Review (5/5): Great for kids with special needs!
I work with a lot of kids and adults with special needs and also have a sister who has Angelman's Syndrome. About 99% of the individuals I work with HATE oral care and fight against it every step of the way. I have used these toothbrushes with many of my clients and just recently purchased some for my sister. I'm so pleased with them!
First, it is much easier to get these toothbrushes into their mouths, which are usually almost clamped shut. Second, it is much easier to move them around the mouth to reach all the teeth (even the very back ones) since the toothbrush head is somewhat smaller than a regular toothbrush. Third, since implementing the use of these toothbrushes my clients' dentists have been very impressed with the improvement of the cleanliness of the teeth and gums. This is very good news for people who must be both sedated and held down/put on a papoose board in order to have any dental work done.
I should mention that if you buy these for someone who often bites down on the toothbrush, it may need to be replaced more often than a regular toothbrush ( like every 2-3 months) due to the damage of the head and bristles. That being said, these things are pretty darn durable!
Cleaner teeth -> less time in the dental chair -> Less emotional and physical stress on both patients and caregivers -> greater happiness for everyone involved. If you care for anyone with special needs and are questioning whether or not to invest in this product, just do it. It is sooo worth the investment.