Oral Care Reviews

The biggest complaint I hear from people about electric tootbrushes is that the replacement heads are too expensive. Come now, that was the type of thinking that would have killed the Industrial Revolution!

For anyone who really cares about dental hygeine or even just the way they look to other people, you can't not use an electric toothbrush anymore. I laughed at the idea at first, but once I began using one I will never be able to use a regular toothbrush again without feeling like my mouth isn't clean. When you go to the dentist--what type of toothbrush does he/she use on you? Electric--for a reason, because it cleans better.

The marginally higher cost of replacing the heads rather than buying an entirely new disposable toothbrush is insignificant when you actually feel as clean as you can when you use an electric brush. Personal dental care has evolved to the next step, and you don't want to be caught be the last person using a slide ruler because you were too frugal to purchase the more expensive but more effective calculator.

Your teeth (and anyone who comes in contact with them) will thank you.

I used to laugh at friends who told me about their electric toothbrushes, figuring they were just lazy to use regular ones. When I got the sonicare toothbrush, I was amazed at how well and thoroughly it cleaned my teeth. Plus, the timer helps ensure you do a thorough cleaning rather than just brush for a couple of seconds.

My 3 year old daughter received one at Christmas and she loved it from the first try. We were worried that she might be afraid of the motor, or that it moved by itself. But she just couldn't get enough. She would ask several times a day to brush her teeth! Our son is only twenty months, but we're ordering one for him now. He'll only use it with our hands on it as well, but our daughter has no trouble using it by herself. There haven't been any issues with quality of the brush. We've left it off the charger for a full day and the battery has held the charge just fine. I never thought I'd be a fan of electrical toothbrushes (especially one plastered with Disney logos), but I've been convinced. My only concern is the cost of replacement heads -- $7.99. But if it gets them excited about brushing at an early age (they were good brushers to begin with) and does a more thorough job, I'll break down and buy in.

Usually last about 4 months. I couldn't find any generic brands that fit. They are expensive. I bought from Amazon since it is a few bucks less comparing to Target. Sonicare should lower their price or redesign the head so it only need a replacement brush instead of the whole thing.

The biggest complaint I hear from people about electric tootbrushes is that the replacement heads are too expensive. Come now, that was the type of thinking that would have killed the Industrial Revolution!

For anyone who really cares about dental hygeine or even just the way they look to other people, you can't not use an electric toothbrush anymore. I laughed at the idea at first, but once I began using one I will never be able to use a regular toothbrush again without feeling like my mouth isn't clean. When you go to the dentist--what type of toothbrush does he/she use on you? Electric--for a reason, because it cleans better.

The marginally higher cost of replacing the heads rather than buying an entirely new disposable toothbrush is insignificant when you actually feel as clean as you can when you use an electric brush. Personal dental care has evolved to the next step, and you don't want to be caught be the last person using a slide ruler because you were too frugal to purchase the more expensive but more effective calculator.

Your teeth (and anyone who comes in contact with them) will thank you.

I thought I brushed pretty good before but the Sonic Care puts me to shame.

I bought one of the Braun Oral-B 3D toothbrushes about 2 years ago when they first came out. I am one of those people who dreads going to the dentist ( probably beacause of the inevitable cavity). It was about 4 years since I went to the dentist when I went last week. I fully expected big problems like cavities or even a root canal, because when I had gone to the dentist last time (4 years ago) I had a couple cavities and also some gingivitis. To make matters worse I drink soda almost every day. After I told my dentist this I could see the Dollar signs in his eyes. He did a ton of x-rays, and then left to examine them. When he came back into the room, he had a kind of stunned look on his face. I had no cavities and my gums were perfect. No, I never floss either. I told him that I had been using the Braun for the last 2 years. He told me to definetly continue using it. I only brush at night, but I always go the full 2 minutes on the timer. By the way, my wife had been using the Braun for the same amount of time. She saw the same dentist on the same day. No cavities after 2 years and perfect gums. Buy the 3-D. It's DEFINETLY worth the extra money. P.S., I use the cheap Ultra Brite toothpaste.

Once you have used an electric toothbrush, there is no turning back. I find they work best with a baking soda style toothpaste. You can also find tooth polishing powders in your local drugstore and you will feel like you just visited the dentist for a teeth cleaning.

If you have sensitive gums, be careful about the pressure you use when brushing. You really don't need to press the brush that hard up against your teeth. Overbrushing can cause gums to recede and that is not something you want to deal with.

I can't think of a better present for a relative or friend. It is a gift of good health. I have owned this toothbrush for over 5 years. You can color code the toothbrushes and you can take the rechargable toothbrush with you when travelling.

