Electric toothbrush

My dentist suggested them as well. He recommended oral b over Philips. May be you can try one when they're on sale in boots? I am happy with mine.
 
I prefer Oral B to anything else and have one of the top models, the only problem is that they take ******* ages to charge (around 24 hours from flat).

However, if you don't want to spend much then look into a "disposable" battery-powered electric toothbrush... I bought a Colgate one for my holiday in Thailand and it lasted me 1 month, brushing twice a day, for around £5. The brush head is still in perfect nick, so I imagine it would provide another month of good service too!
 
I've been using various Braun models for about ten years. They're good, but shop around and don't pay anything like retail. The batteries are non-replacable (sealed unit) and drop off considerably after a year or two, depending on use. Our current one gives my wife and I about three days use before needing to be charged. You could have course leave it charging all the time. We bought a replacement (the 5000) a few weeks ago for about £75 from a big warehouse chain. They're available online for just under £100 at the moment. The brush heads are also available on offer from time to time. Again, if you don't shop around you could pay double for them.
 
Funny I was having this discussion with my dad the other day about this, who is an avid electric toothbrush user.

Exactly what does this toothbrush do differently that I can't do with a good old fashioned brush?

My teeth are in fantastic condition and it all comes down to knowing how to actually brush the teeth/massage the gums properly with the brush.

Not suprisingly everyone I know who uses an electric brush also has teeth that are in bad condition, maybe a link there?
 
Rainagul said:
Funny I was having this discussion with my dad the other day about this, who is an avid electric toothbrush user.

Exactly what does this toothbrush do differently that I can't do with a good old fashioned brush?

My teeth are in fantastic condition and it all comes down to knowing how to actually brush the teeth/massage the gums properly with the brush.

Not suprisingly everyone I know who uses an electric brush also has teeth that are in bad condition, maybe a link there?
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No, just a very bad way of looking at it.
 
My Oral B packed up after 2 weeks so took it back and got a Philips in place of. Can't tell the difference between either tbh. Both do a great job.

Paid £100 for it though.
 
Rainagul said:
Funny I was having this discussion with my dad the other day about this, who is an avid electric toothbrush user.

Exactly what does this toothbrush do differently that I can't do with a good old fashioned brush?

My teeth are in fantastic condition and it all comes down to knowing how to actually brush the teeth/massage the gums properly with the brush.

Not suprisingly everyone I know who uses an electric brush also has teeth that are in bad condition, maybe a link there?
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I agree, brushing properly is important, and that is the main reason I use an electric brush. It 'forces' me to brush for long enough, and makes life easier imo. I couldn't do the same with a 'old' toothbrush, but if you don't have trouble with your teeth (like I do) then you're obviously doing something right!

Again, I have had several Braun models, and would recommend them.
 
Which one of the Oral b brushes is the better one to get?
Professional care or the trizone range?

They cost roughly the same but there seem to be more offers on the professional care range.
 
Bought a Oral B Trizone model yesterday, seems to do a good job. Argos have some good offers for them currently.
 
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