Electric toothbrush

dat47 · ‎03-11-2010

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.

Venezia · ‎03-09-2010

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 · ‎03-11-2010

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.

Venezia · ‎03-09-2010

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. Smile

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wismiss · ‎03-10-2010

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 · ‎04-28-2010

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!

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

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 · ‎03-11-2010

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.

NickNack · ‎03-10-2010

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 · ‎03-09-2010

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.