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See why everyone is talking Oral-B, the #1 dentist recommended toothbrush brand, worldwide. Oral-B’s professionally inspired technology is designed to give you an outstanding clean that will make you think twice about ever going back to your old toothbrush. So take your brushing to the next level and discover impressive results with Oral-B.
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UP TO 5X BETTER CLEANING ALONG THE GUMLINE VS. A REGULAR MANUAL TOOTHBRUSH |
| Oscillating/Rotating vs Leading Sonic Technology |  |  |
| NUMBER OF POWER MOVEMENTS per minute to disrupt plaque biofilm | Up to 20,000 pulsations + up to 8,800 oscillations | Up to 31,000 vibrations + up to 600 manual strokes |
| DENTIST INSPIRED SMALL BRUSH HEAD for tooth-by-tooth cleaning |  | |
| PRESSURE SENSOR INDICATOR for effective and gentle plaque removal | | |
| PROFESSIONAL TIMER to ensure thorough cleaning | |  |
| VARIETY OF DIFFERENT BRUSH HEADS for whitening, inter-dental, sensitive for different dental consumer needs | |
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Discover the Oral-B® Difference At the forefront of cutting edge technology, Oral-B® power toothbrushes remove more plaque than a regular manual toothbrush. Choosing the right toothbrush can make a difference for the health of your mouth, so trust Oral-B, the #1 dentist recommended toothbrush brand, worldwide. We stand behind our products, and if you are not 100% satisfied, return handle, refills and charging unit with original cash receipt postmarked within 60 days of purchase to receive a full refund (full details inside pack).
Power Up for Superior Results The Oral-B® Professional™ 1000 features 20,000 pulsating movements per minute and amazing plaque removal, removing up to 5x more plaque along the gumline.* It has a waterproof, ergonomic rechargeable handle, an easy-to-read charge level display, and features the Daily Clean brushing mode.*vs. a regular manual toothbrush
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Professionally Inspired Design Each Oral-B® brush head’s unique design is inspired by the round shape of professional dental cleaning tools. The shape allows the toothbrush head to surround each tooth for individual cleaning, resulting in an amazing, tooth-by-tooth clean. Watch the interactive demo (above) to see the brush in action.
Customize Your Clean Oral-B® offers a variety of toothbrush heads to fit your personal oral health needs. The Professional™ 1000 is compatible with a wide range of Oral-B electric toothbrush heads so you can get the clean you need, every time.
Know When to Restock Indicator™ Bristles fade halfway as a sign to replace your toothbrush head for a better clean (about every 3 months).
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Power Up Your Oral Care Routine
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Dr. Jonathan B. Levine, an oral health expert who appears on “The Dr. Oz Show,” is a world-renowned aesthetic dentist, author, inventor, and an active philanthropist. Below Dr. Levine shares why good oral health is so important and howyoucan power up your own oral care routine with Oral-B®. |
Why is oral health so important?
The human body works as a whole, which means good oral health habits are an important part of your overall well-being. It is important to care for your teeth and gums to prevent issues like gum disease and promote overall oral health. While a good oral care routine includes seeing your dentist regularly, it’s also imperative to take care of your mouth between visits. We need to challenge Americans think preventively and develop an everyday oral health routine that is good for them.
What is your number one tip for patients looking to improve their oral health?
My number one tip for patients is to brush and floss at least twice daily. I recommend they make the switch to using a rechargeable power toothbrush, like the Oral-B Professional Care 1000. It reduces and reverses gingivitis for healthier gums in 30 days.
Why Oral-B Power?
With their unique oscillating, rotating and pulsating technology, Oral-B power toothbrushes reach deep between teeth and along the gum line for a thorough clean, removing twice the amount of plaque as a regular manual toothbrush.
Make your oral health an important part of your lifestyle. Switch to Oral-B Power. Learn more at www.oralb.com
Discover Your Perfect Oral-B® Power Toothbrush
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Oral-B 5000 |
Oral-B 4000 |
Oral-B 3000 |
Oral-B 1000 |
Vitality |
Reduces Plaque to Help Prevent Gingivitis |  | | |  | |
In-Handle Brushing Timer | | | | | |
Whitens Teeth by Removing Surface Stains | | | | | |
Pressure Sensor Stops Pulsations When Brushing Too Hard | | | | | |
Visual Pressure Indicator Lights Up When Brushing Too Hard | | | | ||
Sensitive Mode for More Gentle Cleaning | | | | ||
Whitening Mode | | | | ||
Massage Mode for Gums | | | |||
Triple Pressure Control System | | ||||
Deep Clean Mode | | ||||
Wireless SmartGuide™ Helps Maximize Your Routine | | ||||
Travel Time (2x 2 min Brushing/Day) | up to 10 Days | up to 10 Days | up to 7 Days | up to 7 Days | up to 5 Days |
Brush Movements | 40,000 pulsations/min +8800 oscillations/min | 40,000 pulsations/min +8800 oscillations/min | 40,000 pulsations/min +8800 oscillations/min | 20,000 pulsations/min +8800 oscillations/min | 7600 oscillations/min |
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Take The 60 Day Challenge
Use this toothbrush for 60 days and we guarantee that you, your dentist, and your hygienist will notice a difference. If you are not 100% satisfied, return handle, refills and charging unit with original cash receipt postmarked within 60 days of purchase to receive a full refund (full details inside pack).
 | “I would definitely describe it as a ‘wow’ when I first turned it on.” — Watch the video above to see all that Johnny Flores had to say about his Professional™ experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do Oral-B® power toothbrushes compare to sonic technology?
