

Between initial intercontinental shipping, and then return shipping to recycle the brush heads, carbon emissions may outweight what you save by using this toothbrush. Shipping adds up if you live outside of the UK.But, if you already own an earlier model Foreo brush, these improvements are probably ones you can pass on.
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Thanks to the brush’s Sonic Pulse Technology, it gently cleans teeth and gums without causing irritation, making it an ideal choice for those with sensitive gums or problems being too abrasive on their enamel.Īt $20 more than the ISSA 2, the ISSA 3 is likely worth the upgrade if you’re buying for the first time. In fact, the company claims that the ISSA 3 proved through clinical testing to improve overall oral hygiene by 140%. The included tongue and cheek cleaner make it easier than ever to enjoy an entirely clean mouth. It offers 16 levels of intensity like the ISSA 2, but with an added smart memory feature that remembers your preferred settings between sessions. This model gets an upgrade over the ISSA 2 with brush bristles that are twice as strong, and a low-battery indicator LED light. Like the earlier models, the ISSA 3 claims to have a staggeringly efficient battery life that will last through 365 uses per two-hour charging session. It’s made from non-toxic, petroleum-free silicone that the company claims are 35 times more hygienic than regular nylon bristles. The back of the brush also contains a tongue cleaner, and the bristles’ angled design makes it easy to reach the back of your teeth.Īs the top-tier Foreo toothbrush, the ISSA 3 wants to be the last brush you ever reach for. The ISSA 3 brush utilizes sonic pulse technology and offers 16 adjustable intensities, so it works for regular and sensitive brushers alike. Having used the previous generation electric toothbrush by Foreo, the ISSA 2, we found the “charge once a year” claims to be a bit of an exaggeration (our ISSA 2 needed to be charged about 4 times a year for optimal performance), but this is an energy efficient toothbrush nonetheless, and we will report back on how long the ISSA 3 battery lasts. Includes: ISSA 3 brush base, hybrid brush head, USB charger, travel pouchįoreo’s ISSA electric toothbrush redefines the industry with a battery-operated brush that it claims needs to be charged via USB just once or twice a year.Power Source: internal battery charged by USB cable.Not necessarily a huge upgrade if you already have the ISSA 2.
