A timer is really important. The single biggest reason people have poor oral hygene is that they don't spend enough time brushing their teeth. Two minutes is the bare minimum to get a decent cleaning with an electric toothbrush (it takes somewhat longer with a manual toothbrush). I didn't find pressure sensors to be critical but that's just because you can get gradual wear even if the sensor doesn't activate. The Sonicare pressure sensor warns you around 300 grams of pressure, but you can start gradually developing damage at 200-250 grams of pressure (depending on toothpaste and brush abrasivity and other factors). 150 grams is considered optimum for plaque removal in some studies, but that's actually quite a bit of force, far more than I would ever use to brush my teeth (I tested the Sonicare on a kitchen scale). So don't rely too much on the pressure sensor. The better guide is how long your toothbrush heads are lasting. A toothbrush shouldn't look splayed after a few months of usage, ever. In fact it should be able to look like it's in good shape after nine months to a year of usage, very easily. If not, you're using too much force. If you need to clean deeper between teeth, use a softer brush. That sounds counterintuitive, but the softer bristles will do a better job cleaning between teeth than firmer bristles because they will flex more. Ideally, you want bristles at varying heights on the brush head, those do the best job cleaning between teeth.
We have ran the top line sonicare units for over 5 years now. I really enjoy the smart sonicare app now with the 97xx series. It helps motivate one to take better care of their teeth. It's like a fitbit for your teeth.....My teeth are valuable to me so I don't mind spending more money on them.
For the last couple of yeards started using electric brush . Just basic entry level one Vitality . I can't see myself spending a very high price like $2-300 or more on one . Gotten good results with them . Although Oral B Pro 1000 is half price now .. at $40
I’m loving these videos as I’m starting up my oral hygiene now and getting serious and will try flossing every night. Even though I have sore bleeding gums when flossing… just started. I need to get mouthwash and I’m rinsing with warm water and salt
Neil. Yes, potentially you can. However, replacement of the battery invalidates the warranty (yours has likely expired anyhow). But, you need to be fairly competent with removing and replacing the battery, it will require soldering etc. Basically, you do so at your own risk.
Most toothbrushes have tech to prevent overcharging. Therefore it is usually fine to leave it on the charging stand. Best to consult the user manual for your brush.
I recently purchased an electric oral b toothbrush the 2500 and noticed by the description it uses crossaction, another model by oral b the pink 2500 w has 3D technology, does this make it a better toothbrush and is this more for removing stains?
Hi James. Both brushes have a 3D cleaning action (oscillating-rotating & pulsating). The difference is the brush head. The 3D White brush head has a rubber polishing cup, in the middle of it to help buff the surface of the teeth. Our brush head video explains a little more. ruclips.net/video/DlDxmmfpd30/видео.html
@@ElectricTeeth Ah right, so in other words the Crossaction brush head and the 3D can be interchangeable between models except for the pulsonic models?
Should I buy Oral-b pro 2 2500 or Oral-b Smart 7 7000? In Australia it's about the same price, is there any difference except the bluetooth support? Thank you
Hi Petr. There are a few key differences between these models, which I could explain, but it would make for quite a long reply. The short answer is that the number of cleaning modes and the Bluetooth connectivity are the key differences worth worrying about. If you want Bluetooth then great, go for the Smart 7 7000. Technically and feature wise it is the better brush. However, if the Pro 2 2500 is cheaper and you don't think you will use the Bluetooth all that often, then it could be worth going for the Pro 2 2500 and saving a few $$$.
Avoid keeping it in a holder if you can. You want ideally for a good airflow to get around the bristles and dry it out. It can be left on a stand, many leave it attached to their toothbrush handle. It can be left in a holder, if the holder is not airtight or really restricts airflow.
Abdul, Mouthwash has its place, but it is not a product you have to use. It can help refresh the mouth, but use it in between brushing sessions and certainly not right after brushing your teeth. We don't necessarily have a favourite, but some good options are Listerine Cool Mint for everyday use, or Colgate Plax if you want an alcohol free option. The Breath Co Fresh Breath is an option if you suffer with bad breath,
It's unnecessary in most cases because you wash away the flouride left behind by the toothpaste that essentially protects the teeth. You can use mouthwash for sure. However it's best to use at different times of the day where you might not normally brish, the teeth. For example after lunch or maybe mid afternoon when you want to refresh the mouth. The exception being if you have specifically been given instructions by your dentist on what and when to use.
www.powsmart.com have many beautiful models that can be parallelled to Philips high-end HX994- series models in performance and features and the prices are almost the same as HX3-series.
Don't dentists only recommend 2min because that's how long it takes to do it properly? I feel like a timer would just cause you to rush and fuck it up.
Yes 2 minutes it the time it takes for most people to do it properly. Unfortunately too few brush for 2 minutes, hence the need to a timer to alert them when they have hit this time.
