Customer Reviews

Oral-B D15511 3D Plaque Remover Toothbrush

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Having had some dental problems over the years and two extractions, I've been intrigued by the new advances in dental care products. Last year I bought a cheapie battery powered toothbrush and liked the feel of it even though it seemed just a little harsh. Also, it went through batteries pretty quickly so I decided, in the long run, a rechargeable might actually be more effective and economical.

I ask my dentist about the sonic toothbrushes and he said the reports were good and he wouldn't discourage me from getting one because he felt they couldn't do harm and certainly would be as good as, and probably superior to, hand brushing.

The various sonic models are quite pricey and one brand, the SonicCare has a huge handle that looked terribly uncomfortable for my undersized hands. Since I had liked the small round head on the battery operated toothbrush, this Braun, with the same type of head and a smaller handle, and a somewhat lower price than the "sonics", seemed like a good compromise.

So far, I love it. I not only brush my teeth, I brush my gums inside and out and also my tongue, top and bottom. The feeling is so good I tend to brush beyond the two minute timer. Flossing afterwards reveals miniscule debris remaining and is far less than either hand brushing or the battery toothbrush left behind.

I don't know what the following reviewer means about the replacement heads--they are a breeze to put on and take off. I'm not sure we are even reviewing the same product.

If I am ultimately disapointed in this product, I will come back to the site and relate any flaws I discover.

I've had my 3D toothbrush for about one and a half or two years now and so far it has been working excellent for me. This toothbrush really cleans your teeth well and most of the time after I floss I can't get anything out- the toothbrush has done it for me! It even cleans braces really well if you get the bristles up and around the bar, which is very easy. With braces it takes about ten minutes to floss because of that annoying threader that you have to use, but luckily I don't need to do that too often because this cleans my teeth so well.

The quality is also very good. If you keep good care of it I can imagine that it'll last you for many years. I've already had mine for over a year and a half and have encountered no problems yet. A little care tip that I think you should know about: try not to get water on the toothbrush handle part and wear down your battery COMPLETELY about once every 4-6 months to keep the battery in working condition (trust me, my family never really did this on our old one and it just stopped working)

I would recommend bringing the recharger base with you if you're traveling, because after about 2 or 3 days the force of the toothbrush isn't as strong and dies down. But luckily the base isn't too big and you could fit it and the toothbrush itself in a ziploc bag (although the toothbrush would poke out of the bag a little)

I would recommend this to anyone wanting to get whiter teeth and stronger gums. Also you may want to check out the Sonicare and see if that would work better for you, but this one is no slacker itself. Just take care of it and it'll give you years of great oral health. Isn't it worth 60 bucks to have a great smile?

My husband has serious periodontal problems! His periodontist who is the top in his feild old him to get an electronic toothbrush. We are well not rich... So I got the oral b 3d instead of the more expensive and more difficult to use brushes ie sonicare! He has had an extreme reduction in problems with his teeth and will not loose any teeth afterall BECAUSE of the great brushing power of this toothbrush! And I get a husband with ALL of his teeth!
We all use the oral-b 3d brush! Even my four year old can change the heads! Hers has barbie on it! And maybe she won't get the periodontal problems that are genetic on both sides of her family!

Great product ! Makes you feel like you just came from the Dentist. Also like the small charger base for travel. Only one speed control.

Our family has used The Braun Oral-B Electric Toothbrushes since they first came out...upon dentist recommendation.
We've "upscaled" as new models became available. WHY?? Because these toothbrushes are the best! Not only does each brushing make your mouth feel like you've just stepped out of the dentist's chair from a routine cleaning, but using this item in conjunction with a whitening toothpaste like Arm and Hammer, it leaves your teeth sparkly white! Not to mention the overall improvement in your gums. The bristles get between teeth, under bridgework. behind teeth, etc.
None of us has had a filling/cavity since we all began using these brushes back in 1995.
The replacement brush head packs are easy to find in stores, and Amazon carries the 3 and 4 pack at a comparable price as well.
Make sure you replace your heads regularly for optimum performance/cleaning. Once the blue bristles begin to fade, I replace them.
Take extra measures to make sure ALL toothpaste is rinsed/washed off the brush heads before inserting them back into the carrier/holder! There is nothing nastier than finding a dried-on accumulation of toothpaste in and on the unit.
Our current unit is on its last leg, the bearings are about shot, but it keeps plugging right along!It's served us well for a number of years!
This is well worth the money and you will definitely see a noted improvement in dental check-ups and overall mouth condition!
I would recommend this to everyone and especially to small children who still have not perfected the manual brushing
technique.

I read an article in the paper that said of all the electic toothbrushes (including Sonicare), this was the only one that worked measureably better than manual. So, I immediately went out and got it, and I love it. It feels real intense, but this seems to reduce my tendency to gag. Seems to work for me.

I have been using the Plaque remover for the past 2 years and have yet to hear something bad from my dentist. The plaque remover has a timer (2mn) that helps you time your brushing so that you do not keep going for more then needed.
The battery life is good for a week-end, but after three nights of use without charging the plaque remover stops on you teeth. That is the only down side.
Previous to this I used the Sonicare, I thought Sonicare was too gentle on my teeth. I tested this at my friends place (with my own brush) and thought the feeling was much better.
Have fun brushing.

I bought this for present to my parents (in their 60s).
The love this. It's easy to use and the reshargeable feature give less to worry about. Especially for my parent's generation, it is not easy for then to change small batteries in things like this. Only thing they don't like about this is that each has it's own charger. Therefore two wires to mess with....

I have been using different types of Braun Oral-B products for years and this 3D model is the toppest one. The plaque remover gives you a comfortabl feeling and a complete cleanning with little of your effort. This Chrismas Holidays I think about to send two of this units to my parents in California and let them to enjoy it. It is good time to buy it now becaue the price is a big cut, plus with Amzon's free shipping you will save a lot. It is a great deal!

THOUGHT I WAS GETTING A BARGAIN..PLUS A GREAT BRAND NAME..
HAVE TO AGREE W/ PREVIOUS COMMENTS ABOUT BRUSH SIZE AND BRUSH LIMITATIONS..
YOU'RE WEARING OUT BRUSHES FASTER THAN ANY OTHER BRUSH I'VE ENCOUNTERED ON OTHER TOOTHBRUSHES.
THE BRUSH SIZE IS A MERE SPIT..(COULDN'T RESIST) IN THE GREAT OCEANS OF AMPLE SIZED ELECTRIC BRUSHES OUT THERE..
I'D RECOMMEND A SONICARE 1ST AND AN ORAL B AS A BACKUP.