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Any dentists out there? Best electric toothbrush?

35 replies

gd1976 · 24/04/2019 17:50

Sorry this isn't a very exciting topic, but what's the best electric toothbrush I can get but without all the apps and silly unnecessary gimics- just the best cleaning power??

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GemmeFatale · 24/04/2019 19:45

Mine tells me the is the best option, but just to buy the basic model (unless I want fancy colours or something).

Dentist is also a mate and neighbour, so I can confirm that’s what I’ve spotted in her bathroom.

GemmeFatale · 24/04/2019 19:45

The sonicare

I give up

Ginkythefangedhellpigofdoom · 24/04/2019 19:49

My dentist said don't bother unless you really want one.

Just make sure your brushing correctly and a normal one is fine.

Bloomburger · 24/04/2019 19:53

My dentist said ones which tells you that you're brushing too hard is the one to get.

WokenUp · 24/04/2019 19:57

I second sonicare. I'm not a dentist but I've had sonicare and the expensive oral B one and the oral B one seems like a AA battery powered disposable one in comparison!

ValleyoftheHorses · 24/04/2019 21:12

Personally I use sonicare but Oral B are good too.

SuziQ10 · 24/04/2019 21:13

Following as I'm considering buying a new one.
Have had electric oral B ones for as long as I can remember. It's fine but looking to try something new / better.

gd1976 · 24/04/2019 21:18

Thanks everyone- a dentist I chatted to a while ago said a cross action minimum 3000 oral b would be the best way to avoid tooth decay, but I definitely don't want one with all the Bluetooth gadgets.....
My average oral b I use at the moment barely cleans my teeth, i manual toothbrush if much more effective!

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willdoitinaminute · 24/04/2019 21:23

Dentist here, I use Sonicare but also manual Curaprox. Both make teeth feel squeaky clean. But I tend to clean far longer than the timer, four mins rather than two.

gd1976 · 24/04/2019 22:05

Hi thank you, which sonicare do you use?

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EleanorLavish · 24/04/2019 22:16

Four mins!
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I do about 1 if I’m totally honest. I’d never forget to brush them. Religiously at least twice a day. But no where near four mins.

Judystilldreamsofhorses · 25/04/2019 09:38

I use an Oral B, which was what my dentist recommended. I was in for a checkup yesterday and she actually opted not to do the booked scale and polish because everything looked "smashing" and I didn't need it, so it must be alright. Mine buzzes after 30 seconds to let you know to move on to the next session, then a big rattly buzz after two minutes. I tend to do three minutes, plus tepe brushes/floss before brushing.

YesQueen · 25/04/2019 13:47

Apparently the oral b genius 9000 is v good and approved by the dental association

loubieloulou · 25/04/2019 13:51

I have an Oral B genius 9000, much prefer it over the sonicare, feels like teeth are getting a much better scrub way better than the sonicare did.

BigButtons · 25/04/2019 13:57

I have had a sonicare for a few years. My dentist certainly noticed the difference in my teeth and gums. When I told him what i was using he said he always recommended that brand.

ZaraW · 25/04/2019 16:21

My dentist recommends Oral B. I have both and whilst the Sonicare looks better Oral B performs the Best.

Carriefrompreston · 25/04/2019 17:31

I love my Oral B, it is a mid range model but my mouth feels so fresh after brushing.

f83mx · 25/04/2019 17:35

Have the genius too and recommend, got it on offer amazon last year. I ignore the phone interaction stuff!

Madbengalmum · 25/04/2019 17:39

My dentist said always champions Sonicare, but oral b is cheaper. I would go sonicare thiugh.

amazingbananarama · 25/04/2019 17:42

I have the lidl version of Sonicare, £20 only and just the same, replacement heads are loads cheaper too! I used to have a sonicare and honestly can't tell the differnece. It's guaranteed for three years.

NuclearReactor · 25/04/2019 17:49

They're all the same really! I bought one with Bluetooth thinking it would revolutionarize the way I brushed.....it really didn't and I don't use all its fancy features.

TheFlis12345 · 25/04/2019 17:50

An independent dental journal did a big study a year or so ago and even the basic Sonicare was proven to be more effective than the high end Oral B (I only know this as a friend who is a dentist spotted my Sonicare and mentioned it).

ZaraW · 25/04/2019 18:02

this is an interesting read
www.dentistryblogger.com/oral-b-vs-sonicare/

bananasandwicheseveryday · 25/04/2019 18:09

I didn't even know oral b made a toothbrush.

ValleyoftheHorses · 25/04/2019 18:21

Grin @bananas
I overbrush like mad- think 16 minutes a day or something stupid, because I like the feeling. I use sonicare because it’s gentler on my rapidly receding gums.
Oral B better for people with a lot of plaque, bleeding etc IMO.
I am a dentist BTW (and yes I should know better!)

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