Oral-B’s iO Toothbrush: 6 Years and over 250 Patents for 1 Clean Mouth

Oral-B is already the leader in oral care technology, so its no surprise they took the Consumer Electronics Show with their Oral-B iO, a reimagined approach to their toothbrush series that combines a clinical performance that’s unmatched with a user experience that everyone will enjoy.

Oral-B's iO Toothbrush: 6 Years and over 250 Patents for 1 Clean Mouth

Oral-B took six years researching and developing the Oral B iO, complete with over 250 patents from around the world. Oral-B's iO Toothbrush: 6 Years and over 250 Patents for 1 Clean Mouth Some features might not stand out to the average consumer like a frictionless magnetic drive that distributes energy more efficiently to the tips of the bristles, resulting in a quiet, sensational cleaning experience. What’s more, the magnetic drive delivers cleaning energy to the redesigned iO brush head, to makes for more effective oscillating and rotating cleaning motions.

Oral-B's iO Toothbrush: 6 Years and over 250 Patents for 1 Clean Mouth

“There is nothing like the Oral-B iOTM. It introduces a new era in brushing and is a monumental leap in innovative oral care technology,” said Steve Bishop, P&G Health Care CEO. “The result of years of expert development, Oral-B iOTM strikes the right balance between effectiveness and experience and reimagines how a brush performs, cleans and feels. It is a brush that people will look forward to using and will deliver superior oral health.”

Some highlights of the Oral-B iO include:

  •  Linear Magnetic Drive: created from the need to deliver a more effective and enjoyable brushing routine. Producing controlled, harmonious movements, the quiet and frictionless linear drive system efficiently transfers more energy directly to the bristle tips.
  • Superior Cleaning Action and Redesigned Brush Head: Oral-B iOTM brush heads combine oscillating, rotating movements with micro-vibrations to ensure a deep clean that reaches every contour. The brush head has been redesigned with twisted bristles, and reinforced with high-density tuft-in-tuft configuration, for a sensational brushing experience.
  • Bimodal Smart Pressure Sensor: an innovation that is the first of its kind to provide positive brushing feedback, identifying and guiding users to brush in the optimal pressure range. The Sensor features a variable-speed smart drive that adjusts frequency to protect gums and enamel.
  • Smart Display with Personalized Brushing Modes: an intuitive interface that greets users, while also providing coaching and motivation throughout the cleaning process. Features up to seven brush modes for a highly personalized experience.
  • Artificial Intelligence Tracking via the Oral-B iOTM App: provides real-time individual tracking and coaching, thanks to artificial intelligence informed by thousands of recorded brushing sessions. Oral-B iOTM has a simple and intuitive user interface that guides consumers through a two-minute brushing session with 3D teeth tracking to ensure a professional clean feeling every time.

Oral-B's iO Toothbrush: 6 Years and over 250 Patents for 1 Clean Mouth Oral-B stands behind their iO, stating it will provide 100% healthier gums in just a week, cleaning over six times more plaque removal along the gumline. And from the tests, they’ve noticed that 83% of gingivitis patients moved from unhealthy to healthy in just eight short weeks. Available for purchase beginning in August 2020, you can find out more information by visiting Oralb.io.

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