Electric toothbrush recommendations.

Sage · Post by **Sage** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 5:16 pm

This isn't related to shaving, but i guess it is grooming related...

I am thinking about finally going high-tech with my toothbrush. Wondering, from those of you who have electrics, how many recommend the Sonicare line, and how many recommend the Oral-B line. Especially interested in comments from those who may have tried both.

Thanks,
Andy

HLSheppard · Post by **HLSheppard** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 5:45 pm

Hi Andy -

I have owned both and the Sonicare SMOKES the Oral B. I didn't know any better until my dentist told me a couple of excellent results that he'd seen with the Sonicare.

I bough one (still keeping my Oral B) to try for a bit. That was easily 7 years ago. I am on my second Sonicare (lost the first one in a fire) and my dentist still tells me what a "boring" mouth I have...

The Oral B brush heads were ALWAYS needing to be replaced (loosening up and falling apart). Sonicare recommends every 6 months (which I try to follow), but they'll go on forever if you let them. The brush heads are expensive, but E-Bay, Costco, etc., help make them more affordable.

My father did the exact same comparison as I spoke of - and still has his Sonicare as well. You won't be sorry.

Sage · Post by **Sage** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 6:52 pm

Thanks for the advice.

I have been leaning towards the sonicare, but wanted to get a few more opinions before taking the plunge.

Thanks again.

Andy

Post by **Sam** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 7:06 pm

i have the oral b 3d excel. the battery in it ran out after 18 months and oral b braun gave me a new one. my brushheads are fine. at least it is better than a regular toothbrush. i read consumer reports and some online ratings and at the time, about 3 years ago, oral b 3d excel was more highly rated. the soniccare that was desireable was like $100 at the time, and i got my oral b 3d excel for under $50. i am pleased

sam

stbdtack · Post by **stbdtack** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 2:24 am

Sonicare -- period, I've used the Elite for 18 months -- great. When I travel the battery lasts almost two weeks without charge. Cleaning action is second to none. This is the only system my hygienist recommends.

Sage · Post by **Sage** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 12:23 pm

I am going to go with the sonicare. Now just need to bite the bullet and drop the $100...gulp....

Thanks,
Andy

HLSheppard · Post by **HLSheppard** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 5:58 pm

Andy -

You won't be sorry. Don't forget to check out E-Bay. Also Costco has them at a decent price (as I'm sure Sam's, etc. does as well).

AceHarddrive · Post by **AceHarddrive** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 6:52 am

I use CyberSonic2! Check it out here: http://www.sonictoothbrush.com/cybersonic2/index.htm
It comes with a tongue cleaner, replacement brush heads, flosser, tooth gel and tooth whitening gel. Great system! If I remember right, I bought mine from QVC.

~Tim