Hi Abi. We have just received a couple of Burst toothbrushes. We will be testing them within the next few weeks and expect to have a full review online in the next 6-8 weeks or so.
Speed, in my opinion, is not overly important. All electric toothbrushes move faster than a manual brush, so there are benefits gained as a result. The speeds do vary from 1 brush to another and 1 brand to another. The speeds also vary on different cleaning modes. Whilst technically, the higher speeds could be argued to be more effective at cleaning, it is not always quite as simple as that. Sonicare brushes have a sonic movement, whilst Oral-B have an oscillating rotating movement. Sonicare brushes normally offer 31,000 brush storkes/62,000 movements per minute whilst Oral-B models are typically 8,800 oscillations and 45,000 pulsations. Although the high end models are 10,500 oscillations and 45,000 pulsations. There are some entry-level models that have no pulsations, just oscillations at 7,600.
A timer is really important. The single biggest reason people have poor oral hygene is that they don't spend enough time brushing their teeth. Two minutes is the bare minimum to get a decent cleaning with an electric toothbrush (it takes somewhat longer with a manual toothbrush).
I didn't find pressure sensors to be critical but that's just because you can get gradual wear even if the sensor doesn't activate. The Sonicare pressure sensor warns you around 300 grams of pressure, but you can start gradually developing damage at 200-250 grams of pressure (depending on toothpaste and brush abrasivity and other factors). 150 grams is considered optimum for plaque removal in some studies, but that's actually quite a bit of force, far more than I would ever use to brush my teeth (I tested the Sonicare on a kitchen scale). So don't rely too much on the pressure sensor.
The better guide is how long your toothbrush heads are lasting. A toothbrush shouldn't look splayed after a few months of usage, ever. In fact it should be able to look like it's in good shape after nine months to a year of usage, very easily. If not, you're using too much force.
If you need to clean deeper between teeth, use a softer brush. That sounds counterintuitive, but the softer bristles will do a better job cleaning between teeth than firmer bristles because they will flex more. Ideally, you want bristles at varying heights on the brush head, those do the best job cleaning between teeth.
Very informative, cheers
This was really helpfull! I was glad to see you keep the article in the link updated! Thanks!
Thanks for the advice! I've just purchased an Oral B Smart 4 in Australia for A$99.
Thank you for clearing out all the confusion over brushing teeth. I don't need to pay extra for all the fluff.
Just stopping in to say you have a pretty kickass channel name
We have ran the top line sonicare units for over 5 years now. I really enjoy the smart sonicare app now with the 97xx series. It helps motivate one to take better care of their teeth. It's like a fitbit for your teeth.....My teeth are valuable to me so I don't mind spending more money on them.
Thanks for sharing!
Brilliant video thank you !:)
Oral b best stronger clean
I tried sonic but couldn't clean well
Really really great video, thanks!
For the last couple of yeards started using electric brush . Just basic entry level one Vitality . I can't see myself spending a very high price like $2-300 or more on one . Gotten good results with them . Although Oral B Pro 1000 is half price now .. at $40
I’m loving these videos as I’m starting up my oral hygiene now and getting serious and will try flossing every night. Even though I have sore bleeding gums when flossing… just started.
I need to get mouthwash and I’m rinsing with warm water and salt
I have had a good oral b toothbrush for 4 years this Xmas and is still going good.
Can you get a new battery for them if they wear out
Neil. Yes, potentially you can. However, replacement of the battery invalidates the warranty (yours has likely expired anyhow). But, you need to be fairly competent with removing and replacing the battery, it will require soldering etc. Basically, you do so at your own risk.
Thank I just bought the oral b 600 for 40euro
Is it safe for battery to keep it on charging stand all the time .. or shall i unplug charger when battery is fully charged
Most toothbrushes have tech to prevent overcharging. Therefore it is usually fine to leave it on the charging stand. Best to consult the user manual for your brush.
@@ElectricTeeth Thank you
I recently purchased an electric oral b toothbrush the 2500 and noticed by the description it uses crossaction, another model by oral b the pink 2500 w has 3D technology, does this make it a better toothbrush and is this more for removing stains?
Hi James.
Both brushes have a 3D cleaning action (oscillating-rotating & pulsating).
The difference is the brush head. The 3D White brush head has a rubber polishing cup, in the middle of it to help buff the surface of the teeth. Our brush head video explains a little more. ruclips.net/video/DlDxmmfpd30/видео.html
@@ElectricTeeth Ah right, so in other words the Crossaction brush head and the 3D can be interchangeable between models except for the pulsonic models?
Correct. Also excluded are the iO models Oral-B recently introduced.
@@ElectricTeeth Thanks, I appreciate your help.
