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Tooth Brushes

SeaMaiden — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 20:41:21 GMT

Sonic Care....Or Oral B?

I have used a sonicare for YEARS.....should I try the Oral B with the the spin brush as well? Is it as good as how the commercial on TV says it is?

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Laura14 — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 20:43:12 GMT

I have had an Oral B forever. That thing doesn't owe me a penny and it's still going strong. My dentist noticed the first time I started using it. Thumbs up from them and me.

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Mary Bailey — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 20:44:18 GMT

we have both and alternate, just like with toothpaste.

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Jtdmum — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 20:55:12 GMT

Just like @Mary Bailey I have both. Neither owe me anything. I think alternating cleans best.

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Annabellethecat66 — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 20:57:37 GMT

I have several different toothbrushes. My dentist even gave me one of those expensive electronic one's. He said 2 Thanksgivings ago I brought in the most canned items for charity, thereby getting the free fancy toothbrush thingy.

I hate all electronic toothbrushes. I prefer to use my hand. Just me, I guess.

Anyway, this brings me to my complaint. Why in the name of Heaven do regular just plain old toothbrushes cost so much money? I mean, it's just some plastic holding plastic bristles.....right?

That's a big complaint (gripe) of mine....along with razor blades, but that's for another time.....

It seems like every year I end up donating to Goodwill some kind of (still in box .... unused toothbrush, electric thingy).....

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Lilysmom — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 21:09:08 GMT

Love Oral B. It is what my dental surgeon recommended and my own dentist noticed the results right away. Especially good if you are a ‘scrubber’ like I was. LM

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Reba055 — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 21:18:44 GMT

I think Sonicare is most recommend now, it used to be Oral B. I’ve had both and I’m still using my Oral B.

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Nightowlz — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 21:20:17 GMT

I used an Oral B for years. Just bought a Sonicare Diamond Clean when they had them for around $100 during Amazon Prime.

I think both clean teeth just as well. The handle on my Oral B 8000 is bigger then the handle on the Sonicare so the Sonicare is easier to hold but the Oral B has some rubber on it which makes it not slip out of your hands like the Sonicare does.

I still use dental brushes when I eat something.

I also use a dental scaler with a magnifying mirror to remove plaque.

I have not been to the dentist again in several years even though we have Ins.

When my dentist retired I did not go for 10 yrs. I finally went for a cleaning. It did not take long. They asked if I could come in & show their patients how to keep their teeth clean. They could not believe I had not seen a dentist for 10 yrs.

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Still Raining — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 21:30:18 GMT

I had a sonicare for years then for some reason switched to oralb. Then a couple years ago switched back when the battery gave up the ghost and I had a coupon.

Got to say the sonicare does a much better job on stains and whitening IMO.

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willdob3 — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 22:23:59 GMT

@SeaMaiden

I’ve owned both. I prefer Sonicare and it comes out on top in the comparison reviews I’ve read.

I recently purchased a Sonicare DiamondClean from Kohl’s (Black Friday deal) and like it. It came with different brush heads and replacements to last at least a year.

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QueenDanceALot — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 22:24:10 GMT

Sonicare diamond clean and the WaterPik Water Flosser.

They make a great team for my teeth and gums.

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camelot — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 23:02:37 GMT

Nightowlz: 10 years? Really? I find your story hard to believe. I use Sonicare Diamond & have for many, many years. No dentist has ever said anything about showing their patients how to brush & care for teeth.

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Allegheny — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 23:08:15 GMT

Have used Sonicare for years. I got an OralB recently, I prefer the Sonicare.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 16 Dec 2018 23:56:22 GMT

Sonicare for me. It was recommended to me by a few different dental pros. I own an older Flexcare. I can use Diamondclean brush heads on it, but I'm not a fan of those. I prefer the regular kind.

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dex — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:09:23 GMT

@Nightowlz@I am impressed.I think if you lived close by I would ask you to teach me dental care.I have so much trouble with my teeth.I always had 9 cavities every six months when I was a kid.I swear I brushed my teeth to death as I had huge fear of the dentist.

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SeaMaiden — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 00:29:55 GMT

@Nightowlz Wow....that is really remarkable! You must have pretty good teeth genes too.

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Carmie — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 01:08:11 GMT

I have used Sonicare for years.. My Hygienist says I have very little plaque when she cleans my teeth, so as long as it works, I am happy. My dentist recommended Sonicare. I haven't had a cavity since I was in high school and I was told that my gums were perfect. Much better shape than even younger people.

Sonicare and Colgate are my secret weapons.

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aubnwa01 — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 02:33:22 GMT

I had a Sonic Care for years & didn't use it as much as I should have because the brush head felt too big for my mouth & wasn't comfortable to use. I now have an Oral B Triumph & I like it a lot better & like the smaller brush head. Not sure if my mouth is small or the space in the back of my mouth is small or what, but the Oral B is easier to get into my back teeth to clean them.

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SilleeMee — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 03:05:30 GMT

I'm 63yo. I have all of my real teeth, including all four wisdoms. More importantly, is that I have never had a cavity in my life. I do not have one single filling in any of my teeth. I attribute my good teeth to an entire lifetime of fluoride treatments and fluoride oral care products, along with doing regular flossing and using interdental picks/brushes. I haven't been to a dentist in more than ten years and believe my Sonicare has also helped with that.

eta- All is not entirely well because old age has started showing on thinning enamel and receding gums.

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bonappetit — Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:14:07 GMT

As much as I love my Sonicare, which I have been using for 10+ years, you can't replace dental visits with a great toothbrush.Trust me you CANNOT.

I hate going to the dentist, therefore I do all I can to care for my teeth. Only the dentist can remove stains between the teeth, plaque, check for gum disease etc. 10 years without a dentist visit is NOT recommended. Yes, Sonicare is my toothbrush of choice.