https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 28 May 2026 07:24:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-493034 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:47:48 +0000 shopaholic 493034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel so awkward brushing without an electric toothbrush anymore! I was spending quite a bit of $ on the disposable electric toothbrushes, and got annoyed with the batteries always dying. Finally got an Oral B rechargeable one (from Costco) as a gift. DH has a Sonicare and I prefer that one over my Oral B. It's quieter, faster, and softer. But the Oral B was cheaper and works well too. I just love a squeaky clean mouth! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-492523 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:24:26 +0000 mrs. bird 492523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i have a spin brush &amp; DH has an oral b. i hate when i have to use a regular brush, they never feel as clean. for DH's i've had good luck ordering replacement heads on amazon for a LOT less than in stores. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-492516 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:20:47 +0000 lavender 492516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@prettylizy: @sorrycharlie: the spin brushes can do more damage then good! They can be really agressive- and there wads an fda recall on that brand about a year ago.<br /> fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm291790.html </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-492411 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:08:20 +0000 yellowbird 492411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I sometimes use alcohol and wipe the brush head and the tip part where it attaches. I only had the mildew problem before I started taking care of it. It is really gross if you let it go though :(( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-492402 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 19:05:38 +0000 teamjse 492402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sweetchic: I had the same problems with the smell and had to get rid of it.</p> <p>My dentist recommended the Oral B Professional 5000 plus you can buy replacement heads for a year at Costco for about $37.00 when they have it in their coupon booklet. Hands down the best toothbrush ever.</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Oral-Professional-Care-SmartSeries-5000/dp/B00404PFDY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1357776184&#038;sr=8-2&#038;keywords=oral+b+professional+care+5000" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Oral-Professional-Care-SmartSeries-5000/dp/B00404PFDY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1357776184&#038;sr=8-2&#038;keywords=oral+b+professional+care+5000</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-492386 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:55:54 +0000 Meridian 492386@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: @yellowbird: I had a Sonicare and I hated the mildew buildup where the head attached! And then it started to smell, no matter how often I tried to clean it :( So I ditched the whole thing after about a year of use... sad </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-492019 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:43:39 +0000 heartonastring 492019@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>All my dentist friends recommend the Sonicare. I used my first one for eight years before it finally conked out. Just got a new one and I love it. My dentist always tells me that she can tell I'm a Sonicare user :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-492007 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:41:44 +0000 Alivoo01 492007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yellowbird: Glad I'm not the only one with that issue! That's awesome yours come with a sterilizer. Mine doesn't. Boo! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-491970 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:34:32 +0000 yellowbird 491970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: they do build up gunk under the brush head. I always disconnect mine and wipe it dry. The model I have also come with a UV thing to sterilize your brush head. I never use it though!</p> <p>The brush heads are pricey, but you really only need 4 year so that's about 7 dollars a pop without a coupon. It's worth it in my opinion! So clean!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-491885 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:09:19 +0000 Mrsbells 491885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a pulsating manual brush. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-491839 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:56:44 +0000 Bao 491839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sorrycharlie: this is the kind we use, and love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-491835 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:55:33 +0000 sorrycharlie 491835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>ha I just buy the $7 spinbrush ones at target and love them. we never have cavities :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-491432 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:49:12 +0000 twodoghouse 491432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband and I got ourselves electric toothbrushes for Christmas and it is amazing! I wish we had done this years ago!! We got Sonicares. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-491412 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:46:42 +0000 Alivoo01 491412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another user of Sonic Care, and I like it. But like others have said, replacement heads are a lil pricey. They can also tend to build up some mildew near the head connection to the body so make sure it's dry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-491309 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:22:01 +0000 yellowbird 491309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a flex care+ and my husband has a diamond clean. They are basically the same. OMG!! I can't believe how expensive these are! I haven't looked in a while. I always just use mine on the clean setting, so if you get one with less settings you aren't missing out on much. The only one I don't like on the site is te essence, it looks really bulky and would be difficult to hold. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-491287 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:16:44 +0000 Smurfette 491287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yellowbird: What model of Sonic Care? I was looking at their website and there are different models, ranging in price. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-491271 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:13:50 +0000 MrsBrewer 491271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a Sonicare and I LOOOVE it! I got it from my dentist as a wedding gift last year :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-491264 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:12:29 +0000 yellowbird 491264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can help! I'm a dentist! I recommend sonicare. It takes a little bit to get used to because it will tickle your gums for a few days, but that stops pretty quickly and it gets your teeth so clean! In school we did a research project and found that the sonicare will get your teeth so clean in 2 minutes that it would take 6 minutes with a manual brush to compare. </p> <p>I have an oral b electric too, but I don't like it as much. It's bulkier and louder.</p> <p>ETA: target has great coupons for sonicare brush head replacements. I always get a 5.00 off coupon when I buy them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-491231 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:01:52 +0000 Poppymom 491231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: I started using one a couple of months ago. My dentist was happy to hear I was and recommends them over the older ones. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-491227 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:01:04 +0000 LindsayInNY 491227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH and I both have SonicCare! I have the "Healthy White" model. It's as close as you can get to flossing without actually flossing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-491205 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:56:45 +0000 BoogieBea 491205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have sonic care too. My dentist recommends using an electric toothbrush. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-491203 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:56:22 +0000 tororojo 491203@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have an Oral B one that I like and got from my dentist. The biggest con is the cost of replacement heads...I think it's around $25 for a 3-pack and I always try to find a sale/coupon to make them cheaper at Kohl's or Bed Bath Beyond. If I were you, I'd go to a store that has them on display and touch/play around with them...see if anything jumps out at you and then check reviews on it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-491196 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:53:47 +0000 keiki_mama 491196@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been using my Sonicare for 12 years--LOVE IT!! My orthodontist and dentist highly recommend the Sonicare. (I haven't used the same Sonicare toothbrush for 12 years... I'm on my second one). I buy replacement brush heads from Costco. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-491186 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:50:42 +0000 autumnlove 491186@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: I love my Sonic Care! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-491184 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:49:27 +0000 chopsuey 491184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sonic care is good.<br /> All of my dentists have been pro sonic care. (vs OralB)<br /> The only con I can think of is that the brushes are expensive.<br /> Electronic is so convenient. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-491178 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:46:56 +0000 prettylizy 491178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a $30 oral b spinbrush and I love it. My teeth always feek super clean </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/electric-toothbrush#post-491172 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:44:52 +0000 Smurfette 491172@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wan to get an electric toothbrush. Only I know nothing about them. Can anyone help?<br /> Pros and Cons?<br /> Brand recommendations? </p>