Do you use one and if not, can I ask why?

[oatmilkicedchai]

I am interested in the rough proportion of people in the UK who use an electric toothbrush - no idea why - its just something I pondered upon whilst brushing my teeth. I use an electric, but haven't always - started around 3 years ago, and haven't looked back since. My teeth feel so much cleaner, and its easier too.

I cannot really see why someone wouldn't use one, outside from the expense, which I do understand would be prohibitive for many.

AIBU to ask: do you use an electric toothbrush, and if you don't then what is the reason for that?

I've used an electric toothbrush since a child. I really can't remember starting.

My family of 5 all use electric. I did at one time try the sonic but it's no where near as good and ended up with a scale and polish. Im back to oral b and have had to get it done since.

I find the vibrations really unpleasant. They make my nose vibrate and itch, so gave up on it - manual for me, but I'm really thorough

My DH and I use an electric but DS (18) has never liked the sensation of one in his mouth so uses a manual.

He’s off to uni soon so will pack a few new ones for him and just hope he remembers to change to a new brush when the old one turns in to a peacock tail but not hopeful 😂

Yes because my dentist nags about it every time I go. I find the charging a hassle but agree that it's best for the teeth. It's the cheapest Oral B model and I waited until I saw it on sale for around £20. The heads are expensive too - but again, often on a deal.

I have for a long time.
My son has recently on the advice from the dentist (12 and still needs supervising to do his teeth properly. 🤨).
Husband hates them. Says they make his brain vibrate.

Blimey I can’t believe your all charging them that often! I seem to be taking for granted the fact I only need to charge yearly for 2 hours.
I do remember though that the charging bases were prone to getting a bit rank.
mine charged with a usb so I’m thankful to no longer have that problem 😂

I've used one since the early 90s. When my previous one died, I upgraded to a Sonicare one (it was on special offer, so quite a bargain) and my teethe feel like I've just been to the hygienist after brushing now.

I'm minded to buy a Waterpik, too, I hate flossing.

Yes. The £20 oral B one and the cheapest Morrison replacement heads. And my teeth are much cleaner. My dd wass a dental student and got the newest poshest one at the start of the course and 2 more at the end.

I have used an electric one for as long as I can remember, it has a timer that splits into 4 for the different areas of your mouth, and a light comes on if the brushing is too hard. Charging a phone is easy and charging a toothbrush is exactly the same.
I don't really understand the point of this AIBU survey though @oatmilkicedchai why do you need to know?

Love my Waterpik, mouth feels v clean after that.

Yes, and have used them for years. Always Braun (Oral B)

You can rinse the handle and head in the basin after use (they are waterproof) because if you put them on the charger dripping in drool you will get a buildup of grimy drool and toothpaste on the charger base and have to clean it off when hard and dry.

They are sold at various price points. I once had a very cheap one that ran at low speed, but Which test them occasionally.

Have two here and they are charged every couple of weeks. If you notice it is running down (the newer ones have an indicator light) put it on the charger and it will be ready by evening (or morning).

You can buy multipacks of heads, with coloured marker rings

If you have one that takes disposable batteries, try Lithium cells which last a very long time and are higher power. Often used in cameras.

Yes, but I use both.

I've had 2 good quality ones but I ended up finishing each clean with a manual and my teeth didn't feel properly clean. I get a scale and polish as part of my dental appointment once a year and they dont want to see mtle more frequently so I'm happy.

Electric and water pick here too.

Like some posters above, i used to brush too hard and have receding gums too.

I had one but it made my gums hurt so I stopped.

I use an electric one and then a manual straight after. I don't feel like the electric one gets my teeth that clean but then everyone says it's better so I'm hedging my bets!

I also rarely change my brush as long as the bristles are still neat and firm and I run them under boiling water every few weeks to kill the germs. If your brush heads see in good condition you may be able to extend the life of them in terms of them feeling hygienic by doing that.

Never liked the noise, happy with a manual one.

Husband has one and is a big fan. I have always used manual and have never had a problem with my teeth so have no need to change.

I have had one for about six or seven years. I started off using it daily then kept forgetting to charge it. I do charge it occasionally but often just pick up manual toothbrush because it's faster.

They have eco-friendly ones at Livecoco.

No, I really don't like the noise.

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The dentist told me I should use one.

I'm confused by the number of people saying they can't keep them charged. Though we can't have full sockets in bathrooms on the UK, I thought that almost every house has a shaver point. Mine sits on its charger 24/7, on the bathroom windowsill, plugged into the shaver point. In most other countries I've.visited, if not a shaver point there's a waterproofed full socket.

Yes, how household uses one. Dentist recommended their usage.