Do You Use an Electric Toothbrush?

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Do You Use an Electric Toothbrush?

January 21, 2010

Flossing may be one of my health goals for 2010, but it doesn't replace brushing! Similar to a new fitness gadget motivating me to work out, my fancy electric toothbrush inspires serious teeth cleaning. And I love that it has a two-minute timer, making it hard to shortchange my teeth. When I first got the toothbrush, I often brushed after the timer alerted me to stop. My exuberance for my electric toothbrush has since cooled a bit, and I now use both kinds of brushes. But what about you . . .

17 Comments

Allytta 3 years 16 weeks

tried it years ago, but went back to manual. cheaper and does the same job. i just can't be bothered with electric. might try it again in the future

Autumns_Elegy 3 years 16 weeks

I use a manual. Thank god for that too, I just had my wisdom teeth out and I can barely scratch my teeth with the manual without hurting my stitches, I get a nasty feeling an electric one would rip them out!

3 years 16 weeks

I love my Sonicare. It works great and my dentist has noticed that my teeth are cleaner.

bethinabox 3 years 16 weeks

Nope. I used one for a while but I prefer to use a normal toothbrush. And my teeth & gums are good according to my dentist.

mek123 3 years 16 weeks

I too have sensitive teeth and the electric toothbrush just makes it worse. @Zulkey, what alternative use are you referring too? ;-)

Spectra 3 years 16 weeks

Before you go rushing out to buy an electric toothbrush, BE CAREFUL. I had some gum recession caused by having braces and I thought getting a $10 Spinbrush would help keep my teeth clean. WRONG...it eroded my gum tissue a lot further and now I need surgery on my gum to fix the erosion. My periodontist said that if you get a sonic toothbrush (like a Sonicare), they are pretty gentle and do a good job, but that you should avoid the cheap electric ones because they can tear your gums up.

1apple 3 years 16 weeks

Too expensive to replace the heads and I have no bathroom counter space to keep it on. It also just seems too "gagety" for me, though the people I know who have them really like them...

Zulkey 3 years 16 weeks

I admit I am immature and came here seeing if anyone admitted to using one for something other than teeth-cleaning. but no, i don't, anyway--I have sensitive teeth and I found that only exacerbated it.

sourcherries 3 years 16 weeks

I invested in one (Costco was selling a duo pack) because my dentist recommended it. I think it helps, because with the timer I'm not mindlessly overbrushing. I definitely think it cleans better than a manual.

J Rabbit 3 years 16 weeks

I got mine at target for less than $20. My dentist recommended it for sensitivity a few years ago and I've been using it ever since.

Ayu 3 years 16 weeks

I overused one as a child. I was brushing for as long as I would've with a normal brush (and I brush slowly) and that wasn't too good for my gums.

sparklestar 3 years 16 weeks

I found that an electric one didn't clean my teeth as well ? Am I wrong ?

michlny 3 years 16 weeks

I use a regular one in the a.m. for speed and indulge in my electric one for my nightly teeth cleaning ritual :)

weffie 3 years 16 weeks

I can't stand it, the buzzing makes my toes curl!

Vanonymous 3 years 16 weeks

Electric toothbrushes are great. They clean better and stimulate your gums. I have been using one for about five years per my dentist's recommendation. They are pricey but if you ask your dentist, they may have a coupon for it (mine gave me one). I think mine was about $115 but it has lasted for five years and counting. Changing the heads can also be pricey but I've found that buying them in bulk (at Sam's or BJ's) significantly reduces the price. Whenever I travel or go camping, I use a regular brush and my teeth never feel as clean.