(Part 2) Best power toothbrushes according to redditors

Many are designed for multiple heads of different colors.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1RRFRX/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L1GGVRC/

I went last year for the first time since about 2002. To put it lightly, I was scared.

It turns out that my fear of dentists for the previous 16 years was a solid and effective motivator for me to take very good care of my teeth. No cavities. I waited until AFTER the cleaning to tell them how long it had been, and they said it looked like I had been getting cleanings every 6 months. Now, whenever I go in every 6 months, they tell me I consistently have the cleanest teeth of any of their clients (maybe they are lying to make me feel good).

My regimen for the last 17 years:

• Floss, tongue scraper, mouthwash, then brush (in this order). Morning and night.
  
• Mouthwash after eating something messy or drinking something acidic or sugary.
  
• Do NOT Rinse after brushing or you'll wash away all the flouride and it won't have a chance to soak in.
  
• I use Sensodyne with Novamin. You have to order it from canada or the UK. If you can't get it, your dentist can prescribe you 3M Clin-pro which is almost as good.
  
• 3-4 times a week I use a waterpik and make sure I irrigate the gumline (front and back of teeth)
  
• I use an electric toothbrush like this (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077Y79R9T/ref=dp_prsubs_2) I had a Sonicare, but felt that it did not work as well as the Oral-B. I also use the "Floss Action" brush heads that have little soft plastic paddles in them besides the actual bristles
  
  Also, I see a LOT of people brushing only the tops of their teeth. You need to brush the tops, AND the front and back. Spend extra time in the back by your wisdom teeth, as this is the place most people have problems.
  
  I know some people will say not to use a tongue scraper every day. I suppose if your using it like you're trying to scrape paint, that might not be a good idea. Orabrush makes a soft one with little bristles on it. It's a lot less harsh than the rigid plastic ones, I wouldn't use one of those every day. Here's the one I use:
  
  https://www.amazon.com/Orabrush-Tongue-Cleaner-Breath-Scrapers/dp/B0045IZ9Z4/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=tongue+cleaner&qid=1574096940&s=hpc&sr=1-8
  
  And for flossing:
  https://www.amazon.com/Listerine-UltraClean-Access-Flosser-Refill/dp/B00QSNP80U/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=flosser&qid=1574096991&s=hpc&sr=1-8
  
  Mouthwash:
  https://www.amazon.com/Listerine-Antiseptic-Mouthwash-Cool-Mint/dp/B01FXMLU6C/ref=pd_sbs_121_1/142-7631324-3304853?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01FXMLU6C&pd_rd_r=2c73adbb-da2f-4077-bf0c-5d8a49d90044&pd_rd_w=Hyy7D&pd_rd_wg=s2Xrc&pf_rd_p=52b7592c-2dc9-4ac6-84d4-4bda6360045e&pf_rd_r=RFBS5QWRRTDGC9KCX32M&psc=1&refRID=RFBS5QWRRTDGC9KCX32M
  
  Yeah, I know, it has alcohol, and it doesn't have fluoride. I found that non-alcohol mouthwashes don't seem to work very well. And, I don't need fluoride from my mouthwash since I brush immediately after the mouthwash. Also, this particular listerine has some extra chemicals in them to help loosen food and stuff, which their fluoride version does NOT have.
  
  Edit: On the Novamin toothpaste... It was available in the US back in like 2007 or so. It got pulled from the market because of patent or licensing issues or something. Countries with bad teeth stereotypes can now buy this stuff over the counter and have overall better dental health than americans now. If you search around, you can find companies that will sell it to you and ship it to the US. The 3M Clin-pro stuff is the only "legal" choice here, but it requires a prescription, and the dentist will probably charge you $40 a tube for it. There is also this stuff:
  
  https://www.amazon.com/Apagard-Premio-toothpaste-nanohydroxyapatite-remineralizing/dp/B0016GCZSC/ref=sr_1_7?crid=2NRDCT9IY50MV&keywords=primo+toothpaste&qid=1574097773&s=hpc&sprefix=primo+tooth%2Chpc%2C166&sr=1-7
  
  There are some NIH articles on tests of this stuff, and it appears to be as good or even better than Novamin. I have some. I asked my dentist about it, and he recommends it to people who think that fluoride is a mind control agent and won't use fluoride toothpaste. He has only started recommending it, so he didn't have feedback on how well it worked. Sometimes I switch it up and use this for a week or so.

