Description of Xiaomi toothbrushes and tips for their use
Xiaomi makes the lives of millions of its customers much easier by manufacturing smart home products. One such invention is the brand's sonic brushes, which help to take care of the oral cavity and make the process enjoyable. In the article we will consider the pros and cons of the brand's products, review the most popular models, and give advice on the operation and selection of devices.
Advantages and disadvantages
The principle of operation of Xiaomi toothbrushes is quite simple. Each electric unit has a special sound-based motor with magnetic levitation, thanks to which the brush makes more than 30,000 vibrations per minute. The power of the movement is transmitted to the attachment itself, which contributes to a more thorough and high-quality cleaning of the teeth, even if you just bring the device closer to the tooth, but do not press it. The main feature of the Chinese brand's dental products is the fact that the brush head does not make circular movements, it just vibrates.
Xiaomi toothbrushes have a lot of advantages. First of all, the elegant, but at the same time laconic design of the models is striking. Strong packaging provides reliable transport protection. The products have simple controls, there is only one button on the case, which allows you to control the device.
The company carefully monitors the production of its goods at every stage of production and immediately weeds out any defects. Therefore, the chance to run into a low-quality product is practically zero.
Every year, Xiaomi developers are trying to improve new devices, endowing them with improved functions. In the production of oral hygiene products, exclusively hypoallergenic materials are used, which have been proven by numerous tests. The products of the Chinese brand have repeatedly become the winner of various competitions and were awarded quality certificates. One of the main advantages of electric toothbrushes is the special head structure. The bristles are arranged very tightly and are fixed using a special technology developed by the American company DuPont. This prevents even the smallest dirt from getting into the device and ensures complete environmental friendliness and safety of use.
Each bristle is polished and slightly rounded at the tip to prevent injury to the gums and tooth enamel. Several built-in modes will allow everyone to choose the one they need. You can choose a standard one for sensitive teeth, or you can customize the product individually for yourself using a special Xiaomi application for a smartphone. By the way, in the application you can specify frequently used foods, habits or diet, in which case it will be able to independently offer you individual settings and several modes that can satisfy your needs and improve teeth cleaning based on your habits.
A high-precision acceleration sensor is built into the body of the devices, which determines the effectiveness of brushing your teeth - how well plaque and dirt are removed from the entire surface. It also analyzes if there are areas that you miss, and monitors the regularity of oral care, drawing up schedules for the week and month, and then transfers all the data to the application. Xiaomi toothbrushes are synchronized with a smartphone using Bluetooth.
The device lasts up to 3 weeks on a single charge. But there are also improved products that can survive without additional power for 2 months. Such high manufacturability is ensured by the Mi Electric Toothbrush lithium battery, which has an extended service life. A smartphone application will help you monitor the battery level and increase or decrease its power. This allows you to prevent the device from discharging at the wrong time - for example, if you took the brush with you on a trip and forgot to charge it.
By the way, thanks to the USB port that comes with the device, you can even recharge it from a laptop.
The IPX7 / 8 waterproof housing fully protects the Xiaomi electric toothbrush from moisture penetration. The manufacturer claims that the device can be placed at a depth of a meter for half an hour, and nothing will happen to it anyway. But it is still not worth experimenting and checking the words of the leadership of the Chinese brand, and even more so taking the unit with you to the bathroom or shower. Water will not be able to get inside the sealed case, but hot steam is quite, and this will certainly affect the functionality of the device.
The body of each model is equipped with a grip with an anti-slip coating of textured lines, dots and bumps located on the back of the panel. This prevents the device from falling out of wet hands and subsequent damage to the floor or side of the bathroom. The smart electric toothbrush charging station allows the device to automatically take the desired position to connect to power. Even if you set the device at an angle, it will still fit properly.
The smart brush comes with several replaceable attachments for each family member and additional colored rings, putting on which you will not have to worry about confusion between each other. Everyone will be able to find their own personal device. During operation, the device does not emit a strong noise, you can only hear a subtle buzz that does not irritate your hearing. Products of the Chinese brand are suitable not only for adults, but also for children and the elderly. There are special attachments for people with sensitive teeth, as well as for those who wear braces and artificial crowns.
In the process of cleaning tooth enamel, there is no need to make rotational movements, it is enough just to move the "smart" brush along the teeth and press it slightly. Thanks to a special sensor, the device pauses vibration if the bristles stay in one place for too long. This prevents the slightest possibility of injury to the sensitive tooth enamel and allows you to automatically control the quality of cleaning.
