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

tyger.eyez

I've got a reply back from Oral-B (still waiting on Philips). I asked them about suitability for a child and also the difference between the 2 toothbrushes of theirs listed above (well the links are listed above anyway). This is the reply I got...

All of our Oral B electric toothbrushes are suitable for children over 3 years.
Children under 6 years of age should only use the brush under adult supervision.

Oral-B Kids replacement brush heads are specially designed for kids’ mouths.
The dimensions of the brush head (diameter of rotating disc and bristle height) are somewhat smaller than Oral-B’s standard brush head so that it can easily fit in smaller mouths.
The center row of bristles is slightly longer than the rest making a raised row of bristles in the middle.
This feature was designed to reach into the grooves of the chewing surfaces of the molar teeth, a location where food can collect and where children often develop cavities.
In addition all of the white bristles of the brush head have a special “flowered” design, where one bristles is split into three sections near the top to create a very soft, gentle brush.

The Oral B Pulsonic brush is operated by sonic waves using side to side movements. The Oral B Triumph 5000 is brushing method uses pulsation and rotations.

tyger.eyez

I also asked which method is more effective for gum care, sonic waves or pulsation and rotation and this was their reply...

"Both methods of brushing are effective, this choice may be a personal one.If I can offer any further advice you may like to give us a call on one of the following numbers. We are open from 9.00-5.00pm, Monday to Friday. UK 0800 0850367 IRE 1800 509301."

tara747

I used Sonicare for a few years, the brush heads are just waaay too dear for me. Then I got my brother's unwanted Oral B - the heads are so much cheaper without any change in performance! Can't remember model no. but will check if you want.

tyger.eyez

If it's not too much hassle that would be great, thanks! :-)

tyger.eyez

I spoke to Philips on the phone and they said it wouldn't be suitable for children.

Also I just had a thought, does anyone know if any electric toothbrushes have soft replacement brushes available to buy? I asked Philips and they said all their heads were one level of softness which was medium. I always use soft toothbrushes so am worried I may find them too rough for me (so delicate am I! lol). It's a lot of money to spend if I find it doesn't suit me. I could get one cheaper on ebay but I don't like buying electricals on there unless from a company as you may not be covered by warranty (I've been caught out like that before). Has anyone else used an electric one that previously used soft toothbrushes and can give any feedback...?

PS: amazon are selling one of the Oral-B ones for around £65 including postage in case anyone is interested.