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Original poster

To ask if anyone still uses a non electric toothbrush?

88 replies

girlfriend44 · 20/11/2024 21:58

Tonight I used an ordinary manual toothbrush, first time in ages as I was unable to use my electric one.

It felt strange.
Two questions I have, does everyone have an electric one today?

Is it possible to clean your teeth as well with one?
Or is it electric all the way for the best clean?😱

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Nothanks17 · 21/11/2024 06:41

Only ever used manual and dentist happy with my teeth. Never had a filling or anything out that wasn't supernumerary

coffeesaveslives · 21/11/2024 05:49

Can't stand electric toothbrushes - I've always used a manual one and have always had perfect teeth 🤷‍♀️

MeanderingGently · 21/11/2024 04:26

I have a manual, prefer it. I did buy an electric one a while back, I can't bear the vibrations and I didn't think it cleaned my teeth any better so I gave it away.

Liannyil · 21/11/2024 01:47

I can't stand electric toothbrushes. I prefer manual ones. My older kids and my husband use electric ones. My 2 year old uses manual ones, which will stay that way until he learns not to throw his toothbrush in the toilet every chance he gets 🤦🏻‍♀️ I buy more toddler toothbrushes than ANYTHING else 🤣🫣

LSTMS30555 · 21/11/2024 01:40

Never used an electric toothbrush.
Never had a filling or other tooth/gum problems; my dentist has always said how nice my teeth are.

Original poster
girlfriend44 · 21/11/2024 00:51

The manual blush seems so small.in your hand, after the electric one.

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SweetSugarPlum · 21/11/2024 00:41

I have an electric one but I never remember to charge it 🙄 so just use my manual one.

itsalwaysthesame · 21/11/2024 00:15

No I use a manual brush I do t like the feeling of electric brushes

MrsRobert · 20/11/2024 23:58

I hate my electric toothbrush but really do need to use it. After years of seeing a dentist regularly I was suddenly told I'd been overbrushing with my manual one and ruined my teeth!

vegaspotty · 20/11/2024 23:44

Bradfordsnotthatbad · 20/11/2024 23:41

I don't have a bathroom socket either, I charge it overnight in my bedroom and it keeps it's charge for a week.

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Same.

Heelworkhero · 20/11/2024 23:44

@Runssometimes if you remove the head from the handle between uses and only place the handle on the charging unit when it’s almost out of charge, not each time of use, there’s zero crud anywhere.

vegaspotty · 20/11/2024 23:43

I use electric toothbrush and my teeth look and feel cleaner. I occasionally use manual on holiday but teeth just don't look as scrubbed up .

Bradfordsnotthatbad · 20/11/2024 23:41

MrsMoastyToasty · 20/11/2024 23:24

I use a battery powered toothbrush, because I don't have a electric socket in the bathroom to charge an electric toothbrush. Seems to do the job OK.

I don't have a bathroom socket either, I charge it overnight in my bedroom and it keeps it's charge for a week.

benefitstaxcredithelp · 20/11/2024 23:41

Manual fan.
No fillings. Healthy teeth and gums. No flouride either.

BeatsAntique · 20/11/2024 23:40

I haven’t routinely used a manual toothbrush in many years, but I’ve had to in a pinch. My teeth definitely don’t feel as clean as when I use my electric.

Twinkletwinklelil · 20/11/2024 23:36

I actually prefer a manual one.. but I use both and alternate depending how I feel.
I feel a manual one can do better sometimes!!

MyOtherProfile · 20/11/2024 23:35

Can't bear electric toothbrushes. My dentist is also very happy for me to continue with manual.

musicalfrog · 20/11/2024 23:34

I get fed up of knocking them over, they're so top heavy it's too easy to send them flying!

Clarabellasingsthisbit · 20/11/2024 23:30

leia24 · 20/11/2024 22:41

Same, can't stand the feeling of an electric toothbrush

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Same here.

Questionary · 20/11/2024 23:26

I’ve only ever used a manual and so has DH

Briefly tried a battery one and hated it

MrsMoastyToasty · 20/11/2024 23:24

I use a battery powered toothbrush, because I don't have a electric socket in the bathroom to charge an electric toothbrush. Seems to do the job OK.

PicklesOfMany2024 · 20/11/2024 23:22

electric may be better but i use manual

Fizbosshoes · 20/11/2024 23:15

Our dentist always asks me and kids what toothbrushes we use and we all have electric ones. (DH has a normal toothbrush) I'm never sure if it's a trick question, when I say electric toothbrush I feel like that's the answer she's hoping for....but no idea why! 🤣

I've got loads of fillings but I started having fillings before I started using an electric toothbrush if that's any relevance!

snowlady4 · 20/11/2024 23:12

I use a non electric toothbrush. So does my dentist. Good enough for me

BeensOnToost · 20/11/2024 23:10

I brush 2-3 times per day with a manual and my teeth are fine. A cursory scale the dentist at my yearly checkup is fine. No fillings since I was a child.

An electric might do a better job but I don't really need a better job. My teeth look nice and clean, I have no plaque or gum disease so fine suits me fine.

As long as you use gluoride toothpaste, don't rinse your mouth with water after brushing, or brush straight after eating, I don't think you can go far wrong.