Anybody use an Electric toothbrush?

[Raistlin]

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

[Alien]

Originally Posted by Raistlin

Also, dental floss?

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

Forget floss, get a Waterpik instead.

[Toto]

I use an electrical Tooth Brush, a Braun. I find them very good to be honest.

[Mr_love_monkey]

you could try interdental brushes as opposed to floss.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/22...l#post34165476

also some suggestions here about electric toothbrushes I believe.

[danielf]

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]

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-...ush_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...ks_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]

Originally Posted by danielf

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

[Mr_love_monkey]

Originally Posted by bopdude

WE, you share one

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

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]

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]

Braun Sonicare - great but takes a while to get your head round spending over £50 for a tooth brush.

[Taf]

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]

Originally Posted by Vlad_Dracul

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...ks_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]

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/Produc...l+B.Oral+B.htm

[Nikesh]

Been using an electic one for years. It's a Braun one.