Oral B Genius X electric toothbrush: the luxury of a connected toothbrush

The electric toothbrush is no longer an exception and, as with many products, with success, the shelves are filled with models that are hard to see the difference, except for the price. However, they offer a variety of features and the Oral B Genius X stands out from the rest.

Why use an electric toothbrush

The use of an electric brush is not a matter of laziness, but rather a necessity to perform much more effective brushing. The Oral B Genius X toothbrush's brushing system is oscillating and rotating, with a small round head that fits everywhere.

The advantage of this type of head is that it reaches every corner of your mouth and can brush it with the same efficiency. With a manual brush, some angles are impossible to treat, especially for the inner side of the incisors.

All tests have proven that electric brushing is much more effective than manual brushing.

What makes Oral B Genius X different from traditional electric toothbrushes?

The first thing that differentiates the Oral B Genius X electric toothbrush is the price! Indeed, the first prices of the Oral B range are in the 30 €, while the Genius X oscillates between 150 and 250 €, depending on the versions and the retailers. For this price, you can demand excellence.

The Oral B Genius X is indeed an excellent toothbrush, but to make your expense worthwhile, you need to use all of its features, including the dedicated smartphone app that includes a coaching function.

Features of the Oral B Genius X

The Oral B Genius X toothbrush is equipped with onboard Bluetooth sensors that track how you brush your teeth. Your phone screen transmits the visible representation of your brushing. You can check that you are not missing any part of your teeth.

The heads are interchangeable with a clip and everyone in the family can have their own, thanks to a circle of light around the handle, available in 12 colors.

The pressure sensor is very useful for the good health of your gums. If you press too hard, a red light comes on to warn you and the brush automatically slows down.

Another valuable feature is the built-in timer. The recommended brushing time with an electric brush is 2 minutes, i.e. one minute per jaw, or 30 seconds for each side. The timer starts at the same time as the brush; every 30 seconds, it alerts you with a different vibration, which tells you it's time to change faces or jaws. You are assured of brushing each part of your jaw for the same amount of time.

You can then check your app to see if you've missed a spot, or spent too much time in one place.

6 brushing modes

Oral B Genius X offers 6 brushing modes, you can switch from one to the other, without turning off the brush or stopping it. This allows you to alternate between the gentle mode when approaching the gums and the pro-clean mode for the inner side of the lower incisors, which is more exposed to plaque and tartar.

The 6 brushing modes

1. Standard for daily use that cleans teeth and massages gums.
2. Whitening for a stronger application, to remove calcifying plaque.
3. Softness for a more sensitive jaw with reduced speed.
4. Pro-clean on the other hand is faster for a polishing effect.
5. Tongue to brush the tongue that is too often forgotten.
6. Gum-care for a gentle massage of the gums, for a better blood circulation.

The design of the brush

The Oral B Genius X has an ergonomic handle that gives you a very good grip. It is covered with plastic and rubber to prevent the brush from slipping through your hands. This is very convenient, especially if you like to brush your teeth in the shower.

For aesthetics, you have a choice of colors and patterns. A travel case is offered and, in the high-end versions, it is used to charge your smartphone, along with your toothbrush.

The brush has an autonomy of fifteen days.

The opinion of Nutrident

The Oral B Genius X electric toothbrush is a great toothbrush, but to justify its price, you really need to use its app on a daily basis.

The choice of 6 brushings is really interesting, but we can however reproach it its weight, higher than the others.