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Raistlin
11-12-2007, 15:37
My dentist has suggested that I get an electric toothbrush.

Anybody already using one that they would recommend?

If so, which are you using and what are the plus/minus points?

Also, dental floss?

Are they all the same? What should one look for?

Got to look after the gnashers now that I'm knocking on a bit :D

Alien
11-12-2007, 15:48
Also, dental floss?

Are they all the same? What should one look for?
Forget floss, get a Waterpik (http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4427304/Trail/searchtext%3EWATERPIK.htm>WATERPIK.htm) instead.

Toto
11-12-2007, 15:50
I use an electrical Tooth Brush, a Braun. I find them very good to be honest.

Mr_love_monkey
11-12-2007, 15:52
you could try interdental brushes as opposed to floss.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/22/33603243-dentist-page-3.html#post34165476

also some suggestions here about electric toothbrushes I believe.

danielf
11-12-2007, 16:05
We have a Braun. Wouldn't go back to manual tbh. I'd recommend getting a proper rechargeable, not one that runs on AA batteries.

Vlad_Dracul
11-12-2007, 16:39
I have used a leccy toothbrush for quite a while now. They are most effective if used properly. You don't need to go to town on it and spend a fortune. Something like this would serve well;
http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/oral-b-professional-care-5000xl-toothbrush_1_578.html

There are some real expensive high tech ones out there but i think they are overkill.

No point in spending a fortune either as once the rechargeable battery is at end of life,you often have to bin the whole machine as the batteries are often custom size and therefore difficult to replace (been there,tired it,failed)

Next,floosing. Essential for good cleaning and fresh breath ! Dont faff around with a ball of strong type floss. Get yourself something like this

http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/crest-glide-floss-picks_1_6209.html

These have an easy to use lngth of floss strung,bow style,in a plastic holder making them easier to use.

Finally,,have a slurp of some mouthwash,rinse,spit,DONT swallow,rinse again with water.

Job done.
Repeat morning and evening as a minimum.

bopdude
11-12-2007, 16:52
We have a Braun. Wouldn't go back to manual tbh. I'd recommend getting a proper rechargeable, not one that runs on AA batteries.

WE, you share one :dozey: :angel: :D

Mr_love_monkey
11-12-2007, 16:57
WE, you share one :dozey: :angel: :D

They have removable brushes. :)
I also use ours to clean the toilet - using the wifes brush of course :)

Hugh
11-12-2007, 16:59
I would recommend Philips Sonic - I used to use the Braun rotating one, but my dentist recommend these (doesn't sell them, so had no reason other than professional opinion).

I wouldn't go back to manual or rotating.

ShadowTD
11-12-2007, 17:31
Another vote for the Braun Oral B electric toothbrush. Had one for a few years now - if I ever stay away due to visits etc I take a manual and I always miss it!

WHISTLED
11-12-2007, 18:33
Braun Sonicare - great but takes a while to get your head round spending over £50 for a tooth brush.

Taf
11-12-2007, 19:07
I recently bought a few vibrating ones from Tesco for my son (tooth braces)... and it seems to do the trick just as well a his earlier oscillating head ones.

Alien
11-12-2007, 19:29
Next,floosing. Essential for good cleaning and fresh breath ! Dont faff around with a ball of strong type floss. Get yourself something like this

http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/crest-glide-floss-picks_1_6209.html

These have an easy to use lngth of floss strung,bow style,in a plastic holder making them easier to use.
If you think they're good you should try a dental irrigator, like the 1 I linked to previously. Gets to places those floss things can't, is rechargable [& you can get replacement batteries for it if/when you need to], & you can get replacement nozzles [though the only reason you'd need them is if you managed to brake them]. You know that thing the dentist uses on your teeth, that squirts a pressurised jet of water? It's basically the home version of 1 of them, except it squirts the water in rapid pulses, not a continuous stream.

Note: for anyone considering trying 1, take your top off, or wrap a towel round yourself, as you will very probably get water down your front each time you use it, until you get the hang of using it properly.

monkey2468
11-12-2007, 20:24
I wouldn't go back to a non-electric brush now. I use a Braun Oral-B sonic vitality, I would give it 8/10. (they are relativly cheap for a rechargable, £12ish)
Until I started using an electric toothbrush, I had to have dental work/fillings etc every six months. Since the electric brush I bough 3 years ago, I have had ZERO dental work. They are better.:)


EDIT: This one http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4425722/Trail/C$cip%3D1500006664.Personal+care+and+bathroom%3EC$ Brand%3DOral+B.Oral+B.htm

Nikesh
11-12-2007, 20:28
Been using an electic one for years. It's a Braun one. :)

homealone
11-12-2007, 20:42
Braun 'Oral B' sonic complete, here.

