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Oral B or Sonicare?

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Meemo

Monday, December 29, 2003 - 11:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
which electric toothbrush is better. i will be getting one soon but i just thought i could get some input from someone who might own either one of these toothbrushes. sonicare goes up and down and i read some where that the best electric toothbrush is one that is osciallating (sp?). any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Landi

Monday, December 29, 2003 - 11:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
i use both! just to make sure i get the action from both kinds of toothbrushes. i've bought them at different times, and just change the heads as needed

Tishala

Monday, December 29, 2003 - 1:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Meemo, I use the OralB with and I really like it a lot. Mine is pressure sensitive, so if you push too hard when brushing--as I tend to do, and it wears away your gums--it stops spinning. I ahve never had any problems with it at all and I have found that it cleans better than I could have imagined before I got it (I bought it, BTW, after Hardy and Nicole kept yammering about how much they loved theirs!).

That said, I have never used a sonicare, which I understand is also very good.

Sasman

Monday, December 29, 2003 - 1:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I have had the Sonicare for years and really like it; my dentist told me either one is good because people tend to use them for the full 2 minutes which they don't do with a regular toothbrush. He says that this is the only reason that they are any better to use.

Tabbyking

Monday, December 29, 2003 - 1:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
i have used both. my mom's dentist said my mom completely got rid of any pockets or potential gum problems she had with using the sonicare for only 6 to 8 months. the dentist was amazed. my mom is 70 and has all her teeth; in general, you just tend to get some gum problems/pockets from the bone receding as you age. i did see a lot of sonicare empty boxes in trash barrels after christmas, so a lot of people must have purchased them!
i think we will get one, especially as dd has a permanent retainer behind her upper teeth since her braces came off and dh had some awful military dentistry done! (not just blaming them, as his family didn't routinely go to the dentist or practice good oral hygiene as dh grew up. two of his siblings had dentures by the time they were 25 and his folks both had dentures early too. seems like that would have told them something.....LOL)
also, dd has an anamoly that only i seemed to have out of all the kids in my family: she has 3 baby teeth that will have to last forever, as there was no secondary tooth under them. i have one baby bicuspid and she got 3!! i had to have a root canal on my baby tooth when i was 45 because the tiny little roots were almost absorbed naturally over the years. the endodontist laughed and told me he had never done such a small tooth. knock on wood, though, it has lasted almost 5 years. i absolutely cannot have a bridge or an implant because i am allergic to metal. the outside may be porcelain or gold, but don't let that fool you--a crown has to have a stronger metal inside and i can't have any metal touching my gums. i refuse to have a missing tooth and nothing in its place!!! hoping the best for the continued hanging on of my deciduous tooth :)
my last c-section, i guess the resident thought they didn't REALLLLY mean i was 'allergic to even surgical steel' and she stapled me closed. boy, did i get an infection. boy, did she get a talking to!

i am hoping the sonicare goes on sale now that christmas is over, although the investment is definitely worth it even at full price.

Angelsluv

Tuesday, December 30, 2003 - 12:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Cybersonic is the best!

Seamonkey

Tuesday, December 30, 2003 - 7:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I used an Oral B successfully for years, then switched to Sonicare and my hygenist claimed to see a big difference..

I agree that part of the benefit is from the quad timers. My Oral B was an earlier model, no timer and that pressure sensitivity that Tishala mentioned sounds like a good feature.

I gave the Oral B to my best friend and her daughter, they love it and now have two of them.

Not1worry

Tuesday, December 30, 2003 - 8:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
How much do these things cost, on average? DH has been told he brushes way too hard, and I'd do anything to make life at the dentist easier. My kids have the kids version of the electric brushes, but I never priced the adults.

Tishala

Tuesday, December 30, 2003 - 9:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Not, my Oral B was about $80 or thereabouts. But to be truthful, I didn't really shop around and I bought one of the models with all the bells and whistles, so you can probably find one cheaper if you look for about 5 minutes.

Herckleperckle

Tuesday, December 30, 2003 - 11:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
My dh and I each have a Sonicare. Don't really know the diff is with OralB. This is the model dh's dentist recommended because dh was starting to have gum problems. All gone!

Whatever you get, read the directions! Dh is always fussing at me because I forget and tend to 'brush' with it when that is no longer necessary.

[BTW, don't laugh: I actually save the old brushes and use them on my dog, Herc, to help keep his plaque down! We use the doggie-recommended clear blue gel doggie stuff which has to be kept refrigerated. Herc doesn't mind it too much, as it has become a part of the routine whenever he gets a bath. (I don't use it daily on him!!!)]

Tabbyking

Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 12:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
i would guess 50 to 100 dollars depending on what model (or how many users) for your sonicare.

Juju2bigdog

Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 11:35 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Not1worry, one of these things (either one actually, but my dentist likes Sonicare) is almost a must for too-hard tooth brushers. Brushing too hard is a habit I don't think you ever break, and this prevents it.

Jewels

Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 12:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I have a Sonicare and I love it. I have always been a good toothbrusher and brushed for over 2 minutes so the timer was hard for me to get used to, I didn't think it was long enough, but I have used it for over a year and think it is great.

