Boots savings on electric toothbrushes - but which one???

tyger.eyez

Boot's has got some great pre-Christmas deals on electric toothbrushes (better than the Argos deals - I just checked), but the choice is overwhelming. Can anyone give me any advice on the following 3 (all have a minimum of half price off). I chose them because of the smartguide on the Oral-B ones and because the Philips one had the largest savings so I presume the best bargain for the money (there was another one that was better than half price but it didn't look nearly so good - they were the only 2 better than half price deals for elec toothbrushes). Ideally I want one that can be used by a 4 year old too but I can't find anywhere that tells me what age they're suitable for. Does anyone have any experience on this? I presumed they're all suitable for 3+ but I notice that Boots also has a kids electric toothbrush for sale, also halfprice. I'd be very grateful if anyone has any advice they can give me.....?

Links to the 3 toothbrushes:
1)
[URL="wlmailhtml:{F9D46FCB-7001-457F-B317-08A7F3170003}mid://00000154/!x-usc:http://www.boots.com/en/Oral-B-Braun-Pulsonic-Rechargeable-Electric-Toothbrush-with-Wireless-SmartGuide_1124246/"]http://www.boots.com/en/Oral-B-Braun-Pulsonic-Rechargeable-Electric-Toothbrush-with-Wireless-SmartGuide_1124246/[/URL]
2)
[URL="wlmailhtml:{F9D46FCB-7001-457F-B317-08A7F3170003}mid://00000154/!x-usc:http://www.boots.com/en/Oral-B-Braun-Professional-Care-5000-Rechargeable-Electric-Toothbrush-with-Wireless-Smartguide_952997/"]http://www.boots.com/en/Oral-B-Braun-Professional-Care-5000-Rechargeable-Electric-Toothbrush-with-Wireless-Smartguide_952997/[/URL]
3)
[URL="wlmailhtml:{F9D46FCB-7001-457F-B317-08A7F3170003}mid://00000154/!x-usc:http://www.boots.com/en/Philips-Sonicare-FlexCare-HX6972_46098/"]http://www.boots.com/en/Philips-Sonicare-FlexCare-HX6972_46098/[/URL]

Link to the kiddy toothbrush:
http://www.boots.com/en/Philips-Sonicare-For-Kids-Toothbrush_950765/

Thanks for reading!
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jenniewb

I have heard that Oral B have the upper hand on toothbrushes.
I'd also suggest getting a brush designed for kids for your children as they will no doubt vibrate more softly which could prevent a lot of problems occuring.

Nile

I use Orab-B Braun Professional Care rechargeable toothbrush and miss it when I'm holiday and use a manual toothbrush.

Our resident dentist expert Toothsmith is also a fan, look at his posts (#2 and #5) in this thread:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2498477

Regards

Nile

chivers1977

We have the kids one that my brother (a hygenist) picked up at a trade fair. It has two settings one of which increases the time gradually and plays a little tune as a reward at the end. It has different fascias that you can change.

I would highly recommend it as a mother of a boy with sensory issues who hates having his teeth brushed!

tyger.eyez

By the way, I just found out that Boots will be giving away 1200 points (worth £12) for every £50 spent on boots.com on 24th and 25th of November. You can also use a cashback site to make a greater saving (Quidco.com have 3.5% cashback for new customers (worth £2.80 for £80 spent) or 1% for existing customers (worth £1 for £80 spent)). So you could get a £190 toothbrush (or even more expensive if buying the one with the better than half price deal) for just £65.20 + postage.

tyger.eyez

Thanks for all your replies and suggestions everyone, I really appreciate it! The toothbrushes I was looking at have 5 different settings which include soft ones so I was wondering if they'd be appropriate for children and save me having to buy an extra one for my son? I like the sound of the Oral B as they're the brand recommended by dentists, but the smartguide on the Philips ones appeals to me as it has a special sensor that alerts you if you're pressing on your gums too hard and I'm looking for the one with the best gum care I can find. Any more thoughts anyone....?

Nile

tyger.eyez wrote: »

Thanks for all your replies and suggestions everyone, I really appreciate it! The toothbrushes I was looking at have 5 different settings which include soft ones so I was wondering if they'd be appropriate for children and save me having to buy an extra one for my son? I like the sound of the Oral B as they're the brand recommended by dentists, but the smartguide on the Philips ones appeals to me as it has a special sensor that alerts you if you're pressing on your gums too hard and I'm looking for the one with the best gum care I can find. Any more thoughts anyone....?

So does the Oral B Braun. Mine flashes a red warning light if I press too hard.;)

jenniewb

tyger.eyez wrote: »

Thanks for all your replies and suggestions everyone, I really appreciate it! The toothbrushes I was looking at have 5 different settings which include soft ones so I was wondering if they'd be appropriate for children and save me having to buy an extra one for my son? I like the sound of the Oral B as they're the brand recommended by dentists, but the smartguide on the Philips ones appeals to me as it has a special sensor that alerts you if you're pressing on your gums too hard and I'm looking for the one with the best gum care I can find. Any more thoughts anyone....?

Hmmm, I'd email Oral B as even though it has 5 settings, it could still be too hard for a childs gums even at the softest setting.

The reason I say this is because when I was 13 my mum bought both myself and my sister electric toothbrushes (Oral and though very good at cleaning, I ended up with a receeding gum problem. Now I can say I was probably pressing too hard myself, but not to the point of any pain, just obviously too hard for my 13yr old gums. Unless it was pure coincidence that we (myself and my 10 yr old sister) ended up with the same problem within a few weeks/months of using the toothbrush. You think about how heavy-handed a small child can be, slamming things down, throwing things, scribbling with pens and etc and then trying to use a toothbrush with care on their gums...just sends alarm bells to me!

Just please be careful is my only advice, email OralB see what they say and ask if the settings are fine for a small child. I still have receeding gums which are a real annoyance as my teeth already have enamel issues, its just painful to eat most foods as a result of both and an added hassel to have to buy the most expensive toothpaste on the market as its the only one which works enough for me to drink cool drinks or crunchy food without tears coming from my eyes!

Personally I'd stick to the childs version to be on the safe side (you only get one mouth) but its your call and your decision at the end of the day.

donnac2558

I used Oral B for years, think early 90s when I bought first one. I loved them, went through 3 up to last year.

Last year I bought a sonic brand and the difference is unbelievable!!!!!
I used to get a little tatar(sp), on my front bottom teeth which the dentist cleaned at my check up. Yes I did floss everyday. Well since the sonic brush no tatar.

So I say go for the Philips sonic. The one I have is not this brand, infact a TSV on QVC the shopping channel last year for £23.

tyger.eyez

Thanks - some conflicting advice but all extremely useful - thank you guys!!! And I will email the manufacturers now about the whole child thing, I'll let you know what they say when I hear back...

tyger.eyez

PS: I forgot to mention you also get an additional 316 Boots points when you spend £80 - I presume this is in addition to the bonus points they're giving away on Weds and Thurs.