What is a sonic toothbrush?
A sonic toothbrush is a special type of electric toothbrush that vibrates quickly and moves the head back and forth to clean teeth. According to Explain That Stuff website, sonic Toothbrushes clean better than traditional toothbrushes.PredecessorThe sonic toothbrush is the successor of the regular electric toothbrush, which first hit the market in the 1950s according to Animated-Teeth.com.HeadsThe head on sonic toothbrushes differs by model but typically rotates back and forth at high speeds while vibrating. The heads need replacement periodically like any other toothbrush.PowerSome sonic toothbrushes have a rechargeable battery and a charging station powered by a wall socket. Other models require batteries with the most common being AA batteries.VibrationAccording to Animated-Teeth.com, sonic toothbrushes use their high-speed vibrations to agitate your saliva. This process helps knock plaque off of teeth through saliva waves and force.PriceSonic toothbrushes are much more expensive th