additional information: there is LED-backlight, the product is waterproof (IPX7 standard).
The average cost is 2990 rubles.
The vibration model is designed for ages 3+. It is equipped with soft bristles, located on an elongated nozzle, carefully takes care of the oral cavity. The device works in one mode - daily, from AA batteries.
Delivery set includes: 2 nozzles, 1 handle, batteries.
The average cost is 640 rubles.
Product for children from 1 to 5 years old with an elongated nozzle, soft bristles, gently cares for the gums and teeth of the baby. The presence of a backlight and a timer with an audible signal built into the handle of the product ensure the safety of your child during the procedure, and also make the process more fun. The device works in one mode of daily cleaning from a AAA battery, while producing 16,000 pulsations per minute.
Additional information: brush net weight - 25 g, power consumption - 0.18 W, battery potential - 150 days.
The set includes 2 nozzles, a battery and a pen.
The average cost is 935 rubles.
A sonic toothbrush powered by a rechargeable battery that charges when placed on a storage stand. The brush has an elongated shape of the nozzle head, of which, by the way, there are two in the kit. The brush operates in one standard mode, making 15,000 pulsations per minute.
Kolibree V1 can be synchronized with a smartphone using Bluetooth, and with the help of a special application, it will be possible to arouse more interest in the child in brushing their teeth.
The cost of Kolibree V1 is 10990 rubles.
Video review of the brush:
The sound model is suitable for children aged 1 to 6 years. The device is battery operated. The shape of the head is elongated, the bristles are characterized by increased softness. The brush operates in one standard mode, 7000 pulsations per minute.
The price of Hapica Baby is 1490 rubles.
This model differs from the previous one, for the most part, only in the level of softness of the bristles. Their rigidity does not allow children under 3 years of age to use the device. The model in the kit has a battery and one elongated nozzle. Cleaning mode - one, standard.
The price of Hapica Kids is 1490 rubles.
Video review of the Hapik brush:
Brush electric standard type with a round head. The device has only one mode of operation, capable of making 7600 directional movements in 60 seconds. The brush is battery powered and charges when placed on the stand. Full charge time is 5 hours, after which the device can work for half an hour.
The cost of Oral-B Stages Power Cars D12.513K is from 1650 rubles.
Video about brushes from Oral-B for children:
Universal vibration model for the whole family, equipped with two standard-type nozzles, a smart timer (divides cleaning into 4 blocks), a rechargeable battery with battery life up to 180 minutes. The body is white, has a charging indicator, 5 standard cleaning and regeneration support programs, an LED battery status indicator, IPX7 water protection, which allows the child to even brush dive in the bath.
Product Features: Battery life up to 45 days of daily use, Replaceable cleaning heads, Worldwide charging compatibility (100-240V), Erase rate up to 48,000 per minute.
Additional information: the package includes a body, 2 standard heads, a recharging station combined with a stand, a travel case with a USB connector and an ultraviolet sterilizer with a battery.
The average cost is 4190 rubles.
Brightly colored toothbrushes for children ages 6 and up help build healthy habits for life. Extra soft bristles are gentle on teeth and gums, removing many times more plaque than a manual model.A 2-minute timer is built into the handle, which every 30 seconds reminds you to change the cleaning area. The device works from the accumulator (autonomy till 10 days), is charged from an electric network.
The delivery set includes 1 nozzle for delicate cleaning, round standard head, handle, storage stand.
Additional information: 1 operating mode, maximum rotation speed - 8800 reciprocating rotations per minute, 20000 pulsations per minute, there is a charging indication.
The average cost is 3100 rubles.
The brightly colored sonic brush is made especially for children. Replaceable stickers will please the kids, and an additional nozzle in the box will save the family budget a little in the future.
The brush is equipped with a standard type nozzle, elongated shape, teeth can be brushed in two modes: standard and delicate.
There is a convenient timer and a useful function of getting used to the brush. The device can be synchronized with a smartphone via Bluetooth. The child will be able to store his brush on a special stand, and it will work on battery power.
The cost is 5,300 rubles.
Video review of the brush:
This model is recommended by most dentists in the world. It is intended for ages 6+. A standard product with a round head provides gentle oral care, eliminates almost all plaque. Pulsating movements loosen plaque on the enamel, and reciprocating rotational movements sweep it out and massage the gums.
What is in the device: 2 modes of operation (daily, delicate), a professional timer for 2 minutes, which every 30 seconds reminds you of changing the cleaning zone; visual pressure sensor, battery with 24 hour charge time, charging indication, visual control of tip wear.
Features: synchronization with a smartphone, Bluetooth communication protocol.
Additional information: there is a stand for storage, maximum speed (per minute): 8800 - reciprocating rotational movements, 40000 - pulsations.
The average cost is 5840 rubles.
This model is equipped with a musical timer that signals the child about the end of the procedure. Drawings on the handle in the form of cartoon characters give the daily process a playful form. The handle itself is rubberized, prevents it from slipping in the baby's hand. The case is waterproof. Age limit - children 3+.
The standard round head nozzle with soft bristles delivers 5,600 directional rotations per minute to keep your mouth free of food debris and plaque in just 120 seconds. The device works from the accumulator (duration of work – 28 minutes).
Features: synchronization with a smartphone, charging indication, storage stand, Bluetooth communication protocol.
The average cost is 6190 rubles.
With a speed of 500 strokes per second, this unit is 75% more effective at removing dirt from teeth than a standard toothbrush. In addition, the whitening effect remains after the procedure. If you properly care for the oral cavity, then the brush can work smoothly for 2 weeks (meaning that teeth are brushed 2 times a day for 2 minutes).
The sound children's device is capable of operating in 2 modes, allows you to adjust the cleaning speed, and has convenient removable nozzles. The case is equipped with a battery status indicator, a timer with the "KidTimer" and "Quadpacer" functions, a backlit display, and a program that allows you to work with a mobile application.
Complete set: the extended main nozzle, (only 2 pieces), the handle, the accumulator, a support for storage.
Additional parameters: maximum speed - 62000 pulsations per minute, net weight - 360 g, lithium-ion battery, 8 different interchangeable stickers.
The average cost is 5990 rubles.
Each brush presented in this rating has certain attractive sides. If synchronization with a smartphone is a priority, then the choice will have to be made between Kolibree V1 and Philips Sonicare For Kids HX6322/04.Those wishing to purchase an inexpensive battery option should choose the Oral-B Stages Power Cars D12.513K. For those who do not want to give children pasta, Hapica brushes will do.