Toothbrushes -> Sonicare or Oral-B?

[BalancedMan]

Hey everyone,

So now that I've been working for a while I finally have money to buy the finer things in life. In this case, I'm talking about an electric toothbrush. I think I used to use an old Oral-B when I was younger because I remember the smaller, circular head. However, now I'm trying to determine between the Sonicare or Oral-B and I'm not sure which to choose. Here are the models I'm looking at.

Sonicare
Oral-B

Both are highly rated, but their technology is different. I'm drawn to the Oral-B because I feel like it will polish your teeth better and probably make them whiter. However, the Sonicare is supposed to clean deeper and people all rave about the fresh-from-the-dentist feeling...more so than with Oral-B.

I'm at a point where it's like I haven't tried either, but I'm ready to throw the old toothbrushes out. Anyone have experience with either of these brands, and what would you recommend?

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Sonicare FTW!

My orthodontist only recommended the Sonicare tooth brush.

 

[BalancedMan]

Sonicare FTW!

My orthodontist only recommended the Sonicare tooth brush.

The only issue I have with that is that every dentist recommends either Sonicare or Oral-B as well. It's sort of like whatever company sells them the best.

I've never been good about taking care of my teeth. I'm going to buy a waterpik as well. Any other opinions? Just want a great smile.

 

[mook]

My dentist tells me the big advantage with any of these devices is the timer. They force you to brush every quarter of your mouth for 30 seconds straight. Before I got one of these, I probably was much less consistent and much quicker about it. I used to have a ton of cavities. I got one about six years ago, and have had one new cavity since then.

IMO, a great electric toothbrush isn't a luxury. I think they really pay for themselves.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

He basically says it's Sonicare or bust. I don't think he has any endorsement deal but he speaks extremely highly of sonicare.

 

[BalancedMan]

He basically says it's Sonicare or bust. I don't think he has any endorsement deal but he speaks extremely highly of sonicare.

Not an endorsement, but it's like a doctor choosing one company's medicine over the other. They advocate it because they get some special treatment.

 

[oldguy]

It's been a long time since I had an Oral B, but when I did, it went through brushes fairly quickly (every 7-10 weeks), and the brushes were fairly expensive. Sonicare brushes last 3-4 times longer, even if the brushes are higher priced.

I started with an Interplac, but the brush broke down quickly. Felt like the Interplac did a great job, but some of the brushes only lasted a few weeks.

All that said, I have a Sonicare now, and I'm happy with it.

For your waterpic, I use a Waterpic brand, and I've been happy with it. I've heard the Waterjet is good, too, but I've never bought one.

I add 3 tbls of baking soda and 1/4 cup of hydrogen peroxide to a full reservoir, to kill bacteria and raise the PH in my mouth to a level that is not hospitable to bacteria. Be SURE to rinse the reservoir and flush straight hot water through it every day if you add these. The baking soda will plug things up if you don't.

Go Blazers

 

[BalancedMan]

I went with the Sonicare. Hopefully it'll be great.

 

[Colonel Ronan]

Wow, I'm not looking forward to getting old...

 

[Buzz Killington]

my sonicares have broken in the past. i'll probably get an oral b @ costco.

 

[maxiep]

I used to own a Sonicare. My dentist in Denver recommended an Oral-B, so I switched. It sucked. I went back to a Sonicare and couldn't be happier.

 

[Buzz Killington]

are they all basically the same?

http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Sonic...ef=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1263693759&sr=8-1

60 bucks? pretty cheap.

 

[mobes23]

Sonicare all the way

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

They're expensive though

 

[rocketeer]

are they all basically the same?

http://www.amazon.com/Philips-Sonic...ef=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1263693759&sr=8-1

60 bucks? pretty cheap.

$60 for a toothbrush? why?

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

When Sonicare first came out they were in the $150-$200 range

 

[jlprk]

Wow, I'm not looking forward to getting old...

Just let 'em fall out.

Actually, they don't fall out as complete teeth. Fragments fall out. First, the fillings. Then, the sharp edges. Then, half-teeth. The nubs remaining never fall out. They're really cool for scratching your tongue on when it itches. I got a pile on the microwave I save for old time's sake.

 

[mook]

They're expensive though

What's your dental co-pay? What's your time worth in sitting in a chair having fillings?

I love going in to the dentist for a routine cleaning and being out of there for another 6 months after 25 or so minutes. That alone has more than made it pay for itself.