Oral-B: iO Series 4 Electric Toothbrush
Oral-B: iO Series 4 Electric Toothbrush
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Not all plastic is created equal. While this brush is plastic, it is much more sustainable than having throw away cheap toothbrushes. This Oral-B iO Series 4 Electric Toothbrush with Brush Head, Rechargeable, Black offers advanced technology for a cleaner and healthier mouth.
In just one week, remove 100% more plaque and 2.5 times more plaque between teeth compared to a manual brush. Keep track of your brushing habits and see improvements over time through the Oral-B app, which provides performance reports, journeys, and goals. With the iO pressure sensor, you can protect your gums by ensuring you are applying the perfect pressure for an effective and safe clean.
Personalize your brushing experience by choosing from 4 cleaning modes: Daily Clean, Sensitive, Super-Sensitive, and Whitening. With the iO LightRing timer, you can always maximize your clean and know when it's time to change your refill. Oral-B's round brush heads are able to reach areas where rectangular manual brushes can't, providing the best clean possible from the #1 brand most used by dentists worldwide. This electric
Brand: Oral-B
Special Feature: Travel Size, Brushing Timer, Pressure Sensor, Rechargeable
Power Source: Corded Electric
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ASSESSMENT AS OF: JANUARY 2024
HOW TO GET STARTED
- Check with your dentist if you are switching flossing techniques or tools
- Find a place to charge and postion your toothbrush in your bathroom or wherever you brush your teeth - you will need a power supply to recharge your electric toothbrush
- Incorporate into your normal dental hygiene routine
- Identify sustainable brush head replacements versus the standard manufacturer replacement heads
- Take advantage of the manufacturer's recyling program
EMBRACE
- Cleans below the gum line
- Uses less plastic than traditional manual toothbrushes
- The manufacturer has a free mail-in recycling program
- Sustainable brush head options exist
AVOID PRODUCT TYPE
Disposal Manual Toothbrushes
AVOID
- A billion toothbrushes are thrown away in the United States
- Very few people use manufacturer recycling programs
- These toothbrushes can't easily be recycled by municipal programs
- Manual toothbrushes are not as effective in cleaning just below the gum line
Noteworthy Product Attributes
Oral B toothbrushes clean below the gumline and help reduce the risk of gum disease. These toothbrushes are long-lived and use less plastic than traditional plastic manual toothbrushes.
Overall Sustainability Score - 80 / 100
Score Breakdown
Manufacturing (Score - 7/10) - Made close to target market. The toothbrush is made in Germany but the charging base is made in China
Distribution (Score - 7/10) - Made close to the target market
Cost (Score - 5/10) - About 20X greater than disposable toothbrushes
Packaging (Score - 7/10) - Contains mostly sustainable packaging - mostly cardboard and paperboard
Effectiveness (Score - 10/10) - Ideal toothbrush format that can clean just below the gumline unlike manual toothbrushes
Lifespan (Score - 10/10) - Many Oral-B toothbrushes will last for nearly a decade. We would prefer that the company had a repair and battery replacement program
Fun (Score - 10/10) - A fun toothbrush to use - does most of the work for you
Relevance (Score - 10/10) - Works extremely well in cleaning below the gumline
Disposal (Score - 7/10) - This is part of the P&G/Oral-B free recycling program. Plastic cannot be easily recycled, but the manufacturer is making some effort.
Recycling (Score - 7/10) - This is part of the P&G/Oral-B free recycling program. Plastic cannot be easily recycled, but the manufacturer is making some effort.
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