Collects ickiness in the bristles
I wanted to like this toothbrush, but it just isn't sufficient. It feels okay when brushing, and the shape and size were just fine, but my teeth definitely aren't as clean as my regular toothbrush (for reference, I use a Colgate manual toothbrush). As pointed out by others, the join is in a position that goes inside your mouth and is prime for collecting ickies. You could take apart and clean the toothbrush every single time you use it, but why deal with an unnecessary issue. My biggest issue, however, and what made me put it away after just a few days of using it, is finding that unless you specifically check and clean it very meticulously each time, you end up with sludge in the base of the bristles. Gag. I assume it's from food, but I shouldn't need to have clean teeth before using my toothbrush. That grossed me out and seems like a huge health hazard. I'll consider it a $10 gamble that I lost.
Rating: 1 stars