Electric Toothbrush, any good?

chipperhead · 4 Mar 2008 at 20:15

Just wondering if many people use these, if they're worth buying and can recommend one?
I've seen some out there that cost loads of money but don't want to waste my money if they're no good or if the cheaper ones are just as good.

I'll post a nice clean teeth smiley

jonislost · 4 Mar 2008 at 20:18

Sonicare. Like having your teeth brushed by the hand of god.

jamief · 4 Mar 2008 at 20:18

Well my dentist told me they were a waste of money, and that flossing every day was the best thing I could do. Make of that what you will!

Wiggins · 4 Mar 2008 at 20:19

I just borrow the wife's Rabbit and strap my toothbrush to it.

Job done

Arjun806 · 4 Mar 2008 at 20:19

We have one and I think it's much better than a normal manual toothbrush. I can't remember the name of it and my sister's in the bathroom so i'll find out later. I think it's one of those expensive ones but we got it for half price in a sale :cool:

Begbie · 4 Mar 2008 at 20:19

Makes my gums bleed, but they do make ** teeth clean (when on the soft setting)

jonislost · 4 Mar 2008 at 20:20

Arjun806 said:
We have one and I think it's much better than a normal manual toothbrush. I can't remember the name of it and my sister's in the bathroom so i'll find out later. I think it's one of those expensive ones but we got it for half price in a sale

You share a toothbrush? :eek:

Sankari · 4 Mar 2008 at 20:22

Braun.

Hamster · 4 Mar 2008 at 20:31

Oral B Triumph Smart Guide Professional Care 9900

Damn good toothbrush!!

http://moderntimesltd.com/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=3&P_ID=79

JM

Wiggins · 4 Mar 2008 at 20:34

On a funny note, anyone remember this?

xen_ · 4 Mar 2008 at 20:35

I don't think that they are worth it at all, just change your normal one regularly.

inferno · 4 Mar 2008 at 20:35

Used to have one, it packed up and i just switched to a normal toothbrush, haven't noticed a difference

DragonWoLf · 4 Mar 2008 at 20:40

Wiggins said:
I just borrow the wife's Rabbit and strap my toothbrush to it.

Job done

Jonnycoupe · 4 Mar 2008 at 20:41

They are awesome, actually clean your molars properly.

Arjun806 · 4 Mar 2008 at 21:28

jonislost said:
You share a toothbrush?

Yeah, you can get seperate toothbrush heads you know

Sharing one head would be horrible :x

[DOD]Asprilla · 4 Mar 2008 at 21:56

I think there was a thread about six months or a year ago and the general consensus was that Sonicares to better than a normal toothbrush. If you do a search you may find it, there are loads of links to research papers proving their advantages.

I use one and my dentist still says I should floss every day, but TBH it's easier to go to the hygienist every few months.

Hamster · 4 Mar 2008 at 22:12

Electric toothbrushes don't do away with the need to floss. They're for cleaning the tooth surface. As long as you brush properly you don't need an electric. I only got one because i got carried away with hotukdeals a while back. A few of my uni mates are dentists now and all say that you don't need one if you brush properly (teeth, gums and tongue) for a couple of minutes twice a day and floss at least once a day, preferably twice, change your brush regularly, clean all those "hard to reach" places, have regular checkups and don't abuse your teeth regularly with sugary or acidic drinks.

They also tell me that most patients of theirs don't floss or brush their gums properly (leads to gingivitis - gum inflammation).
Yes, we have some very interesting conversations

chipperhead · 4 Mar 2008 at 22:18

Thanks for all the replies, some interesting reading, still unsure wether to get one though

marl · 4 Mar 2008 at 22:55

definately better than an old fashioned toothbrush.

[FnG]magnolia · 4 Mar 2008 at 23:04

You should Google recommended dental practise for toothbrushing. Your result will not be a manual toothbrush, guaranteed