Meemo

Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 1:32 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
thanks for everyones input! i decided on sonicare. just bought it at lunch. i got the advanced it was 94.99 plus tax the replacement heads 2-pack was 22.99. i based my decision on comments here and i visited their website and read reviews from retail stores. i was still a little apprehensive in spending that much money on a toothbrush so i hope it's worth it. thanks again!

Landi

Wednesday, December 31, 2003 - 1:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
meemo, it will last for years and years! i've had mine for 4 years now!

Konamouse

Saturday, January 03, 2004 - 2:43 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hey Tabby, I have the same deal - still have my baby canine tooth because the adult tooth that goes between the canine and front tooth never formed, but the baby version of that came out and the adult canine just moved over into that spot (so, yeah, I have three "dog" teeth). Absolutely no root left and I'm paranoid about that bridge work someday. So far, so good, I'm trying to be careful, floss about 1-2 x week (better than just 1 x month like I used to do).

I got a Sonic last year because I hate all that plaque buildup between teeth cleaning. Boy, what a difference (and I only use it about 3 x week). Totally worth the cost.
Remember to change the brush head on schedule. And get the soft bristles on any toothbrush you do purchase.

'squeek'

Teachmichigan

Saturday, January 03, 2004 - 7:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
You won't be sorry! I have a DS who is reads while brushing...resulting in not very effective brushing. (We've tried to fight this battle...largely unsuccessfully.) Dentist told us electronic was MUCH better at getting teeth and gums clean...especially teeth which stain easily. We have oral B, with timer and got it for only $50 at Sam's Club. They have 6 replacement heads for $20. I LOVE IT! When I forgot it on a trip and had to use a regular one, I hated the "unclean" result so much, I went out and bought the battery operated oral B for $12...just to keep in my suitcase! :D

Ocean_Islands

Saturday, January 03, 2004 - 7:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Anyone who has never tried a Sonicare would recommend something else.

Anyone who has tried a Sonicare would swear by it.

Get one if you care about your teeth and gums, you won't be sorry.

If you don't get one, you'll spend that few extra dollars on the dentist.

I've had a Sonicare since 1996. One thing many don't appreciate is that Sonicare is best for the gums. Healthy gums are what hold your teeth in, you see.

Ophiliasgrandma

Saturday, January 03, 2004 - 8:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
For a little over $4 on sale is the greatest...SpinPro. It is usually about $7-$8. It does a great job!

Jagger

Monday, January 05, 2004 - 9:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Well this thread finally made me buy my toothbrush, I've been wanting to get one of the Cybersonic ones that have been advertised on TV for several years now. I pulled up their website again today (sonictoothbrush.com) and ordered it, when I was placing the order a pop up came up and said to call customer service for a special deal on it. They have the Sonic 1 on sale right now for $59.85. Mine should be arriving in the mail in 7 to 10 days

Cathie

Monday, January 05, 2004 - 2:12 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
This thread made me finally go with an electric toothbrush. After researching brands on the web I went with the Oral B model 7850 DLX, which is listed for $89.99. I bought it new from a dentist on eBay for $58.99 with a $10 rebate coupon included, making the total price $48.99. There are several other new Oral B, Cybersonic and Sonicare sets on eBay at good prices for any other bargain hunters out there.

Seamonkey

Monday, January 05, 2004 - 4:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
While I prefer the Sonicare, I think with any of these you can't go wrong, compared to a regular toothbrush.. mine is of course rechargeable..

I did definitely get a better result going from the oral B to the sonicare gum-wise. Measurable difference by the hygenist.

Just smiling thinking of TVCHers all over.. brushing and grinning.

Oh yeah and I always read while I brush!!

Juju2bigdog

Monday, January 05, 2004 - 6:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Seamonkey, I had the same image, a sea of sonicare tvchers brushing away. LOL.

Juju2bigdog

Monday, January 05, 2004 - 6:53 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
My K-Mart had 2 Sonicare replacement heads on sale this week for $14.99, cheapest I have ever seen them. Don't know if that was a local store promotion or national sale.

Cinder

Monday, January 05, 2004 - 9:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Consumer Reports said the only thing difference in an electric toothbrush and a manual one was that people brush longer with the electric.
I disagree- i LOVE my Sonicare- but I haven't tried any other brand of electric toothbrush except for when I was 10.

Tabbyking

Monday, January 05, 2004 - 10:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
i think the first thing is that everyone brush PERIOD, then we can get fancy! i always listen to one whole song when i brush, no matter what system i use to brush. a survey found that most people spend only 30 to 45 seconds brushing, rather than at least 2 minutes.
remember everyone laughing about jee's obsession on BB--always brushing and flossing? he does have gorgeous teeth!

Juju2bigdog

Monday, January 05, 2004 - 10:54 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Okay, so now y'all sent me over to ebay to look at Sonicar toothbrushes for sale on there, and somebody is selling ionic toothbrushes. Supposedly created negative ions to attract the plaque off your teeth. Anybody ever tried one of those? They are putting out a pretty good hype on it.