Unfortunately, even “smart” devices sometimes have some peculiarities. First of all, this is a relatively high price and the instruction is only in Chinese. There is no translation into either Russian or English. At first, it was difficult for residents of the CIS countries to acquire original models, since most of the products simply did not reach the owners from China, in some cases a fake arrived. Fortunately, now this problem is absent, since official dealers of Xiaomi products have appeared on the territory of Russia. Managers will not only advise on each product, but will also be able to choose the model you need. Before using, many are wondering whether it is possible to purchase such a device for owners of implants, crowns and fillings.
The management of the Chinese brand claims that it is possible, since their electric brushes are sonic, not ultrasonic. The latter, by the way, are not recommended even for those who have healthy teeth.
Model overview
The Chinese brand Xiaomi produces several types of electric “smart” toothbrushes. Below will be presented a rating of the best products and a comparison of their characteristics.
Doctor-B Toothbrush Youth Edition
The soft toothbrush with medium bristles is available in gray and white shades. The product has a nickel plating with an admixture of silver. The clean design is both attractive and comfortable. The product allows for deep cleaning of the oral cavity. The cost is 156 rubles.
Soocas X5 Sonic Electric Toothbrush
This brush has become a real innovation in oral care. Includes a docking station for charging, 3 attachments for polishing sensitive teeth and whitening, and a shock-resistant carrying case. The model is available in pink and blue with a metallic sheen. 12 brushing modes provide complete dental care, just like in a dentist's chair. Soft bristles from DuPont, which speaks for its durability and high quality.
Built-in pressure sensors automatically change the vibration power when the device is held in one place. The oscillation frequency reaches 37,200 per minute. The NFC tag built into the smart brush independently calculates the operating life of the attachment and displays the data in the application. The price of the device is 4,025 rubles.
Soocas X3 Sonic Electric ToothBrush
The electronic sonic toothbrush is available in white and black with gold accents. The model is sterilized by ultraviolet light, which indicates its complete safety and environmental friendliness. The brush is equipped with a duplex bristle of increased softness, which gently cleanses teeth from plaque and retains its performance for a long time.
The manufacturer guarantees full restoration of the whiteness of the teeth with daily use of this electric brush. The product has 4 operating modes and is capable of developing a speed of 39,600 vibrations per minute: deep cleaning, sensitive mode, massage and whitening. Includes 3 attachments, charger and storage case. Price - 3 796 rubles.
Mijia Sonic Electric Toothbrush T100
Ultrasonic toothbrush with two brushing modes and a power of 16,200 rpm. The small head has many fine bristles, which, thanks to their design, are able to penetrate and clean the most inaccessible places. The peculiarity of the head lies in the very close arrangement of the bristles, so its shape is compact and convenient to use. The product is available in white and pink shades.
The "smart" brush automatically pauses work every half a minute and gives a signal to move to the next zone. 2 minutes after the start of work, the electric brush turns off automatically. The cost of the model is 922 rubles.
Oclean X Sonic Electric Toothbrush
This electric toothbrush has become a new word in the world of dentistry. The device is equipped with a small display and a special sensor that monitors the position of the bristles and detects missing areas. After that, all data is displayed in the application. The device has four built-in cleaning modes: whitening, massage, sensitive and standard. In the smartphone application, you can find 20 additional cleaning projects for a given electric brush and set individual ones.
The bristles have a curved shape that provides a snug fit to the enamel and penetration into hard-to-reach areas between teeth. In the central part there is a small protrusion that allows you to clean the surface from deep deposits from coffee or tea. The original docking station of the hidden type has 2 functions - directly the charger and the holder of the electric brush, which is mounted on the wall and saves space. The sound device is magnetically held in the station and securely fixed. The oscillation frequency reaches 40,000 per minute. The price of the model is 4,780 rubles.
So White EX3 Sonic Electric Toothbrush
The product is available in pink and black shades. The brush is equipped with soft bristles with a special technology treatment, which provides high-quality cleaning of tooth enamel without damage or scratches. Strong retention of each bristle prevents shedding and increases brush life. The price of the model is 1 706 rubles.
Other
- DR Bei F3. The compact size portable irrigator is the perfect travel companion. Despite its small size, the product has high performance. The strong jet of water ideally cleans out hard-to-reach places where a conventional brush cannot reach, while it does not injure the gums. The swivel tube rotates 360 degrees and is hidden inside the case. The pressure is regulated using a button. The cost of the "smart" irrigator is 2,950 rubles.
- Doctor B Bass Method Toothbrush. A set of toothbrushes for the whole family with rubberized inserts in different colors, thanks to which each household member will be able to distinguish exactly his device. Each brush has 3 types of bristles for a more thorough cleaning of your teeth. The products are offered in white with blue, purple, pink and yellow accents. The price of the set is 763 rubles.
