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I bought an electric toothbrush a few weeks ago to combat the damage the water is doing to my teeth here. I must say, they are awesome and I wish I had one years ago.

i had purchased one, but when i used it my gums started hurting. the dentist said that i had sensitive gums, or something along those lines...so i use the regular ones

I acually asked my dentist if the electric machines are any good and he said that i should start using those because they are more accurate. Does anyone here recommend a certain electric toothbrush?

Ian, can you mod the options to include "both"?

Was a programme on the radio couple of weeks ago, where they were recomending Electric Toothbrush. They also said you should only use soft brush and you should brush minimum twice per day for 2 minutes each time.

XRW-147 wrote:Ian, can you mod the options to include "both"?

It won't let me. I also wanted to include the option 'none' but forgot.

I use the Oral B Electric 5500 or something like that.

^ian^ wrote:

XRW-147 wrote:Ian, can you mod the options to include "both"?

It won't let me. I also wanted to include the option 'none' but forgot.

I use the Oral B Electric 5500 or something like that.

I think that was the one they were talking about on the radio, does everything except make your coffee

sage & onion wrote:Was a programme on the radio couple of weeks ago, where they were recomending Electric Toothbrush. They also said you should only use soft brush and you should brush minimum twice per day for 2 minutes each time.

Yes, my brush has a time that beeps every 30 seconds to ensure you spend that time in each quadrant of your mouth.

The amount of plaque it gets off and the clean feel is truly amazing.

^ian^ wrote:

sage & onion wrote:Was a programme on the radio couple of weeks ago, where they were recomending Electric Toothbrush. They also said you should only use soft brush and you should brush minimum twice per day for 2 minutes each time.

Yes, my brush has a time that beeps every 30 seconds to ensure you spend that time in each quadrant of your mouth.

The amount of plaque it gets off and the clean feel is truly amazing.

Going for one I think

Maybe your recent G/F needs one to clean her mouth

sage & onion wrote:

^ian^ wrote:

sage & onion wrote:Was a programme on the radio couple of weeks ago, where they were recomending Electric Toothbrush. They also said you should only use soft brush and you should brush minimum twice per day for 2 minutes each time.

Yes, my brush has a time that beeps every 30 seconds to ensure you spend that time in each quadrant of your mouth.

The amount of plaque it gets off and the clean feel is truly amazing.

Going for one I think

Maybe your recent G/F needs one to clean her mouth

I'm thinking you might need a cake of soap in yours

^ian^ wrote:

sage & onion wrote:

^ian^ wrote:

sage & onion wrote:Was a programme on the radio couple of weeks ago, where they were recomending Electric Toothbrush. They also said you should only use soft brush and you should brush minimum twice per day for 2 minutes each time.

Yes, my brush has a time that beeps every 30 seconds to ensure you spend that time in each quadrant of your mouth.

The amount of plaque it gets off and the clean feel is truly amazing.

Going for one I think

Maybe your recent G/F needs one to clean her mouth

I'm thinking you might need a cake of soap in yours

I was talking about Alina

sage & onion wrote:

^ian^ wrote:

sage & onion wrote:

^ian^ wrote:

sage & onion wrote:Was a programme on the radio couple of weeks ago, where they were recomending Electric Toothbrush. They also said you should only use soft brush and you should brush minimum twice per day for 2 minutes each time.

Yes, my brush has a time that beeps every 30 seconds to ensure you spend that time in each quadrant of your mouth.

The amount of plaque it gets off and the clean feel is truly amazing.

Going for one I think

Maybe your recent G/F needs one to clean her mouth

I'm thinking you might need a cake of soap in yours

I was talking about Alina

Oh.. lol.

^ian^ wrote:

XRW-147 wrote:Ian, can you mod the options to include "both"?

It won't let me. I also wanted to include the option 'none' but forgot.

I use the Oral B Electric 5500 or something like that.

Awesome thanks

iw! i think im the only one still using manual toothbrush! i use ortho brush and interdental brush.

^ian^ wrote:It won't let me. I also wanted to include the option 'none' but forgot.

I use the Oral B Electric 5500 or something like that.

Click on 'edit' on your original post and you can modify the poll there to add/deduct poll options.

XRW-147 wrote:Ian, can you mod the options to include "both"?

someone has a very clean teeth

XRW-147 wrote:

^ian^ wrote:It won't let me. I also wanted to include the option 'none' but forgot.

I use the Oral B Electric 5500 or something like that.

Click on 'edit' on your original post and you can modify the poll there to add/deduct poll options.

Can't see it. It just shows the original post.

I use an Oral B Bright Smile electric tooth brush, it's great, it vibrates when 2 minutes is up so you know you been brushing for long enough.

Normally when you start to use an electric toothbrush your gums might feel sore or bleed for a few days, but they just need to toughen up that's all.

They clean so much better than a manual brush.

And you should actually brush after you've eaten, although not if you've been drinking fizzy drinks as they weaken the enamel on the teeth and it can wear down, so chew gum for a bit first to get rid of the sugar.

Just a few facts I discovered whilst I had my braces on.

My gums didn't mind, I think they cried out in joy.

It's even fun to use, which makes you want to brush your teeth!

OK, I'm sounding like a 5 year old now, but I don't use blue toothpaste.

^ian^ wrote:Can't see it. It just shows the original post.

That's strange mate. I'm not a mod here so can't check on that for ya.

Corcovado wrote:someone has a very clean teeth

<= just one bright white patch.

This is a light subject, nice...

bought one electric toothbrush last 2004 not for myself but for my Dad. Sadly we havent met each other again so the toothbrush is still in my cabinet. Maybe I will give it to him as a Christmas gift this year

^ian^ wrote:My gums didn't mind, I think they cried out in joy.

Must be the Thursday mood but... u like to have things vibrating in your mouth?

XRW-147 wrote:

^ian^ wrote:My gums didn't mind, I think they cried out in joy.

Must be the Thursday mood but... u like to have things vibrating in your mouth?

Not normally.

XRW-147 wrote:

^ian^ wrote:Can't see it. It just shows the original post.

That's strange mate. I'm not a mod here so can't check on that for ya.

Only us Mods can change the Polls once they are underway!
I've added your "both" option, and am just about to add Ian's "None" option - but I sincerely hope nobody selects that, as it would be ing!!

^ian^ wrote:I use the Oral B Electric 5500 or something like that.

What's the deal with this toothbrush Ian?? Would you recommend it??

The question is how often do you change your manual toothbrush?

scarlet wrote:The question is how often do you change your manual toothbrush?

what happens if you build a strong relationship with your toothbrush, it kinda hard to let go

I use manual, but probably don't change it as often as I should

scarlet wrote:The question is how often do you change your manual toothbrush?

c'mon. i used mine not more than 3 months. plus regular floss + mouthwash + prophylaxis (every 6 months) + whitening.