Oral-B iO Series 9 Electric Toothbrush

This is the first time I've ever had a product to review that has had an immediate impact. I've had a basic Braun electric toothbrush for years and ironically it had just started to die right before I got the iO9 to review. I just did not realise how different the experience would be with this new brush. Even without the app and gamification, just the pure brushing experience was so much nicer.

Opening the box you can tell everything is quality (which you'd expect when you're spending $500+ for a brush!). The brush itself feels solid but ergonomic. The charging travel case is such a bonus (and I even got to try that out). Even the box feels classy!

I downloaded the app before I even got the brush but didn't really look at it much beforehand. But having it's help to guide my brushing, both from a time point of view, pressure and location, was transformative. I never realised a) how mush longer I need to brush my teeth for; b) how I used to put way too much pressure on my brushing, and c) how unevenly I brushed my teeth. Until the brush and app told me.

The added gamification keeps you focused on your routine consistently for a number of days. I'm part way through my first 28-day "journey" and I'm determined to see it through. But I also already have 7 medals in my pot.

Competitive? Me? Nooooooooooo!!!

This is a fantastic toothbrush that has transformed my brushing routine. But would I pay $500 for it? I don't think so. To be honest an online tutorial video would achieve *some* of the same things, although it wouldn't have the same educational impact on the pressure you apply. But you can buy cheaper brushes that just use the LED indicator to tell you that you're brushing too hard (hubby has one).

I received this to review at the start of a busy work week. I currently have a standard Oral B electric toothbrush which has seen better days and I was looking for an upgrade. This product came with everything I needed to start brushing right out of the box. I downloaded the app and synced to my iphone via bluetooth, super simple process as there was a QR code in the box. The app allows you to monitor your brushing which I found really useful and it helped me to identify areas where I was not brushing properly. There are also different routines you can set up if you want to target specific concerns or just to help keep you on track & they will remind you to do those routines. I did find though I tended to go over the 2min guideline so I need to practise being a bit faster! There were other settings like tongue cleaning, gum care, intense clean, super sensitive, sensitive which I tried but found I liked the daily clean setting the most. It was good to have options. In the box was a chargeable case, love that idea for when I go away, there was also a refill holder so I had somewhere to put the head after removing it for cleaning. It has a magnetic charging base making it super simple to put back on the charger after you have used it too.

I really enjoyed using it, albeit a bit more practice required, my teeth got a good clean according to the app, lol. It is at the higher price point but if you are serious about wanting to keep track of all your brushing routines then this does it all!

Wow, what a toothbrush this is! I read the reviews and was sold on the toothbursh - it was on the Christmas Wishlist. THEN I got an email from the present fairies at Beauty Review to say I'd won one. Much excitement at our place, I can tell you! Its sleek, black shape with lights to show you when yove got it in the right position, is just beautiful. So, I've been using it for the past month and am very happy with the clean it does. I have receding gums which sometimes bled & felt like I could never quite get the clean 100% right. Well, as said above, it lights red when its not in the right position, so you can change the angle for a better clean. I really like the different programmes you can choose - 7 in all - eg, every day, sensitive teeth, whiten, extreme.... and two of my favouties - healthy gums and a tongue clean which I do at the end. It nags you to continue for at least 2 mins (a frowny face tells you when you've not done it long enough) and there are vibrations each 30 secs to let you know progress. This is great because I realised I wasn't cleaning for long enough before. And the best thing is that my receding gums seem to be reversing!!!!! I do also use a healthy mouth blend to help with this, but I'm sure the toothbrush is contributing a lot to healthier gums. There is an interactive App you can download to give you more features & information, but my Android phone wouldn't connect to it, so I can't comment on this. Others seem to have found it helpful. Maybe with an Apple?? The other thing is finding replacement heads. The box comes with 2 heads, so that's 6 months of cleaning. But, when I had a look around Christmas, no one (5 stores I went into) had stocks of the special toohbrush heads. You can't use the genercic ones, so these might be fairly costly. Maybe it was a supply issue, but if there are none to buy, then its just an expensive toy. The price caused me a real pause when I first looked at buying it - it seems an awful lot to pay full price. However, there seem to be ongoing bargains you can search out which make it much more affordable. Still an "investment" to buy. These pause points lost a point on the recommendation scale for me, but I'm still really liking the toothbrush & recommend it with these caviats.

