Electric Toothbrush

[Jman888]

OralB heads (rotating/ossilating) ones don't last.

 

Sonicare heads (pulsating) ones last very long.....I am still on my original head for the last 8 months ( i got spares)

 

I think it the the mechanism of brushing that determines the wear rate.

 

 

i thought better to change every quarter even if the brush head can last longer for hygiene purpose?

[Vratenza]

 

 

I see it similar to manual transmission vs auto transmission.

Both gets the job done of moving the car from point A to point B.

Manual offers a sense of control and involvement but lousy manual driver will amplify any jerkiness in shifting.

Auto will make a lousy manual driver seem like a professional driver in matching the rev and timing of upshifts/downshifts.

I prefer to be in an AT in a daily peak hour jam anytime.

 

[Neutrino]

afaik neither toothbrush will effectively remove food from or clean the area between teeth.

 

You need to use interdental brushes and/or but preferably and a power flosser to do this.

 

Just use once and see how much food is removed from between teeth even after using Oral B or Sonicare toothbrushes.

[Vratenza]

So long as your brush head is properly stored, I see no reason why 3 months should be the cut off period for change.

 

How I store the brush head:

- After each use, make sure to rinse it off under running tap using my fingers to run through the bristles to make sure I flush out any tiny food debris trapped.

- use the thumb and index finger to squeeze out excess water trapped amongst the bristles.

- put my toothbrush head (still attached to the body) in upright position in a bright and airy location to allow the moisture to evaporate fully.

- by the time I am ready to use it again which is about 12-14 hrs later, the brush should be totally dry.

 

Important to dry out the brush head in between each usage (at least on most days) is so that bacteria growth will have no chance of flourishing as they need moisture to grow and spread.

 

i thought better to change every quarter even if the brush head can last longer for hygiene purpose?

 

I am using this head currently, best one to date:

 

 

 

helps to flush out whatever tiny stuff that I loosen while doing the initial prebrushing floss.

 

afaik neither toothbrush will effectively remove food from or clean the area between teeth.

 

You need to use interdental brushes and/or but preferably and a power flosser to do this.

 

Just use once and see how much food is removed from between teeth even after using Oral B or Sonicare toothbrushes.

 

[Still2016]

So long as your brush head is properly stored, I see no reason why 3 months should be the cut off period for change.

 

How I store the brush head:

- After each use, make sure to rinse it off under running tap using my fingers to run through the bristles to make sure I flush out any tiny food debris trapped.

- use the thumb and index finger to squeeze out excess water trapped amongst the bristles.

- put my toothbrush head (still attached to the body) in upright position in a bright and airy location to allow the moisture to evaporate fully.

- by the time I am ready to use it again which is about 12-14 hrs later, the brush should be totally dry.

 

Important to dry out the brush head in between each usage (at least on most days) is so that bacteria growth will have no chance of flourishing as they need moisture to grow and spread.

 

 

 

I am using this head currently, best one to date:

 

 

 

helps to flush out whatever tiny stuff that I loosen while doing the initial prebrushing floss.

I search DIAMOND was launched 2013.

 

Is there a new model coming out.

 

 

Going to buy tomorrow

[Neutrino]

So long as your brush head is properly stored, I see no reason why 3 months should be the cut off period for change.

 

How I store the brush head:

- After each use, make sure to rinse it off under running tap using my fingers to run through the bristles to make sure I flush out any tiny food debris trapped.

- use the thumb and index finger to squeeze out excess water trapped amongst the bristles.

- put my toothbrush head (still attached to the body) in upright position in a bright and airy location to allow the moisture to evaporate fully.

- by the time I am ready to use it again which is about 12-14 hrs later, the brush should be totally dry.

 

Important to dry out the brush head in between each usage (at least on most days) is so that bacteria growth will have no chance of flourishing as they need moisture to grow and spread.

 

 

I am using this head currently, best one to date:

 

 

 

helps to flush out whatever tiny stuff that I loosen while doing the initial prebrushing floss.

 

If you buy the small interdental brushes, quite cheap you will see how much waste they can still remove from between your teeth even after your pre brush flossing with floss and then using this toothbrush.

I was amazed.

And then I bought a power flosser and even after all of the above waste was still removed from between my teeth when I used it.

 

[Vratenza]

i did try before bought a trial pack that has all the different sizes...could never get the hang of how to use them. any tips?

