Electric Toothbrush recommendations please

Toothsmith

Both of those linked above have heads which I think are too big. And I'm really not a fan of any 'sonic' or 'ultrasonic' toothbrushes.

I like the ethics of Georganics - but I do despair that all their toothpaste products are fluoride free!! Even the 'kids' one which is incredibly silly.

The debate on fluoride in water is highly nuanced and multi-factorial. There are many shades of grey in it. 

Fluoride in toothpaste is not up for debate as far as I'm concerned. It is the single biggest reason for an improvement in dental health, and I know of no sensible argument for not having fluoride toothpaste.

There are people who react to things like SLS, and I often recommend SLS free toothpastes for people with various conditions, and I would love to be able to recommend the toothpaste products of this company.

The amount of plastic, disposables and energy used in fixing kids teeth would horrify the company. If they could simply make a toothpaste with 1450ppm of fluoride, I would love it!

Rev

dllive said:

Rev said:

I have always used sonicare. 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sonic-Clean-Electric-Toothbrush-USB-Rechargeable-Smart-Timer-4X-Soft-Brush-Head-/284090100081?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

I spotted that on offer on Amazon and grabbed it for curiosity sake more than anything. The sonicare is sitting in a draw unused. I don’t think it’s ‘better’ but it’s just as good. The battery lasts longer and beads and VASTLY cheaper. 

Interesting. It has good reviews and at £17 is very cheap. But what do you do regards replacements brushheads? Do your Sonicare heads fit it?

No the sonicare heads don't fit, these are the heada

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fairywill-Electric-Toothbrush-Soft-Brush-Head-for-FW508-FW507-FW659-Black-Series/284091018512

elsien

Oral B in this house, although to be fair I’ve not tried any other brand.
I go for the ones that cost £20 -£25 when they’re on offer. I do brush too hard so I’ve gone for one which indicates that you need to use less pressure. 

Tbh when I went looking there were so many and so little difference between then I couldn’t be bothered trying to work out the differences. The one I have died the job just fine. 

Nifty_Purse

Toothsmith said:

Both of those linked above have heads which I think are too big. And I'm really not a fan of any 'sonic' or 'ultrasonic' toothbrushes.

I like the ethics of Georganics - but I do despair that all their toothpaste products are fluoride free!! Even the 'kids' one which is incredibly silly.

The debate on fluoride in water is highly nuanced and multi-factorial. There are many shades of grey in it. 

Fluoride in toothpaste is not up for debate as far as I'm concerned. It is the single biggest reason for an improvement in dental health, and I know of no sensible argument for not having fluoride toothpaste.

There are people who react to things like SLS, and I often recommend SLS free toothpastes for people with various conditions, and I would love to be able to recommend the toothpaste products of this company.

The amount of plastic, disposables and energy used in fixing kids teeth would horrify the company. If they could simply make a toothpaste with 1450ppm of fluoride, I would love it!

That's why I use Kingfisher toothpastes. They use natural ingredients, but they have a choice of both fluoride and fluoride-free products.

SandyShores

Has anyone used the Y Brush?  I saw these the other day - they apparently clean in 10 seconds!  Expensive at over £100, but I wonder if they are any good and whether this will be the shape of toothbrushes to come:

https://y-brush.com/en

KxMx

I've tried Oral B and they both ended up having to sit on the charger permanently just for twice daily use.

Tried Fairywill and very happy, first brush died just outside warranty which obviously wasn't good, but impressed me enough overall to get another.

The charge does last last a month as claimed, I prefer to do it every 7-14 days to keep the action strong. 

jazzy

My dental hygienist recommended the Oral B with the round type head, which I purchased. Works well although the recharge takes up to 24 Hrs. Are there any Oral B brushes with a quick recharge? and if so what model?

Nifty_Purse

Need to look at what type of battery it has as this is what determines charge time and how long it holds the charge for. The Oral B I have charges from empty in 16 hours and has about 2 weeks use from fully charged (the idea being that you can take it on a two week holiday without having to take the charging unit). It has a lithium ion battery. 

Rodders53

jazzy said:

My dental hygienist recommended the Oral B with the round type head, which I purchased. Works well although the recharge takes up to 24 Hrs. Are there any Oral B brushes with a quick recharge? and if so what model?

The standard units are 14-22 hour charge time according to OralB.  https://www.oralb.co.uk/en-gb/oral-health/why-oral-b/faq/battery-issue-with-my-electric-toothbrush

The latest super-expensive iO range quick charge in 3 hours, though.

MoodyMand45

I found the sonicare about the best, would avoid the fancy gizmo versions advertised for in some cases over 100 quid, they are basically selling you unnecessary apps etc, stick to basics.