What Is a Sonic Toothbrush? How It Compares With Manual & Oscillating Brushes

If you've ever asked, "What's the difference between a sonic toothbrush and an electric toothbrush?", you're not alone.

Traditional manual toothbrushes rely entirely on your hand motion — about 300 strokes per minute on average. Standard electric toothbrushes rotate or oscillate, offering roughly 3,000–7,000 movements per minute.

A sonic toothbrush, on the other hand, vibrates at up to 39,000 micro-strokes per minute. This high-frequency sonic wave cleans beyond where bristles touch, sweeping fluid and toothpaste into tight spaces between teeth and along the gumline.

That's why sonic toothbrushes are clinically proven to remove significantly more plaque and promote healthier gums in less time.

The Sleepy Head LUNA Sonic Toothbrush takes this one step further with its patented 3D+ Sonic Motion Technology — combining vertical, horizontal, and circular micro-rotations for a truly multidirectional clean.

It's not just faster — it's smarter.

🪥 Discover the sonic difference with LUNA — engineered for deep cleaning, designed for daily care.