Electric toothbrush - what do you get for your money?

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I need to get a new one but they range from about £50 to £250. What is the difference?

There are basic models for £20/£30 too. The most expensive ranges often come with additional features like links to smartphones so the user can monitor how hard they are brushing, and other things like that. Start with a basic module; charge it fully and use it properly and that will be more than adequate ...(with flossing too).

I think you get a more powerful motor. I got one for like £130 rather than £30. It's worth the investment if you think what dental treatment costs!

The cheaper ones always seem to get manky handles after a year or so, probably a cheeky design ploy to get you to buy a new one every year or two.

They normally come down in price around this time of year so we normally buy a better model then

My electric toothbrush (c. £40 four years ago) broke this year so I upgraded it and the difference was amazing !
My teeth feel much cleaner and my gums have been much better since upgrading.
I bought mine when Superdrug were doing them at half price so spend something like £90 instead of £180

Shop well for less apparently really rates the £25 superdrug one. DH is getting one when his really fancy oral B one dies as he is not to be trusted with an expensive one.

www.superdrug.com/Toiletries/Dental/Electrical-Toothbrush/Superdrug-Pro-Care-Advanced-Rechargeable-Toothbrush/p/732575

The Superdrug one above outperformed the more expensive in a clinical trial.

@HoustonBess, a handle only gets manky through poor hygiene. There's no inbuilt mankiness maker in toothbrushes!

Oh I have a sonic toothbrush, it's brilliant and was about 45 quid.
Cheaper now, smile.amazon.co.uk/Toothbrush-ISELECTOR-Rechargeable-Sanitizer-Black-RLT234/dp/B01N0GIDDP/ref=sr_1_42_s_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1540665224&sr=8-42&keywords=sonic+toothbrush

Had it two years, heads cost about £4 for 5 or similar. Love it.

I bought one for DS , has a small charger that he can keep in his room. Oral B Braun, half price in Boots. I'll pick up some new heads next time I'm out so no Manky Handle Malarky
He's got a water flosser too.

I've always used the basic Oral B oscillating ones, £40ish but usually on offer for £25. Dentist always impressed with my brushing. only thing is don't get fooled by the expensive 'tooth polishing cup' models as they are all detachable heads anyway!

whats the difference with the sonic ones?

www.explainthatstuff.com/electrictoothbrush.html

Thanks for info

I have an oral B one, bought from Amazon, very pleased with it.
The Mumsnet Sep Swears Buy recommended this one
www.amazon.co.uk/Toothbrush-Rechargeable-Waterproof-Replacement-Fairywill/dp/B01M70MOV4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?linkCode=sl1&linkId=f4e2900831808db9e518af47fca43f5d&language=en_GB&tag=mumsnetforum-21&ie=UTF8

I've only ever used a bog standard electric toothbrush never an expensive Sonic one
Ime the newness of the toothbrush head is the crucial thing, they get worn very quickly and then they don't do a very good job, that's what I found any way

I was in for a checkup on Thursday and asked about brush options. My dentist said the smaller brush heads on bog standard electric brushes tend to work better for most people as the sonic ones can be too big for tricky upper back teeth. I use an Oral B on her previous recommendation, and she said not to switch. She also agreed with PP that replacing the brush heads often is important. I am going to do that right now while it’s in my mind!

Re manky handles, rinse and dry toothbrush with a towel after every use, paying attention to the rim at the bottom of the brush head. And then every now and then I take the head off and give the whole thing a good scrub with a nail brush and a squit of soap. And dry it before putting it away! I think this is key and also prevents whatever receptacle you are using to house your toothbrushes free from manky slime!

I have the sonic diamond which I got for the rechargeable travel case. I get smaller heads from amazon as the standard sonic ones are too big as pp have said.

I've used Sonicare for about 25 years. They last well as I'm only on about my 4th. The first lasted about 10 years. And you can get really small heads for them too..

We have an ancient Oral B Sonicare which is brilliant but no longer available, so no point googling. It is 10 years old and still working well, but the heads are no longer easily available. It's far superior to the Philips equivalent (and I have one of those too).