Hi.

Next time I use my toothbrush, I'm going to time it. I can tell you off the bat it does the 30 second timer thing, but when I'm all done it let's me know that I'm all done by beeping in 4 long beeps.

I'll have my timer handy tomorrow when I begin. Let's see EXACTLY how long it takes to get to the 4 long beeps.

And the manual brushing in between sounds like a very good idea.

Oh, when I brush with the Oral B, I always use it in Sensitive mode. It gives you 4 choices and I always choose Mode 2 which is sensitive. I think it's less strong, or harsh or something like that.

So......so far, so good.

I can't believe I actually called my dentist's office. Years ago, I would have bet all the money that I would NEVER call up a dentist for ANYTHING.

It's good to know I can change.

Melody

Yes, the softest setting or sensitive setting on the electric toothbrush is best because it will clean very effectively if you use it correctly. There is no need to use the brush on a harder setting.

Very true.... it's never too late to make positive changes within ourselves, that's for sure!!

Let me know what the timer says about the length of brushing...!

Bryanna

Glad you got an answer from your dentist. So three times a day is okay - that's nice to know. I love my electric toothbrush and won't ever go back to a manual toothbrush again.

Here's another good question. Tonight I just saw a commercial on tv for the Spinbrush. The guy says: "Why spend $150 for a toothbrush?" The Spinbrush (probably about $30) DOES THE SAME THING. Removes exactly the same amount of plaque, blah blah..

I know, it doesn't have the bells and whistles and smiley faces, but is this true?

Do the Triumph and the Spinbrush and the cheaper electric toothbrushes, well do they do the same job as the one I just bought?

Thanks

melody

Melody,

All electric toothbrushes work similarly. The mechanical concept is the same in that the vibration of the bristles against the tooth and gum helps to remove plaque and all models use very soft bristle brushheads. The vibration, size/shape and direction of the motion of the toothbrush head differ from one manufacturer to another. The ones that cost the least have the least bells and whistles. Do you need the brush to do more than remove plaque.... not really. It's like anything else, people choose what is most comfortable for them to use.

Bryanna

Well, I HAVE MY SMILEY FACE!!! and smiley tells me I did a good job.
lol
Melody

There ya go!! =)

I have an answer for the timing thing. I brought my timer into the bathroom. I set it to 3 minutes (just to see if it went over). I did the brushing, and the thing beeped every 30 seconds, then it went to 4 long beeps and gave me a smiley face.

How long???

2 minutes exactly.

So now we know!!!

lol

melody

Lol... thanks for all the discussion. I had many misunderstandings, which are now getting clarified!
Thanks to Bryanna too!!!
Keep posting!