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post #16 of 28
1/26/07 at 10:44pm
+1 for Sonicare. I get the cleanest feeling in my mouth when I use it. Put in on the 2.5 minute cycle and so you are forced to brush more. 5 minutes a day keep the dentists away.
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post #17 of 28
1/26/07 at 11:03pm
What do you have against dentists? Are you an anti-dentite?
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post #18 of 28
1/26/07 at 11:14pm
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Originally Posted by Margaret
What do you have against dentists? Are you an anti-dentite?

I don't like it when they stick those vibrating and spinning things into my mouth. Don't get me started on that pointy hook thing.
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post #19 of 28
1/27/07 at 2:25pm
I use a Braun 'Advanced Power' thing. I only visit my eastern European dentist when I return to the UK as they're too expensive here. Even though I use an electric brush (which she recommended to me), I usually end up having a "Polish polish' off her. Sexy time!
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post #20 of 28
1/27/07 at 3:03pm
I've used them for years, ranging from expensive ones (Braun/Oral-B, Sonicare) to cheapies. Now I use one that was $6 at Target, and do not feel it does a worse job than the more expensive ones. I do, however, feel that power toothbrushes are better than regular ones. Whether that's truth or just laziness, I don't know.
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post #21 of 28
1/27/07 at 3:07pm
As a practicing dentist, I can tell you that both the Braun and the Sonicare are very good prophylactic devices for the improvement of oral hygiene. The Sonicare has been a little higher rated in Consumer Reports, but both of those brands along with some others can be considered very good adjuncts for the implementation of good oral hygiene. Studies show most people only brush their teeth for 15 seconds or less, not enough time to engage in proper plaque removal. The advantage of the Sonicare is that it has a programmed timer with it which allows one to brush each quadrant for 15 or 30 second intervals so that you can brush all four quadrants of your mouth for the proper length of time. It should be noted that a regular toothbrush used properly is still an excellent device for plaque removal, but most individuals who spend close to $100 or more for an electric toothbrush tend to be motivated to use it which certainly is a good thing. Consistent and proper oral hygiene with regular visits to your dentist is probably the best guarantee for keeping your teeth for the rest of your life. We now know from the scientific data that there is no reason why an individual cannot keep their teeth for life with aforementioned proper regimen of care. drrobert
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post #22 of 28
1/27/07 at 3:10pm
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Originally Posted by Dakota rube
+1 on Sonicare. Awesome.
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post #23 of 28
1/27/07 at 4:53pm
Hmm, after all these raves I'll have to take the Sonicare out of retirement and see if I notice a difference. Or at least remember why I stopped using it.
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post #24 of 28
1/29/07 at 5:33am
I've got an Oral-B electric, easily 10 times better than a regular. After I started getting one the dentist had to do much less work and my trip was about 30% cheaper.
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post #25 of 28
1/30/07 at 11:21pm
I had a Rotadent, it kinda sucks actually.
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post #26 of 28
1/31/07 at 1:45pm
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Originally Posted by drrobert
As a practicing dentist, I can tell you that both the Braun and the Sonicare are very good prophylactic devices for the improvement of oral hygiene.

Do you use these brushes on your patients? I think that's illegal.
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post #27 of 28
1/31/07 at 4:17pm
+1 for Sonicare. the only draw back is that after awhile if you don;t take the top off to dry out, some gunk get son the inside. gunk like mold... kinda gross but now i clean it a few times a week, and leave the top off when i'm not using it.
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post #28 of 28
2/4/07 at 7:09pm
Heard good things about the OralB Triumph, going to get one of those. Again, avoid the Rotadent if you can.
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