finding a orthodontic toothbrush

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fleur26
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finding a orthodontic toothbrush

#1 Post by fleur26 »

hi all! where can i buy an manual orthodontic toothbrush in the UK im getting a little stuck finding one.....
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#2 Post by Audra »

In the two years I had braces I never used an orthodontic toothbrush, and my dentist and hygienist said I had perfect dental hygiene. Just go buy a regular toothbrush.
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#3 Post by fleur26 »

thanks for the advice. what type of brush do you use? medium soft etc? i sometimes use my electric but is nice to alternate. :D
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#4 Post by Audra »

I used an electric toothbrush - Oral B Professional. When I did use a manual toothbrush (at work etc) I just used a soft toothbrush.
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#5 Post by fleur26 »

oh thanks my electric is oral b. seems to work fine. although i was a little scared it would damage anything. thanks for the help.
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#6 Post by abaglady »

Hi Fleur,

I'm also in the UK and you're right, it's really difficult to find orthodontic toothbrushes here - you'd think at least Boots would sell them! I found a UK site called orthostore.co.uk which sells orthodontic brushes. They're not the sort of quality you'd expect of Oral B or a similar brand, but they are cheap. They also have a little brush on the end for under the wires. The rate I go through brushes now I'm braced, that doesn't matter.
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#7 Post by AnnR »

try orthoshop.co.uk and dentalshop.co.uk

the mouthwash i got from my ortho is from orthoshop.co.uk - according to the label - he must shop there!!
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#8 Post by fleur26 »

yes my ortho gave me some interdental and i noticed they came from there too. shame boots dont sell any kind of orthobrush. i looked in all of the boots nr me but no luck too. oh well im sure we shall all do a good cleaning job anyway! :)
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#9 Post by AnnR »

Yes, we've got a big boots near us on a retail park, i was sure they'd sell something! Weird isnt it as there must be a demand - kids and adults in braces!

My ortho said my cleaning was good, and said a normal brush is fine as I asked about getting an electric one.

But then 2 days later I went for a curry.....turmeric and clear ligs......ARGH!!! they need to invent a stain remover that we can use!!
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#10 Post by fleur26 »

i found one Ann! It was in ASDA.... a colgate orthodontic brush... couldnt believe it! Was only £2 something too! just incase you want one... give your local asda a look.
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#11 Post by AnnR »

hey excellent - thanks!! will definately go and check it out, i never go to Asda usually and it didnt occur to me - but will pop in on way home from work one day!
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#12 Post by fleur26 »

yes i dont normally go there either but did the other and there they were! madness as ive been looking everywhere!!
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#13 Post by blindboarder2008 »

when i had my braces i often wondered where i could find the travel tiny ortho tooth brushes! I eventually just asked my ortho receponist for a few lol
Braced: March 19th 2008
Impacted wisdom teeth extraction surgery: June 20th 2008 1pm (13 hours of fasting)
Jaw surgery (upper and lower)Lefort 1 with Madable Advancement: June 2nd 2009 @8am!!!! 1 surgery down 2 surgeries to go!!
debrace day: jan 18th 2010!!!! *has 2 fixed retainers and an essix retainer for night time now!
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#14 Post by nightowl »

Hellooo :)
I had the same problem when i wanted a new one and couldn't easily get to my ortho, so i went to a dentist in the town i have moved to for university and politely asked if they had orthodontic toothbrushes and they looked at my like i was insane/had just made it up on the spot there for a joke! It was quite offensive actually haha
Eventually got some more though from my ortho at home :) hoorah!
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