Oral-B Genius 8500 Electric Toothbrush

Braun make a well designed powerful toothbrush, comfortable to hold and use. The small charging station is a nice space saver and the carry case with charger is a bonus. The power plug is a little odd and you may find it difficult plugging in next to an already utilised power point. The Bluetooth comes into play when connecting to the app. This could use a little tweaking. At first I thought it was a great way to encourage brushing, but after a couple days I found that it didn’t always track progress well, not picking up where the brush was and wasn’t brushing. Probably a limitation of the Bluetooth. You need your device at eye level right in front of you which it limiting and makes me wonder why a phone holder is included in the travel case. The rush works great and with some more perseverance I might keep up with the app, although not as useful as originally thought. Still, a great toothbrush in and of itself and does a splendid job. Would happily recommend Braun brushes to anyone.

WOW! This toothbrush is amazing. I have been using a manual toothbrush for the longest time and never considered switching to Electric - I wish I converted sooner! It cleans 100x better than a manual toothbrush and easy to use! The app was great. Would highly recommend this product to others!

The space rocket of toothbrushes!! I never would have thought a toothbrush would come with Bluetooth. There are so many options of brushing styles that you can choose with a couple of clicks. I downloaded the app and used it to set up a brushing schedule. The app is a bit hit and miss when it shows what teeth you are brushing.... I would brush the right side but the app would show that I'm brushing the left. No biggie though. After brushing my teeth felt very clean. The battery life is also amazing, it lasts longer than expected.

A smart and rechargeable electric toothbrush which guided and helped me to personally brush my teeth properly. I was alerted on my phone when I was pressing too hard. Also was alerted to any areas I missed. Provided and overall percentage of teeth brushed.The app told me the length of my brushing time. Advised me to try and brush more gently next time. This toothbrush is perfect for someone like me who brushes too hard. While brushing I could see on the app instant feedback about the pressure I applied and timed my brushing. The app itself provided feedback to improve my brushing and keep a track of my routine. The design of the brush head felt like a professional was brushing my teeth. Very thorough and precise. The three brush heads are handy for a small family. The instructions were clear. The battery life was excellent; it lasted all week. I was very impressed and would recommend this toothbrush.

Using the app that has teeth mapping. Ensures that all teeth are cleaned. Teeth feel very clean

At first the toothbrush is very confronting. So many options that I have never had on an electric toothbrush before. I felt very overwhelmed but gradually worked my way through. Have not had the chance to try all the features yet as there are that many. The app is confusing and a bit clunky so that will take time to work out. The toothbrush vibrates a lot and I felt my whole head shake. This was scary at first but I got used to it quickly. I love the timer that vibrates every 30 seconds to tell me to move on to the next quadrant. My teeth felt so clean afterwards. I am looking forward to trying the tongue cleaning function. Overall, the toothbrush did a great job and I liked being told when to move on.

The oscillating is superior to basic models and feels great on brushing. Having to bring my phone into bathroom was a lot more of a hassle than it sounds. Luckily the Bluetooth connected faster than any Bluetooth I've ever experienced. Haven't really tried the other modes. The accuracy of the app is questionable in that it claims I've missed areas I've clearly cleaned. The light is annoying but the turning red when too much pressure on is a good way to train kids. The case/charger is good for travelers but not doing any ATM.

I feel like I have left the dentist every time I brush. My teeth feel clean and I am a sucker for the positive reinforcement of having a brush that is rated at 100!! Amazing product that is now on my xmas list for hubby.

So after 42 years of using a standard toothbrush I receive this Oral B 8500 Genius. When I open it up, download the app and fire it up, I think, "I need to be a genius to work, and use, this thing". But no, the intuitive and guided set up only takes a few minutes before I'm away and brushing.....and once brushing I'm thinking "what genius has designed this". The app tells me everything about how terribly I had been brushing my teeth......missing teeth, not spending enough time brushing in certain areas. No wonder I was in the chair for so long at my most recent dental hygienist appointment. I've found this toothbrush to be an incredible development in oral hygiene....I think my favorite features are the app telling me where I need to improve in brushing those areas I have missed, and when I'm brushing too hard. The only thing this product can't do is fix my teeth crowding!! Hey dental hygienist....next time I'll charge you for the pleasure of looking into my plaque free mouth!!!

What a great eletric tooth brush this is so easy to use with different brushing modes daily,pro,sensitive cleaning also has 3 different brush heads it's light weight your teeth actually feel like they really have been cleaned and you can notice the difference in teeth colour

Simple and elegant design for a toothbrush that has so many great features. The use of an app creates a foolproof experience. The cleanest my teeth have been without having to visit a Dentist.

I loved using the Oral-B Genius 8500 Electric Toothbrush. Before using this, I was using a manual toothbrush which was tedious. However, using this electric toothbrush made my mouth feel so clean even though I was using half the amount of toothpaste. I also loved how you can pair the toothbrush with an app which shows you the amount of coverage, tells you areas that you need work on and gives you a score (which motivates you to clean your teeth better). I also love how it has a timer so that you know how much time you spend brushing and the smart ring lets you know when you brush with too much pressure. Overall, I loved the product and it has really made brushing my teeth a more enjoyable experience...and I feel that I get a much better clean to boot! I would recommend this product to anyone!

The Oral-B Genius 8500 Electric Toothbrush is amazing! I have never used an electric toothbrush before and it didn't disappoint. I feel my teeth get a much better clean compared to a manual toothbrush. I really loved the Oral-B app with the timer and getting a score each brush and being able to see which areas I missed or skimmed over. I'm sure there are many more features I am yet to discover and I am looking forward to continuing using this amazing device.

This new tech takes toothbrushing from a chore to an experience, which is great for covid times. I would suggest it is a bit gimmicky and I'm not sure how committed I'll stay to the app but can see how it would motivate people to brush better. I had just been to the dentist prior to receiving and he told me which areas I was over and underbrushing so it was good to be able to monitor this. I would recommend it as an effective clean and really like the smart travel case. I still have to work out what all the different functions are and different heads, perhaps over-engineered. Overall, if it gets people excited about toothbrushing then that is a big win.

Overall I think is wonderful tool, piece of machinery. I love that it shows you where you have brushed and tells you if you are doing it to hard. I did have some problems at the start as placing of camera is important so it can work out what teeth you are brushing at it showed whole section as not brushed at all. It may adjust over time or I may have just placed camera better on the mirror, may also be that I am tall. I am finding that to be seen in the camera I am looking up a lot more and dribbling a lot more toothpaste on my chin and clothes. Also loves that it reminds you to do your tongue, floss and rinse. Overall now am very happy with it and will most likely buy one for my wife and maybe even kids although they may be little young.