Is electric toothbrush ok for braces???

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#1 Post by **bracey** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:17 pm

I have one of those oral b brushes with the little round head. Is it fine to use it on your braces or will it be too rough for them, I dont want to try in case I knock one off, but I am finding the special ortho brush really tedious and difficult...........

#2 Post by **Lisa65** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 2:36 pm

I use one of those and it seems to do a good job. Some people find the Sonic brushes better, but I personally didn't get on with that.
An electric toothbrush does take some of the hard work out of brushing.

#3 Post by **bracey** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 2:49 am

ok so you can get a special ortho head for the oral b brush? I will try and buy one.
The orthtodontist gave me a kit with a travel brush and normal orthodontic brush, but maybe I just have to get used to using it or something?! it feels too big and square!!! and it definatly doesnt fit right.

#4 Post by **Lisa65** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 4:26 am

You can get a special head, but they're quite expensive. I just use the normal heads because they wear out quite quickly when you are brushing over braces.

If you're struggling with the orthodontic V-cut toothbrush you might want to try a child's soft toothbrush and perhaps some of those interdental brushes (the ones shaped like a tiny Christmas tree) to get between the brackets.

#5 Post by **Blackcat** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 1:06 am

I tried my electric toothbrush (I have had my braces on for just three weeks now) and it hurt like hell, will it get better or did you guys never have any problems? It's such a drag with all the brushes and things, I use TEPE tiny interdental brushes which I've been very impressed with, and a couple of manual brushes. I have also got some staining on my teeth - any suggestions?

#6 Post by **bracey** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 1:06 pm

thanks for all the tips,
I couldnt fing the ortho head for the orl b, I looked in three different chemists, but now Im gonna look on ebay,

the kids toothbrush works good on my braces

#7 Post by **Lisa65** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 2:08 pm

bracey, are you in the UK?

You can buy them from amazon.co.uk and also from www.dentocare.co.uk (cheaper), they are still about 4 quid each though, and I bought a pack of 4 of the "normal" heads off ebay for around 4 quid!

#8 Post by **bracey** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 2:23 pm

no I am in ireland so its like the antartic as far as getting stuff goes, had a look at some uk websites but im gonna end up paying a lot for postage, so I thought I'd ask my local chemist to order the heads in for me instead!!

#9 Post by **Lisa65** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 2:27 pm

good idea!

#10 Post by **Blackcat** » Wed Mar 07, 2007 12:39 am

Thanks KK I will persist with the electric toothbrush!

I will def go for a professional clean before my wedding.

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