Do people still use regular toothbrushes anymore?
By all_n_one
@all_n_one (2003)
United States
November 3, 2006 10:14pm CST
My girlfriend asked me this today because i have 2 different electronic toothbrushes. I have a crest electronic toothbrush and a sonic care. They can cost allot but they are worth it to have healthy teeth. I was just wondering how many other people use electronic toothbrushes or do they use the regular toothbrush?
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@AprilNicole1983 (564)
• United States
4 Nov 06
I still use a regular toothbrush that I get from my dentist with each visit. I personally don't like the electronic ones...just my opinion though.
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@all_n_one (2003)
• United States
10 Nov 06
Well it is always best to do what the dentist recommends to you. I guess it all depends on what the person needs.
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@LovingIt (5396)
• United States
4 Nov 06
I still use a regular toothbrush, which is what my dentist recommends, along with flossing. I also use something called a perio-aid, which holds a broken-off toothpick to clean around the gum-line to keep plaque from building up there and around my dental work. I think that helps my teeth more than anything else I do. It's also been discovered that chewing gum with Xylitol as the first ingredient is very beneficial in killing the germs that cause tooth decay.
I just had a dental check-up and got an A+ on it!
@all_n_one (2003)
• United States
5 Nov 06
Well it is best to go with what the dentist tells you and flossing is a must.
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@Sir_bobby88 (8231)
• Singapore
4 Nov 06
I do think that Regular Toothbrush is better to use .It is much more faster to use regular toothbrush. And you dont need to spent money on Batteries
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@all_n_one (2003)
• United States
4 Nov 06
Well actually it isn't faster because a electronic to brush and move alone and you can move it at the same time for twice the speed. I just buy a $1 pack batteries and they last me a month.
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@all_n_one (2003)
• United States
4 Nov 06
Well if your doctor gave it to you i'm sure it is probably better then anything in the store so that is probably best.
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@ineedaname (957)
• United States
29 Nov 06
Yes I do sometimes. Only when my electric one runs out of batteries and I don't have replacements!!
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@AndreaM76 (1164)
• United States
29 May 07
I can't use those sonic care tooth brushes. it makes my teeth too sensitive. I used the firm bristles all the time and then now they say they are to abrasive and anything else doesn't feel clean enough afterwards. If I find them somewhere i stock up.
@amberbambers23 (2615)
• United States
4 Nov 06
I still use a regular one, i have thought about getting an electronic one for a while though. Do they really make a difference??
@Nintendus (96)
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4 Nov 06
I have not seen any personally, but apparantly they do make a major difference.
I now only use a regular toothbrush for travel purposes. At home i use a sonic one.
@Doctor_Botany (52)
• United States
17 Jan 07
I noticed a difference when I switched to an electronic. I have one of the Oral-B ones and I love the "cup" design of the brush heads. I can't see myself every using anything else. The only disadvantage I've noticed is price. I have to replace my brush head about every 3 months and even buying them in a multi-pack they're several dollars apiece.
@missybal (4490)
• United States
6 Aug 07
I hate electric toothbrushes. The buzzing and the vibration on my teeth drives me crazy so I use a regular toothbrush. My dentist wanted me to get an electric toothbrush but I feel I pay them good money twice a year to clean my teeth and get what ever I have missed.
@SilentRose19 (1733)
• United States
26 May 07
I use both electronic and regular tooth brushes, they work the same in my opinion. I've always had problems with my teeth, no matter how well i take care of them or what i use to clean them. I think if it works you should keep it, lol.
@Cassy1976 (796)
• Australia
26 Jun 07
I have a battery operated tooth brush and I find it is so much better than just a normal tooth brush! I actually have 2 different ones, one is soft and the other is a bit harder for when my teeth feel really dirty!
@sweetpinks (284)
• India
7 Feb 07
i still use a regular toothbrush coz in india still the electronic toothbrushes not really used..
@Sissygrl (10912)
• Canada
14 Feb 07
I use a regular toothbrush! i change it every 6 months or so, right now i'm using one i got for free from the dentist! they should knwo what kind of toothbrushes are the best, i mean its' what they do for a living right?! I think those electric ones are just so they can make more money. do they REALLY do anything better then you can do with a normal brush ? it think not. your teeth can only get SO clean !
@apky12 (769)
• United States
7 Feb 07
I used to use an electric toothbrush but I switched back to a regular one. I don't know why I did that though.
@poppoppop111 (5731)
• Canada
7 Feb 07
i still use a regular toothbrush and i don't have any problems with my teeth. i don't think the toothbrush makes a difference as long as you brush properly.
@pbrent128422 (34)
• Canada
7 Feb 07
I use a regular toothbrush. I've tried electric but I dont feel like my mouth is clean enough and its really hard to brush your tongue with an electric brush.