Electric toothbrushes

[TheJimi]

Right, I got a lecture from my dentist the other week. I'm using too much force on the toothbrush and I'm brushing in a scrubbing motion instead of a circular one.

So, I'm thinking about switching to a power toothbrush.

Are they actually any good or just a gimmick?

Your thoughts please!

[TheJimi]

Hmm interesting, seems fairly unanimous so far. I was expecting you all to say they were over-priced gimmicks!

[TheJimi]

Rachie said:

Du1point8 said:

This is the one I have with built in pressure sensor.

http://www.boots.com/en/Oral-B-Pro-4000-electric-r...

This is a good choice. Just make sure you don't "scrub" with it too, you have to move it tooth to tooth angled at 45degs into the gum line.

The difference between the cheapest £20 and the more expensive £50+ oral B, is that the cheapest don't pulsate. So they are slightly better if you spend more.


I use a Sonicare, great brush, worth the money.

I was hoping you and Driller would chime in

Thanks for the feedback all, much appreciated.