Customer Reviews

Oral-B Dual Clean Replacement Brush Head (3 ct.)

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I had read the reviews about this bigger head, and I thought cool, twice the brushing power in the same amount of time! However, after having received it, I'm a little dissappointed. It doesn't appear as though it's that big, but it feels very large in mouth. It felt like I was trying to brush my teeth with my thumb. I had trouble getting the brush into the far reaches of my mouth whereas before with the smaller head I had no problems. I'm not a small person either, I'm 6'1" and 190lbs, with an average size mouth. It's really not that different than the standard head, it's just bigger. I think what bothered me most about the bigger head is that the angles at which you approach your teeth are now more limited because of the increased brush size. Because of this, getting the brush into every nook and cranny is now more difficult. Also, because it is bigger, it's harder to close your mouth around the wand, which means you get more toothpaste goo running down the brush.

Unfortunately, I bought the economical 3-pack. I should have bought the single one just to try it out, but I was certain I'd love the bigger one. Oh well...

When I first switched from a standard toothbrush to Braun's power rotating brush head, I was surprised at how much cleaner it made my teeth feel. Then I tried this DualAction brush head, and loved it even more in about 3 seconds. Still do. In fact, I recently ordered 5 of the 3-packs all at once because I've had trouble finding them in stores and I was afraid they would stop making them or change the design.

Now, it is true that at first it feels like you've put one of those power floor scrubbers in your mouth, in that it feels kinda big and industrial until you're used to it. But boy does it make your teeth and gums feel cleaner. And I was accustomed to the different feel by the end of my first brushing with it. If that sounds potentially troubling to you, I recommend just buying a one-pack the first time. It's not cheap, after all, but for me it's been well worth the cost. Do try it.

I should also note that when I mentioned to my dentist that I've been using this, she referred to it as a "business killer." I take that as another good sign.

I was leery of the shape at first, but after one brushing, I'm hooked! The teeth are much slicker compared to the standard round head after brushing. The head is bigger, but the round part can reach hard spots.

Brush heads fit:
- Triumph
- ProfessionalCare
- Vitality
- AdvancePower

DOES NOT FIT:
- VITALITY SONIC
- SONIC COMPLETE
- CROSS ACTION POWER

Being an engineer, I did extensive research before buying an "automatic" toothbrush, and wound up selecting the Oral-B SmartSeries 4750. The Oral-B has one huge benefit over the SoniCare I was considering and that was the rotary action since the Oral-B SmartSeries 4750 also has "sonic" pulsations. A lower-end Oral-B had the dual-action brushes, but wasn't "sonic". Did a bit more research on the Oral-B website and found this dual-action brush head to be compatible with the Oral-B SmartSeries 4750. This was just another huge advantage of the Oral-B over the SoniCare automatic toothbrush. Since these dual-action toothbrushes weren't too expensive, I took a gamble and brought three 3-packs. This was about 4-months ago, and I'm still using the first one from my purchase.

I definitely felt a cleaner difference from the dual-action brush head than the rotating brush head that came with my Oral-B. The lateral vibrating brush not only help loosen gunk from your teeth, it also provides the surface area for the toothpaste, and an additional "sonic" surface. With just the rotating brush head, I generally cannot finish brushing within the two-minute recommended brushing time and take at least 4 minutes. With the dual-action brush head, I'm able to do it in 2-minutes and my mouth feels much cleaner. And my teeth are noticeably cleaner and whiter. I had cavity filings that were colored to match my yellowish teeth, and now I can clearly see that my teeth are a much whiter shade than my filings. (This was without change in toothpaste, and actually reduced time in brushing).

So what can be improved? Three things. One is the dual-action brush head is a bit thick, although not much thicker than the regular rotary brush heads. Would be nice to have a flatter profile. Second is that flossing action bristles should come on the rotary part of the dual-action brush head (like that on the rotary brush that came with the Oral-B SmartSeries 4750). And third, and the most important, is that the rotary part and the lateral vibrating parts of the dual-action brush head should be angled about 10 degrees to contour fit the curve of one's teeth. This will optimize the contact surface at any time we're gliding the brush during brushing. With these improvements, I would give it 5-stars... food-for-thought for any Oral-B employees reading this.

beware, the brush heads are rather large. they work great, but will have to take extra care if you have any teeth that are not perfectly aligned.

One of these brush heads came with my Oral B 980TX power toothbrush. I liked it so much more than the regular FlexiSoft head that I immediately ordered the 3-pack.

The extra bristles with their side-to-side oscillation add more oomph to the Oral B's tingle-inducing cleaning action. I can feel it all the way to the base of each tooth. When I rinse, I see more loosened debris swirling down the drain. I finish my morning brushing with a hydrogen peroxide rinse, and, man oh man, does it get foamy, an indication of freshly cleaned dental and gum surfaces.

The price is already a bargain but with additional available discounts like Free Super Saver Shipping, it's a steal.

I got one of these with my last Braun replacement, a 7850DLX set. At first, this veteran user of the EB17 Flexisoft head was a bit skeptical. But after a few days use, I have a new favorite.

The dual-brush head is a bit bigger than the traditional round head. The EB17 is still great for getting in tight spots, particularly the backs of the rearmost molars. But this head is great for quickie between meal cleaning, and as a bonus is pretty good at brushing off my tongue.

This fits most of the current line of Braun brushes, but check your manual to be sure. Since EB17s usually run about $5 per head in 3-, 4-, and 6-packs, finding the EB417 about the same price is a relief. You really DO want to replace heads every few months, after the outer blue bristles fade half-way down.

The Oral B EB417 dual head power brush replacement does a great job of getting into tight places, reaching back teeth, removing plaque, has a nice gum massage action, and leaves your mouth and teeth feeling clean and very refreshed. The two heads work twice as good as one, but may take some getting used to if your used to a single brush head.

Using it by gently guiding it over your teeth, and letting it do all the work, it will last a long time too. It was nearly three months before I had to replace mine. Most Oral B brushes are interchangeable with all Oral B units. This one though, according to the buying info here, may not be used with the Cross Action brush. It will also indicate when it's time for replacement by the fading colors of the bristles.(the box shows as good picture of new and used). Just a little of your favorite toothpaste goes a long way too!

It's a 5 star product, but unless you are just one person who just wants to try it out, the better buy would be to purchase the three pack. It's almost like getting one free. My pack also came with different color rings, that fit on the brush at the base and is nice for families to tell the brushes apart. It's nice to have a spare for unexpected guests as well.

also recommended:
Tom's of Maine Natural Care Fluoride Toothpaste, Anticavity, Baking Soda, Peppermint, 6 oz (170 g) (Pack of 6)

Keep Smiling....Laurie

more good stuff:
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion Twin Set - Total: 36 oz (18 oz X 2)
Dove Pro-Age Shampoo, 12 fl oz (355 ml) (Pack of 3)

These and the FlossAction heads are my favorites. These heads cover more brushing surface area and last longer than other heads. In fact, they've been lasting twice longer than my other heads in my experience. Therefore, I will keep buying these Dual heads.