I have to admit that I didn’t think I needed any “interdental sprayers” at first. After all, I never brush my teeth carelessly, and dental floss? That’s for others. I’m used to using the bristles of my toothbrush to deep clean between my teeth, and I think I’m already an expert.
But since the Oclean toothbrush I tried last time was comparable to a “Stradivarius”, this time facing the AirPump A10, I decided to give it another chance to make me “tongue-tied”.
Unexpectedly, it really made me “tongue-tied” – almost in the physical sense. When I first filled the water and turned on the machine for testing, I didn’t put the nozzle in my mouth first, and the device directly sprayed the mixed air and water flow all over the bathroom. I even had to run five meters away in the corridor to wipe a painting. Tip: Remember to put it in your mouth first.
When using it, its spraying principle is similar to “steam dental floss”, using up to 98% air mixed with a small amount of water to shoot into the teeth, which is both powerful and water-saving. Unlike traditional full-water water flossers, this design can better prevent you from becoming a “drool monster”, especially when you accidentally open your mouth or the nozzle is not aligned, the “spray rebound” scene looks like you just sneezed in front of the mirror.
It provides three modes, the core difference is the spray frequency:
Standard mode: pump speed 172 times/minute, the rhythm is fast enough to match the drum beat of Eminem’s “Lose Yourself”. If you have a mouthful of mom’s pasta stuck in your mouth, it can also “quickly resolve”.
Soft mode: suitable for sensitive gums, the spray force is gentler.
Massage mode: about 102 times/minute, the rhythm is like Steve Wonder’s “Superstition”, suitable for beginners to slowly adapt.
So is it useful? I did a “popcorn test”, and it successfully removed every grain of debris hidden in the gums. Compared with my usual high-performance electric toothbrush that vibrates 80,000 times per minute? It may be just on par, but it does make up for the dead corners that I can’t brush.
However, this device has its shortcomings. Although it is portable and the nozzle can be cleverly stored in the water tank, it is very suitable for travel. However, due to its small size, the capacity after each filling is limited, and you may need to refill water midway to clean your entire mouth of teeth. This is a bit inconvenient.
In terms of waterproofing, it performs well overall and is suitable for use in the shower. Just seal the charging port with a small rubber cap. But at first I suspected that it was “water poisoning” – the battery only lasted a week.
Moreover, it automatically started to spray in the middle of the night, which woke me up on the bedside table. However, this problem disappeared automatically after a few weeks, and the battery life returned to normal, consistent with other high-quality toothbrushes from Oclean.
As for whether it is worth buying? The price in the United States is $69.99, which is highly recommended. But in Australia, the price is as high as A$229.95 – this price can almost buy 108 reprints of “U Can’t Touch This” vinyl. It’s too outrageous. I can only wait for a discount before buying it.