Electric toothbrushes Anyone

Funny this should come up, this morning I was reading about the best electric toothbrushes. One of the ones was an Ordo Sonic Electric brush(available at Boots, Argos etc) the reviews seemed good.
I have always used Oral B but need a new one so tempted.

No, thanks! I tried an electric one when I was in my early 20s, it was like having a roaddril in my mouth!

Never again!

Manuals only for me!

Over the last year, I have bought 3 different electric toothbrushes, and not one of them would charge after the initial charge ran out! I am completely mystified! As my daughter says, it must be me that is the problem, but I cannot work out what I've done wrong.

I read that damage can be caused by dropping the charger, which I haven't done, and I wonder if they've maybe got dropped while in the post. Has anyone else had an experience like this?

My ancient OralB needs charging once in about 10/12 days, I notice it slowing so know it’s time to recharge. Simples.

My hygienist recommended Oral B and I've been using one for years. The charge lasts for several days and the replacement heads are easily available. I haven't tried a sonic toothbrush but I read some reviews where people said they felt nauseous using one so I've stuck with Oral B.

I've also got a Waterpik but I can't get the hang of it at all.

I bought a replacement electric toothbrush for my dh last week. OralB in boots. The prices ranged from £25 ( reduced from 50£) to £350 plus for top of the range OralB. I got the £25 one which has 3 speeds. There may be other things but he hasn’t spotted anything else. He is happy.

This is his third electric toothbrush, while my original one, with one speed, brushes on, it’s years old but does the job.
I can’t believe that people would pay up to £500 which some are, for a toothbrush however many bells and whistles it has.

I use a Philips Sonicare but they don't seem to last very long. The last couple have develpoed problems just over the year's guarantee period. They have also become much more expensive over the last few years compared to Oral B. When this one dies I'll be looking for another make.

We had oral b and found it good, but when we wanted one with dual voltage to take when visiting Canada we could only find a sonicare one. I prefer the sonicare, but yes if you don't keep your mouth shut it does spray! Battery life is really good, and it has a travel case which doubles as a portable charger. It does have loads of options we never use, we just stick to the deep clean 3 minute option. If I could have got dual voltage with less bells and whistles I would have.

I've used oralB electric toothbrushes for about 20+ years and am on my third
Can't believe the difference to my old one speed wise it feels its cleaning much better. Backed up by this week's visit to the dentist as apparently my gum health has improved in last 6 months
Also have a waterpik my advice remember to shut your mouth and don't turn on before in said shut mouth!! 😁

I have the sonicare and the battery lasts for weeks. My husband has the Oral B but battery life was less than a week. Reflected in the price.

I think my oralB is one of the originals, it’s really old but going strong. it doesn’t do anything other than whizz round my teeth.

I’m a hygienist and I’m an oral b fan . They have a large range with different price points . I recommend the IO range or the Pro range . You don’t need to spend silly money . Some of the top range ones have all bells and whistles which you never use . The important thing is a pressure sensor to stop over brushing and a timer and change the heads when the blue bristles go pale .
Mine has a travel case and I take an adapter plug when I go away

( sorry WW-misread your post - can’t see well today!
I use oral B - (we have a couple and rotate the handsets on the charger) and have a travel case so I can take one with me if away. Battery seems to be best on the more expensive one.

Winter white - a water pic is an electric water flosser - it squirts water between your teeth to help clean between each tooth. There are air flossers ( squirts air jet between the teeth) too. However, I was roundly told off for using an air flosser (I floss as well) apparently they are far less good at cleaning between the teeth than good old floss! Don’t tell my hygienist but I still find mine very useful to dislodge bits the toothbrush and floss misses!

Oral B for me too, I have used an electric one for quite a few years now very easy to get replacement heads. Seems we're all loving the same brand from the preceding posts, Oral B, we're your people

I wouldn't want to go back to an ordinary toothbrush now.

Oral-B here too. What is an electric water pic, mentioned upthread.

Loved all my Oral-B's. The first was a present from my son. The current one has 3 speeds. The most rapid speed is great for removing my red Maybelline lippie too!!! I have miniature brushies for in between toothies too...

Agree oral B. If having to go manual, feel have done and a little uncomfortable.

OralB for me too. If I have to clean my teeth with an old style brush I never feel they are clean.

Just speaking to the dentist about the electric toothbrushes and her main thing was to say that you should just hold the brush against the tooth, but dont press on it, as that can over time spoil your enamel on the teeth.

I have used Oral B ones for decades, my DS /DD also had one when small which has carried on now they are AC's and have Children.

The resident dentist recommends Oral B preferably with a small head.

There are often very good special offers in Boots. Always worth a look. Plus you get points.

OralB 'lives' on its charger which is wired in to a socket in my bathroom cabinet. So no problem with a dying battery. I occasionally use an ordinary toothbrush when I'm away from home, but my mouth doesn't feel as fresh.

I use a Suri electric toothbrush. I did have an Oral B but it just felt too weird for me.