Sonicare or regular electric toothbrush?

Question

I was thinking of getting a Sonicare toothbrush (or the Sonic version by Oral-B) or Oral B's top of the line rotating electric toothbrush.

Does the sonic version work better/worse at cleaning? Is one better for sensitive teeth or receding gums, etc?

Thanks.

Answer 1

Sonicare Elite is my top choice. There are many different model designations, but the "motors" are all pretty much the same. The kits are different because they pack different accessories. Some have two brush heads and some have four. Some have a travel bag and some have a wall-mount charger instead of a counter top charger.

Just read the label carefully and buy what you need. Bear in mind that you will have to replace the brush heads about every six months, so see if it is cheaper to buy a few extra brush heads in one of the kits.

Otherwise, buy a Sonicare, read and follow the directions. The directions are very clear and easy to understand.

Sonicare is especially recommended for someone with braces, by the way.

If you want to try a Sonicare without taking out a loan, I've got good news for you. I just bought one for THIRTY DOLLARS. It uses two "AA" batteries, so you are not paying for a charger, etc. I have no idea how long the batteries last (yet), but $70 would buy a boat load of batteries. It seems to be equally effective as the rechargeable version with the new batteries.

Answer 2

I own the cheapest Sonicare model with sonic technology. The vibrations are so fast unlike the oral-b one that I had a while ago. I love the Sonicare because it makes the surface of my teeth really smooth and my gums feel healthier :)

Answer 3

Sonicare!
I work at a dental office and we refer that to all of our patients.
I know you're taking my word for it but i've seen massive amounts of buildup and gum disease and after they've used that toothbrush for a month or so I've first hand seen the improvement.
Take care of it and it's well worth the investment.
Costco has a Sonicare toothbrush - it's around $100 for 2 bases and a bunch of heads for them.

Answer 4

The main reason for gingival recession is the continued presence of plaque on your teeth and gums. Once plaque is removed, your gums are going to heal and regenerate (to a limited extent). So, the main goal is to remove the dental plaque and it doesn't matter if that was done using an electric tooth brush or a manual one (even though the soft-bristles manual tooth brush is always preferred).

Answer 5

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