Calling all tooth-cleaners

DianneN

@DianneN (247183)

• United States

8 Feb 23

@JudyEv I’d give you our brand, but they probably don’t sell it in Australia. Simple is best, but get an electric rechargeable one.

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Feb 23

@DianneN Vince isn't one to mess around.

We've bought two now and they are rechargeable so at least we got that right! lol

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Feb 23

There seems to be a huge range in price. We just want something simple too. We'll go and check them out at a store one day soon.

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Marie

@Tampa_girl7 (51953)

• United States

8 Feb 23

We get ours through our insurance company and do change the heads every few months. I love mine.

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@Aquitaine24 (11858)

• San Jose, California

19 Feb 23

So it’s free?

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Feb 23

That's reassuring. Vince went straight out and bought two so here goes!!

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Feb 23

@Aquitaine24 No, they're not free.

rsa101

@rsa101 (38205)

• Philippines

8 Feb 23

I can relate to how you feel because I'm not really excited about getting my teeth cleaned and examined. I had mine examined sometime last year, and I suppose I should do it once more if it needs repairing or cleaning.

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Feb 23

I go every six months now. When I leave, I make the next appointment; otherwise I'd probably put it off for ages.

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rsa101

@rsa101 (38205)

• Philippines

8 Feb 23

@JudyEv Oh wow you follow it religiously. I forgot to mention about the picture you posted looks antique already since it's in porcelain.

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Feb 23

@rsa101 Yes, it's very old. I don't know if they still make such items.

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ShannyBananny

@shaggin (73995)

• United States

8 Feb 23

I don’t use an electric on I’ve had a few and just don’t care for them. They vibrate too much and it makes my lips feel weird and it spits a mess around the sink. That seems like a dainty shaving set for a man.

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ShannyBananny

@shaggin (73995)

• United States

8 Feb 23

@JudyEv you still have to brush around as you usually do even the the bristles vibrate or spin. They are supposed to help clean better though.

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Feb 23

@shaggin The dentist told me just to hold it on each tooth. She said if you use it as a normal boothbrush it's too hard on your teeth. I guess I'll soon find out.

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Feb 23

I'm wondering how we'll like them but we can but try.

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@mayka123

@mayka123 (16847)

• India

8 Feb 23

I dont use electric toothbrush. I need to go to a dentist but have been avoiding for the last one month. May not be able to avoid for too long. May be in a week or so I will set up an appointment.

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@mayka123

@mayka123 (16847)

• India

8 Feb 23

@JudyEv I keep telling myself that I should start checking myself regularlyy but its just not happening.

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Feb 23

@mayka123 When I leave the dentist, I make the next appointment. I don't think I'd ever go otherwise.

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Feb 23

I go every six months now. If I need any work done then it will be minor work. That's my hope anyway.

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (72006)

• United States

8 Feb 23

I remember having one once when I was a kid because they were “the rage,” but I don’t know that they did any better than manually scrubbing them.

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@Aquitaine24 (11858)

• San Jose, California

19 Feb 23

How long ago was that? I had a Snoopy one.

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (72006)

• United States

19 Feb 23

@Aquitaine24 — I think 1970 or so.

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Feb 23

I asked the dentist. She said there are a couple of spots I miss and she thought an electric toothbrush might get to those spots better than I do. We shall see I guess.

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (142246)

• Roseburg, Oregon

8 Feb 23

I picked a good one and sre sticking with him. You should pick the one that sounds best to you.

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (142246)

• Roseburg, Oregon

8 Feb 23

@JudyEv Yes I have a good one and I am glad you have a good one now.

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Feb 23

Do you mean a dentist? We do have a good one now. Vince came out very happy with his visit.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (112593)

• Marion, Ohio

8 Feb 23

I never used them so can't help. You can always ask the dentist

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Feb 23

The dentist told me how to use them properly. You more or less hold it on the tooth but cover all the surfaces. You don't use it like a normal toothbrush.

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James Higgins

@JamesHxstatic (29413)

• Eugene, Oregon

8 Feb 23

By accident I bought a package of two Oral B (battery included) toothbrushes, finally opened them and discovered that I really like using one. They even come in medium and gentle or soft, so my wife tried one and likes it a lot too. My hygienist said all you really have to do is hold them against your teeth at a 45 degree angle, not even necessary to brush. I do brush some, but it feels great.

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Feb 23

Thanks for that. My dentist said not to 'brush' with them but just hold it against the tooth for a few seconds, as you said. You have to do outside, inside then the cutting edge. I'm a full bottle!!

