Sonic toothbrushes - worth it?
Discussion
I have this one: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-Sonicare-DiamondCl...
Previously I used a manual brush, but found I got a build up on plaque on the back of my front lower teeth that had to be removed by the dentist every check up, he also said I brushed too hard (which is 100% true, I once snapped a manual one in half!). This no longer happens with the sonic brush and I maintain a light hold of the brush throughout the clean. Every time I go back to manual, no matter how much I brush, I don't feel clean.
Previously I used a manual brush, but found I got a build up on plaque on the back of my front lower teeth that had to be removed by the dentist every check up, he also said I brushed too hard (which is 100% true, I once snapped a manual one in half!). This no longer happens with the sonic brush and I maintain a light hold of the brush throughout the clean. Every time I go back to manual, no matter how much I brush, I don't feel clean.
Driller said:
You can still brush your teeth badly with a sonicare no matter how much it costs
I'm sure you're right. I feel the improvement for me is tangible though, I don't take it with me when I travel and can feel the difference straight away. That is probably at least in part to me brushing badly with a manual brush. It's great of course that you're brushing better, that's the priority. My point is that you just don't have to blow a hundred odd quid (or even fifty) on a toothbrush. Of course if people want to, that's their business.
Like I said the cheapest electric brush from Oral-B/Braun will make a world of difference already
Like I said the cheapest electric brush from Oral-B/Braun will make a world of difference already
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Used properly, can these devices genuinely do a better job than a regular toothbrush?
I ask because there are many advocates of electric shavers - they are all wrong.
I've not found any shaver that beats a skilfully wielded DE safety razor.
Is the same true for oral b toothbrushes touted by my dentist?
Used properly, can these devices genuinely do a better job than a regular toothbrush?
I ask because there are many advocates of electric shavers - they are all wrong.
I've not found any shaver that beats a skilfully wielded DE safety razor.
Is the same true for oral b toothbrushes touted by my dentist?
LordGrover said:
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Used properly, can these devices genuinely do a better job than a regular toothbrush?
I ask because there are many advocates of electric shavers - they are all wrong.
I've not found any shaver that beats a skilfully wielded DE safety razor.
Is the same true for oral b toothbrushes touted by my dentist?
Agree about electric shavers!Used properly, can these devices genuinely do a better job than a regular toothbrush?
I ask because there are many advocates of electric shavers - they are all wrong.
I've not found any shaver that beats a skilfully wielded DE safety razor.
Is the same true for oral b toothbrushes touted by my dentist?
I've personally used an Oral B electric toothbrush for the last 20 years though. You can clean just as well with a manual brush but it takes longer and you have to be more careful with technique.
I would definitely recommend the Sonicare brushes. Used properly, you can see and feel the difference in your teeth quite quickly. I was sceptical at first but the diamond shaped heads of these seems to work better for me than a normal or round brush. And you can walk around doing other things while brushing your teeth (ideal if you're in a rush in the morning).
LordGrover said:
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Used properly, can these devices genuinely do a better job than a regular toothbrush?
I ask because there are many advocates of electric shavers - they are all wrong.
I've not found any shaver that beats a skilfully wielded DE safety razor.
Is the same true for oral b toothbrushes touted by my dentist?
Agree about electric shavers!Used properly, can these devices genuinely do a better job than a regular toothbrush?
I ask because there are many advocates of electric shavers - they are all wrong.
I've not found any shaver that beats a skilfully wielded DE safety razor.
Is the same true for oral b toothbrushes touted by my dentist?
I've personally used an Oral B electric toothbrush for the last 20 years though. You can clean just as well with a manual brush but it takes longer and you have to be more careful with technique.
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