Very noticeable that the dentist doesn't have to spend nearly as long descaling, now !

Raistlin
11-12-2007, 20:51
For those with electronic brushes, how often do you change the heads and what sort of costs are you finding with them?

Also, do you have your own or do you share handles?

Thanks :)

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Also, I've seen some reports that some of the models don't do too well over the longer term (battery problems mainly).

How long has yours lasted, and have you had any problems?

homealone
11-12-2007, 21:19
For those with electronic brushes, how often do you change the heads and what sort of costs are you finding with them?

Also, do you have your own or do you share handles?

Thanks :)

---------- Post added at 19:51 ---------- Previous post was at 19:49 ----------

Also, I've seen some reports that some of the models don't do too well over the longer term (battery problems mainly).

How long has yours lasted, and have you had any problems?

Braun heads have a system where the blue colour at the tip of the bristles fades to tell you when to get a new one, we change about every 6 months - we each have our own head, using the same handle.

No problems with the battery , so far, after over a year, but we do make sure it is completely flat before recharging. :)

Hugh
11-12-2007, 22:07
Had mine two years and still working fine - as ha says, fully discharge the battery before recharging.

Osem
11-12-2007, 22:24
Forget £50, bought a sonic brush from Aldi for about a tenner 19 months ago - takes a little getting used to but is excellent, leaves teeth feeling squeaky clean.

Matthew
12-12-2007, 00:00
I've got a Braun Oral B one from Tesco, since using an electric one I would never go back to a normal brush, makes my mouth feel a lot cleaner as well using an electric one.

bw41101
12-12-2007, 00:29
My dentist has suggested that I get an electric toothbrush.

Anybody already using one that they would recommend?:D

If so, which are you using and what are the plus/minus points?

I've used a Braun for about 15 years and it's the dog's danglers, the only down side is that I have to replace the brush head a couple of times a year. However that (in itself) isn't a bad thing. :D

Also, dental floss?

Are they all the same? What should one look for?

Dental floss is no better than barbed wire, in fact it can cause problems with gum cutting. Now dental tape (on the other hand) is far better. Being wider, it cleans more efficiently and is far less likely to cut your gums. :D

There is one thing I would strongly recommend and that is inter-dental brushes. The best ones are made by a Swedish company called TePe and they are extremely effective. Ask your dentist for a sample next time you visit. They are colour coded for brush width and they last a long time too. :)

I use tape and TePe's every day and (touch wood) I only ever have to visit the dentist for a check up. ;)

Hope this helps? :)

Si thee

Nidge
12-12-2007, 06:13
I've got a Phillips Sonicare one, I've had one since they came out a few years ago, my teeth have improved 100% since I've been using it. I smoke and before I started using the Sonic Toothbrush I had a few stains due to the ciggies, a few months down the line all the stains were gone, my teeth were gleaming, I change the head every 6 months, a new head costs in the region of £15 but you need to replace them every 6 - 10 months.

Matth
14-12-2007, 00:52
Oral-B at half price (or less) is a great deal
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4422488/Trail/searchtext%3ETOOTHBRUSH.htm - This one includes 3 different heads

All current Oral-B handles (except Sonic) can take the full range of heads, the normal flexi-soft, the "precision clean" polishing, the "floss action" with extended bristles.

The 7000 model is effectively the 8500 but without the extra brush kit, good points of the higher models are the 4x 30 second (mouth quarter) timer, which blips the motor, instead of using a light that you generally never see. Superdrug have pretty much the ebnnyire range with quick reference info, but they may be a little cheaper at Argos.

alferret
14-12-2007, 23:50
Get your teeth pulled and use streident, my mum swears by it, oh and fixadent if your going out for a meal, the last thing you would want to do is drop your gnashers on your lap :D

Raistlin
15-12-2007, 17:34
Got a couple of Oral-B ones today from Tesco, thanks for the advice everybody.

Tricky
15-12-2007, 17:39
I use an original OralB one and it's still going strong

Rather than floss use TePe sticks - Little brushes on sticks these are great and come in different sizes - I don't get mine from here but first place I found on google http://www.freshbreathonline.com/page9.htm

I use the Blue 0.6mm ones and have hardly any gap between my teeth - they are supposed to be tight to get through but not too tight.