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Should I buy Oral-b pro 2 2500 or Oral-b Smart 7 7000? In Australia it's about the same price, is there any difference except the bluetooth support? Thank you
Hi Petr.
There are a few key differences between these models, which I could explain, but it would make for quite a long reply.
The short answer is that the number of cleaning modes and the Bluetooth connectivity are the key differences worth worrying about.
If you want Bluetooth then great, go for the Smart 7 7000. Technically and feature wise it is the better brush.
However, if the Pro 2 2500 is cheaper and you don't think you will use the Bluetooth all that often, then it could be worth going for the Pro 2 2500 and saving a few $$$.
Too many damn choices, it's overwhelming.
I feel like I'll also risk messing up my streak of zero cavities by making a switch, lol
Thanks again. Very informative.
Pleased to read you found it helpful Barrie. Thanks for letting us know this.
What electric toothbrush do you use
Always testing new ones! However, the one that remains in my bathroom constantly is the Oral-B Genius 9000.
Loving it!!
What about Curaprox - Hydrosonic Pro; Black is White Hydrosonic? Are they comparable with most recommended one?
I haven't completed a full test of this brush. It is comparable, but it is expensive. There are better value options in my opinion.
@@ElectricTeeth Thank You very much!
Helpful video.I'm using Colgates bamboo toothbrush, new sense, green
Hi
How would you dry a brush head after washing can you leave inside holder or do you have to keep it upright on a stand etc ?
Thanks
Avoid keeping it in a holder if you can. You want ideally for a good airflow to get around the bristles and dry it out. It can be left on a stand, many leave it attached to their toothbrush handle. It can be left in a holder, if the holder is not airtight or really restricts airflow.
It’s the one that comes with genius 9000 (holder) not good to keep on it ?
Yes, that is fine. It has a lid that you can open and close and allows airflow through the storage unit.
Thanks for the info
Also what kind mouthwash would you recommend to use
Thanks
Abdul,
Mouthwash has its place, but it is not a product you have to use.
It can help refresh the mouth, but use it in between brushing sessions and certainly not right after brushing your teeth.
We don't necessarily have a favourite, but some good options are Listerine Cool Mint for everyday use, or Colgate Plax if you want an alcohol free option.
The Breath Co Fresh Breath is an option if you suffer with bad breath,
Thanks
Electric Teeth is it bad to use mouthwash after brushing? Or is it just duplicative/unnecessary?
It's unnecessary in most cases because you wash away the flouride left behind by the toothpaste that essentially protects the teeth.
You can use mouthwash for sure. However it's best to use at different times of the day where you might not normally brish, the teeth. For example after lunch or maybe mid afternoon when you want to refresh the mouth.
The exception being if you have specifically been given instructions by your dentist on what and when to use.
www.powsmart.com have many beautiful models that can be parallelled to Philips high-end HX994- series models in performance and features and the prices are almost the same as HX3-series.
Don't dentists only recommend 2min because that's how long it takes to do it properly? I feel like a timer would just cause you to rush and fuck it up.
Yes 2 minutes it the time it takes for most people to do it properly. Unfortunately too few brush for 2 minutes, hence the need to a timer to alert them when they have hit this time.
What about when the timer switches off the toothbrush and I haven't brushed all my teeth yet?
It depends on the brush as to whether it turns off after 2 minutes, some do and some don't. Oral-B ones don't turn off automatically for example.
When are you going to try the Burst?
Hi Abi.
We have just received a couple of Burst toothbrushes. We will be testing them within the next few weeks and expect to have a full review online in the next 6-8 weeks or so.
How to use oral b electrictoothbrush
@@ElectricTeeth hi hi
I changed the like from 123 to 124 😎
Geometry Dash n00b You absolute madlad
Forever remains in history
I brush my teeth manually for 12m
That is a very long time. You really do not need to, unless medical conditions or disabilities require you to brush for this long.
wow this guy sounds so british
What about the speed? you didn't mention it at all.
Speed, in my opinion, is not overly important. All electric toothbrushes move faster than a manual brush, so there are benefits gained as a result.
The speeds do vary from 1 brush to another and 1 brand to another. The speeds also vary on different cleaning modes.
Whilst technically, the higher speeds could be argued to be more effective at cleaning, it is not always quite as simple as that.
Sonicare brushes have a sonic movement, whilst Oral-B have an oscillating rotating movement. Sonicare brushes normally offer 31,000 brush storkes/62,000 movements per minute whilst Oral-B models are typically 8,800 oscillations and 45,000 pulsations. Although the high end models are 10,500 oscillations and 45,000 pulsations. There are some entry-level models that have no pulsations, just oscillations at 7,600.
Timer is so annoying ,,,,, i dont know who needs him
a minute of silence for how absolutely blind this guy must be
Not quite at the stage of a white stick and a guide dog. 🤓