Electric toothbrushes
Discussion
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!
So, I'm thinking about switching to a power toothbrush.
Are they actually any good or just a gimmick?
Your thoughts please!
Tonsko said:
Yep, same. I was dead skeptical, but the difference is like night and day. I have a Braun too.
This, I started using one after the dentist suggested it. The next 6 month appointment the dentist said without me mentioning anything "Oh you bought an electric toothbrush then" Umm so it did make a difference!This is the one I have with built in pressure sensor.
http://www.boots.com/en/Oral-B-Pro-4000-electric-r...
http://www.boots.com/en/Oral-B-Pro-4000-electric-r...
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.http://www.boots.com/en/Oral-B-Pro-4000-electric-r...
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.
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.http://www.boots.com/en/Oral-B-Pro-4000-electric-r...
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.
Thanks for the feedback all, much appreciated.
TheJimi said:
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.http://www.boots.com/en/Oral-B-Pro-4000-electric-r...
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.
Thanks for the feedback all, much appreciated.
Apparently electric brushes clean no better than manual ones but ONLY when the manual technique is perfect. With electric brushes all you need to is move it across the teeth.
I have used the Braun Oral-B for years... I tried the Sonicare when it was extremely cheap but the heads are more expensive and as mentioned they are very fragile.
The heads and handles are regularly on offer, check HUKD.
This seems a pretty good deal:
http://www.boots.com/en/Oral-B-Pro-600-CrossAction...
I have used the Braun Oral-B for years... I tried the Sonicare when it was extremely cheap but the heads are more expensive and as mentioned they are very fragile.
The heads and handles are regularly on offer, check HUKD.
This seems a pretty good deal:
http://www.boots.com/en/Oral-B-Pro-600-CrossAction...
Digger said:
If budget allows I'd always suggest a sonic type brush than a rotator style.
All the evidence says the opposite applies.http://www.dentalcare.com/media/en-US/research_db/...
drmark said:
Digger said:
If budget allows I'd always suggest a sonic type brush than a rotator style.
All the evidence says the opposite applies.http://www.dentalcare.com/media/en-US/research_db/...
Do you have a link to the full published report?
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