Best electric toothbrush

watpoae
watpoae Posts: 99 Forumite
in Health & beauty MoneySaving
Hi all,

Just after a bit of advice really. Searched through all previous posts but couldn't find a topic about it but was just wondering what electric toothbrushes people recommend?

I currently use a 'manual' toothbrush but want to move to electric to ensure I get a thorough cleaning each time I use it and one of my main goals is to whiten my teeth and I've heard certain brushes are better at this.

Can anyone recommend a really good one that will whiten and has the best possible features? I have a budget which is a maximum of £90, but this is an absolute maximum.

Also does anyone know the best sites for discount dental products and accessories please?

Thanks in advance.
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  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,074 Forumite
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    Oral B 8500.
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
  • watpoae
    watpoae Posts: 99 Forumite
    Toothsmith wrote: »
    Oral B 8500.

    Thanks, I take it that's better than the phillips one then?
  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,074 Forumite
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    watpoae wrote: »
    Thanks, I take it that's better than the phillips one then?

    The ultrasonic ones are very overrated. And excessively expensive.
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
  • poe.tuesday
    poe.tuesday Posts: 1,858 Forumite
    superdrug are doing the oral vitality sonic ones for half price (about 13 quid I recal), I got one for my daughter and she thinks it's fab
  • JennyW_2
    JennyW_2 Posts: 1,888 Forumite
    Toothsmith wrote: »
    Oral B 8500.

    Toothsmith - there appears to be an 8500 and 8500 DLX - is the DLX the one to go for?
  • wallbash
    wallbash Posts: 17,775 Forumite
    Started with the Braun ultra , very good but buy the 'heads' via the web , I seem to wear them out quickly.

    Now I am on a very expensive Philips sonicare .
    No contest.... my teeth are worth the extra. Yes I paid over your budget - £100
    but you might find it at your price!


    Hint .. use any elec brush for the first time in a locked room:rolleyes:
    Its very easy to make a bit of a mess til you get it right.
  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,074 Forumite
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    JennyW wrote: »
    Toothsmith - there appears to be an 8500 and 8500 DLX - is the DLX the one to go for?


    The speed will be the same, and it's the speed that's the important thing, so unless you prefer the other whistles and bells then no, the basic one will do as good a job.
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
  • moomin_white
    moomin_white Posts: 156 Forumite
    Braun Oral-B Professional Care 7000
    same brushing speed,pressure sensor and timer as the 8500 but cheaper!
  • JennyW_2
    JennyW_2 Posts: 1,888 Forumite
    Toothsmith wrote: »
    The speed will be the same, and it's the speed that's the important thing, so unless you prefer the other whistles and bells then no, the basic one will do as good a job.

    ok thanks.

    I've seen you recommend the Triumph 9500 too - are there any major differences?
  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,074 Forumite
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    moomin_white wrote: »
    Braun Oral-B Professional Care 7000
    same brushing speed,pressure sensor and timer as the 8500 but cheaper!

    I keep getting the numbers wrong!!!!!!!!!

    Ok - yes go for the 7000!!
    How to find a dentist.
    1. Get recommendations from friends/family/neighbours/etc.
    2. Once you have a short-list, VISIT the practices - dont just phone. Go on the pretext of getting a Practice Leaflet.
    3. Assess the helpfulness of the staff and the level of the facilities.
    4. Only book initial appointment when you find a place you are happy with.
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