My dentist recommended them and I've not had any dental work done (touch wood) for over 7 years now previous to that I have a mouth full of fillings!

tweetypie/8
16-12-2007, 21:34
My dentist has suggested that I get an electric toothbrush.

Anybody already using one that they would recommend?

If so, which are you using and what are the plus/minus points?

Also, dental floss?

Are they all the same? What should one look for?

Got to look after the gnashers now that I'm knocking on a bit :D

whatever happened to a drop of soot or a pinch of salt they do a good job been using them for years and still have ALL my teeth :D

Hugh
16-12-2007, 23:06
whatever happened to a drop of soot or a pinch of salt they do a good job been using them for years and still have ALL my teeth :D
Yes, but unfortunately, they are in a bag in the bedside cabinet. ;)

Pia
17-12-2007, 00:54
When i worked in a Dental Surgery the Hygienist always strongly recommended the Philips Sonicare brushes, http://www.sonicare.com/brushes/default.asp

And like someone else said - the Tepe brushes too. But to also floss with dental floss, the REACH floss is what they used on the patients. I can't say i've ever heard a dentist recommend using the tape to be honest.

Also, use Listerine mouthwash, it's one of the only mouthwashes out there that actually does anything more than freshen your breath, it blows your head off though :D
But it's effective and you get used to it.

---------- Post added at 23:54 ---------- Previous post was at 23:51 ----------

Rather than floss use TePe sticks - Little brushes on sticks these are great and come in different sizes - I don't get mine from here but first place I found on google http://www.freshbreathonline.com/page9.htm

I use the Blue 0.6mm ones and have hardly any gap between my teeth - they are supposed to be tight to get through but not too tight.

The tepe brushes don't get as far up into the gum as floss - it is more effective to use both. And you will find you may need more than one colour for the range of gap sizes between your teeth.

Tezcatlipoca
17-12-2007, 01:10
I don't see the point in electric toothbrushes, sonic toothbrushes, etc.

There's even an advert on at the moment for some fancy one with a little wireless display thing you sit on the shelf, which tells you how long you've been brushing or something.

What's wrong with just a normal toothbrush?


I brush twice a day with a normal toothbrush, I visit the dentist every 6 months, & I have never had even a single filling, even though I eat & drink a lot of sugary foods etc.

danielf
17-12-2007, 01:20
I don't see the point in electric toothbrushes, sonic toothbrushes, etc.

There's even an advert on at the moment for some fancy one with a little wireless display thing you sit on the shelf, which tells you how long you've been brushing or something.

What's wrong with just a normal toothbrush?


I brush twice a day with a normal toothbrush, I visit the dentist every 6 months, & I have never had even a single filling, even though I eat & drink a lot of sugary foods etc.

That's great for you. However, not all of us are that lucky, particularly when you get older and start getting gum problems. Electric toothbrushes are a lot better than manual ones as they clean your teeth and remove plaque a lot better. You may find your dentist recommending you one in a few years. Chances are you won't look back once you got used to it (as many others here have said).

thenry
13-02-2014, 21:14
:bump:

I'm in need of an Electric Toothbrush. Like the OP my dentist has recommended I get one. I'm currently in the process of attempting to toughen up my gums. Also in need of deep clean of the gaps between my teeth where floss doesn't get or seemingly my manual toothbrush. I've had a look round and see Oral-B stuff on sale which looks good but I have no idea which one is the best. The Oral-B Professional Care Triumph Black 5000 looks good

http://www.oralb.co.uk/en-GB/productdetail/oral-b-triumph-5000-limited-edition-electric-toothbrush/

http://www.oralb.co.uk/en-GB/benefits-of-an-oral-b-electric-toothbrush/oral-b-professional-care

Has anyone got one that they would recommend. I'd like the full works but no gimmicks.

AdamD
13-02-2014, 21:45
I've got an Oral B Professional electric brush, I've had it..god, it must be about 8 years now and it still works perfectly
I don't change the brush heads as often as I probably should, but it works well for me.

thenry
13-02-2014, 21:51
Did you get the top of the range product when you brought yours? Did you compare etc. ?

admars
13-02-2014, 22:05
I think mine's a braun oral-b 5000 Triumph, v happy with it, on our 2nd, as the 1st one got to the poitn where we had to charge it ove rnight every night, that was after a few years.

in any case, since we converted to electric, dentist hasn't told me I need to do anythign different, so that's good :)

I'd recommend waiting/keep an eye on hotukdeals as every now and again Amazon, Boots, or Sainsburys, or Argos etc do them 1/2 price, so both times we spent under £100 on the £200 model.

