Electric toothbrushes Anyone

Oral b io for me, a waterpik and rubber interdens. Like being able to change the settings as needed. I start with the interdens, move on to the water pik, then the tooth brush. Use Orilieve sls-free toothpaste as I have Sjogren’s disease, ordinary toothpaste strips the skin off my mouth and I end up with ulcers etc.
It cleans very well indeed and my dentist and hygienist both say that my teeth are very well kept. I see them four times a year because I’m determined to keep my teeth for as long as possible!

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My dentist recommends the old banger OralB, battery (like mine) or rechargeable. My family’s teeth and low dental treatment bills reflect the success of the brush.
Don't you think it’s whether you like the one you use and whether it works, that’s important, not the title, or the cost.

I am on my second Phillips Sonicare and find it really good. I have tried other brands and the only way I can think to compare them is that the Phillips is like a Rolls Royce whereas some of the others are like putting an old banger in your mouth!

I have a Colgate battery tooth brush. Cost me 8£ in superdrugs. It's pretty good and the battery has lasted quite well. Does the job as good as an expensive rechargeable one.

Mines an OralB iO which uses different heads to the original style of the OralB range (I still have my old one) .
The new one is brilliant and my dentist was pleased when I told them what I was using.

I have used electric toothbrushes for years. Originally Braun and then Oral B. Recently swapped to Suri having heard a Radio 4 programme about them. Please research them, we are delighted with ours.

My Oral B lasts a week on holiday without charge, if I go for longer I bring the correct adapters as normal brushing just doesn’t feel the same. My dentist recommended Oral B years ago and I bought for the whole family, my grandchildren 7 and 8 also use one and the dentist said there teeth are lovely and clean.

I've used Sonicares since the 1990s. Genetics dealt me pretty rubbishy teeth and gums, but at age 69 I still have a full set of my own gnashers.

Used an Oral B for well over 20 years,no complaints. No idea about a Sonicare, sorry

I stopped using mine as I felt it was making my teeth loose!

I can’t use Oral B. OH decided to replace our Philip Sonicare with one of these. I find the vibration and the noise really unpleasant for some reason. And the head is slightly wider and doesn’t seem to get into the back corners of my mouth very well (I’ve still got my wisdom teeth so need to get right back there).

I was going to buy myself another Phillips Sonicare, but thought I would try SURI. Their environmental credentials are good, and they come in different colours. You can buy an antibacterial case for them but I haven’t bothered. You can return the brush heads to them for recycling. I have set up a subscription and they send me two new brush heads every six months - they last three months so it’s perfect. It lasts absolutely ages on one charge. I brush at least twice a day and it still seems to keep going for a month. The body is metal not plastic, so that it can be recycled, and it comes with a sticky pad that you can attach to the bathroom mirror to hold the toothbrush. I keep the charger in my bedside cupboard and charge it up once a month or so.

No complex sophisticated settings, but I like that. I certainly don’t want to have to link my toothbrush to an app on my phone to see how well I’m brushing!

Tried an electric toothbrush but it sent my Meniere's Disease into overdrive so back to a manual one. Never need to see a hygienist so guess I'm doing something right.

I have oral b but when it eventually goes, I will switch to the Suri one as it is more sustainable. Couldn’t go back to manual now, they feel very odd!

I used electric for 7 years but got fed up with recharging especually the actual unit being in the bathroom. Had battery ones before that. Reverted back to using an actual toothbrush, one with a round brush area on end, great at getting into nooks and crannys. Feel I have much better control on how much pressure I put on the gum line and can concentrate on direction of brushing in that area too. No idea about current electric models.

Oral B here for many years. My present one has a times that beeps at the half way stage. It also flashes red if pressure is too much. The replacement brush heads are pricey though. I now find a very good deal online.

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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.

Many of them will now automatically reduce the pressure and glow red if you press too hard.
I have recently bought one of the more expensive OralB ones (iO series 9) and my teeth feel cleaner than ever before - even my hygienist was impressed!
I agree with others about shopping around, I got two in a pack from Boots for less than one in some places. Robert Dyas is also often very good on price.

I’ve always used the Oral B but changed to SURI early this year because I was using the Oral B so hard I was making my gums recede too much. The SURI is good if you want a much gentler brush (still thorough) but you cannot go as hard with it also it’s battery lasts a good 3/4 months I’ve found!

I have a Sonicare that I’m very happy with. I am with “My Dentist“ which apparently have a deal with the company. That made it pretty cheap to purchase. I think I paid about £20 for the basic model. It is easy to use and cleanse very well. Can’t fault the battery life either.

Used a Philips Sonicare for many years but find they don't last as long as they used to. The last couple I've had have gone caput after just over a year of use - once the guarantee has run out! Still persevered with them as they do a good job but they are much more expensive than the Oral B ones and I may try one of those the next time.

BTW he recommends the teepee first, before brushing

My hygienist is always happy each time I see him, that I use an electric brush. He recommends the ones which go round, like my ancient OralB.
I recharge every other day or so, but it is very old…

My Oral B ones last for weeks! They aren't the fancy ones, as I really don't want an app or more things to monitor. I keep one at home, one in the caravan and have one in a grab bag in case I have to go to hospital or George Clooney suggests a last-minute weekend away.

They do take ages to recharge, but I only need to do it now and again, and the units are quite old now. I change the heads every 6-8 weeks.

Inexpensive Oral B battery. DH had a rechargeable one, but decided battery was easier. Always use a tepee afterwards.

my dentist recommended oral b and I have used this brand for many years. It has been good for my teeth, much better than the sonicare I used to have

Philips Sonicare seem to be good quality brushes, and you can often find them in half price offers in Boots or online. The brush heads are also on offer regularly. They do clean your teeth a lot better than the standard toothbrush, and if you use a water pick too you will be amazed at the tiny food particles that are forced out from between the teeth.