The Oral-B iO Series 9 Electric Toothbrush is a game-changer for oral hygiene! Brushing has never been this fun and effective. The sleek design and smart technology make it a joy to use, and the interactive display keeps me motivated. My teeth feel cleaner, and my dentist would be proud. It's like having a personal dental assistant at home! If you're looking to level up your brushing routine, this toothbrush is definitely worth the investment. Say goodbye to manual brushing and hello to a brighter, healthier smile with the Oral-B iO Series 9! 🦷😁

I have always wanted an electric toothbrush but after looking at many, never bought one. I was sooo excited, privileged, and grateful to be able to trial this one.

It comes in a box with extra heads and plugs, and a charging case for travelling which is very cool. It sits on a magnetic charger, and once fully charged lasts for days.

It is shiny black and classy looking. It has several settings on it and reminds me of star trek for teeth! It even stops if I press too hard on it.

So far I've only been using the 'clean' and whitening' settings. I love them both. The brushing is firm and fast and does a remarkable job of cleaning. My teeth feel clean and look clean, and my mouth feels like it does after a dentist clean. Actually maybe even better.

What I've noticed is that I'm motivated to clean my teeth for longer and more often as it feels so nice when I'm done. Having the toothbrush remind me when I'm done is a great feature, as it has a timer on it and if I don't brush long enough it does a frowny face!

In my opinion my teeth look whiter already and feel so much better, and my mouth feels more healthy. I drink a lot of tea and coffee so my teeth get stained from those, and it's great to see the staining disappearing.

I don't think I can live without one of these now that I've tried it. It is making a huge difference. Even the price tag won't deter me as it feels like a worthwhile investment for such superior dental care.

I'm not sure what's normal for electric toothbrush use, but I've found leaning over the sink while cleaning is a good idea to stop the risk of spilling toothpaste on my clothes.

I very highly recommend this toothbrush. It's one of those top-shelf products that I would never regret purchasing. It truly is wonderful.

First, I just want to acknowledge how lucky I was to be chosen for this trial, and thank BR for the opportunity. Thank you, Team! This toothbrush is amazing. I feel like I've been to the dentist for a thorough clean every day.

Opening the box, I'll admit to feeling a little daunted. There were so many attachments, and the instruction leaflet was a lot thicker than I was expecting. But after a quick read-through, it became clear there was nothing to fear! The reason for the extended instruction manual is for all the extra bells and whistles this toothbrush offers, but for everyday, they aren't necessary.

The set-up of the app on my phone was simple with the bluetooth within the brush syncing immediately. The app then takes you through set-up in a few quick and easy steps. I highly recommend not skipping this step, as this is where you'll get the superior clean.

The app will ask you to brush first. This is to 'teach' it how you brush, and then it will give you a coverage percentage score. I was horrified to be given a score of 85%. So, 15% had been missed or cleaned too lightly all these years! Never fear, the app and brush combined will take you through a thorough routine, complete with real-time imagery of where and how each section of teeth are being brushed. The sensors in the brush itself tell you if you're brushing too hard or too light, and the picture on the app 'sparkles' when you've achieved the perfect attention to each section. I found this to be invaluable, and am pleased to report with this help, I'm now achieving a 100% score, and I'm left with teeth that feel like I've just visited the dentist for a clean. So smooth and shiny! I'm looking forward to prolonged use of this super-brush to see what other benefits it'll give me over time. Less plaque build-up, better over-all healthy mouth, and whiter teeth is what I'm expecting if these early results are anything to go by.

WOW hands down the best toothbrush I have EVER used in my 42 years of life! After the first brush it felt like I’d been to the hygienist. But…let’s start at the beginning. The toothbrush comes in a box that is extremely secure and takes a bit of time to unpack. I took my time and read through all the ‘paperwork’ that came with. This is the bit that caused the ‘but’. The instructions are very ‘light’, and it isn’t clear how to set up the toothbrush. Through trial and error, I had it synced to my phone in about 15min. The instructions are missing the bit that explains how to move from each screen in the menu and save your selections. The device is larger than I assumed, and I thought the brush head was large, but it all works seamlessly. I really enjoyed watching my technique IRL on my phone and the brush lights up if you are using too little or too much pressure. The brush gently vibrates every 30 second to indicate you can move to the next section for brushing. At the end of 2 minutes, it has a longer vibration but doesn’t turn off so you can keep brushing if you want. I found the programme motivated me to want to see if I could improve my score for the next brush. I’ve only used the daily clean option but will experiment with the others over the next week. I wanted to stay consistent to see the results and after just one day it's amazing! For what it does I think the price is worth it. I didn’t realise that if you don’t initiate the brushing session on your phone you won’t get any assessment of your session. There isn’t anything about that in the instructions. The brush does sync and register that you’ve brushed your teeth and the time, but you get no scoring. I did find it frustrating that the date and time on the app are wrong and apparently this is a bug that Oral B are looking at – after some searching online how to fix it. Overall, this is a very impressive toothbrush and I’ve very grateful that I got the chance to review it.

