Sonicares at Amazon go for $20-$200. A bit confusing. Are the $20 ones effective?
Got just that as a Christmas present for my daughter and her husband. Costco also sells replacement heads by themselves - at least a dozen, I think.
I’m a fan of OralB also.
The pricier brushes have a timer, usually - either for 30 seconds for each quadrant or the full 2 minutes minimum recommended brush time. They’re also much quieter, their brushing more smooth and may either have more bristles or more brushing movements (be they oscillations or whatnot) per second.
Cost and features aside, the most important thing anyone should care about in a toothbrush is how much they like using it; if it’s unpleasant, one may brush less overall.
I think I paid nearly $300 for my Sonicare toothbrush and water pick set (Or my insurance paid nearly $300 anyway).
I like the TB well enough, but the water pick I frick’n LOVE! I should have bought one of those years ago.
I began using sonicare three years ago.
My semi-annual cleanings are much quicker and less painful. My hygenist often remarks that I have little plaque to remove.
I had a lot of plaque build-up using a traditional toothbrush. I dreaded cleanings.
More my thinking on this considering how few I have left.
I use an Oral B and really like it. The dental hygienist noted that I had a lot less tartar to clean off, the first cleaning after I got it.
I think the best part is that it encourages me to brush the full 2 minutes (30 seconds per quadrant); as I understand it, it’s not necessarily better than manual brushing, technique-wise, if you go the full 2 minutes brushing manually.
Ah, yes, sorry, thought we were referring to the basic model, sonicare essence.
Very effective IME
I don’t think (or I should say, my wallet doesn’t think) the more expensive models give you better results.
Yes, it is difficult to have cash, when you are traveling around the galaxy.
Sonicare is ultrasonic. It doesn’t move up and down.
I’ve used both and I prefer an ultrasonic toothbrush. They’re not restricted to Sonicare but that’s the brand I use. they’re easy on the gum line.
what surprised my dentist was not the toothbrush used. she kept asking me if I flossed because my gums were in such good shape. I don’t. I use toothpicks. Lots and lots of toothpicks. Between the ultrasonic toothbrush and toothpicks I have greatly reduced the time spent during cleanings.
Toothbrush, towel, and a few leftover dollars, what more could a hoopy frood need?
Sonicare. My first one lasted about 15 years and the current one is 5 years old. Cleanings go well and the gums are good. The only thing I do special is stock up on heads because as newer models/versions come out sometimes the older ones can be hard to find.
My own OralB has a sensor that determines when you’re pushing down too hard and a timer that interrupts brushing for the briefest of moments to let you know 30 seconds of brushing has passed. But nothing necessary I suppose.
The first I had was connected to an LCD display that gave you a happy face when you were brushing well, definitely not necessary.
Another Sonicare user. I’m very happy with it.
I’m another OralB user. I love it.
StG
Thanks everyone. It seems that users are very brand loyal.
Here is the recap
Sonicare users 11
Oral B 10
Others 2
Since using the manual brush, my teeth feel like they have sweaters. I don’t like it. Definitely electric is the way to go.
As for me, I will be buying a Sonicare replacement.
Sonicare. My first one lasted over ten years. I’ve had my second one at least four years. I am very satisfied.