The Twins Try the Foreo ISSA Mini Toothbrush for Kids

When it comes to cleaning our teeth, I’m the warden in our house and I’m constantly on top of the tooth brushing and cleaning each day.  But, I also believe that brushing your teeth shouldn’t just be a habit you develop, but it should be fun and you should want to clean your teeth several times a day.  I think the boys share a similar attitude towards dental hygiene as I do.  They love to go to the dentist (I remember as a kid hating to go) and they enjoy brushing and flossing each day as much as I do.  A few months ago I had the opportunity to try the Foreo ISSA Toothbrush and Foreo ISSA Hybrid brush head and really enjoyed it so I wasn’t surprised when all three of my boys were drooling over the new gadget I got to try.  To our surprise, we got a wonderful email from Foreo asking if we would like to give their Mini Toothbrushes a whirl and today, the twins are talking about their experience with the toothbrushes and how they like them.  I’m excited that the twins get to try the Foreo ISSA Mini Toothbrushes because I think it will be a great tool to have… now I just have to save up so my oldest son Kevin can get one for himself and big Kevin too. lol

The Foreo ISSA Mini Electric Toothbrush is specially designed for kids (or the kid in you).  Like the Foreo ISSA (which I reviewed previously and you can read about here), the ISSA mini brings color and brightness to your teeth cleaning with a fun and bold silicone design that includes their innovative Sonic Pulse Technology.  This toothbrush is suitable for ages from 5+ which makes it ideal for the twins since Luke & Isaiah are 6.

The ISSA mini electronic toothbrush combines Sonic Pulse Technology that includes soft silicone bristles, resulting in extremely gentle yet effective cleaning of your child’s teeth.  This helps to protect the teeth and gums from over-brushing while keeping your teeth squeaky clean and promoting a healthier mouth overall.

What is so great about the Sonic Pulse Techology for the ISSA mini?  The ISSA mini’s silicone bristles channel 9,000 high-intensity pulsations per minute to create micro-sweeps that effectively and gently clean the teeth and gums.

Retailing for $119.00 – the Foreo ISSA Mini Electric Toothbrush comes in four fun colors and the boys got Mango Tango (Orange) and Summer Sky (turquoise).  Each toothbrush comes with a 2-Year Limited Warranty and a 10 Year Quality Guarantee.  While it is specifically designed for children, I actually find that the brush head is a great size for my own mouth and like the size of the smaller brush in comparison to my adult version of the Foreo ISSA.

Most dentists suggest that anyone brushing their teeth brush for at least 2 minutes, 2x a day.  The ISSA mini features a Smile Helpers “Glee” and “Glum” to keep your child’s brushing routine on target.  You’ll see the “Glee” after 2 minutes of brushing (happy face) and the “Glum” will light up if you haven’t brushed for the 2 full minutes.  You will also see the “Glum” if you haven’t brushed in over 12 hours making this a fun tool for the boys to keep track of their brushing habits.  The boys look forward to seeing the happy face when they are done brushing.

ISSA Mini replacement brush heads come in two different types – the ISSA mini Hybrid ($19.95) which is used for heavier plaque buildup since it has PBT polymer bristles that deliver more vigorous cleaning while the silicone bristles remain gentle on the gums and the ISSA mini replacement brush head ($24.90) which is made from medical grade silicone and lasts for one whole year.  Our household replaces our toothbrushes every three months, so I love that the Foreo ISSA mini brush head replacements are not only affordable, but good for a whole year.  The natural properties of silicone and PBT polymer harbor less bacteria which also means you get a more hygienic brush head and overall better oral health.

“I love my toothbrush.  It feels like little scrubbies are cleaning my teeth and my teeth squeak when I’m done.  I want to make sure I get a happy face each time I brush.” – Isaiah

“My toothbrush makes brushing my teeth fun.  I love the color of my toothbrush and the brush feels really soft and smooth.  I love that it cleans my teeth, and gets all the germies out.  I like the way my teeth feel and my gums are getting hand massages by the toothbrush.” – Luke

What makes the ISSA mini so great for my family is the gentle silicone that is used to create this product.  The ISSA mini brush head consists of soft and flexible silicone bristles that don’t scratch tooth enamel or damage gum tissue.  This makes this the perfect brush for children’s softer tooth enamel and for more sensitive teeth and gums.  I also love that this unit is completely waterproof (I wish my sink and countertops were too – lol, if you have kids, you understand) and the ISSA mini is ergonomically designed to be easy to hold with a built-in timer and 3D flexible brush head to reach every part of the mouth.

We also wanted to mention the Foreo ISSA mikro which is currently in Pre-Sale.  Available in five different colors, the ISSA mikro is made specifically for babies and is the only baby toothbrush to combine silicone bristles with gentle sonic pulsations, making it a safe, effective and fun way to teach your children to brush their teeth.  Suitable for children ages 0 to 4, the soft silicone bristles deep clean teeth and the sonic vibrations are delicate to help soothe gums providing relief from teething pains.  The brush comforts and calms babies making brush hassle free.  Check out the ISSA mikro and their presale specials that are going on right now.

Overall, the boys absolutely enjoy their Foreo ISSA mini as much as I enjoy my ISSA.  They have been using it for a few weeks now and I have noticed that they have a little competition in the bathroom to see who gets their happy face to come on first.  It’s fun and the colors would make anyone excited to brush their teeth.  As I mentioned before, I also own the adult version – the Foreo ISSA and it has made such a difference in the way I clean my teeth.  I do not use mine exclusively – I have a few other brushes I use in combination with it, but my gums have been so healthy because of it.  The twins (Luke & Isaiah) have been loving the little massages they get when brushing their teeth and they tell everyone about their cool toothbrushes.  I have noticed that their gums look healthy and their dentist says he thinks this was a good addition to their dental hygiene.

If you have been on the fence to picking up something like this for your kids, I highly suggest checking it out.  They are costly, yes – but considering the benefits, you have something that will be worth it.  Did I mention you only have to charge it for an hour and the charge lasts for 200 uses?  Yes, I consider this a lifesaver for sure.  Foreo is easily becoming a household name here and we love the products we have and will continue to support the brand and their products.  I have tried many different things that I consider to be gimmicky but we are loving the products Foreo offers and look forward to trying out more.

Do you think this may be something you’ll invest in for your kids?  Have you tried the Foreo ISSA toothbrushes before?  You can purchase these products and learn all about them on their website here.

Disclaimer:  The products mentioned in this post were sent to me for review consideration.  All opinions are my own, 100% honest and unbiased.  Affiliate links are posted through out.