Quip promises "Bristles with just the right amount of sonic vibrations and guiding pulses to help simplify better brushing. No excessive power or unnecessary modes, just what the dentist ordered for a wholesome two minute clean."
While the physical design of the toothbrush is sleek and compact, the mechanical design fails miserably. Upon using my toothbrush the first time, I noticed that all of the vibrations were taking place in the hand holding the brush, not in the brush head. This lead to me finding myself brushing harder in order to feel like my teeth were clean.
After years of using a Sonicare toothbrush, as well as eight years in the dental field myself, I give the actual cleaning mechanism of the toothbrush a solid "F." I saved my opinion on Quip to see what my husband thought, as we ordered the two-pack. Without knowing my opinion and thoughts, he shared with me the same opinion. All of the vibrations were in his hand, not in the brush head, and he felt it wasn’t worth the cost if he was just "brushing like it was a normal toothbrush."
Quip needs to go back to the lab and redesign the mechanics of their toothbrush.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Company Response from Quip NYC Inc.
We are sorry to hear that you and your husband didn't enjoy your Quip! Quip uses the same sonic vibrations as most other electric toothbrushes set to a sensitive mode to provide a thorough, yet non-damaging clean that's still gentle on the gums. The vibrations are sent directly to your bristles if you're holding your brush properly (with the points of your fingers, like a paintbrush). The truth is, as the American Dental Association and Consumer Reports say, any electric toothbrush will clean your teeth just the same if you're brushing properly. That's why we created Quip, to help guide the habits that matter. Quip has earned the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance for safety and efficacy in removing plaque and gingivitis, so there will be no difference in the way that Quip brushes your teeth versus another electric or even a manual) if you're brushing properly. We hope this explains why Quip vibrates the way it does and we thank you for giving us a try.