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Toothbrushes

Hi, does anyone know if elecric toothbrushes really are better than the manual ones and if so which one would you suggest

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  • Savvy_Sue
    Savvy_Sue Posts: 47,908 Forumite
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    MEDICAL ADVICE

    Hi, Martin’s asked me to post this: Sorry, giving or asking for medical advice is not permitted on this forum as it’s not what this site is about. While discussing medical insurance policies, cheaper ways to see consultants, cashback for alternative health treatments and how to get specific medication cheaper (legally) are all perfectly acceptable we ask you specifically not to discuss what to do in the event of certain medical problems (please see this rule on the Health Board). If you have any questions about this policy please email [EMAIL="abuse@moneysavingexpert.com"]!!!!!![/EMAIL].
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  • Toothsmith
    Toothsmith Posts: 10,124 Forumite
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    If you search 'electric toothbrush' or 'braun oral b' or 'sonicare' you'll find a fair bit already on this.

    When used correctly, electric toothbrushes really are better than manual ones.

    This seems a particularly good offer on a new and very good toothbrush (I have one). The usual RRP for this brush is £149. This offer is for 2 for £119. You'll need someone to give the other one to though!

    http://www.cellsavers.co.uk/acatalog/Electric_Toothbrushes.html

    This company is nothing to do with me - it was flagged up by another MSEr on a different page a few weeks ago.
    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.
  • hezza86
    hezza86 Posts: 175 Forumite
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    Hey joewa,
    I recently went through this very dilema only last week.
    I spent ages looking online and when at dentist last week i asked my dentist,
    I was looking at the philips soni care range but couldnt justify spending over a hundred pound so close to christmas.
    So to my relief the one my dentist reccommended was oral b and it was the vitality range he reccommended, i went off to argos and boots and got it half price for £15.99 so very happy to spend that on a toothbrush.
    Iv used it for a week now and already noticing a difference in the colour and general clenliness in my teeth. Very happy i didnt spend over a hundred like a nearly did!
    Thats my experience with electric toothbrushes.
    Hope it helps.

    H x
  • Savvy_Sue
    Savvy_Sue Posts: 47,908 Forumite
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    Savvy_Sue wrote: »
    MEDICAL ADVICE

    Hi, Martin’s asked me to post this: Sorry, giving or asking for medical advice is not permitted on this forum as it’s not what this site is about. While discussing medical insurance policies, cheaper ways to see consultants, cashback for alternative health treatments and how to get specific medication cheaper (legally) are all perfectly acceptable we ask you specifically not to discuss what to do in the event of certain medical problems (please see this rule on the Health Board). If you have any questions about this policy please email [EMAIL="abuse@moneysavingexpert.com"]!!!!!![/EMAIL].
    Whoops, I think I MEANT to say I was moving you over to the Health board because you'd get more replies there. :o Apologies ...
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