Sonicare

This was recommended by our dentist, and we've had it for about 2 years without any problems. I find the electric brushing considerably more effective (i.e: "that clean feeling") than manual brushing.

Supposedly, I also have less plaque. Bonus

Looks to be this one: https://www.target.com/p/philips-sonicare-protective-clean-4100-plaque-control-rechargeable-electric-toothbrush/-/A-53328714?preselect=52560501#lnk=sametab

It looks like it's MSRP is $70 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Sonicare-ProtectiveClean-Rechargeable-HX6817/dp/B078GVDB19

Oral B round brush heads require you to focus individually on each tooth. Sonicare has longer brush heads that cover more teeth. I prefer sonicare, but for patients who have a hard time with oral hygiene I instruct them to purchase an oral b and watch themselves in the mirror focusing on each tooth. Currently using the Sonicare diamondclean (https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Sonicare-DiamondClean-Rechargeable-toothbrush/dp/B07C35B8L5/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=sonicare+diamondclean&qid=1563378221&s=gateway&sr=8-6) but in office we sell https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Sonicare-Flexcare-Rechargeable-Toothbrush/dp/B01N0T4CTR/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?keywords=sonicare&qid=1563378286&s=gateway&sr=8-9.

The oral b I recommend is https://www.amazon.com/gp/slredirect/picassoRedirect.html/ref=pa_sp_phone_search_atf_aps_sr_pg1_2?ie=UTF8&adId=A08873563H10F08JAFSKT&url=%2FOral-B-SmartSeries-Rechargeable-Replacement-Connectivity%2Fdp%2FB00F9X34XS%2Fref%3Dmp_s_a_1_2_sspa%3Fkeywords%3Doral%2Bb%26qid%3D1563378329%26s%3Dgateway%26sr%3D8-2-spons%26psc%3D1&qualifier=1563378329&id=8244109854001865&widgetName=sp_phone_search_atf

Go with Pursonic. It's $20-$35, and comes with 12 toothbrush heads, so you're not stuck buying $20 brush head every 6 months. I wish every one of my patients used electric.

Name brand Sonicare also works if money is no object.

https://www.amazon.com/Pursonic-Rechargeable-Electric-Toothbrush-Storage/dp/B01639S8PU/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1522251651&sr=8-3&keywords=pursonic

• Gloridea electric toothbrush for $18. It's like a better Philips Sonicare: lighter, smaller, more handsome, and a third of the price. It charges via USB rather than a charging base, and the battery lasts 1–2 months.
  
• Cheap folding straw hat covered with mylar for $2. A strange and wonderful mix of the traditional and futuristic: woven natural straw fibers coated with lightweight waterproof mylar. Super dorky but highly functional; I get lots of compliments. It is available on Amazon, but without the mylar coating, which loses its ability as a rain hat.
  
• Yes4All Lightweight Camping Hammock for $10 (now $15). The fancier, more expensive travel hammocks I've seen are even slightly larger. This one rolls to the size of a large burrito. Replace the include rope with a high quality lightweight climbing rope. Perfect for a nap while waiting for those 4am trains.

If you are concerned, I'd recommend a good starting point is:

1. Floss at least once daily or use inter dental brushes: https://www.amazon.com/TePe-Interdental-Brush-Pink-0-4mm/dp/B001AI8ARQ/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_194_img_2/137-1347916-6832425?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=MKFPREV4QY3GB02TCJG1
   
2. Clean your teeth with a round head electric toothbrush with a flossing head https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Rechargeable-Toothbrush-Automatic-Precision/dp/B01AKGRP92/ref=sr_1_9_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1540899352&sr=8-9&keywords=oral%2Bb%2Belectric%2Btoothbrush&th=1
   
3. Mouth wash with peroxyl https://www.amazon.com/Colgate-Peroxyl-Mouth-Sore-Rinse/dp/B00WOSEKP2/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1540899406&sr=8-3&keywords=peroxyl
   
   Do it in this order. Your gums might bleed a lot the first few times you do it, but after a few days you should notice a VAST improvement.
   
