Wellness

[nyc1]

ORAL B ...  been using one for many years.  As soon as I switched over my dentist noticed.  I like the Oral B because it has the round head, which was what was recommended, and my preference too.   It makes a HUGE difference going from manual to electric.

[tarsmom]

I bought a Sonicare 3 years ago and would never be without it.  Even my husband who is a skeptic, loves it.  I just went to the dentist last week and she barely had to touch my teeth with the pick.  I went on vacation last spring without it for 5 days and I couldn't wait to get home to brush my teeth!  That's how great it is

[TaylorBrown]

I had a Sonicare that I loved.  Then I needed replaecment brush heads so I stopped using that one.  My dentist did notice a change at my next cleaning after using the Soniccare.I now have a Colgate battery-powered toothbrush and like it pretty well.  Using a manual brush feels funny to me now.  I also use a Waterpik to floss because I do not like string floss. 

[SilleeMee]

Don't let the price of the Sonicare replacement brushes make you shy away from buying this device. It's been around long enough that you can buy dupe brushes that work just as well for a lot less. Last time time I purchased the dupe brush heads, I think they cost around $12 for 8 heads.

[PinkyPetunia]

I swear by the Sonicare.  I originally got one about 10 years ago from my dentist after having major work done.  Yes it vibrates and spits but you get used to it.  It died eventually and I noticed the difference without it.  My teeth felt cleaner with the Sonicare.

I bought a double kit (2 appliances)  from Costco and a package of replacement heads and I am using it faithfully.  To me it makes a big difference.

[Yardlie]

@TaylorBrown ... I'm a retired dental hygienist. I've always used a manual brush and haven't had a cavity in over 40 years. I have absolutely no periodontal disease either and never have any tartar (calculus) on my teeth.

It isn't a matter of what kind of brush you use. It is HOW you use the brush. I have had hundreds of patients over the years who buy an electric brush and come in expecting to hear how clean their teeth are. Unfortunately, they usually are not any cleaner than they were before they bought the electric brush...because they are still brushing incorrectly!

Now, there are a few patients who do a great job with an electric brush, because they slow down and brush their teeth in sequential order (one after the other) and they brush both the fronts and backs this way...also the tops (occlusal surfaces). They could have done the same thing with the manual brush.

Most people see-saw back and forth here, there, and a couple other places, spit, and rinse within 30 seconds. No wonder their teeth have so much plaque on them!

Beware of purchasing an electric brush through your dental office. There are many offices (and programs through the companies) that offer the hygienist at least $10 for each brush they sell to patients. Great incentive to promote those brushes!

[BabyYoda]

We used sonic care toothbrushes for a few years and we stopped using them and went back to a regular toothbrush. I have less problems with my teeth now. 

[ChynnaBlue]

Yes, it makes a difference.

I use an electric toothbrush at home and travel with a regular toothbrush and I can tell the difference.

I had an expensive Oral-B Triumph I got for a gift when my mom found them on sale and had a coupon and everyone got one. I really liked it. Mine broke last year and I replaced it with the cheapest Sonicare that I also got on sale - it was $29. The replacement brushes are more expensive than the Oral-B, but not by too much. I buy them through Amazon's Subscribe and Save program, which gives me a discount.

I can't tell the difference between the expensive Oral-B and the cheaper Sonicare model I got and my dentist hasn't said anything about it, so I think I'm going to stick with it.

[Sooner]

I can't remember how long it has been since I used a manual toothbrush.  I used Oral B but switched to Sonic because the Oral B seemed rougher to me and I think my teeth do better with the Sonic.  You get more buzz and vibration from the Oral B.

If I were going to alternate with the manual, I would always use the electric brush at night to clean off the day's "debris!"  LOL!!

[CelticCrafter]

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@Yardlie wrote:

@TaylorBrown ... I'm a retired dental hygienist. I've always used a manual brush and haven't had a cavity in over 40 years. I have absolutely no periodontal disease either and never have any tartar (calculus) on my teeth.

It isn't a matter of what kind of brush you use. It is HOW you use the brush. I have had hundreds of patients over the years who buy an electric brush and come in expecting to hear how clean their teeth are. Unfortunately, they usually are not any cleaner than they were before they bought the electric brush...because they are still brushing incorrectly!

Now, there are a few patients who do a great job with an electric brush, because they slow down and brush their teeth in sequential order (one after the other) and they brush both the fronts and backs this way...also the tops (occlusal surfaces). They could have done the same thing with the manual brush.

Most people see-saw back and forth here, there, and a couple other places, spit, and rinse within 30 seconds. No wonder their teeth have so much plaque on them!

Beware of purchasing an electric brush through your dental office. There are many offices (and programs through the companies) that offer the hygienist at least $10 for each brush they sell to patients. Great incentive to promote those brushes!

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The dental hygienst "gave" it to me, there was no separate charge for it. I'm not that dumb not to know that the cost of it was included in with the work I had done.

I don't care that she may get a bonus for it, it worked for me and having used it for 4 months now, I prefer it over the Oral B.