Electric toothbrush recommendations please :)

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#1 Post by **Memran** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 3:45 am

Hi,

I'm still using a manual brush, and I think my teeth would benefit from something with a bit more 'oomph'

Living in UK, and not sure if at makes much difference whats available. I probably don't want to spend too much more than Â£50, but if you guys think something is really worth more than that, I'll still concider it.

Thanks

#2 Post by **markGl** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 10:30 am

well to answer your question i did a little research,
so far i found that most people and reviews say that the Rota-Dent Electric toothbrush, is best.. ( mind you that im unbias in this ) but as for cost i found it for about 100$-200$ which is steep in my opinion, as a kick back i heard good things about a sonicare toothbrush.. im not too sure how the pound and dollar compair.. but just what i found... best of luck hope it answers ur question a bit..

#3 Post by **John37** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:30 pm

I use a Sonicare. Don't worry about the price. Compared to the price of treating gum problems or cavities any electric toothbrush is cheap, and I think electric toothbrushes do a better and more consistent job than manual brushes. I used to use a manual toothbrush until last year and wish I wasn't so cheap before that.

#4 Post by **Betty Bat** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:51 pm

I have a Sonicare Elite. It was recommended by my dentist, after I got my first post-braces cleaning (it wasn't very auspicious - I turned out to be a plaque machine). And, the dentist recommended that my non-brace-wearing husband use it also because he was wearing down the enamel on his teeth with his manual brushing.

My recommendation is that you check out the Dental Doo-Dads board for more discussion on electric brushes. And, that you check out Ebay if and when you decide to buy one. The prices were much better there.

#5 Post by **Memran** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 3:49 pm

Many thanks all

I'll be looking into your suggestions tomorrow.

#6 Post by **Danielle** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 4:22 pm

Rotadent, Rotadent, Rotadent! I've been using it since day one--they make a huge difference.

#7 Post by **Memran** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 7:47 am

I got an Oral-B Professional Care 8000, mainly because there was a range of brush heads which seemed to suit my braces.

Just waiting for it to charge up now

#8 Post by **blindboarder2008** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:32 am

I am using the new oral b vitality spin brush and absolutley love it!! It was actually given to me by my orthodentist in my care package when i got my braces put on. I love it. It makes my mouth feel so clean after and its feels like my gums are getting a massage when i use it. it doesn't pull at the bracets either! i love it. I'm not sure how much it is as it was given to me in my care package on my B day but its definetly well worth it! An electric toothbrush would probably be far better at cleaning your teeth for sure. for travelling i use a mini travelling toothbrush that designed specifically for people who have braces on. good luck on your hunt!!

#9 Post by **browneyedgrl** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 8:30 pm

My ortho gave me a sonicare flexcare toothbrush, it's awesome!

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#10 Post by **lilypea** » Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:35 pm

Wow, some of you got nice swag from your orthos!

I've been using the sonicare elite for the past year and half and have found it to be great. Since i got brackets (no wires yet) 2 weeks ago, I can feel the brush heads getting worn down daily, and at about $30 for a pack of 2 (from Costco), they're not cheap to replace. Still, the health of your teeth is worth more than that.