   Eat only 3 meals a day, and try to avoid all carbohydrate and sugar in between. Cheese and bread, carrot sticks etc, tea coffee, water (without sugar, no juice etc) for snacks are ideal.
   
   Save up for a reputable dentist to make sure you don't have any cavities growing under the surface.
   
   Cant give you any advice regarding dental care in the US, but if you need any more advice, happy to reply to your PM's.

Philips Sonicare Series 2 Rechargeable Toothbrush

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01GNR607A/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_sH6xCbWWJM4YR

It's so good I have yet to replace it.

why are you limiting yourself to such a shitty brushed motor?


go big or go home..

I've heard speeds of up to 47mph with the link above, destroying LHB's board for fastest board in the market byfar.

Get two cause you’ll lose 1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00P936188/ref=ox_sc_act_image_19?smid=A294P4X9EWVXLJ&psc=1

Get a bunch cause you’ll lose or damage them
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B013JMZRIA/ref=ox_sc_act_image_17?smid=A294P4X9EWVXLJ&psc=1

Get 2 cause you’ll lose 1. Keep the other in your pocket afte you pass security
https://www.amazon.com/Fendrihan-Metal-Tooth-Pocket-Inches/dp/B07FN53S4S/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?keywords=fendrihan+comb&qid=1569344034&sprefix=fendr&sr=8-4

It’s easy to skimp on oral care on the road but it’s important to CRM to not have bad breath
https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Sonicare-DiamondClean-Rechargeable-toothbrush/dp/B06XT1CRYZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=sonicare+diamondclean&qid=1569346530&sr=8-3

I noticed a much better shave once I stopped using Gillette cream just pack it in a ziplock bag

https://www.amazon.com/Kiss-My-Face-Pomegranate-Grapefruit/dp/B0048IFLBI/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=kiss+my+face+shaving+cream+pomegranate&qid=1569344373&sprefix=kiss+my+face+shaving+cream+po&sr=8-3

I personally enjoy my brightline bag but I commute so I don’t pack food, that’s what per diem is for.

I’d recommend a Microsoft surface over a laptop. I’d get a hard mousepad to lay over everything in your bag. When your bag goes vertical it’ll help keep everything slightly in order also.

Protip: Post lenker til Prisjakt.no-sidene til produktene, så er det lettere å klikke på dagen(e) (tilbudene slippes stort sett fra torsdag og varer ofte ut Cyber Monday - altså påfølgende dag).

Skal selv ha en rekke greier, avhengig av pris selvfølgelig. Har semi-lyst på ny bærbar, men føler ikke jeg egentlig kan forsvare det økonomisk. Har dog et innside tips om at det kommer noen heftige tilbud på toppmodellen fra Huawei Matebook, så alt etter hvor god rabatt det kommer, slår jeg muligens til der.

Samme med mobiltelefon. Singles Day tilbudene på mobiler skuffet riktignok - ingen toppmodeller, og har et innside tips om at det nok ikke blir mange tilbud på toppmodeller på Black Friday heller fra en av de store el-kjedene, så da tipper jeg den andre store el-kjeden heller ikke kommer med det.

Må ellers ha litt julegaver. Phillips Diamond Clean er ca. dobbel så dyr i Norge som i utlandet, noe som pleier å være en god pekepinne på rå tilbud: https://www.prisjakt.no/product.php?p=4495121 (prisjakt sin "internasjonale pris" er bare BS stort sett - sjekk Amazon direkte: https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Sonicare-DiamondClean-Rechargeable-toothbrush/dp/B07C799HF6/).

Tenker også på en KitchenAid blender med 2 hestekrefter (den andre store julegaven jeg gir i år): https://www.prisjakt.no/product.php?p=4312059 - også ca. dobbel pris av USA, noe som ofte, ikke alltid, er et godt tegn med tanke på Black Friday-tilbud.

Skal ellers se litt hva som kommer...

I know a lot of people are worried if they’ve never gone or if it’s been a long time that they’ll get judged. I personally view a situation like this as more “thank goodness you’re here” and not “why didn’t you come sooner”.

Also if you’re worried about cost most offices will work a payment plan or have resources to help you pay over time.

Let them know upfront that it’s your first time and you’d like some patience and extra explaining for the process.

If there’s a lot of buildup, a cleaning may take multiple visits. Your first visit might even just be an exam and X-rays.