AdamD
13-02-2014, 22:09
Boots are doing the half price deal on the....."Oral-B Professional Care Triumph 5000 with SmartGuide Electric Toothbrush"

http://www.boots.com/en/Oral-B-Professional-Care-Triumph-5000-with-SmartGuide-Electric-Toothbrush_1228529/

Was 200, now 100.

weenie
13-02-2014, 22:15
I do not like flossing with the string stuff, but I do floss with Wisdom Clean Between Brushes which I find is less traumatic on the gums ... these are really tiny brushes that go between the teeth. I came across this product when my eldest son got a brace and the orthodontist recommended them ...

Hugh
13-02-2014, 22:33
I would recommend the Philips Sonicare - I have used them for around five years (used to have the Braun, which are good, but I prefer this one).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0012NOEVU

Chris
13-02-2014, 22:35
£100? :Yikes:

Spend no more than £25. You can get the base Braun-OralB for that, and it does what you need it to, i.e. clean your teeth, without any added gimmicks.

Stephen
13-02-2014, 23:00
I bought the Colgate C600 at christmas and its a fantastic sonic toothbrush. Got it at 50% off too.

http://www.colgate.co.uk/app/ColgateOralCare/ElectricToothbrush/ProClinical/UK/EN/Products/C600.cwsp

Even after just a couple of uses I could feel the difference in my teeth and also see it too,

thenry
13-02-2014, 23:27
ok ASDA has some stuff on offer

http://direct.asda.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-ASDA-Site/default/Search-Show?q=oral-b&prefn1=productType&prefv1=Electric%20Toothbrushes&showHits&fix

kind of confused though. Are Trizones the oval type and pros the circle heads ? do all heads have their own fit for either trizone or pro ? I'm leaning towards the circles. and noise, would i be right in thinking the newer models are the quieter ones ?

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@ Stephen its £50 in ASDA right now

http://direct.asda.com/Colgate-ProClinical-C600-Electric-Toothbrush/004622823,default,pd.html

here are other electric toothbrushes

http://direct.asda.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-ASDA-Site/default/Search-Show?q=electric%20toothbrushes&prefn1=productType&prefv1=Electric%20Toothbrushes&showHits&fix

Stephen
14-02-2014, 01:07
I got mine for £50 in Debenhams sale. Its a great price and a great brush.

thenry
14-02-2014, 02:22
Is it quiet and can it take round heads? I'm leaning towards the Oral-B Pro products at the moment.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Oral-B-Professional-Rechargeable-Toothbrush-Packaging/dp/B0029Z9XOS/ref=sr_1_1?s=drugstore&ie=UTF8&qid=1392341011&sr=1-1&keywords=electric+toothbrush

^ looks popular ^

Matth
14-02-2014, 02:25
ok ASDA has some stuff on offer

http://direct.asda.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-ASDA-Site/default/Search-Show?q=oral-b&prefn1=productType&prefv1=Electric%20Toothbrushes&showHits&fix

kind of confused though. Are Trizones the oval type and pros the circle heads ? do all heads have their own fit for either trizone or pro ? I'm leaning towards the circles. and noise, would i be right in thinking the newer models are the quieter ones ?

http://www.oralb.co.uk/en-GB/benefits-of-an-oral-b-electric-toothbrush/oral-b-brush-heads

Looks like the Precision / Trizone are interchangeable, only their pulsonic model is a different fitting.
And yes, Trizone is an oval, multiple zone oscillating head, while the Pro, is circular with a rotate and vibrate action (when they first introduced it, called "3D action").

Up the model range, the extra features seem to be an pressure warning light and a two speed setting. Then you get to that remote timer, and the sets with additional heads - used to be able to get the interdental, tongue and flosser as an accessory pack

So why they bother making the Trizone handle in green trim, and the Pro in blue is a mystery (other than the 5000, which is the same in both)

PS. If the genuine heads are too expensive, there are cheap compatibles available.

thenry
14-02-2014, 02:55
ah thanks mate. I didn't see that graphic. I think I'm going to go for the Oral-B 1000 but in the trizone model (green handle) because I'm reading reviews that it has a 'slightly better' battery than the professional care model (blue handle).

raging bull
14-02-2014, 07:12
What gets me is the battery!
Once replaced a battery costing 25p, in a brush costing 50pounds.

