what elec toothbrush?

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steveo3002

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10,663 posts

181 months

Saturday 25th May
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the dentist is bothering me about getting an elec toothbrush for better toothcare

quick look around i see they range from 30 -300+ what level do i need for good cleaning without having flashing led /upselling unnecessary stuff

Sheets Tabuer

19,645 posts

222 months

Saturday 25th May
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I have an IO 10, probably the best toothbrush I've ever had, it's literally like a mouth car wash.

Having said that the much, much cheaper options do the same clean and I wish I'd bought one of them and saved myself a wedge. The IO 7 does everything the 10 does without the fancy stand and colour display.

The are constantly on offer so wait for those.

Far Cough

2,330 posts

175 months

Saturday 25th May
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Philips Sonicare basic........ no bells and whistles, just a 2min timer. I dont need it to hoover the house , tell the time or claim to 1000 other unnecessary things......... yours for 35-40 quid. Dentist seemed happy enough last time I had a check up

lizardbrain

2,465 posts

44 months

Saturday 25th May
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cheapest oral B, you can get then for something like 40 quid, with the revolving head

sherman

13,834 posts

222 months

Saturday 25th May
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Oral B IO series are fine.
I have an Io6.

shirt

23,471 posts

208 months

Saturday 25th May
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Sonicare one for me. Cheap and cheerful but brushes very well if you brush properly (2mins).

leef44

4,764 posts

160 months

Saturday 25th May
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lizardbrain said:
cheapest oral B, you can get then for something like 40 quid, with the revolving head
This is the advice my dentist gave me.

Somebody

1,317 posts

90 months

Saturday 25th May
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leef44 said:
This is the advice my dentist gave me.
Yeah, any cheaper Oral-B with 30 second segment timers; something like a Pro 3.

croyde

23,926 posts

237 months

Saturday 25th May
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Seago do a 'sonic' vibrating one like the Phillips, on Amazon for £20. Comes with 8 heads, charges on USB.

Bought one a couple of months ago and it's been brilliant.

paolow

3,246 posts

265 months

Saturday 25th May
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My dentist recommended the IO series (which I of course havent got around to investigating properly) - though I did find this guide which might be some use?:

https://www.electricteeth.com/uk/oral-b-io-series-...

craig1912

3,698 posts

119 months

Saturday 25th May
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We went from Sonicare (have had two and both broke) to an Oral B iO 3 or 4 which we prefer the iO over the Sonicare.

OverHonda

75 posts

94 months

Saturday 25th May
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Another vote for Oral B IO-6 - I had been using old fashioned 'manual' toothbrushes for my entire life, but when I recently changed dentist they strongly suggested I move to an electric one.

Have to admit that it is a significant improvement...

steveo3002

Original Poster:

10,663 posts

181 months

Saturday 25th May
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what does the "IO" bit offer vs the others , im thinking yes get a oral b as there will always be spare heads avail etc , but they have "pro" ones too

i want a fairly basic one that doesnt skimp on the cleaning , no need for bluetooth and cr*p i wont use

Sheets Tabuer

19,645 posts

222 months

Saturday 25th May
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They io come in all levels, not sure the cleaning is different from the basic one to the top one, heads are horrifically expensive though.

I've had all sort of brushes over the years but the io is on another level

triggerhappy21

288 posts

137 months

Saturday 25th May
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Don't ask how many Sonicare we've had between myself, my wife, and kids. Every one of them has packed up. Had numerous replaced under warranty, they didn't last either. Had £200 ones, had £40 ones. None of them lasted any decent length of time. Some only lasted a month or 2. Considering I looked after them well, I'm sure they've got some significant design flaws.

I liked the way they brushed, so I persisted, but have now given up with them completely.

Cheapo oral B one has done me well the last 2 years.

sherman

13,834 posts

222 months

Saturday 25th May
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steveo3002 said:
what does the "IO" bit offer vs the others , im thinking yes get a oral b as there will always be spare heads avail etc , but they have "pro" ones too

i want a fairly basic one that doesnt skimp on the cleaning , no need for bluetooth and cr*p i wont use
Rotation and vibration (IOnic) cleaning.

The bluetooth is a gimick to make sure your cleaning your teeth properly.
The app shows where in your mouth you have cleaned in real time. Helpful if your learning I suppose but not essential.
The brush buzzs when you have been brushing for 2 minutes anyway.

LeoSayer

7,388 posts

251 months

Saturday 25th May
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I've owned a few sonicare toothbrushes which didn't last too long.

Now I've got an Oral b pro 3 with rotating head and much prefer the way it cleans. Paid around £35 a year ago

Somebody

1,317 posts

90 months

Saturday 25th May
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paolow said:
My dentist recommended the IO series (which I of course havent got around to investigating properly) - though I did find this guide which might be some use?:

https://www.electricteeth.com/uk/oral-b-io-series-...
Took a look and found this https://www.electricteeth.com/uk/best-electric-too...

ujio

370 posts

177 months

Sunday 26th May
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I use a cheapo Amazon generic Chinese Sonic brush which does the job. Not sure if it's just me but I had to throw away my Oral revolving Circular head one as it used to infuriatingly make my nose itch/tickle when using it! Not sure if that's due to some sweet spot in Frequency resonance.

grumbledoak

31,845 posts

240 months

Sunday 26th May
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Oral B and Philips Sonicare are both good. The Sonicare a little less robust if you are hard on things.

There is also a 2xAA powered Oral B too. It works fine with rechargeable batteries and you can go on holiday without the charger.