My new electric tooth brush

[johnny333]

Here is a video on the reasons to use an Oral B electric toothbrush.

http://dentalcare.photonicsg4.net/dr-levine/html/DrLevine_Patient_Video.html

 

[Froggy]

The moment I saw the box, I could not resist, I have to get it



It's an Oral B Precision 7000


Very solid to the fill bit heavy I must say with all the metal.

 

[johnny333]

The moment I saw the box, I could not resist, I have to get it


It's an Oral B Precision 7000

The 7000 is the most advanced model in the Oral B range. The model I have is the 5000 & the travel case is not as nice, just a blue transparent plastic case. It does not have the tongue cleaning feature of the 7000.

 

[Froggy]

The 7000 is the most advanced model in the Oral B range. The model I have is the 5000 & the travel case is not as nice, just a blue transparent plastic case. It does not have the tongue cleaning feature of the 7000.

Actually I bought 2 5000s for myself and for someone just a week before I saw the 7000 when I traveled nevertheless the box was just too attractive and irresistible so I got to get it. Since I find the 7000 a little heave to carry around I leave it at home now and travel with the 5000

 

[johnny333]

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Thinking of getting this Air Floss from Philips...any one tried b4?

Currently I am using a Waterpik flosser. Nice thing about it is that is that it has various attachments. It also comes with a reasonable sized reservoir. It's enough to irrigate with a constant flow of water.

If you have problems with plaque you can consider adding Periocleanse to the water in the reservoir to aid in dental cleaning, http://www.iherb.com/Nature-s-Answe...isc=0&lc=en-US&w=periobrite&rc=7&sr=null&ic=7


Was looking at a youtube video on the Sonic care http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyZ81ijRtYI One thing I notice is that the reservoir is very small. It fires shots rather than a constant water flow of water. The reservoir is too small to add extra cleaning fluid like PerioCleanse. As it uses a built-in rechargeable battery it is also more $$.

For travelling I bought myself a Panasonic unit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZjClPhu3as
You can find it at Best Denki . It uses 2 double A batteries. I've use 2 Eneloop rechargeables batts.

 

[ginfreely]

Never thought of using this before, is there discomfort when in use like when doing teeth cleaning in dental clinic? Is it okay for people with sensitive teeth?

Currently I am using a Waterpik flosser. Nice thing about it is that is that it has various attachments. It also comes with a reasonable sized reservoir. It's enough to irrigate with a constant flow of water.

If you have problems with plaque you can consider adding Periocleanse to the water in the reservoir to aid in dental cleaning, http://www.iherb.com/Nature-s-Answe...isc=0&lc=en-US&w=periobrite&rc=7&sr=null&ic=7


Was looking at a youtube video on the Sonic care http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyZ81ijRtYI One thing I notice is that the reservoir is very small. It fires shots rather than a constant water flow of water. The reservoir is too small to add extra cleaning fluid like PerioCleanse. As it uses a built-in rechargeable battery it is also more $$.

For travelling I bought myself a Panasonic unit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZjClPhu3as
You can find it at Best Denki . It uses 2 double A batteries. I've use 2 Eneloop rechargeables batts.

 

[ginfreely]

I find electric toothbrush very useful when I had problem lifting and moving my arm after a road accident. But after recovery, I stopped using it as the toothbrush need to be re-charged almost everyday and it was very troublesome. I can't remember what brand was the electric toothbrush but anyone using electric toothbrush need to re-charge everyday?

 

[johnny333]

I find electric toothbrush very useful when I had problem lifting and moving my arm after a road accident. But after recovery, I stopped using it as the toothbrush need to be re-charged almost everyday and it was very troublesome. I can't remember what brand was the electric toothbrush but anyone using electric toothbrush need to re-charge everyday?

For the Braun Oral B battery life is rated for 10 days if used twice a day before it needs to be recharged. I prefer to charge it weekly because if you wait until 10 days the battery takes longer to fully charge.

 

[johnny333]

Never thought of using this before, is there discomfort when in use like when doing teeth cleaning in dental clinic? Is it okay for people with sensitive teeth?

You can adjust the water pressure by a knob or dial.

There a variations of the irrigator. Some models are simply hoses where you attach to a water faucet. They are of course cheaper. Here is an example of this kind of unit is http://www.amazon.com/ProFloss-4190...id=1390077050&sr=1-11&keywords=dental+flosser

The ones you find selling in Spore are the motorised version.
I prefer units with a motorised pump & reservoir because it can provide higher water pressure and you have the flexibility of adding cleaning agents to the fluid.

Portable units running on battery power do not have water pressure adjustment. They don't need one because they are not as powerful as the units using AC power.