 

If you buy the small interdental brushes, quite cheap you will see how much waste they can still remove from between your teeth even after your pre brush flossing with floss and then using this toothbrush.

I was amazed.

And then I bought a power flosser and even after all of the above waste was still removed from between my teeth when I used it.
 

 

[Sadan]

I use a DiamondClean Sonicare as well... for the last year and half. Used to use the Oral-B but prefer the Philips head and cleaning.

 

Good time to buy is your b'day month. They give 50% off at the Philips online store. They also regularly have private sales of 30% off. Just need to subscribe to them.

 

The replacement heads will also have a small marking to distinguish them. Either a circle or triangle. Easier to identify if you share one handle between husband and wife.

Hihi. You mean during birthday month can buy at online Philips store at 50% off? Any code or something to input in? Which model for newbie to try?? Or what is the common model to get?

[Neutrino]

i did try before bought a trial pack that has all the different sizes...could never get the hang of how to use them. any tips?

 

I use the 0.3mm ones.  (orange ones anyway I think they are all colour coded similarly no matter the brand )

But start with the smallest to get used to them and then find the size best for you.

No point in trying to force too hard.

[Mason016]

Philips sonicare data analytics might suddenly scratch their heads tomorrow trying to figure out why there was a jump in sales.  

[Vratenza]

how many times do you use each one on average?

or single use?

 

I use the 0.3mm ones.  (orange ones anyway I think they are all colour coded similarly no matter the brand )

But start with the smallest to get used to them and then find the size best for you.

No point in trying to force too hard.

 

Luckily everyone here know I don't sell toothbrush for a living....

 

Philips sonicare data analytics might suddenly scratch their heads tomorrow trying to figure out why there was a jump in sales.  

 

[Kb27]

I've been using Oral B for the longest time.

I also floss.

Philips Sonicare looks interesting. I might be tempted to try it.

 

However, my main concern is the cost or replacement head.

With Oral B, I can use compatibles bought cheaply and use a long time.

https://www.gearbest.com/tooth-care/pp_727215.html

[ins1dious]

Hihi. You mean during birthday month can buy at online Philips store at 50% off? Any code or something to input in? Which model for newbie to try?? Or what is the common model to get?

 

You'll have to register with them first... I don't know if registration requires ownership of any of their other products. I bought a TV from them 7 years ago and had registered.

 

They'd been spamming me with offers and member sales now and then

[Vratenza]

what is your review of this water flosser huh?

 

powerful enough to blast stubborn kangkong/bah kwah pieces from the gaps?

 

the Panasonic one need to get from 3rd party, so have to use v-post to ship

 

Thinking of getting the waterpik  one which can potentially be shipped under the 125usd free shipping deal.

 

Flossing I use this
Panasonic EW1211A Dental Water Flosser, 3 Speed/Pressure Settings, Rechargeable, Cordless https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PF70QYI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Wu0UzbRJC1F5V

Really good
Price drop can buy lah
Everything I also use electric powered device

 

Edited September 15, 2017 by Vratenza

[Mustank]

what is your review of this water flosser huh?

 

powerful enough to blast stubborn kangkong/bah kwah pieces from the gaps?

 

the Panasonic one need to get from 3rd party, so have to use v-post to ship

 

Thinking of getting the waterpik one which can potentially be shipped under the 125usd free shipping deal.

This one is definetly good stuff

Waterpik one is not 240v

So can only use this one

Strong enough

I don't know how to say but this is good and strong

At least enough for me

[Ender]

If no power point in the toilet, better get battery operated water flosser.

I am using h2ofloss brand. Very cheap from aliexpress.

[Vratenza]

I was thinking of this:

 

https://www.amazon.com/Waterpik-Cordless-Advanced-Flosser-Brilliant/dp/B01GNVF8BK/ref=sr_1_7_s_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1505472219&sr=1-7&refinements=p_76%3A1249134011%2Cp_n_shipping_option-bin%3A3242350011&th=1

 

110-240V one

 

 

This one is definetly good stuff
Waterpik one is not 240v
So can only use this one
Strong enough
I don't know how to say but this is good and strong
At least enough for me

 

[Vratenza]

thanks! will look at taobao for it!

 

If no power point in the toilet, better get battery operated water flosser.
I am using h2ofloss brand. Very cheap from aliexpress.