Edit: Under 16 you’ll likely need a parent or guardian with you to consent for your care.

Edit #2, often high end electric toothbrushes will have a cheap model like this sonicare. It does the same action but uses a much cheaper power source and isn’t rechargeable. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NL2AOPU/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1519228374&sr=8-2&keywords=sonicare+battery+operated+toothbrush&dpPl=1&dpID=21FAoBDkz5L&ref=plSrch

Please note this will not remove any hard deposit on your teeth, you will need to visit a dentist for that.

Get a wirelessly chargable electric toothbrush. Remove the circuit boards and install them into your project. Charge with the toothbrush charger. Done!

(example)

I'm not a dentist, but an electric toothbrush changed my life. I have this. It's very affordable and the replacement heads are very affordable. I definitely like the sonic brushes more than the oscillating heads, but I know some dentists recommend the round, oscillating heads. Either way, you won't regret getting one. And try the dentec floss picks!

check out amazon. currently they have a 30 day free prime membership.

Can site https://www.amazon.ca/RotaDent-Contour-Newest-Electric-Toothbrush/dp/B01CT59OAU/ref=sr_1_23?keywords=Rotadent+Contour&qid=1564596246&s=gateway&sr=8-23

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US site https://www.amazon.com/Rotadent-Contour-Newest-Electric-Toothbrushes/dp/B012YL0I4K

TOOTHBRUSH

This is the electric toothbrush I use and recommend: Sonicare Flex Care Plus. It is cheapest at Costco but comes in a pack of 2. It's important to replace the brush head every 3-4 months. Sonicare now has a subscription service to automatically send you a new brush head when it's time to replace, or you can buy the brush heads when you need them; they come out to approx $9 each on amazon but you can get 6 for $50 at Costco and they oftentimes have a $10 instant rebate. If you need to use a manual toothbrush, I recommend the Nimbus manual toothbrush. These Wisps are really handy when you can't brush after eating.  

FLOSS

The floss I recommend is Dr. Tung's Smart Floss and you can use this  Floss Holder to make it easier to use. (Amazon only sells the floss in packs of 3 or 6 so if you want to purchase a single pack you can find it at Whole Foods, Bristol Farms, or Sprouts.) A Waterpik can also be a great tool, this one is a Handheld Waterpik and is more convenient to use. You can use it in the shower and it takes up less counter space. 

TOOTHPASTE/MOUTHWASH

This Crest Gum and Sensitivity  paste is one of my favorites and I like Act Total Care mouthwash. When choosing a toothpaste or mouthwash, look for "sodium fluoride" as an active ingredient.  It's best to stay away from mouthwashes with alcohol in them and whitening/charcoal pastes because the abrasives in them can damage the teeth. If you use a whitening rinse with hydrogen peroxide, only use it 2-3 times per week to avoid making the gum tissue sensitive. Other than that, whatever you prefer is just fine.

WHITENING

For an inexpensive whitening treatment Crest White Strips are a good option.

I bought this a couple years ago and it was worth the investment in my dental hygiene big time. It has a phone app that reminds you when to brush and a program on how to use it (never tried it)

Oral-B Genius Pro 8000 Electronic Power Rechargeable Battery Electric Toothbrush with Bluetooth Connectivity, Amazon Dash Replenishment Enabled https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KTII3DS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_nwtwDb3RX3MST

> I don't think that's right.

I too own that model. It's worthless compared to oral-b's $130 version, which I own as well.

The 7 dollar version is about as useful as a manual, so I would say if you own the 7 dollar version, you're getting ripped off by $5.

Also, note I said average. There are plenty of battery operated disposable ones in the $10 range, and quite a few trying to hit the luxury mark at $400, which I'm sure you know since you're capable of doing the Amazon search. If the windup is similar in capability to a $10 brush, it's not going anywhere fast, but if it can rival my $130 one, than they have a sale right here.

Thank you... It makes me feel better that you guys think I can maintain it. I guess it is just pretty scary to basically be told I have an incurable disease..!

I think I've already improved my flossing but I will make sure. Electric toothbrush is a good idea that I probably should have already done by now. I'll get one soon. Thinking of the Philips Sonicare 5100 because it specifically says for gum health. The fancier ones seem like they have extra features I don't really need lol. Thanks again.