The unique design of Oral-B power toothbrushes mimic the round shape of dentists’ cleaning tools for an amazing, tooth-by-tooth clean.
How do Oral-B® power toothbrushes compare to regular manual toothbrushes?
Power toothbrushes mimic the round shape of dentists’ cleaning tools for an amazing, tooth-by-tooth clean and remove up to 2x as much plaque as a regular manual toothbrush. Additionally, with so many different types and features available, it’s easy to find one that suits your specific oral health needs.
According to a 2005 independent study, “Brushes that worked with a rotation oscillation action removed more plaque and reduced gingivitis more effectively than manual brushes in the short and long-term... No other powered brush designs were consistently superior..."* Oral-B pioneered this oscillating-pulsating and cupping power technology in 1991 and has incorporated it into its premium power toothbrush range ever since.
*Robinson PG, et al., Manual versus powered toothbrushing for oral health, The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2005; Issue 2. This study did not endorse, and is not affiliated with, Oral-B products
What customized brushing mode does the Professional™ 1000 feature?
The Professional™ 1000 features the Daily Clean mode, designed for exceptional mouth cleaning. It removes up to 5x more plaque along the gumline.*
*vs. a regular manual toothbrush
Which brush heads are compatible?
All of the following Oral-B® brush heads are compatible with the Oral-B Professional™ 1000: FlossAction™, ProWhite™, Precision Clean™, Sensitive Clean™, Dual Clean™, Power Tip™, and Ortho™
What’s the importance of the pressure sensor?
It’s important to brush gently to promote proper cleaning. The pressure sensor lets you know when you’re brushing too hard, which can cause the bristles to bend and wear out quickly, resulting in less than optimal cleaning.
How long does the Professional™ 1000 hold a charge?
A fully charged Oral-B® Professional™ 1000 lasts for up to 7 days with regular use. To ensure that your battery is able to hold its maximum capacity, deplete the battery by using without in-between charges until it is fully discharged. Do this at least once every six months for best results.
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Customer Reviews
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This is apparently a tier above the most basic model, by adding "3D" feature--which is really a vibrating brush head in addition to rotation--to the basic rotation model. Based on usage and observations of various users and previous models, and after testing the unit out myself for the claims, let me try to break it down:
Pros/Improvements:
- it's still impeccably made; not that the origin (Germany) necessarily have anything to do with it, but I'd be hard pressed to find anything more consistently well made, or feels more solid, including the much more expensive Sonicare lines, or almost any other consumer products I've owned.
- the inductive charging base is much improved over previous models. I'm not talking about the lack of brushhead holder which isn't meant to be on this low end model anyway, but that the charging area next to the inductive notch is completely open. It makes a huge difference as the older designs have difficult to reach corners/crevices that may trap dirt and water deposits that can be hard to clean. It also looks better with symmetrical lines and smaller footprint (that's only slightly bigger than the brush's), adding to the clean, minimalist appeal. It's also much easier to carry if needed for travel.
- Furthermore, the charging notch is compatible with any Braun mechanical units sold after 2006, so for some people you may be able to use the old charging base or find one at your friend's for stay-overs, etc. A minor point, probably, but I had found it a convenience for travels.
-It uses any of the mechanical Oral-B brush head designs: Other than Oral-B's own sonic line that has incompatible replacement heads, it has a great selection of mechanical heads to choose from: Precision Clean (included), Floss Action (rubber flaps), Pro White (rubber disc), and Dual Clean (larger, two part brush head that doesn't "hug" the tooth as well in my opinion). I think there's also a sensitive variety with softer bristles for each of these designs. It's unmatched in terms of brush options.
-the classic head design may look small, but is designed to very effectively hug the entire tooth and cut into gaps and corners, provided you do not over pressure the brush and only rotate the brush angle to cover all areas. It may take some patience for a two minute brushing, but it's proven to be very effective at removing plaque.
- rubberized area to the front (thumb) rather than the back (fingers) of the brush handle-- it may sound trivial, but this proved to be important. The smoother plastic area may be more "slippery", but it is also mildew and stain resistant and very easy to clean. By contrast, with the previous "Vitality" lines, the rubberized area covered most of the body with creases to aid handling, but over time dirt, hard water deposits and even mildew developed, requiring a soak in bleach to remove. Older models with a similar minimally-rubberized design fared much better. I'm glad this model carried the more traditional layout.
