Which Electric Toothbrush

[Ecco]

Hey Friends,

Can you guys share your thoughts on which electric toothbrush I should go for. The reason I am going electric is because I have been brushing too hard and have damaged my gums. Also because of drinking lots of tea, I have prominent stains. I brush twice a day and floss at least once a day.

Some of my requirements are:

• Pressure sensor - so i can tell when to ease up on the pressure
• Decent battery life - these geniuses that built this house didnt install any electrical outlets in the bathroom, so I dont want to have to charge this daily
• Must assist with stain removal / whitening
• Budget not more then R1.5k

Thanks

 

[IssiAmd]

Takealot

I have this one, seems to tick your boxes
Get around 3 weeks battery life

 

[ny152]

Another one you could consider is

Oral B Pwr Tbrush Pro 3 Black

Oral B Pwr Tbrush Pro 3 Black

www.dischem.co.za

A review

 

[Ecco]

Thank you both. Will look into these two options

 

[Magnum]

before you buy look at the Brush price.

 

[IssiAmd]

before you buy look at the Brush price.

I use the generics
Bought a pack from TA

 

[Ecco]

I watched a good few videos on YouTube last night. Given my condition with the gums receding, the sonic toothbrush is recommended.

Most suggest both are good and if you have no existing issues either rotating head or sonic is fine, and it would be personal preference.

One thing I did gather is both Philips and Oral B have too many options, which makes it very confusing.

Also the top of the range toothbrushes clean the same as mid range, but the difference is they would have lots of other features like multiple modes, longer lasting battery.

I hope this helps somebody else who might be looking.

 

[Azbubu]

I use the generics
Bought a pack from TA

That’s like putting cheap tyres on a fancy car. The heads are the most critical part of a toothbrush.

 

[Speedster]

That’s like putting cheap tyres on a fancy car. The heads are the most critical part of a toothbrush.

I got really nice brushes on Temu for a fantastic price. I'm pretty sure they come off the same production line as the oral-b branded ones.

 

[SHL]

Any suggestions on an electric toothbrush for a 10 year old?

I'm looking at this but not sure on durability.

Clicks Battery Operated Kids Toothbrush Boy - Clicks

clicks.co.za

 

[Bernoldus Niemand]

I watched a good few videos on YouTube last night. Given my condition with the gums receding, the sonic toothbrush is recommended.

Most suggest both are good and if you have no existing issues either rotating head or sonic is fine, and it would be personal preference.

One thing I did gather is both Philips and Oral B have too many options, which makes it very confusing.

Also the top of the range toothbrushes clean the same as mid range, but the difference is they would have lots of other features like multiple modes, longer lasting battery.

I hope this helps somebody else who might be looking.

Philips and just get this https://www.takealot.com/philips-so...n-4300-hx6809-16-electric-toothb/PLID68907200

 

[Ecco]

Philips and just get this https://www.takealot.com/philips-so...n-4300-hx6809-16-electric-toothb/PLID68907200

Yes, I have the exact same model. Any lower model Philips doesn’t have the same number of vibrations per minute.

Very different way you need to “clean” your teeth, you don’t brush, but just move the device head over the teeth.

Takes some getting used to. Found my toothpaste mostly dropping off in the first few times I used it.

 

[Bernoldus Niemand]

Yes, I have the exact same model. Any lower model Philips doesn’t have the same number of vibrations per minute.

Very different way you need to “clean” your teeth, you don’t brush, but just move the device head over the teeth.

Takes some getting used to. Found my toothpaste mostly dropping off in the first few times I used it.

Yes that's true. I do have the Philips One as well though. It's great for traveling.

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

Any suggestions on an electric toothbrush for a 10 year old?

I'm looking at this but not sure on durability.

Clicks Battery Operated Kids Toothbrush Boy - Clicks

clicks.co.za

Just get an Oral B, the brush heads are small enough for kids (seems to be the same size as the one you posted). But the one you posted is cheap for a reason...

 

[Ecco]

For the guys who have the sonicare toothbrushes, these heads are on sale, normally goes for about R400, now R249:

Takealot

 

[Smiggles]

Dang just purchased some the other day. I use around 1 a year or so.

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

philips soniccare, but the brushes are expensive.

 

[Ecco]

Dang just purchased some the other day. I use around 1 a year or so.

Buy it and keep it for when you need it lol

 

[Ecco]

philips soniccare, but the brushes are expensive.

Ya too expensive at the normal price, have to stock up when its on special like this or black friday, same with their blades.

 

[Obieone]

Dang just purchased some the other day. I use around 1 a year or so.

I think you're supposed to replace them after 3 months, the oral b has a blue strip which when faded away signals replacement.