Stephen
14-02-2014, 09:21
Is it quiet and can it take round heads? I'm leaning towards the Oral-B Pro products at the moment.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Oral-B-Professional-Rechargeable-Toothbrush-Packaging/dp/B0029Z9XOS/ref=sr_1_1?s=drugstore&ie=UTF8&qid=1392341011&sr=1-1&keywords=electric+toothbrush

^ looks popular ^
Depending on the setting however its not silent. Not sure how it could be when its moving at 32,000 rpm. its really thin and light though.

Not sure about the heads. I just use the official ones.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Colgate-ProClinical-Rechargeable-Electric-Toothbrush/dp/B009S674RY/ref=sr_1_1?s=drugstore&ie=UTF8&qid=1392366203&sr=1-1&keywords=colgate+c600+electric+toothbrush

peanut
14-02-2014, 09:25
We use a Braun Oral-B Triumph 5000 with the wireless timer. Very pleased with the results compared to manual. Though the charging is a pain. (And slow).

Taf
14-02-2014, 14:31
I use a dirt cheap ASDA own brand one costing under £10. Luckily I bought some spare heads as they soon discontinued the range. 2 alkaline AA batteries every 3 to 4 months, and each head lasts me about 3 months. No gimmicks, cheap and it does the job (my dentist was surprised at how well it works).

thenry
14-02-2014, 16:15
Can anyone find the warranty period on this page > http://www.amazon.co.uk/Oral-B-One-Mode-Rechargeable-Toothbrush-Packaging/dp/B007WSAAIK/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

John Lewis do 2 years > http://www.johnlewis.com/braun-oral-b-trizone-1000-electric-toothbrush/p631309

Chris
14-02-2014, 20:11
I walked past a branch of Asda today. They are having a "beauty event" and are advertising a £50 Braun toothbrush at £20. Maybe worth a look if there's one local to you?

thenry
14-02-2014, 20:23
Were they posters in a plastic stand thing? if so then yeah I saw them yesterday. its for these

Oral-B TriZone 600
http://direct.asda.com/Oral-B-TriZone-600---tooth-brush/004620891,default,pd.html

OralB PC 600 Floss Action
http://direct.asda.com/OralB-PC-600-Floss-Action-Powerbrush/004620919,default,pd.html

a 1000 model can be had for £10 more

thenry
15-02-2014, 15:35
PS. If the genuine heads are too expensive, there are cheap compatibles available.

are the copies any good?

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Can anyone find the warranty period on this page > [url]http://www.amazon.co.uk/Oral-B-One-Mode-Rechargeable-Toothbrush-Packaging/dp/B007WSAAIK/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

John Lewis do 2 years > http://www.johnlewis.com/braun-oral-b-trizone-1000-electric-toothbrush/p631309

^ 1 year warranty with Amazon. had to call up!

2 years with John Lewis.

Total cost difference £4.01 for an extra year warranty

Amazon £28.99
John Lewis £33.00

Jump on it :)

Chris
15-02-2014, 17:37
I really think you're making too much of a big deal of this (which is exactly what the manufacturers marketing departments are hoping for).

It's a commodity item. Everything they do, apart from the cleaning your teeth part, is unnecessary and a waste of your hard-earned. Spend as little as you can, then buy another one when it breaks down. I've had 2 basic Braun/Oral-Bs in about 12 years and I only replaced the first one because the handle got black mildew spots in it.

thenry
15-02-2014, 17:47
I did do the research Chris and didn't get totally sucked in. The Oral-B 600 Floss Action/TriZone for £20 down from £50 in ASDA does 20,000 pulsations and 7,600 sweeps per minute and some don't have the timer. Oral-B TriZone 1000 £30+3p+p John Lewis down from £60 40,000 pulsations and 8,800 sweeps per minute, timer, pressure senor, better battery & has a award for best product. For around £10 extra I've got a little extra in the product itself and an extra 1 of warranty. I do reckon I've got some value here, cost to cost is a totally different thing but within 'market rates' it seems ok. The brush heads could be cheaper! I'm not going to bother with cheap copies, they sound from reviews to be exactly that, cheap copies, useless!

