![]() ![]() They all track your brushing the same way It gets the job done, and if you brush for the recommended time, twice a day, it’s just as effective at cleaning as those pricier models. Quip’s vibrating brush head may not be as sophisticated, but the results speak for themselves. It’s a complex system for sure, but one that you’re paying dearly for with your wallet. For example, Oral-B’s top-of-the-line model, the iO Series 9, leverages a fancy magnetic drive system for its brush head, which gives it power to clean and buff away hard-to-get-rid-of debris in teeth. Every 30 seconds, it pulses to remind you to change position and brush another part of your mouth.The vibrating motor results in a cleaner feeling when you finish brushing, and the timed pulses make it easy to know that you have brushed for the right amount of time that day.įor the most part, the biggest difference between smart toothbrushes is the technology behind the brushing. ![]() Once turned on, the brush runs for two minutes, which is the amount of time recommended by the American Dental Association. Actually, Quip has been a name in the electric toothbrush scene for a while, but the recent launch of its smart toothbrush shows big improvements to the design. Two of the more popular brands on the market, Oral-B and Sonicare, have shown consumers the advantages of toothbrushes that leverage vibrating brush heads - and Quip’s interpretation is no different. There’s no denying the effectiveness of electric toothbrushes when it comes to getting rid of plaque - they’re better than manual brushes. Retailing for $55, proceeds from every all-black Quip sold will help provide oral health education and dental care access to disadvantaged families in collaboration with the ADA Foundation.Still a better clean than manual brushing The two brands haven’t entirely merged yet, but Quip noted in Tuesday’s funding announcement that it is on a mission to offer simpler and affordable alternatives to current dental insurance plans on the market.įor now, Quip said its latest line of financing will be put toward growing its subscriber base, notably through an offline distribution program to recruit more dental providers to its network while dangling Quip products and services as a means to attract and retain new patients.įinally, just this weekend, Quip also launched a limited edition, all-black toothbrush just in time for the holidays. The startup’s first major purchase, the deal lined Quip up to have access to a network of more than 25,000 dental professionals nationwide. According to Quip, the toothbrush company’s launch was “one of the most successful direct-to-customer launches” that Target has seen to-date.įounded in 2015 and based in Brooklyn, Quip previously hinted at ambitions of being much more than just a toothbrush subscription and replacement brand earlier this year with its acquisition of dental insurance company Afora in May. Quip joins a number of other personal care subscription services that have made the jump from online to brick-and-mortar, including Harry’s razors and grooming products as well as Casper mattresses. A combination of equity and debt financing while led by existing investor Sherpa Capital, the latest funding round brings Quip’s total funding to over $60 million.Īnnounced Tuesday, the funding round follows Quip’s expansion in October from its online-only subscription model for delivering electric toothbrush replacement heads and toothpaste to in-store placement at Target (TGT). ![]()
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