CES 2022: Oral-B Unveils Three New iPhone-Connected iO Smart Toothbrushes

[Robert.Walter]

I have an iO Series 9, the model this replaces, it is totally worth the money, completely changed my dental health and it is the closest you will ever come to a dental cleaning, great tech.

I actually don’t mind using my phone to track, I just launch Spotify and listen to music while holding my phone to track my progress.

As such, don’t really see the need to upgrade since the new “feature” is not beneficial to me. I would highly try to grab the 9 series if it gets marked down.

Also an iO9 owner here; since July; bought it specifically for the 3D sending tech, coaching and HealthKit syncing. This because after my last Oral-B ultrasonic (70 CHF model) failed I went back to manual brushing because I was too cheap to replace it; I got some gum rescission and extra tartar for my decision. The new purchase was made with a goal to protect my gums. (Since using, I saw that I was pressing much too hard, and in adjusting my technique, this sensitivity has abated; totally justified the investment as the dividend is healthy gums and back to low tartar build up.)

Fully agree with ALL this posters comments and recommendation.

Had oral-B electric brushes since the 1990’s, 4 different models covering rotary and ultrasonic heads and I think the rotary ultrasonic head of the iO series is really great.

My only concern is that my ultrasonic model had a rubber on/off button that after about 2 years allowed water inside to wreck the unit; 3x units failed exact same way. Terrible material selection unless controlled failure was the goal; which I thought it was. I looked at Philips but they didn’t have HealthKit syncing so I’m hoping the iO’s thin membranes over the switches aren’t so crap as their Ultrasonic units (I took a chance because I got a free 4-year warranty.)

Only performance issue with my iO is that the orientation is not quite sensitive enough and occasionally confuses the chewing surfaces for the sides of the teeth; this requires user to tilt the brush head a bit to make it clear to brush which surface is active.

Regardless, can recommend. (When it launched it had a msrp of ca 500 CHF. I waited a year and bought on sale for ca 250 CHF. Also, replacement brush heads are pricy but they do a much better job than the other types.)

 

[coolbreeze]

inb4 ~smart connected bluetooth tampons~

 

[Robert.Walter]

Wait until the fall and Costco will sell a 2-pack for $200.

Costco presently has an iO8 2 pack at a great price but it doesn’t have 3D orientation (or AFAIK App coaching.)

 

[tekmoe]

lol - I bet you'd rather have your $300 back though. You could outfit a family of 6 with the "Pro" model that cleans exactly the same and will last 10+ years.

Nope I am good with the iO ?

 

[coolbreeze]

I have an iO Series 9, the model this replaces, it is totally worth the money, completely changed my dental health and it is the closest you will ever come to a dental cleaning, great tech.

I actually don’t mind using my phone to track, I just launch Spotify and listen to music while holding my phone to track my progress.

As such, don’t really see the need to upgrade since the new “feature” is not beneficial to me. I would highly try to grab the 9 series if it gets marked down.

I honestly can't tell if you are trolling or serious

 

[Robert.Walter]

I definitely want a $300 toothbrush with non replaceable batteries. Sign me up!

Had Oral-B electric brushes for 30 years. The batteries were never the mode of failure.

 

[zapmymac]

have the older model which comes with a phone mount suction cup…convoluted and useless for me. Dentist says my teeth are normal, after not using it for 6 months

 

[_Spinn_]

I just use a shortcut as timer for brushing my teeth with my manual toothbrush and it logs the session to the Health app. Much cheaper solution.

 

[Robert.Walter]

Do they still use Ni-MH batteries?

My iO9 says Li-Ion.

 

[Edsel]

This will fit perfectly with my "iPoop" wifi toilet....

Cascada Luxury Smart WiFi Control Multi-function Toilet for Hotels/Apartments - Ceramic body

www.amazon.com

/S

 

[Giano]

I have the previous series 9 and the problem of the non removable battery is a real one, mine is already losing some charge.

 

[LV426]

I won't be getting one of these, because it's a bit too dumb for me. I want to leave my phone in the bedroom when I brush my teeth,

When a toothbrush can have a good old shout at me and drag my hand in the right direction, I'll think about getting one. Ideally, it should also demand to be called "Sir", and threaten me, like the Gunnery Sergeant in Full Metal Jacket.

 

[t0rqx]

Seriously. This is a waste of money. I have the brush but never use the tech.

 

[ian87w]

Does this save you money from having to go to the dentist over a manual toothbrush? If not, then I don’t see the point other than luxury.