A great purchase for health! You will be amazed at how clean your teeth will feel! The replacements are even availiable here on Amazon. How convenient! :) You can order a replacement toothbrush with a book or two. Amazon will soon have it all. :)

I've used a few different models of Oral-B electric toothbrushes over the years and been very happy with all of them. My dentist is always telling me that my teeth are in great shape, and even that my gums look great (and I don't have the heart to tell him that I'm too lazy to floss). The rotating bristles do really well at getting between the teeth and along the gumline, where it's hard to clean with a manual brush.

I bought a similar model of Sonicare toothbrush about four years ago and I still marvel at how well it works. Honestly, when the price comes down everyone will own one of these.

I never used to enjoy brushing and I never used to brush my teeth as much as they needed it. I was just too lazy. My teeth were a little discolored and my gums were consistently a little puffy around the tooth. Then I bought the Sonicare with the interval timer and I'll never switch back to a manual toothbrush.

After the first few brushings my teeth were noticably whiter and after a few months I noticed the puffiness in my gums was gone.

At 30,000 strokes per minute it's like brushing hundreds of times with a manual brush. But all you have to do is "aim the brush" while it glides back and forth across your teeth. It feels like a vibrator in your hand. The timer pulses every thirty seconds to prompt you to switch from front to back of teeth and from top to bottom. After two minutes it shuts itself off after what is supposedly the ideal length of brushing time.

You can also take this brush with you when traveling as it works for more than a week without recharging.

Could it have any downsides?

Although I consider it easily worth every penny, the upfront cost is staggering compared to a manual toothbrush. It also requires a replacement brush head approximately every six months at about $15 each. But this is a sophisticated unit and is more like a medical device than a disposable supply item. The only thing they have in common is the brushes on the end and I'm sure the Sonicare is higher quality.

It is important to note that the brush head will slowly wear out without any visible sign of wear. The performance gradually degrades until the unit seems nonfunctional. I know because I tried to save money by not replacing the brush heads according to schedule. Fortunately all the moving and wearable parts (including brush, magnets and metal connecting parts) are in the brush head and when they are replaced performance is restored to like new again.

The first time you use this product it may make your teeth hypersensitive for a few days (because of the vibration) and while its permanent and rechargeable battery will last through most trips it is physically larger and takes slightly more space to pack than a manual brush.

Now I have never had to share the brush with anyone so I never had to switch brush heads on a daily basis. This seems to me like it would be an enormous hassle as you have to unthread and detach the head each time. While this is possible, I would probably buy two units instead if the finances allowed.

This is one of the best purchases I've ever made. I like it so much that I want other amazon.com readers to know about it too.

In summary, if you think you might like it and you can afford it, then go ahead and get one. They last a long time...

We have had this Sonicare Sonic Toothbrush set for almost a year now and are very happy with it. When my husband had his permanent upper bridge completed, our dentist recommended this unit for the duality of its keeping dentrifices and natural teeth in good health with its powerful, yet, gentle enough rotating bristle action.

We appreciate the long time battery charge, comfortable grip, ease of use, and just the way it makes your mouth feel so good. My husband always reminds me to pack his "oral massage" when we travel. Laughing....if he had just used this before, he might not have HAD to get that permanent bridge! What a savings that would have been. I like cleaning my tongue with the tickling ends, (lightening the pressure by hand) keeping any halitosis in check.

Note: if you brush your teeth frequently, (3-4 times per day), you may want to buy some extra brushes in advance, they do tend to wear quickly as they keep everything clean and almost plaque-free.

Amazon.com has this at a great price.(we paid much more) In my opinion, a perfect practical gift of health anytime, possibly even for those teens headed off to college who might need a fun 'lil maternal reminder to--"keep brushing your teeth!"

The biggest complaint I hear from people about electric tootbrushes is that the replacement heads are too expensive. Come now, that was the type of thinking that would have killed the Industrial Revolution!

For anyone who really cares about dental hygeine or even just the way they look to other people, you can't not use an electric toothbrush anymore. I laughed at the idea at first, but once I began using one I will never be able to use a regular toothbrush again without feeling like my mouth isn't clean. When you go to the dentist--what type of toothbrush does he/she use on you? Electric--for a reason, because it cleans better.

The marginally higher cost of replacing the heads rather than buying an entirely new disposable toothbrush is insignificant when you actually feel as clean as you can when you use an electric brush. Personal dental care has evolved to the next step, and you don't want to be caught be the last person using a slide ruler because you were too frugal to purchase the more expensive but more effective calculator.

Your teeth (and anyone who comes in contact with them) will thank you.