Components
Each model is equipped with interchangeable attachments that are designed for specific purposes.
- Clean. Standard large attachment for daily use. Designed for healthy teeth.
- Inter. Suitable for owners of implants or prostheses, as well as people with hyperesthesia.
- Mini. The smallest tip in the kit is designed to remove plaque. Especially suitable for people who smoke.
- Standard cleaning head. Another standard head for healthy teeth.
- Deep cleaning head. For deep cleaning from dense plaque.
Also included with each device are a charger and operating instructions.
Which brush should you choose?
When choosing an electronic toothbrush, focus on your daily habits. If you smoke or drink a lot of coffee, use a model with a deep cleaning mode to remove deposits. Owners of sensitive enamel or gums need a gentle treatment and soft bristles.
When purchasing a Xiaomi electronic brush, be sure to check the version of the model you are purchasing. It must be either European or global so that you can fully use it. The point is that the Chinese versions are intended for domestic use.
Such products are much cheaper, but they will not sync with the Russian-language Xiaomi application and cannot be accepted by the official service centers of the Chinese brand in Russia.
User manual
Each smart toothbrush comes with instructions for use, but it's in Chinese. To get the Russian or English version, you have to go to the Internet. In the Chinese version, everything is shown in sufficient detail with pictures, so you can navigate by them. In general, using an electric toothbrush is quite simple.First of all, the electric brush needs to be charged. Unpack it, take out the charging station and connect to the mains.
Next, place the device on the docking station and wait 12 hours - this is the required time for a full charge. The battery power level is displayed on 3 indicators at the bottom of the device. As soon as the battery charge approaches the lower limit, the unit will independently connect to the docking station and begin a cycle. The handle has one or more control buttons, each equipped with a touch sensor. They allow you to configure the operating mode, which can also be set using the application on the smartphone.
In total, there can be 5 modes of operation of the smart brush.
- Standard. Designed for daily use in a healthy oral cavity. In this case, the body vibrates at a frequency of 30,000 vibrations per minute.
- Berezhny. For sensitive tooth enamel and bleeding prone gums, and for users wearing braces or implants.
- Massage. Optimal for improving gum health. Suitable for those who are just starting to use the device.
- Whitening. Designed for those who often consume coffee, tea and cigarettes. This mode provides vibration with a frequency of up to 37,000 vibrations per minute and is configured via a smartphone.
- Individual. Some models have an additional mode that you can configure yourself for yourself. This is done using the Xiaomi application.
At the end of the procedure for caring for the tooth enamel, the unit should be rinsed under the tap, while it is not necessary to separate the nozzle, since the sealed case completely protects the product from moisture ingress. You can store the smart brush in the charging station, on the countertop or in a drawer. It is better not to immediately cover the attachment with a lid, as bacteria quickly spread on wet bristles. It is important and correct to clean the bristles, this can be done with soap or a special eco-friendly gel. The term of use of each nozzle is about 3 months, after which it will need to be noticed for a new one. The device does not need to be turned off after use, after a couple of minutes it will turn off by itself.
Apps for connecting devices to the phone are called Mi Home or Soocas. After installation, you should launch the application and register using your phone number or e-mail. To do this, you must enter your region and come up with a password.
Then an SMS is sent to the specified number to confirm the binding and complete the registration. After that, the application starts to "search" for the toothbrush. It is important that at this moment Bluetooth is turned on, without it it will be impossible to bind the device to the phone.
If the automatic search has not been started, you need to go to the menu and click on the item "My device". Next, you need to bring the smart brush to the phone and hold it until the devices recognize each other, and then click on the "bind a toothbrush" button. As soon as the connection between the devices is established, the indicators on the brush will stop blinking, at this moment you should press the metal button on the case and hold it for 3 seconds.
When synchronized correctly, the picture on the phone screen will disappear and the electric smart brush setting will appear. You can start using your new device and enjoy brushing your teeth.
Review overview
Reviews of Xiaomi electronic sonic brushes are positive. Users are satisfied with the purchased product and the effect it has on tooth enamel. With a 2-time daily use of the device, most of the buyers' teeth regained their natural whiteness. First of all, everyone notes the convenience of control and adjustment of the device, it is perfectly fixed in the hand and does not slip out during the cleaning process. A big plus is considered the ability to connect "smart" units to a smartphone and the presence of a convenient application with which you can set up the electric brush and monitor the dynamics of cleaning.
90% of reviews write about an attractive design and a good set of products. One brush can be used by the whole family due to the presence of several replaceable attachments, as well as numerous modes for any type of enamel and gums. The soft bristles allow even children and the elderly to use the devices. Users are not confused by the relatively high cost of Xiaomi products, since the quality fully justifies it.