 

[kiwibird7]

Just received today my cheap electric toothbrush . Paid only US$16 for it

http://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-18...938&sr=8-1&keywords=rubbermaid+electric+brush

Shipping was free because it is one of the items under Amazon Global.

The costs of electric toothbrush like inkjet printers fool most people into thinking they are CHEAP until you have to continually buy replacement EXPENSIVE brush-heads for the electric toothbrush the same way one spends $$$ on replacement ink cartridges.

 

[johnny333]

The costs of electric toothbrush like inkjet printers fool most people into thinking they are CHEAP until you have to continually buy replacement EXPENSIVE brush-heads for the electric toothbrush the same way one spends $$$ on replacement ink cartridges.

I was previously flosssing regularly & using a manual brush but on visits to the dentists my dentists would often find cavities:(
So I am going back to using an electric tooth brush. Will see whether there is an improvement on my next dental visit.

I don't own an inkjet print, have always preferred to get laser jets because of the cheaper Total Cost of ownership
However when it comes to health I won't cut corners. I may try to save $ by going to Thailand where dentists are cheaper or ordered the elect toothbrush from Amazon because it's cheaper but believe in investing in my health.

If an electric toothbrush saves me from having cavities I think it will be worth it.
Been reading about how dental health is important because it effects our health e.g. heart attack, cancer, etc

 

[ginfreely]

You can adjust the water pressure by a knob or dial.

There a variations of the irrigator. Some models are simply hoses where you attach to a water faucet. They are of course cheaper. Here is an example of this kind of unit is http://www.amazon.com/ProFloss-4190...id=1390077050&sr=1-11&keywords=dental+flosser

The ones you find selling in Spore are the motorised version.
I prefer units with a motorised pump & reservoir because it can provide higher water pressure and you have the flexibility of adding cleaning agents to the fluid.

Portable units running on battery power do not have water pressure adjustment. They don't need one because they are not as powerful as the units using AC power.

Oic sounds interesting, thanks for sharing.

 

[ginfreely]

For the Braun Oral B battery life is rated for 10 days if used twice a day before it needs to be recharged. I prefer to charge it weekly because if you wait until 10 days the battery takes longer to fully charge.

10 days battery life very good, mine initially also okay but after using a few months need to charge almost everyday.

 

[johnny333]

10 days battery life very good, mine initially also okay but after using a few months need to charge almost everyday.

Unfortunately All rechargeable will eventually wear out. Can get from Amazon replacement batteries but you will have to be handy with a soldering iron.

 

[Froggy]

Can we discuss a little about tongue care and hygiene? I understand that our tongue can collect lot of rubbish

- is there a self-cleaning mechanism in our mouth for our tongue?
- what bad effect can happen to our mouth or body if one does not take care of it?
- what is the best way and frequency to clean the tongue?

 

[eatshitndie]

i use a $1 plastic tongue scraper that was given to me free by a dental hygiene company. i visited them at a booth in a healthcare promotion day, and the moment i spoke up, the first thing they did was stick out a tongue scraper with a 10-foot pole.

 

[tonychat]

Can we discuss a little about tongue care and hygiene? I understand that our tongue can collect lot of rubbish

After too much painting???

 

[tonychat]

I was previously flosssing regularly & using a manual brush but on visits to the dentists my dentists would often find cavities:(

how can you get cavities when you floss and brush regularly?

your bushing technique is wrong.

 

[johnny333]

how can you get cavities when you floss and brush regularly?

your bushing technique is wrong.

I have spaces between my teeth. As a result I've had cavities on the side of my teeth. My dentists didn't even see the problem area. I had to guide him using the pain I felt when he used the blower.

That is why I now use an electric brush & also an electric irrigator. Using an irrigator is more thorough than flossing & it allows me to add cleaning solutions to the water such as this http://www.iherb.com/Nature-s-Answe...c=0&lc=en-US&w=periocleanse&rc=6&sr=null&ic=1

There is also normal wear & tear. As you get older your teeth will wear away.

 

[johnny333]

Can we discuss a little about tongue care and hygiene? I understand that our tongue can collect lot of rubbish

- is there a self-cleaning mechanism in our mouth for our tongue?
- what bad effect can happen to our mouth or body if one does not take care of it?
- what is the best way and frequency to clean the tongue?

I've seen manual tongue cleaners sold at Pharmacies & I think this simple & cheap solution is the best. No need to recharge or spend on anything extra.

I've seen some US models of irrigators like the Sonicare model which has a tongue cleaning attachment. http://www.amazon.com/Interplak-Swj...id=1400733704&sr=1-10&keywords=water+flossing

Even if you don't have a tongue cleaning attachment you can always use any electric irrigator to clean your tongue. They have more than enough power. I sometimes use my Waterpik to clean my spectacles