This is the best toothbrush I have ever used! I had tons of dental work done 3 years ago, despite my brushing 3x's a day and flossing regularly. I got the brush 18 months ago and have had no dental problems at all. When I went in for a cleaning my dentist asked me why I was there, he said I had no plaque at all. He could not believe that I had not had a cleaning in the past year. The brush just quit working recently and sonicare sent me a new one free of charge. They said peroxide toothpaste is not good for the handle. The best customer service ever!!

This is one of those things which you think is completely a waste of money or just a novelty gadget if you have not tried it, but you just cant imagine what life was without it once you have it. This toothbrush is just great. It gives me that "after-the-dentist-cleaning-feeling" every time I finish brushing my teeth. Those hard to clean areas behind your teeth are easily cleaned with this toothbrush. But it could be a lot easier if the brush head were angled though, which I think sonicare have with their new Sonicare Elite line. I didnt buy the Elite because it costs about 40 dollars more, but looking back, It would have been well worth it. But the advance model is still great, and now I cant live without it.

Sonicare makes the most professional electric toothbrush on the market, as far as I can tell - at least that is marketed and sold to normal consumers. The brushhead moves so fast (I think around 30,000 rpm) that it just feels completely different from most other electric toothbrushes that run at a fraction of that speed. Because of the super-fast revolution, it's supposed to create sonic waves (thus the name) that breaks plaque up. You also do not have to brush as hard as other electric toothbrushes but still get an even better feeling of having really cleaned your teeth after a brush. This particular model of their brush is really helpful because it beeps every 30 seconds to tell you to move to another quadrant of your mouth, so that you give equal and adequate brushing time to all your teeth.

I did have one problem with this brush. After about a year it stopped working and despite cleaning, charging, replacing the brush head, etc., it simply would not work. Well, I contacted Sonicare, and they sent me over a replacement since there is a two-year warrenty on the brush! They did mention that they had recently discovered that certain toothpastes - with peroxide and/or whitening could degrade the plastic and cause water to get to the battery inside and ruin it. I don't have such toothpaste right now, but I'm sure it's possible I had some over the last year or so I had the brush before it stopped working, so just be careful and use only a plain paste or gell with the brush, and keep your warrenty and manual just in case!

I waited two weeks to receive my Sonicare ordered through Amazon and I never received it. I'm sure it's a wonderful product but now I will never know (actually I'll order it through drugstore.com so I will know soon enough). Amazon was incredibly unhelpful and I had to chase a package around until finally it got cancelled. Amazon prides itself on its personal recommendations but I'm terribly disappointed with their level of service and advise others not to use them.

The biggest complaint I hear from people about electric tootbrushes is that the replacement heads are too expensive. Come now, that was the type of thinking that would have killed the Industrial Revolution!

For anyone who really cares about dental hygeine or even just the way they look to other people, you can't not use an electric toothbrush anymore. I laughed at the idea at first, but once I began using one I will never be able to use a regular toothbrush again without feeling like my mouth isn't clean. When you go to the dentist--what type of toothbrush does he/she use on you? Electric--for a reason, because it cleans better.

The marginally higher cost of replacing the heads rather than buying an entirely new disposable toothbrush is insignificant when you actually feel as clean as you can when you use an electric brush. Personal dental care has evolved to the next step, and you don't want to be caught be the last person using a slide ruler because you were too frugal to purchase the more expensive but more effective calculator.

Your teeth (and anyone who comes in contact with them) will thank you.

I had heard from 2 of my friends that they loved their Sonicare toothbrush so I thought I would give it a try and see if I could cut down on the yearly cleanings that I need (3 or 4!). After using the toothbrush for one week (3x/day) I can already see and feel a noticable difference. Even though I was spending more than 2 minutes carefully brushing my teeth manually 3x/day and flossing - after using the Sonicare my teeth look whiter, feel cleaner, and my gums are feeling healthy. (You still should floss daily!)

During my first brushing session I was unsure if I would grow used to the vibrating action but after a couple of sessions I grew accustomed to it and now actually enjoy the sensation.

Another family member is also using the Sonicare (I have the PL-4 model). She had dental surgery for tooth implants a few months ago and was given a mouth rinse to use by her oral surgeon that stained her teeth black. After using the Sonicare for one week - she has noticed a noticible improvement in the removal of the stain.

The one issue I am concerned about is the recycling of the plastic/metal in the brush heads and nickel/cadmium batteries after the life of the unit is past. I hope that Sonicare has some provision for users to recycle the brush heads as they do the batteries. Consumers should not just toss these in the trash to end up in a landfill - but ask the manufacturer to recycle the plastic, metal and batteries in the brushes and the handle.

Other than the recycling issue for the brush heads, on performance - I would highly recommend this toothbrush. It is expensive - but it does deliver the promised results!