Chris
15-02-2014, 19:47
Pressure sensor, pulsations, sweeps, yada yada yada :p:

Seriously. The most basic model will brush your teeth a thousand times better than a manual brush. All else is gimmickry that costs the manufacturer pennies to install, but costs you many pounds to acquire. ;)

I'm very glad you shopped round and feel you got a deal though. Be happy. :)

thenry
15-02-2014, 19:50
:(

Chris
15-02-2014, 19:52
Oi! I said be happy. Like this >>> :)

Or better still, with your extra shiny teeth, like this >>> :D

thenry
15-02-2014, 20:32
https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2014/02/5.gif

Matth
16-02-2014, 01:42
are the copies any good?


The fancy ones (copy of floss action) got a bad review for falling apart, but the standard ones may be more promising as they are less complex.

http://www.play.com/Health-Beauty/Health-Beauty/4-/56023843/Oral-B-Compatible-Toothbrush-Heads-Pack-of-4-Brushes/Product.html

£1.39 for 4

thenry
16-02-2014, 11:33
The strength of the bristles probably suck. Do originals go on offer often ?

thenry
16-02-2014, 19:42
are these the cheapest precision clean pack of 4 around

http://www.superdrug.com/oral-b-precision-clean-brush-head-refills-x-4-pack/invt/215469

Matth
16-02-2014, 20:13
are these the cheapest precision clean pack of 4 around

http://www.superdrug.com/oral-b-precision-clean-brush-head-refills-x-4-pack/invt/215469&bklist=#deliverydetails

Not likely to beat that for genuine - the heads usually go on offer at the same time as the handles

thenry
16-02-2014, 20:19
* link fixed. sorry was looking at delivery :)

Thanks. Ordered :)

ThunderPants73
17-02-2014, 19:58
Braun Oral B. Wouldn't go back to manual toothbrushes for quids.

thenry
17-02-2014, 20:01
Do you know where I can find the product code on the box? I'm kind of lost. All the numbers I've put in to register for an extra year of warranty dont work :(

idiosyncratic
17-02-2014, 22:48
Do you know where I can find the product code on the box? I'm kind of lost. All the numbers I've put in to register for an extra year of warranty dont work :(

Have you tried the numbers on the bottom of the 'handle' ? - e.g. my Braun Oral B 'Professional Care' says 'Type 4729' amongst other numbers such as F142 & 50738

thenry
17-02-2014, 23:06
yup. it wont accept the whole thing or sections of it. also tried the bar code on the box and code near to it. no joy. there is a code i can put in on the form if i havent got mine to hand but its better to have your own.

thenry
18-02-2014, 12:03
I fired off an email to Oral-B last night and got a response this morning...

Hi and thanks for your email.

I am sorry you are having a problem extending your warranty on your Oral B toothbrush. We are aware of a problem with the webpage it has somehow merged with our american web page and our technical team are investigating this as a matter of urgency. As you have been unable to register your toothbrush for your warranty I have sent out a letter which will serve as authorisation of your extended warranty. When you purchase an Oral-B toothbrush you get a standard two year warranty, when you extend this we give you an extra year for free, taking your warranty to 3 years from date of purchase.

Chris
18-02-2014, 13:26
I'll be amazed if you ever need to claim on that.

thenry
18-02-2014, 13:31
The battery takes an age to charge. I read other brushes taking 17hrs to charge fully :LOL:

tweetiepooh
18-02-2014, 14:04
Braun rotary type according to my dentist. He and the hygienist spotted an improvement in weeks over a manual.

I use Colgate floss. It's more like a tape and works and doesn't leave annoying bits of fibre stuck between teeth. Every other form I've tried does that. More annoying than what the floss removes.

Look around for prices on the Brauns. Often on half price. We have the 4000
30 sec timer for quadranting mouth
2 min over all or 3 mins extended program.
gentle programme

The 5000 model above it has the separate timer unit.

thenry
18-02-2014, 18:28
I wasted £4.01 buying from John Lewis. You get 3 year warranty with Oral-B themselves once registered. :( anyone thats interested buy from Amazon, its cheaper at £28.99

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Oral-B-One-Mode-Rechargeable-Toothbrush-Packaging/dp/B007WSAAIK/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

thenry
20-02-2014, 14:55
^ Amazon don't pay taxes do they, well not properly so John Lewis is probably the better place to buy from for US!

The round brush heads are soo much better than the oval type!