Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 8:29 am
I have read about your cleaning habits, and mine aren't near as long, but I go through two cycles to clean my teeth...
It a device which get's better with time though
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Sonicare - 2 minute timer enough?
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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 12:10 pm
When I had braces, I think I used it for more than 2 mins, probably 4 was about right. Since my braces were removed, the 2mins is about enough. It beeps 4 times, 1 for each quadrant, and then gives a final beep to let you finish everything off, if you so wish.
It a device which get's better with time though Wouldn't be without it now.
It a device which get's better with time though
Wouldn't be without it now.Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 9:15 pm
I lose count how many times my Oral-B slows down and speeds up again.... but on average it takes me 12 minutes or more to brush. That's about 2.5 minutes at least per quadrant, and another 2 on my upper palate bar and tongue ring.
Crappy thing is.... I have to charge my toothbrush after only 3 days of use
Crappy thing is.... I have to charge my toothbrush after only 3 days of use
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 2:29 am
I'd love to be able to plug in my brush after every use... but my bathroom doesn't have anywhere for me to plug it in. The place I usually charge the toothbrush is the kitchen, but it gets in the way when it's in there.... so I only charge it up overnight (and the next day) when it needs it.
I also have a Crest SpinBrush Pro, and a Colgate Motion for the times I can't use my Oral-B. Sometimes I even prefer the SpinBrush over the Oral-B... but the Oral-B is MUCH quieter and I like using a slower speed.
Does anyone else use a Colgate Motion brush? I've only used it a couple times, and it might go away after a while, but the brush kind of smelled like something was burning while I was using it. It was almost enough to make me gag a couple times. Has anyone else run into that?
I also have a Crest SpinBrush Pro, and a Colgate Motion for the times I can't use my Oral-B. Sometimes I even prefer the SpinBrush over the Oral-B... but the Oral-B is MUCH quieter and I like using a slower speed.
Does anyone else use a Colgate Motion brush? I've only used it a couple times, and it might go away after a while, but the brush kind of smelled like something was burning while I was using it. It was almost enough to make me gag a couple times. Has anyone else run into that?
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 12:02 pm
I did the 4 cycles of my Sonicare the other night, and my teeth/braces definitely felt super clean, and last night I just did one 2 minute cycle...it was late and I was tired so I admit I slacked a bit, but I think I'm going to take Lucy's advice and do the 4 cycles. 
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Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 8:57 am
Holy Moses!!!
I couldn't imagine spending that much time with my sonicare.
In the evening I use a waterpik, then I floss, then I waterpik again, then I use my sonicare for one two minute cycle (with prescription fluoride toothpaste) and then I am done.
In the morning I use a waterpik, and brush with the sonicare for one cycle using regular toothpaste.
And during the day I try to brush after every meal, first doing a couple rinses with water and then just a quick brush with a regular toothbrush and regular toothpaste, I probably brush for 1-2 minutes.
And my mouth feels peachy!
I really think the waterpik really really helps with the cleaning process, it gets most of the junk out of my braces, and out from between my teeth, so then I am not trying to brush all the food out. By the time I brush in the evening I have already removed almost all the food from my teeth between waterpik-ing and flossing.
I couldn't imagine spending that much time with my sonicare.
In the evening I use a waterpik, then I floss, then I waterpik again, then I use my sonicare for one two minute cycle (with prescription fluoride toothpaste) and then I am done.
In the morning I use a waterpik, and brush with the sonicare for one cycle using regular toothpaste.
And during the day I try to brush after every meal, first doing a couple rinses with water and then just a quick brush with a regular toothbrush and regular toothpaste, I probably brush for 1-2 minutes.
And my mouth feels peachy!
I really think the waterpik really really helps with the cleaning process, it gets most of the junk out of my braces, and out from between my teeth, so then I am not trying to brush all the food out. By the time I brush in the evening I have already removed almost all the food from my teeth between waterpik-ing and flossing.
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 10:48 am
I'm told battery 'memory' is a thing of the past these days. I use the Braun Oral-B 'Professional Care - Timer'. The instructions actually suggested you keep the toothbrush on the charging dock whenever it's not in use, stating it would not adversly affect the battery life. So far so good! I probably go through about 3-4 cycles for each brussing session, followed by 10 mins or so of flossing. Sadly waterpik's don't really seem to be available in Australia.