First off, what an incredible trial to be a part of! This is one of the most generous and awesome trials I have ever completed. I am completely head over heels, sold on this toothbrush! I have used electric toothbrushes for a long time, they have good coverage and very convenient. Well, this toothbrush experience is a game changer! The packaging exudes quality, it is such a sexy gadget (if one can say that about a toothbrush!?). It comes with a wireless charging dock, a wall charger for the travel case, a spare head and a case for the 2 heads. The toothbrush itself is heavier than the standard ones. The brush head is easy to attach. I found the instructions lacking and had to Google for info. I downloaded the app and played around with settings, which I'm still having tutu with. The other area that I wonder about is cleaning inside the toothbrush shaft when the brush connects, water could pool there if not kept clean. So once you figure out your preferred settings, it's time to turn on. When used in conjunction with the app, it shows you 6 quadrants of your mouth and while brushing with alert to the area being cleaned and completed. That is a pretty cool visual to have. You get to set how firm you want it if you have sensitive teeth and vibrates when time is up. The brushing experience is so amazing! The only other time I have felt my teeth so clean is from the dentists. I feel so confident in my smile and my breath! It has a mode for cleaning your tongue and guides your oral hygiene with suggesting on the app to rinse and floss. The app also rates your cleaning to 100 and makes suggestions if you don't reach 100%. I am utterly in love with the product and still can't believe I was one of the lucky recipients! My breath has never been as fresh!

I was lucky enough to be selected to trial this amazing toothbrush. I had previously been using the cheapest Oral B Electric Brush and thought that did a great job and was skeptical on how this could be any better. I was wrong! This brush is amazing. The head vibrates faster and the different modes change the speed. Intense lived up to its name - this was much too strong for me. I have tried all the settings and the Daily Clean seems sufficient, I personally can't tell the difference between that and Whitening. Intense makes the brush feel like it spinning super fast while Sensitive and Super Sensitive are a much gentler Clean.

I have been using it with the app which I highly recommend. I am currently doing one of the daily program challenges it let's you select from - this prompts you to do all the steps in your Oral care routine such as flossing and cleaning your tongue. The guided tooth cleaning system is also great - again I was thinking I am not that dedicated to toothbrushing to use an app... again I was wrong. As you brush it changes the colour of the teeth on the screen from Blue to White. This ensures you brush all areas - I don't believe I have ever cleaned the inside of my teeth as much. This app would also be great for children so they learn how to brush properly from the beginning.

The difference in mouth feel after use is outstanding. My teeth feel as smooth as if I just had a professional dentist Clean. The brush also lasts a long time between charging. I have been using it for 6 days now and have only just had to put it on charge - it arrived on 48%. So I believe the claims of it lasting 14 days before it needs charging to be accurate- perfect for traveling you won't need to take the charger. The charger itself is also an improvement on the entry level brush - simply stand it on it and the magnet puts the brush in the right spot.

The only downfall for me is the price point. I think $750 for a toothbrush puts it out of reach of many people. However if you can afford it I would highly recommend it.

To get the 'negative' out of the way...this is expensive. This is a $750 investment - but I think in terms of results, the investment in your oral hygiene is well worth it!

I love the black handle and brush - it's very classy. It does show up toothpaste debris, but that's a reminder to wipe it down haha.

It's pretty intuitive to 'plug and play' with this, and I confess I did that instead of downloading the app or reading the instructions first!

The clean of this is unbeatable. Even without the app, my teeth felt incredibly clean - I just opted for the daily clean mode to start and my teeth felt incredible through the day, and again when I woke up in the morning.

The app definitely allows you to up your brushing game, telling you where you rush, areas you need to pay more attention to etc. It's pretty cool, and if you were a 'sticker chart' kid, you'll love earning medals for brushing your teeth.

Truly an incredible trial team to be a part of, I can't thank BR or Oral-B enough. I will be purchasing replacement heads and using this until it dies, but the quality suggests it will outlive me!