electric tooth brush "?"s ...

[97tbird]

how many of you are using an electric tooth brush? is it really worth the switch? (cost/benefit).
I'm considering switching to an electric. any feedback/advise, or brand/model recommendations will be helpful.
thanks.

 

[moribundman]

I don't know about those cheap disposable electric brushes that keep cropping up. What a waste. The better electric brushes with replaceable brush heads are good, at least the big brands. I'd look into Oral B and Sonicare. Tests give generally the Sonicare the edge. I don't care for the Sonicare's brush head design. My Oral B is now 8 years old and works fine. An electric brush (don't know about the cheap disposable ones) cleans easier and faster if not always better than a manual brush. You still need to floss.

 

[Quattro Pete]

I've been using the electric Oral-B (Braun) Professional Care one since 2000. I switched from a manual brush because I was brushing incorrectly (too hard) and it was resulting in tooth destruction just above the gum line. So, it was a dentist's recommendation. Now, I can't imagine my life without an electric tooth brush. I take it with me everywhere I go.

 

[moribundman]

Do you have a quick-draw hip holster or do you conceal-carry?

 

[dwendt44]

I had an electric hair brush once, but somebody stole it.

 

[Papa Bear]

""I take it with me everywhere I go.""


Mamie says: " Is that an electric toothbrush in your pocket ??...
...or are you just glad to see me".

 

[FD777]

If you brush your teeth properly, there's no need for an electric tooth brush....

I KNOW I don't brush properly, so now I use an electric brush.
My dentist noticed my gums were healthier and I had less plaque in the hard-to-reach spots. (Where the gum meets the tooth.)

I vote yes on buying one.

 

[sprintman]

Electric is the only wayn new Oral-B Triumph replaced years old O-B and is the best on the planet. Dentists ask why I bother to visit. This is the no-brainer of all no-brainers seen on BITOG

 

[rjundi]

I found one good use if you don't like your electric toothbrush. With a tiny bit of detergent you can an electric toothbrush to remove stains in your clothing. I had one given as gift out of all things.

 

[Tempest]

I use the Sonicare Elite and am very happy with it.

 

[Quattro Pete]

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Do you have a quick-draw hip holster or do you conceal-carry?

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Belt clip, right next to my cell phone. I just have to make sure I grab the correct one when the phone rings while it's set to 'vibrate'.

 

[southpanola]

I have used n OB Triumph for 1.5 years and love it. Have received excellent dental reprorts too.

 

[TallPaul]

There are a couple Oral-B brushes, one is about $60+, the other about $20. They look the same to me, but for a couple minor extra features of the more expensive one. I have the expensive one on dental office advice, but was not happy when I saw the lower cost model. Both rechargable.

I only use it for my exposed roots (I am getting rather "long in the tooth"). Then I do the fluoride rinse to help protect the roots, which are softer and more prone to cavities than the actual tooth enamel.

 

[XS650]

I've been using Sonicares for at least 10 years. The first one lasted 6 or 7 tears. The second one I left in a hotel after about a year. I'm on my third, a Sonicare Elite.

They've all been good.

 

[moribundman]

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There are a couple Oral-B brushes, one is about $60+, the other about $20. They look the same to me

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The $20 is a disposable unit that may last up to 3 months (I like to change the brush head once a month, so that type brush would cost me $240 a year). What a waste.

 

[ARB1977]

Ive got the sonic care, pretty good brush change the head about every six months.