Mom-ninja. Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 So, give me your recs. I would like to buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngieW in Texas Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 http://www.amazon.com/1000-Electric-Rechargeable-Toothbrush-Powered/dp/B003UKM9CO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1439212754&sr=8-2&keywords=oral+b+toothbrush This is what we use. For about 20 years, we used one of these that had a two-head base. We both used the same handle, but there was a storage place for two separate heads. Now we have two of the toothbrush above. It is nicer for us to each have our own handles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Sonicare Easy Clean Note this is an older model and there's a newer one available for a few dollars more. I ordered this older model a few months ago and have been very happy with it. My dentist and hygienist recommend any model Sonicare except the ones for kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaelAldrich Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I puffy heart love my sonic toothbrush from Phillips Sonicare. We have the one from Costco. I used to have really challenging cleanings every three months with threats of more serious work that would need to be done to my gums/teeth due to plaque buildup even with terrific brushing and flossing. After I started using it, my hygienist was awe-struck by the difference. I can feel how clean my teeth are, right down to the gumline. I do use a double or triple cycle once or twice a week to deep clean. You can't just brush like usual; I feel where the plaque buildup and angle and lightly brush along with the sonic buzz-work. Absolutely life changing; I only wish I had been using one for years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 ladybugs Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 http://www.amazon.com/SmartSeries-Electric-Rechargeable-Toothbrush-Powered/dp/B00F9X34XS/ref=sr_1_3?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1439215005&sr=1-3&keywords=oral+b+electric+toothbrushI have this one and love it! I really like the floss action heads for it. I noticed my dental cleanings are easier because of it. This is after having a Sonic Care and a Rotodent. So that is saying something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 LOVE our sonicare. I've been using one for years. We've had 3 over the years. I much prefer the models that have a quadrapacer (or whatever it's called) that blips every 30 seconds, then you switch quadrants of your mouth. We accidentally bought our last one without that feature and I always wonder if I'm doing as good of a job with it. With the sonicares, I don't feel like the knock off heads work as well as the sonicare made ones. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meena Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Oral-B with floss action heads (best price is at Costco & they go on sale periodically) DH and I have had our Oral-Bs for years and they are still working great. We got Sonicare for the kids and all three of them broke after about a year. We bought Oral-Bs for them and are very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 We all have Sonicares because that is what our dentist gives out for free at your first visit. I use mine most of the time (depends on which bathroom I brush my teeth in). Dd16 uses hers all the time. DH and DS don't like them and use a manual toothbrush (neither have ever had a cavity so they must be doing something right LOL). DD8 uses a generic spinning toothbrush that sings a song or a manual toothbrush. Since we had 5 and only use 2, I have given Sonicares away and even have an unopened on in my pantry. I like them, but they are just not for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Also Sonicare user here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommaduck Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Brushpoint. It was inexpensive and has been the best on my teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Dh likes his rechargeable Spinbrush. Ds uses a generic battery operated brand and is happy with it. They both always have good checkups at their dentist visits. I can't use an electric toothbrush because of my sensitive teeth. After about a week my mouth hurts. I've tried different brands, including ones recommended by my dentist. My dentist eventually told me to stop trying and go back to a manual toothbrush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kirstenhill Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 We got a sonicare model a few months ago as well on Amazon and we've been really happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I've used sonicare for several years and been happy. Just yesterday my new model arrived. Amazon was running a screaming deal for a two pack, so I bought a new one for me (mine was dying) and the extra one now belongs to my kids. We just swap out the heads. They were having a hard time brushing well enough and this solves that pretty handily :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I used Oral B for years but after that one broke, I got a Sonicare. Not even in the same galaxy. I love my Sonicare. My teeth just don't feel clean without it. My dental cleanings with the hygenist have gotten much easier. I really like the quadripacer feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Dh likes his rechargeable Spinbrush. Ds uses a generic battery operated brand and is happy with it. They both always have good checkups at their dentist visits. I can't use an electric toothbrush because of my sensitive teeth. After about a week my mouth hurts. I've tried different brands, including ones recommended by my dentist. My dentist eventually told me to stop trying and go back to a manual toothbrush. My hygienist just told me to switch to an electric because I have sensitive teeth. She said it prevents you from pushing too hard. I used to use one a few years back but didn't like it because it hurt my teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted August 12, 2015 Author Share Posted August 12, 2015 Seems like Sonicare is winning on this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meena Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 My hygienist just told me to switch to an electric because I have sensitive teeth. She said it prevents you from pushing too hard. I used to use one a few years back but didn't like it because it hurt my teeth. Oral-b has a model that connects to an app that tracks your brushing habits and gives real-time feedback, including if you are brushing too hard. If you have a smartphone that might be beneficial. I'm not sure if Sonicare has a similar feature. I personally feel weird about having a Bluetooth device in my mouth regularly so decided against this model but you might not mind. Most types of higher-end brushes have some type of sensor to let you know when you're brushing too hard. You might also look for one that has a sensitive setting and brush heads for sensitive teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Oral-b has a model that connects to an app that tracks your brushing habits and gives real-time feedback, including if you are brushing too hard. If you have a smartphone that might be beneficial. I'm not sure if Sonicare has a similar feature. I personally feel weird about having a Bluetooth device in my mouth regularly so decided against this model but you might not mind. Most types of higher-end brushes have some type of sensor to let you know when you're brushing too hard. You might also look for one that has a sensitive setting and brush heads for sensitive teeth. This sounds like something I might want to look into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meena Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 This sounds like something I might want to look into. If you're interested in the Bluetooth, look for Oral-B model 5000 or 7000 SmartSeries. Another thought for the OP: Have you tried adding a Waterpik to your oral routine? Since you can adjust the spray pressure and you control the water temp, it can work well even with sensitivity issues. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 If I floss daily then what is a Waterpik for? Isn't just supposed to be a kind of floss replacer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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