Interesting kit includes both irrigation and toothbrush functionality. Non-standard brush head
I was intrigued by this kit, which promises to be “portable” while also offering the unusual combination of both oral irrigation (Waterpik type function) and brush mode.<br /><br />What you get in the kit is a rechargeable handle, two irrigator heads, a toothbrush head, and a periodontal probe, a short charging cable, and a rubber hose that connects the handle to a water supply for irrigator mode. There’s also a cheap soft-sided carry bag.<br /><br />The function of the handle changes depending on whether a toothbrush head is attached or an irrigator is attached. For toothbrush mode, you have Low and High settings. For irrigation, you have a a few different settings (Normal, Soft, Pulse and DIY).<br /><br />The handle is pretty chunky, but no more so than a low end Sonicare toothbrush.<br /><br />What I liked:<br />** Both toothbrush and irrigator modes<br />** Toothbrush mode works fine<br />** Irrigator tools are small and can be packed for travel<br /><br />What could be better:<br />** For irrigator mode, you need to run the rubber hose to a glass of water. The hose isn’t that long, and the first time I tried it, I accidentally pulled the glass to the ground.<br />** The handle is a bit too clunky to be attractive as a portable toothbrush<br />** The toothbrush head uses a non-standard connection to the handle, and it isn’t clear where you will get replacements.<br /><br />I didn’t try the periodontal probe. I mentioned it to my dental hygienist, and her response was: “Put something like that, vibrating rapidly, near your teeth? You’d be crazy! But I’m sure the dentist will like the extra business when you chip a tooth or damage your gums…”<br /><br />On the whole, I’d say that if having a portable version of an irrigator is what you’re looking for, this may fill the bill. But if the brush is your main interest, look elsewhere—the handle is chunkier than I’d like, and the brush heads are non-standard.
Rating: 4 stars