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What is Timer and quad-pacer?

Two-minute timer with 30-second pulses to move between mouth quadrants.

Short answer

Standard on decent models — treat its absence as a red flag.

Timer and quad-pacer when buying a electric toothbrush

Two-minute timer with 30-second pulses to move between mouth quadrants.

Why it matters: Most people brush for under a minute; the pacer fixes coverage, not just duration.

Look for: Standard on decent models — treat its absence as a red flag.

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