THe ultra compact brush heads for Sonicare are excellent for smaller mouths. By switching to them (from the Compact ones) I was able to better clean my teath and in between my braces. Also, getting to the hard to reach places is much easier and minimizes the toothpaste splatter that inevitably occured when I was brushing with the Compact brush head.

The Sonicare toothbrush system is the best on the market in my opinion. I've had numerous periodontical surgeries in the past few years. Once I got my Sonicare toothbrush system, my Periodontist saw a SUBSTANTIAL improvement. The Compact Brush Heads are the perfect compliment to the system. These brush heads are small enough to get into the very back of the mouth to clean where it's almost impossible to clean with a regular sized head. If you share your system, the easy to see color coded button on the front of the head allows you to know which brush head belongs to you. This is an EXCELLENT product for everyone.

The biggest complaint I hear from people about electric tootbrushes is that the replacement heads are too expensive. Come now, that was the type of thinking that would have killed the Industrial Revolution!

For anyone who really cares about dental hygeine or even just the way they look to other people, you can't not use an electric toothbrush anymore. I laughed at the idea at first, but once I began using one I will never be able to use a regular toothbrush again without feeling like my mouth isn't clean. When you go to the dentist--what type of toothbrush does he/she use on you? Electric--for a reason, because it cleans better.

The marginally higher cost of replacing the heads rather than buying an entirely new disposable toothbrush is insignificant when you actually feel as clean as you can when you use an electric brush. Personal dental care has evolved to the next step, and you don't want to be caught be the last person using a slide ruler because you were too frugal to purchase the more expensive but more effective calculator.

Your teeth (and anyone who comes in contact with them) will thank you.

I have been using the Braun Oral-B plaque remover for quite a while now. I began while I had braces on for about a year and a half, and my orthodontist highly recommended the device to get the toughest bits of food out from between the most hidden spots of my mouth. Fortunately, it has worked and my teeth are in the healthiest of conditions. The base of the toothbrush is easy to grip, but not durable. I must warn you that mine cracked after little over a year of usage, and I sincerely hope that there is some kind of anti-electrocution mechanism, what with all of the water that flies around as I am using the toothbrush over my sink. The brush heads are not very durable either (though they may be the best the market has to offer) and wear out quite quickly, meaning you have to purchase incredibly expensive replacement heads (as usual, you ask yourself how a tiny piece of plastic and some brush can cost so much cash). So, I would rate it high on usefulness, but low in terms of durability and price. Happy brushing!

Having had some dental problems over the years and two extractions, I've been intrigued by the new advances in dental care products. Last year I bought a cheapie battery powered toothbrush and liked the feel of it even though it seemed just a little harsh. Also, it went through batteries pretty quickly so I decided, in the long run, a rechargeable might actually be more effective and economical.

I ask my dentist about the sonic toothbrushes and he said the reports were good and he wouldn't discourage me from getting one because he felt they couldn't do harm and certainly would be as good as, and probably superior to, hand brushing.

The various sonic models are quite pricey and one brand, the SonicCare has a huge handle that looked terribly uncomfortable for my undersized hands. Since I had liked the small round head on the battery operated toothbrush, this Braun, with the same type of head and a smaller handle, and a somewhat lower price than the "sonics", seemed like a good compromise.

So far, I love it. I not only brush my teeth, I brush my gums inside and out and also my tongue, top and bottom. The feeling is so good I tend to brush beyond the two minute timer. Flossing afterwards reveals miniscule debris remaining and is far less than either hand brushing or the battery toothbrush left behind.

I don't know what the following reviewer means about the replacement heads--they are a breeze to put on and take off. I'm not sure we are even reviewing the same product.

If I am ultimately disapointed in this product, I will come back to the site and relate any flaws I discover.

I bought this for present to my parents (in their 60s).
The love this. It's easy to use and the reshargeable feature give less to worry about. Especially for my parent's generation, it is not easy for then to change small batteries in things like this. Only thing they don't like about this is that each has it's own charger. Therefore two wires to mess with....

Just went to the dentist today, she noted considerable improvement from use of my sonicare. However, she said to be sure to change the brush head every six months. She said that even though they may look fine, they are not as effective.

I love my new tooth brush. My teeth have never felt cleaner. My gums use to bleed. Now that I use my Sonicare tooth brush they don't bleed any more.

After going through 3 Brauns, I decideed to try the Sonicare brush system. Not being an avid flosser, I hate getting admonished by my dental hygenist for not flossing enough. Since using this item, she tells me "you're doing a much better job of homecare".
I highly recommend this item to anyone who wants cleaner healthier teeth and gums or anyone who want's to pull the wool over their dental hygenists' eyes.