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Loretta

@noni1959 (10283)

• United States

8 Feb 23

My son swears by them and gets the ultra-sonic or something like that. Many come with extra heads. That reminds me, I need to make my appt.

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Loretta

@noni1959 (10283)

• United States

10 Feb 23

@JudyEv That is so funny!! I never heard of this. I have to tell my son so he can get one and do a review video.

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Feb 23

A couple of different heads came with ours. (Vince has already bought them) They weren't too expensive but if you brush in front of a smart phone, it will tell you which bits you're missing. For some reason, I find that hilarious.

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99404)

• Atlanta, Georgia

8 Feb 23

I use a plain tooth brush. Hope Vince's nerves settle before his appointment.

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Feb 23

He was very pleased with the dentist and is happier now about going back for a filling. They will do a scale and clean then too.

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99404)

• Atlanta, Georgia

9 Feb 23

@JudyEv I know just how he feels, It makes me nervous to go to the dentist, tool

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Dr Souvik Chatterji

@sathviksouvik (20167)

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8 Feb 23

I have not used any electric toothbrush. I only use manually operated toothbrush

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Feb 23

I don't know that one is much better than the other but I guess we'll find out.

Icydoll

@Icydoll (36716)

• India

8 Feb 23

It's good to have frequent visits to dentist . I also have cavities problem .

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Feb 23

Once I got all my teeth fixed up, I vowed to keep up with regular appointments. Any treatment I need now is always minor.

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M Cheung

@Beestring (14984)

• Hong Kong

8 Feb 23

I just use a plain, manual brush. Electric toothbrush cleans more thoroughly. But it's much more expensive than the plain one.

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Feb 23

That's true but hopefully it will last a long time although you do have to buy new heads for them all the time.

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much2say

@much2say (57327)

• Los Angeles, California

8 Feb 23

My dentist had good things to say about Sonicare - and that sometimes you can get good deals on them. She was saying that the sonic technology is the one to get - the movement of it works better to clean than a cheap electric toothbrush that just shakes around. We don't use them ourselves, but have been thinking about it for a long time.

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much2say

@much2say (57327)

• Los Angeles, California

10 Feb 23

@JudyEv We get flossers especially for the back teeth. It's not flat like the regular pics, the top is like an angled horseshoe. I think the brand is Plackers.

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

11 Feb 23

@much2say I'll go looking for the Plackers. I had one brand that was really good but I've never been able to find them since.

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Feb 23

Thanks for your input. There is one area of my teeth that I'm not getting to properly and I thought an electric toothbrush might help. Also, I find it nearly impossible to floss between my back teeth.

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Always smiling

@allknowing (141832)

• India

9 Feb 23

I use the normal brush and have not visited a dentist in years I call him up sometimes though

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Always smiling

@allknowing (141832)

• India

9 Feb 23

@JudyEv Nothing good about it I have decided not to replace lost teeth

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Feb 23

Good for you.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (113373)

• El Paso, Texas

8 Feb 23

I've been using one for at least 25 or more years. I bought the one that has a brush head that spins which is really good at cleaning my teeth.

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (113373)

• El Paso, Texas

9 Feb 23

But what if you're still with us when you're 102 and still had all your teeth?

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rebelann1949

@rebelann (113373)

• El Paso, Texas

9 Feb 23

Ohhh, that's a good one.

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Feb 23

Thanks for the info. We've bought some now. I hope ours last 25 years. That should be long enough, seeing I'm 76 already!!

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@Aquitaine24 (11858)

• San Jose, California

18 Feb 23

I had an electric toothbrush as a kid but mostly used regular ones.

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@Aquitaine24 (11858)

• San Jose, California

19 Feb 23

@JudyEv well, enjoy trying the technology.

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Feb 23

@Aquitaine24 The idea is good but I find the brush hard to control and then I start dribbling all over the place. Sorry if that's too much information.

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

19 Feb 23

I'm trying to get used to my electric one but I'm not sure it's doing a good job. I'll persevere for a bit longer.

OceanTiara

@RebeccasFarm (92685)

• United States

8 Feb 23

Funnily enough, I went to be scaled and cleaned today at the dentist too Judy, how about that. Well, I love the sonic electric toothbrushes. They clean very well.

They are gentle but seem to get in the crevices much better. And the agitation loosens the plaque really well.

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@JudyEv (347745)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Feb 23

It's good to hear that you like yours. I find the scale and clean quite uncomfortable but it's done now for another six months.

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CarolDM

@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Feb 23

There are a few good brands. Oral-B is my favorite. And the one I have has an extra toothbrush, great for travel use.

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