topic Re: Electric toothbrush in Wellness

Electric toothbrush

dat47 — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 04:49:26 GMT

I have been told by my dentist I have gingivitis and my dentist suggested I get an electric toothbrush. He does not sell them. suggested walmart. He suggested sonic or oral b I think . Anybody have electric toothbrush they like? need suggestions.

Re: Electric toothbrush

Venezia — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 04:54:18 GMT

Check out walmart.com. My DH and I have used Oral-B for years (decades) and have never had a problem with any type of gum disease. I prefer the small, round, head on their brushes - makes it much easier to get at the back teeth, especially if you have a smaller mouth.

I just ordered a new one two weeks ago, when our previous one conked out after about a dozen years of daily use. I got the Oral-B 4000 and we love it. Walmart had the best price and they also have a chart which shows the differences between the various types.

Good luck with it.

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kahootz — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 04:55:11 GMT

Do yourself a favor and buy a Sonicare. They are fabulous. They are far superior to the Oral B in my opinion. An electric toothbrush is a must.

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Venezia — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 05:09:27 GMT

You might want to read an article about Sonicare vs. Oral-B before you decide: here

Do a little research before you make up your mind, so that you'll be happy with your choice. Either way, an electric toothbrush beats a manual one every time.

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wismiss — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 05:10:32 GMT

Our dentist recommends Sonicare. We have had the same one for over 20 years and it is still working. We just change the brushes every three months or sooner if we have a cold or some other such illness. We have the Elite.

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GemsNBeauty — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 05:12:48 GMT

I just purchased a new Sonicare after switching several years back to Oral B from Sonicare. Picked up a duo pack at Costco...Sonicare Elite Premium at a nice price. I really like this much better than the Oral B I was using...the brush is more compact and my mouth just feels better/cleaner after using it.

I also like the fact that Sonicare gives you a brush cover, Oral B does not. My Oral B didn't sit as securely as I'd like in it's charger and would topple over occasionally and I'd have to change the brush. I also like that this Sonicare has a gum massaging feature as well. I highly recommend the Sonicare!

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sunshine45 — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 05:26:48 GMT

i had a sonicare for several years and it was very good. i now use the PURSONIC that they sell on qvc and it is JUST as good with a lot more brush heads AND more affordable. it also has a gum massaging feature. i have given them as gifts to my kids also.

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jackthebear — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 12:32:13 GMT

On 8/4/2014 GemNBeautyMadness said:
I just purchased a new Sonicare after switching several years back to Oral B from Sonicare. Picked up a duo pack at Costco...Sonicare Elite Premium at a nice price. I really like this much better than the Oral B I was using...the brush is more compact and my mouth just feels better/cleaner after using it.

I also like the fact that Sonicare gives you a brush cover, Oral B does not. My Oral B didn't sit as securely as I'd like in it's charger and would topple over occasionally and I'd have to change the brush. I also like that this Sonicare has a gum massaging feature as well. I highly recommend the Sonicare!

that's what that thing is that comes with the Sonicare, a brush cover? I usually take my brush off and rinse it afterwards.

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NickNack — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 13:39:16 GMT

On 8/5/2014 jackthebear said:
that's what that thing is that comes with the Sonicare, a brush cover? I usually take my brush off and rinse it afterwards.

The brush cover is really nice when you take it on vacations.

I've had a Sonicare for years. My dentist recommended it. I think they're wonderful. Your teeth feel so much cleaner after brushing with it than with a regular toothbrush.

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 13:52:37 GMT

I have used sonicare for years and love it. I also have a good friend with gingivitis and that is what she uses, plus a water pick.

Her issue was well advanced when discovered even tho she had regular check ups, her old dentist dropped the ball. She has had several surgeries on her gums and hers is an ongoing problem. She takes excellent care of her teeth and still gets 'pockets' that need watching. She is vigelent about taking care of her teeth and spends about 20 minutes morning and night flossing, brushing and irrigating but she has no plaque when she goes in for checkups...good luck and stay on top of the issue.

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mima — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 14:29:24 GMT

I have never used Oral B. I have used both Braun and Sonicare and I know Sonicare is much better than the Braun.

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Suzeecat — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 14:49:52 GMT

I love my Sonicare, I really don't think I could live without it. I've seen some pretty good deals at Costco, and I like to get the refill brushes at Kohl's when I have a 30% coupon. Costco offers good prices on the refills too, but you have to buy a lot, which makes it an expensive purchase. Although I don't have it, Sonicare does have a model with a UV light sanitizer.

My dentist loves that I love my Sonicare!