 

[Premium1]

I have an iO Series 9, the model this replaces, it is totally worth the money, completely changed my dental health and it is the closest you will ever come to a dental cleaning, great tech.

I actually don’t mind using my phone to track, I just launch Spotify and listen to music while holding my phone to track my progress.

As such, don’t really see the need to upgrade since the new “feature” is not beneficial to me. I would highly try to grab the 9 series if it gets marked down.

I have a similar one (Philips Sonicare) and it is similar and I agree with your points. They are pricey but definitely worth it IMO.

 

[ian87w]

I want to see a controlled prospective study between people on manual toothbrushes and these high tech toothbrushes, and see if their outcome (dental work, dentist visits, etc) are any different. Would be interesting. For a company that is selling these things for $300 (and probably around $500 when they reach Asia), they should be more than willing to do the study to show superiority of their products…

 

[bmustaf]

Soma say, could be in 10 or in 30 years, a smart tooth brush will have higher intelligence than a human.

I already know many humans with lower IQs than manual toothbrushes.

 

[Mr. Dee]

I don’t need this and I have been brushing my teeth and going to the dentist for decades now.

 

[ian87w]

I don’t need this and I have been brushing my teeth and going to the dentist for decades now.

I would buy one if Oral-B showed me a study where this $300 toothbrush would reduce my dentist visits, and thus saving me money.

 

[smirking]

I have an iO Series 9, the model this replaces, it is totally worth the money, completely changed my dental health and it is the closest you will ever come to a dental cleaning, great tech.

I personally find this kind of excessive, but the last time I went to get my teeth cleaned, my dental hygienist told me I need to get this because whatever I was doing with brushing wasn't cutting it. Mind you, I thought I was already pretty kitted up for brushing with a very nice Oral-B motorized toothbrush.

Well I'll give it a go then. If there's a chance it'll improve my dental health, it'll be a good investment.

 

[lolkthxbai]

The article doesn't mention it but since this will sync with the Oral B app, all your brushing habits with this brush will also sync with Apple Health.

 

[lolkthxbai]

What's next--smart floss?

Its been replaced by the smart waterpik

 

[lolkthxbai]

I would buy one if Oral-B showed me a study where this $300 toothbrush would reduce my dentist visits, and thus saving me money.

According to Oral-B:

Statistics show that brushing with an Oral-B connected toothbrush paired with the app will transform your brushing behavior.

• Over 90% of brushing sessions last longer than the dentist-recommended 2 minutes with almost no instances of overly applied pressure

• Over 82% of people who brushed with Oral-B SmartSeries experienced a noticeable improvement in their oral health[4]

...

[4] After 6-8 weeks of use. Based on a practice-based trial with 52 subjects

 

[metapunk2077fail]

We have reached the pinnical of technological achievement.

This toothbrush needs to be an NFT that smells like Gwyneth Paltrow if it really wants to represent the pinnacle of capitalism.

 

[4tune8chance]

Oral-B today as part of CES 2022 announced its latest smart toothbrush, the iO10 with iOSense, which builds upon the original iO toothbrush released in 2020.

A key new feature of the iO10 is real-time oral health coaching built directly into the toothbrush's charging base, allowing you to monitor your brushing time, pressure, and coverage without needing to take your iPhone into the bathroom. Your brushing data then syncs to the Oral-B app for greater insights into your brushing habits.

The rechargeable electric toothbrush features seven different cleaning modes for a personalized clean, including Daily Clean, Sensitive, Super Sensitive, Intense, Whiten, Gum Care, and Tongue Clean. A built-in pressure sensor helps keep your gums healthy and protected by displaying a red light when you are brushing too hard and a green light when you are brushing just right, according to Oral-B.

Oral-B did not reveal pricing or a release date for the iO10, but customers can sign up on a waitlist to be notified when the toothbrush becomes available. The previous-generation iO toothbrush retails for around $299.99 in the United States.

Oral-B also unveiled more affordable iO4 and iO5 electric toothbrushes that will each be priced under $100. The toothbrushes will have familiar iO technology, but with fewer cleaning modes and no oral health coaching built into the charging base. Each toothbrush will display a rainbow celebration light after brushing for two minutes, and the iO5 will provide users with real-time brushing tracking and coaching via the Oral-B app.

The iO4 and iO5 will be available in the United States in 2022 in a range of colors, including quite white, matte black, blush pink, icy blue, and lavender. A specific release date was not provided, and there doesn't appear to be a waitlist for these toothbrushes.

Article Link: CES 2022: Oral-B Unveils Three New iPhone-Connected iO Smart Toothbrushes

How does that quote go again, “now they are pissing on us and calling it rain”