Electric toothbrush - any dentists recommendations?

[Gareth79]

Boots have a sale, the 6511 is a touch over £40 right now:
http://www.boots.com/en/Philips-Sonicare-HX6511-Ea...

[Gareth79]

Mojooo said:

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

Are electric tootbrushs not too aggresive?

As mentioned they just rotate, the pressure is as hard as you hold it, and most modern brushes warn if you are pressing too hard.

Apparently electric brushing is no better than manual brushing using the correct technique, however most people don't brush correctly when using a manual toothbrush, whereas with an electric you just need to guide it over the surfaces and it will do a good job.

[markmullen]

My dentist recommended the raun Oral-B Professional Care 9900 Triumph with SmartGuide, it seems to work well, the display is quite gadgety and blokey too.

[Driller]

I always recommend the Braun Oral B Vitality which does the job brilliantly.

[Rach*]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-Sonicare-HX9332-Di...

Mmmm fancy!



I use a Sonicare, nice brush. Usually recommend Oral B though - typical woman can't give a straight answer

[Adam B]

Kermit power said:

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.

In fairness I probably brush too hard, apart from when brush is new I find I have to brush hard to get my teeth feel-with-the-tongue clean

[Digger]

Sounds like you're rushing. There is no need to brush at all. The model I have pulses every 30 seconds to tell you to move to next section of teeth. Instructions suggest splitting into 4 zones, upper rear and front, lower rear and front. Works for me as otherwise I'd rush and do an inferior job.

[Pistom]

I've just replaced my old Sonicare with a sonic brush from Aldi for about £15. It's very good.

[Adam B]

Digs - no rushing here. Go through all 4 stages and usually 1 more for luck

[petemurphy]

any update here?! looking at a new brush and boots have loads half price thinking oral b trizone or colgate proclinical 200 ( want one for £30ish )

any views / preferences?

[tonyvid]

Driller said:

I always recommend the Braun Oral B Vitality which does the job brilliantly.

That's what I've got, seems to work a treat. The battery life is a bit limited but I think mine was a cheaper model in the range.

[petemurphy]

or reading this thread the philips is on offer at the mo - year old tech vs the new colgate though any difference? ( i may be thinking about this too much )

[ikarl]

Sonicare for me as well..... I've been using one for nigh on 2 years and I don't think I could use another toothbrush, the clean feeling has to be seen/felt to be believed!

[Blue Oval84]

Santa brought me a Sonicare just after I posted this thread, it's still going strong and I'm very pleased with it.

[petemurphy]

wonder if the new sonic colgate is as good as the philips?

http://www.boots.com/en/Colgate-ProClinical%99-C20...

[MartynVRS]

Tempted to get one of these. How long do the brushes last and are they readily available?

[eybic]

I've had my Braun one for years, brush heads last about a month and you can get non Braun replacements quite easily. The battery in mine isn't great now so I'm thinking of getting another one

[MacGee]

Colgate gave us samples of the new fgancy brush...very good indeed. Half price with vouchers but a bit pricey.

[bertieg]

i recently bought a new oral b toothbrush. spent an extra £3 over one that seemed exactly the same, except the more expensive one revved 1000rpm more. i saw 8800rpm and decided i needed it far more than i needed £3

[petemurphy]

is it as good as the philips though i thought sonic was their patent - newer design brush versus tried and tested hmmmm