smokshwn Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I have done a couple of searches on the web for some reviews of the high end electronic toothbrushes, namely Sonicare vs Oral B. Couldn't find a damn thing that was useful. So since you guys are generally pretty savvy and if not entertaining.... Send all ye opinions of the above products. Thanks, Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 What in the hell are YOU doing asking about a toothbrush? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLM Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I have no personal expertize but two different dental technicians that I know say to avoid them like the plague and my dentist told me to stay away. They do a pretty decent job on your teeth but no better than a good manual toothbrush BUT can do serious gum damage is what they ALL told me. If you are interested, I'd suggest a call/visit to your dentist to see what they say. I'd be interested to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 (edited) I have been using Sonicare for some years now. I just went for a dental cleaning yesterday and the hygenist complimented me on the quality of my dental hygiene. BTW: She had Cookie Dough flavored toothpaste. Edit: It was recommended by a periodontist as a way to avoid gum loss! Edited November 2, 2007 by ChuckS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 My dentist says he can tell the people that use the electrics by how much healthier and tighter their gums are. A big part of it is the electrics with the 2 or 3 minute timer. It's a rare person that brushes that long with a regular brush. I thought they were just goofy until I got one. Now I think they rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted November 2, 2007 Author Share Posted November 2, 2007 Merlin, Life is about change..... Shred, Which one did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiG Lady Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I've been using Sonicare for years. Given to me as part of a $3,000 bone-loss major repair job package by a highly-reputable local periodontal surgeon. I've had no serious gum trouble ever since. I, too, have had subsequent dentists notice the care and cleanliness and congratulate me for using it. Works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 My dentist reccomended the Oral-B. I have almost completed a two year dental rehab program that included two surguries. My wife uses the sonic care one. Both are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDave Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I've also used the Sonicare for over 5 years. Very happy and it seems to last a good long while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 You mean tooth brushes arnt for cleaning guns ? What will they think of next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted November 2, 2007 Author Share Posted November 2, 2007 Joe Finally gets it. Maybe eight gillion pulses a second will finally break up the carbon deposits on the back of an AR 15 bolt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maineshootah Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Oral-B. That is what I use, however replacement brushes are expensive, close to $20 for two. I tend to be a bit aggressive and need to replace them every few months. It has the built in timer, I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vluc Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 (edited) Used to use Sonicare, switched to Oral-B tiumph. Brushes are less expensive and you get pulse and movement. Dental visits for years have been great. Dentist tells me I'm no fun.... Edited November 2, 2007 by vluc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Bell Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Oral B for over 5 years keeps my teeth feeling polished between visits to the dentist and helps keeps my gums in shape. I'm always in and out of the hygentists chair in a flash not much work for her to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dunn Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I was in for a cleaning about 3 weeks ago, they recommended the Oral B Vitality, I was pleasantly surprised that they are in the 20 dollar range. I think they make the dough on consumables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranDoc Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Oral-B Professional; not sure that model is made any more, but it's been durable & effective. It's worked >5 years and is still running. Brushes ~$20/3-pak. Recommended by multiple dentists. I use a manual brush when I travel and can tell a huge (not good) difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I've been using Sonicare for years. Given to me as part of a $3,000 bone-loss major repair job package by a highly-reputable local periodontal surgeon. I've had no serious gum trouble ever since. I, too, have had subsequent dentists notice the care and cleanliness and congratulate me for using it. Works for me. Same story for me. My event happened about 1988. Been holding the line ever since. Later, Chuck PS: But, when cleaning guns what I really wish for is a ultrasonic tank (or 2). Damn, that would be nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 I've been using a Sonicare 9500 for about a year. Searched on line and saved ~40% off retail. The timer feature is the shizzle. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfwmiket Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Wow...... you mean you all don't just toss them in a jar with Efferdent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Oral-B replacement brushes are much cheaper at Costco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Oral-B replacement brushes are much cheaper at Costco. +1 lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cking Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Sonic care they last a long time, and they are easier on your teeth. Most of us don't follow the rules and brush up and down, we drag them. So the electric's make it easier to do a good job. And you just mindlessly stand there moving around until it stops. In morning that's important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maineshootah Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Oral-B replacement brushes are much cheaper at Costco. What's a Costco? Nothing like that up in these parts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austinkroe Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 CostCo is sort of like a Sam's Club. My dad is an orthodontist and the mails me a Sonicare every once and a while. Man I love those things. Just don't bother with getting the model with the toothpaste built in, it isn't worth it. Sonicare brush heads last a really long time and do a great job of cleaning. I have used my old ones to clean some guns on occasion but they will fling solvent everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI5-O Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 Sonicare for me Check with your dentist, sometimes they have a rebate coupon. Barry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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