How often do you replace your electric toothbrush?

[Shicky]

As title really, think mine is nearly 3 years old now and appears to drag arse a little bit with regard to charging and stuff. Cost me about 80quid at the time which I dont fancy investing too often.

So how often do you replace yours?

 

[CaptainRAVE]

Bought an OralB 5000 about 2.5 years ago and it is still going strong. Had a cheaper one that I then gave to my gf - that one is about 3.5 years old, and while it takes longer to charge and needs a charge more frequently, it still runs well.

 

[Deleted member 77746]

How often does a female replace her vi******.

 

[mundstick]

Had mine for about two years now and its now starting to get boring constantly charging it. Not too bothered as it was only a relatively cheap one so I am just going to go and buy a new one.

 

[Wyrdo]

Have had a Phillips Sonicaire thing for a few years now and it won't hold a charge at all, really need to get a new one but loathe forking out so much

 

[Nazca]

I've had my Oral B for about 5 years. I do put it on the charge straight after brushing.

 

[Fourstar]

Replace mine when the battery stops holding much charge or the thing wears out.

Must have had my current one going on for 4 years and the battery still seems ok.

 

[Firestar_3x]

I've had my Oral-B ProfessionalCare SmartSeries 4000, for two years now, it wasn't cheap but it's been fantastic and the unit itself shows 0 signs of wear.

 

[cm1179]

i buy the disposable ones and chuck them when the batteries run out. the bristles go too harsh after a while and seem to give me mouth ulcers :/

 

[TheMagicPirate]

Had my cheapo Oral B one for about 3 years now (cost me £14.99 from Boots) and its still going strong. Can't say Ive noticed how often I charge it but I'd imagine I'm doing it more now than I used to.

I'll probably replace it when it needs to be charged more than once a week?

As for the heads, I replace those a little more often

 

[task]

How often does a female replace her vi******.

Depends how good the quality was to start with

 

[Jonny69]

£80

Good god, I'm amazed they can make people part with that much money for a toothbrush! What's up with the £20 ones? I still think they're a bit steep but what does the £80 one do that the £20 doesn't? Genuine question, I don't know about these things.

Before anyone says "yeah but what price do you put on your teeth" there's nothing wrong with mine and I use a normal toothbrush.

 

[Jono8]

Never had an electric toothbrush.

 

[Freakbro]

I paid about £2.50 for my electric one - after advice from the dentist - and its great

It takes batteries though, not rechargable, so there is an extra cost in running it.

 

[apatia77]

I found the I get the best brush when I charge my toothbrush every time I use it so this is what I do.

 

[fez]

Mine is at that stage as well. Drops away on the power front after one use. Leave it for a day and it recoups some charge but I fear it's on the way out.

 

[DJMK4]

I don't have one.

 

[Maccy]

I use the OralB ones that take 2 AAA batteries. Had mine for about 3 years ago and it's still going strong, although the head needs replacing every now and then.

 

[Duke_]

Have had a Phillips Sonicaire thing for a few years now and it won't hold a charge at all, really need to get a new one but loathe forking out so much

Boots have 50% off at the moment - just replaced mine...

 

[J-FRO]

I've had mine about two months now. Cost about £27 firm the rainforest, it's an oral b 1000 I think. My girlfriend has the 500 and whenever she stays over and uses mine she's amazed at how much better than hers it is.

Saying that though, I've got quite bad toothache recently and I think my mum thinks it's the fault of my electric toothbrush. I just putting down to having not been to the dentist in a while and aubsequently having too many cavities which are now more open due to the extra cleaning. So I've got an expensive trip to the dentist on my hands I think.