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F1wild — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 22:17:02 GMT

On 8/5/2014 mima said:
I have never used Oral B. I have used both Braun and Sonicare and I know Sonicare is much better than the Braun.

The Braun is the Oral B. They combined brands back in the 90s. Braun is the housing, etc. and Oral B makes the brush.

Re: Electric toothbrush

JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 22:38:07 GMT

We've been using an Oral B for a few years. It wasn't terribly expensive when I bought it - sale, coupon, rebate, etc. Just this morning it sounded a little funny. I don't know if I didn't have the head on right or if it's starting to die.

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F1wild — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 22:43:50 GMT

I'm a dental hygienist and have had the opportunity to test everything from everybody.

Personally, I used the Braun/Oral B for years. It has a small, round brush head similar in size to what I use to polish teeth. It was a great TB for many of my medically compromised pediatric patients.

I Beta tested the Sonicare. Loved it, but two problems: The brush head was larger than the Oral B, so harder to reach around the back teeth. It also tickled too much. Since then, many moons ago, these problems were addressed.

Since then I've always used Sonicare. They usually send me the latest model (lucky me!) to evaluate. Right now I'm using, and loving, the Sonicare Elite. The best prices are usually through Costco and Wal-Mart, but I would do a shopping search online. I would get the "compact" brush heads, which usually come with the unit.

Aside from your electric toothbrush I would be sure your brushing correctly. I always have my patients demonstrate how they are brushing then tweak it. I absolutely hate to hear fellow hygienists just ask how many times per day or if someone is flossing or not. If you tell me where your trouble spots are I can help you fine tune.

I'd also suggest you try an at-home fluoride to swish around after you brush/floss. Listerine and the like are not fluoride and contain too much alcohol for my liking. I would recommend the "kid's" stuff, ACT. It's a sodium fluoride that will help strengthen your teeth and help swish away any extra plaque. It comes in Bubblegum, etc. for youngsters, but also flavors like mint & cinnamon.

Hope this helps!

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F1wild — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 22:47:54 GMT

On 8/5/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:
We've been using an Oral B for a few years. It wasn't terribly expensive when I bought it - sale, coupon, rebate, etc. Just this morning it sounded a little funny. I don't know if I didn't have the head on right or if it's starting to die.

Make sure the metal prong that the brush head attaches to doesn't have toothpaste residue built up on it. If it is dying, call Oral B. Tell them you're disappointed that your power toothbrush didn't last long. Fudge on the purchase date. They will do something to help you. You might even you "blog" on a health and fitness column and would love to cheer for them publicly.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 23:05:02 GMT

On 8/5/2014 F1wild said:
On 8/5/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:
We've been using an Oral B for a few years. It wasn't terribly expensive when I bought it - sale, coupon, rebate, etc. Just this morning it sounded a little funny. I don't know if I didn't have the head on right or if it's starting to die.

Make sure the metal prong that the brush head attaches to doesn't have toothpaste residue built up on it. If it is dying, call Oral B. Tell them you're disappointed that your power toothbrush didn't last long. Fudge on the purchase date. They will do something to help you. You might even you "blog" on a health and fitness column and would love to cheer for them publicly.

I'll check that, thanks. If I have to replace it, I will. I'm not against calling CS to see if it's normal or not to have lesser priced unit go that quickly, but I won't fudge on the date. It is what it is and things happen.

Re: Electric toothbrush

madcity411 — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 23:05:11 GMT

Philips Sonicare. Bed Bath and Beyond has them too.

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F1wild — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 23:14:06 GMT

On 8/5/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:
On 8/5/2014 F1wild said:
On 8/5/2014 JeanLouiseFinch said:
We've been using an Oral B for a few years. It wasn't terribly expensive when I bought it - sale, coupon, rebate, etc. Just this morning it sounded a little funny. I don't know if I didn't have the head on right or if it's starting to die.

Make sure the metal prong that the brush head attaches to doesn't have toothpaste residue built up on it. If it is dying, call Oral B. Tell them you're disappointed that your power toothbrush didn't last long. Fudge on the purchase date. They will do something to help you. You might even you "blog" on a health and fitness column and would love to cheer for them publicly.

I'll check that, thanks. If I have to replace it, I will. I'm not against calling CS to see if it's normal or not to have lesser priced unit go that quickly, but I won't fudge on the date. It is what it is and things happen.

True, that is. Not suggesting lying...I'm always just vague.

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jaxs mom — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 23:16:19 GMT

The pursonic that QVC sells is really great. I had oral B electric tooth brushes for years but the sonic toothbrushes do a much better job.