Electric toothbrush - any dentists recommendations?

[Blue Oval84]

I'm sticking a new electric toothbrush on my wish list, there is a fairly wide range of models and prices.

Anyone got any recommendations about whether the pricier ones are really worth it over a straightforward Braun for £30 from Amazon?

Any advice let me know

[Ray Luxury-Yacht]

My dentist recommended the sonic brushes - and I must say, they're awesome, you'll never look back.

A litle scary and hard to get used to at first, but you soon get accustomed to it and actually look forward to cleaning your teeth, such is the difference in how clean they feel afterwards.

I have a Philips 'Sonicare.' Using that, flossing and swilling Listerine, my hygenist has very little plaque to scrape off every 6 months, and I always get complimented on the condition I keep my teeth in.

[Skodaku]

Ray Luxury-Yacht said:

My dentist recommended the sonic brushes - and I must say, they're awesome, you'll never look back.

A litle scary and hard to get used to at first, but you soon get accustomed to it and actually look forward to cleaning your teeth, such is the difference in how clean they feel afterwards.

I have a Philips 'Sonicare.' Using that, flossing and swilling Listerine, my hygenist has very little plaque to scrape off every 6 months, and I always get complimented on the condition I keep my teeth in.

+1 for Philips "Sonicare". Dental Hygienist recommended it and mentioned that they sold them, of course, but were cheaper online.....so I bought one online. Brilliant bit of kit.

So much better than the simple rotatey ones.

[Schmeeky]

Yup, another '+1' for Phillips Sonicare.

I asked my dentist about them last time I was in for a check, thinking could they really be that much better than a normal toothbrush. After her recommendation and going online to find a good deal, I can honestly say that the damn things are fkin' brilliant! I know it sounds like advertising bullst, but you really really can feel the difference.

I've no idea what model mine is, but it was for sale at Boots online, at half price, for £38. Not exactly cheap, but considering what it does it's very good value for money.

I'm quite looking forward to my next check-up at the dentist - not just because she's fit - but because I want to get a profession judgement on the difference.

[Digger]

Definitely a Philips Sonicare. I bought an HX6950 earlier this year. Cost £80 but is well worth the extra cleaning power. It's significantly improved my oral hygiene. I now only swear on Tuesdays.

[Kermit power]

Sonicare here too. I've had one for a good few years, and have, in my dentist's words, "absolutely stunning gums", and haven't needed any new work done (not counting surgery to sort out an infected root under a crown and needing a £1,300 bridge to replace a posted crown which snapped off )

Outstanding bit of kit, although I'm starting to find the battery charge lasting less time. If it does eventually die, I'll certainly buy another!

[Blue Oval84]

Thanks guys, have just added this to my wish list:-

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0012NOEXI/ref=...

That fit the bill?

[Digger]

Surprisingly low review rating on that one ... hmmm

[Digger]

This is the current equivalent to mine.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-Sonicare-HX6972-10...

Can you stretch to that?

[Blue Oval84]

Digger said:

This is the current equivalent to mine.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-Sonicare-HX6972-10...

Can you stretch to that?

Apart from the UV filter I'm not sure what else it really does beyond the model at half price to be honest, it looks good but I'm not convinced if I'd pay double.

[MagicalTrevor]

We've got a Braun fancypants one with little gadgety screen. Even my dentist comments how clean my teeth are.

[Schmeeky]

Sonicare HX6511

Found the one I've got, and has much better reviews. I know it's the first non-manual toothbrush I've had, but I really can't fault it in any way.

[Kermit power]

Blue Oval84 said:

Thanks guys, have just added this to my wish list:-

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0012NOEXI/ref=...

That fit the bill?

Looking at the reviews, it would seem that it will be great until it breaks, quite rapidly, as the result of a design flaw.

Mine has much more substantial spare heads, like this, but I don't know if they still sell these as new toothbrushes?

[Blue Oval84]

Kermit power said:

Looking at the reviews, it would seem that it will be great until it breaks, quite rapidly, as the result of a design flaw.

Mine has much more substantial spare heads, like this, but I don't know if they still sell these as new toothbrushes?

Oops, didn't read the reviews, scratch that one off then!

[Blue Oval84]

Even looking at the reviews of the more expensive machine it looks like durability is a distinct problem with the Sonicare now!

[Digger]

2 year warranty not to be sniffed at.

[Mojooo]

My dentist tells me to brush light - very light - otherwise it will start affecting your gums.

Are electric tootbrushs not too aggresive?

[Adam B]

Another vote for sonicare, they come with a 2 year warranty which is handy as I am probably on my 6th one as they break after 6 - 12 months I find. Amazon replace without any fuss.

[Kermit power]

Adam B said:

Another vote for sonicare, they come with a 2 year warranty which is handy as I am probably on my 6th one as they break after 6 - 12 months I find. Amazon replace without any fuss.

I've had my older version for at least 4-5 years now, and it's still going strong! It seems as though they've made a massive backwards step in quality looking at your experience.

[Shaolin]

I had braces fitted about 4 years ago and my orthodontist gave me a Braun electric toothbrush to make sure I cleaned properly, after daily use ever since it shows no signs of packing up, cost about £40 at the time I think.

Mojooo said:

My dentist tells me to brush light - very light - otherwise it will start affecting your gums.

Are electric tootbrushs not too aggresive?

The heads are smaller and spin on the spot so they're much easier to direct onto a tooth - you just hold it there and it does the job, so a lot less gum contact.