Customer Reviews

Oral-B Power Toothbrush Ultra Plak Control 1 ea

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I'm on my second one of these. The first one lasted about three years and then I replaced it with the one I have now about two years ago. If you try the Oral-B, you'll never be content with any other kind of toothbrush again.

Its chief advantage is its ability, thanks to the small round oscillating brush, to get at and thoroughly clean each surface of each tooth and in a short amount of time. I can't do as good a job with a manual toothbrush in twice the time. You'll notice the difference in the way your teeth feel after the first time you use it.

I agree with the other reviewers about the replacement brush heads being kind of expensive. I change mine every two months. But look at it this way: you'll eventually get paid back the next time you see your dentist.

The one thing the Oral-B doesn't do is replace flossing. It can't get between teeth the way floss can.

By the way, when you finish with it, don't leave the brush on the handle. I'm pretty sure that's what killed my first one. When you do that, you trap water against the seal around the shaft that connects the brush to the electric motor inside the handle. Eventually, the water destroys the seal, gets into the innards, and its all over. Remove the brush and put it in the medicine cabinet or on the counter.

Use your Oral-B, keep flossing and the next time you see your dentist, he'll seem much less like the Marquis de Sade than he did before.

Using this toothbrush for 2 minutes at a shot makes my teeth feel like I was just at the dentist. In fact, during my last cleaning, they found no plaque whatsoever. A must for good dental hygene.

The only negative I have is that the replacement heads are expensive.... But, the pain of the price is lessened when you think about how long you use them (2-3 months each) and how well they work.

We have had ours for years, and it still works great. You do have to remember to let the battery completely run down twice a year, though, in order to extend its life.

I know Consumer Reports said that it doesn't matter if you use this or a regular toothbrush as long as you brush for two minutes, but we've never paid much attention to the two-minute rule (and certainly wouldn't pay extra for a timer), and as soon as we started using this, our check-ups improved dramatically. Maybe it's because this massages the gums so nicely that we wind up brushing longer than we do with our regular brushes, and we don't even realize it.

My only real complaint is the expense of the replacement brush heads. As you can see from the "accessories" section, they are almost $7 each. But it's still worth it.

This is my first electric toothbrush. I've used all types of regular toothbrushes, but none of them seem to do the job properly. This ONE does the job and more. Being able to brush the UNDERPART of your teeth and all those hard-to-reach places alone is worth the $.. and I will NEVER ever use a manual toothbrush for the rest of my life!

This is a MUST-HAVE if you want good dental checkups and want to preserve your teeth. 'Nuf said.

I must confess, I bought my Braun Oral-B toothbrush because I was lazy. I really wanted something that helps me save time while brushing my teeth without all that brushing hassle. Besides, its another cool gadget.

My dentist has even commented on my cleanliness (which is a good sign, since I always had trouble when I got there) and I've been cavity free ever since I bought it (going on 3 years).

4 out of 5 dentists agree that you must brush after every meal, but I really don't. Even so, by dental health has improved loads.

I have been using this brush for about three years now. My third one just broke down last month. Unfortunately battery only last about a year and not replaceable. I keep buying this product because it does work very well. As other users stated, it makes my teeth smooth and clean. Far far better than using the regular brush. Plus it is gentle for my mouth. Only suggestion for Braun is that please use the better battery. I am ordering my fourth one and hope this one last longer.

the product itself worked well, i guess, although i've not tried any of the new oral care products. however, within a year it stopped taking a charge & now is just a decoration in my bathroom.

My boyfriend has the more expensive version and I had to get one for my home after trying his. This one isn't as powerful as the more expensive version, but I love it and it works great. Also, it is especially great if you have sensitive gums as it is not as harsh as the more powerful ones.

This is a great product--notwithstanding the fact that it isn't likely to last for more than a year under normal use--but people should realize that this is NOT a toothbrush, but a plaque remover. Manual brushing can reduce soft tartar but has no effect on the hardened plaque that causes gums to recede and teeth to develop cavities.

You should continue flossing and brushing manually 3 times a day, gently, for short periods of time. At the end of the week, brush and floss first, than carefully run the Braun plaque remover over of your teeth the same way your dentist does when he's cleaning them. Don't use toothpaste because that will only reduce the cleaning effect. If you use this product regularly, your plaque build-up will be much less of a problem, resulting in healthier teeth and gums, and less agony at the dentist's office.

It's true -- I just received this a week ago, and I've used it every morning and night, and not only do you feel as if your teeth have just been professionally cleaned (without the nausea induced by swallowing the chemicals), plague does not build up on your teeth throughout the day. You can tell -- your teeth are permanently cleaner. Highly recommended. This is a small price to pay for a lifetime of clean teeth.