About Soft Mica

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Soft Mica is an independent guide to rechargeable electric toothbrushes. We help you compare handles, heads and chargers, and pick one that suits the way you brush.

Our readers are often replacing a worn brush, moving up from a manual one or buying for a spouse or parent. So we keep the words plain and skip the jargon.

What we cover

We write about Oral-B iO and Pro handles, Philips Sonicare models from the 4100 up to DiamondClean and Prestige, and other rechargeable brushes like Aquasonic and SURI. We also cover replacement heads, chargers and travel cases.

Some guides are picks for a need, like a simple grip or a pressure sensor. Others answer everyday questions, like what a flashing light means or which heads fit your handle.

What we do

We read the product details, specs and brand information for every brush we cover. We also look at what owners often report after months of use.

Then we turn that into plain guides, side-by-side matchups and clear picks. Our How we research page explains the steps.

What we don't do

We don't make or sell toothbrushes, and no brand pays us to rank its products. We aren't affiliated with Oral-B, Philips, Aquasonic or any other brand we write about.

We write about the equipment, not about your teeth or gums. For questions about your mouth, talk to your dentist.

We don't claim to have tested every brush ourselves. When we pick one, we tell you why, based on its specs, its features and owner feedback.

How we earn money

Some links on this site go to stores like Amazon. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

That never changes which products we pick. Our affiliate disclosure has the details.

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