- being a better-than-basic model, thankfully it has two indicator lights, telling you charging states(charging/full) and when battery is nearly depleted. Some of us may never need it (and oral-B basic models started removing lights all together to cut cost), but for the average user this can be useful especially for the sake of battery maintenance routines.
- the use of NiMH battery: these brushes are powered by a single rechargeable AA sized battery. Braun has used NiCd since the introduction of these designs, and this is the first time I see NiMH being used. There are pros and cons to this change (will also cover in the Cons section). NiMH is certainly more environmentally friendly with low/no toxicity, that almost certainly prompted this change as NiCd is now banned in Europe. NiMH also has no discernible memory effects. The instruction still tells you to completely discharge at least every 6 months, a recommendation which is shared with NiCd for longer service life. The discharging pattern for NiMH is also more linear, meaning that it will feel relatively powerful from full charge to depletion (proved to be true on this model), where with NiCd you can feel the power wane very quickly as the battery discharged through use. The capacity is also generally higher with NiMH, meaning fewer charges required between uses. The combination of longer battery life and even discharge pattern making it more feasible to use the brush without leaving it on the charging stand. (though one can also leave it on the charging stand, Braun seems to have reservations based on "environmental" reasons; it's also useful if you are packing the brush to travel for a few days without having to take the charger).
Cons:
- the "pressure sensor" isn't anything much. In fact when you press too hard the head would stop vibrating just out of physical impossibility, not that anything got "turned off" (it will keep on rotating, see video). I was hoping the sensor would give out a warning or turn off brushing, because over-pressuring the brush head is a serious problem for people using these power brushes with smaller heads, especially if they just switched from manual brushes. I have had people who ruin brush heads prematurely because they pressed too hard, a tendency that's fairly common as people think it'll give a better cleaning, but really achieves the opposite effects. I tried to correct this with some users by tutoring and instruction, but it was a real and recurring problem with them, as it is probably anti-intuitive to clean well just by gliding brushes and angling them lightly over teeth and gums. I was hoping the "sensor" would do the trick, but there's nothing indicative of any "sensing", much less in responses. The more observant users may be able to tell by a difference in vibration, but there's not much else to signal this crucial error.
- Non-Replaceable NiMH battery: Braun had no option but to switch to NiMH due to the banning of NiCd's. Besides the mentioned advantages in the previous section, NiMH nevertheless has far fewer charging cycles as NiCd does. I am still using a Braun brush I purchased in 2002, a unit that used NiCd, which I regularly discharged completely for maintenance, and it is still going very strong 8 years later. While I haven't used a NiMH Braun model until now, I imagine the life cycle should be significantly shorter, if my experiences with NiMH/NiCd AA batteries and their chemically inherent characteristics are any indication. I had also wondered why Braun can't make these batteries replaceable--especially because they do make replaceable battery powered models; but the latter simply don't have the same performance--i.e. they're much weaker despite the two AA batteries required, for some reason. However, for most people, I imagine the life cycle of a standard NiMH battery is probably long enough to last until the next desirable upgrade.
- the quadrant timers: Braun started using timers on higher end models early on, which gave indication by two stuttering short stops in the operation at 30 seconds intervals, and also a series of longer stutters at 2 minutes to indicate sufficient brushing time. I found it useful when they had only two minute timers (no 30 sec quadrant timers), indicating the minimal length needed for proper brushing without turning off (a good brushing can take longer); It was something I could easily have people comprehend and use practically as a gauge of how well they are brushing. However, the quadrant timers are just making it a bit confusing for some people, not to mention more intrusive. It's especially true because nobody brushes the four quadrants the same way, or it being really practical to divide brushing area evenly into four parts (try it you will see). To me those 30 seconds pulses seems rather redundant, if not confusing. There's also no way to turn them off.
-The charging base only takes 110-130v AC, unlike some previous lower end Braun models, meaning that you can't use it in countries with 220v outlets without adapters. It's probably not going to matter for most people, but if you travel that may be important.
- It's noisier than Sonic brushes (from both Philips and Braun), but this is a minor point. It's not any noisier than earlier generations of Braun mechanical brushes, nor the noise excessive, but I thought it should probably be mentioned.
I like this brush very much, just like all the other Braun mechanical brushes I've purchased over the years. Its 3D action really works in attacking plaque and gaps not only with lateral rotating action of the brush, but also vertical attacks to the teeth surface and crevices. The motor is powerful and really works wonders at cleaning.
The 1000 series is a practical choice, being one tier above the basic model, adding the effective 3D brushing function, yet without the various brushing modes (sensitive and whitening, available one tier up in 3000) and fancy timers and displays in higher end models (4000 and 5000). It's well positioned for those who want the most crucial functions without the bells and whistles.
These Braun mechanical brushes we have purchased are all well designed, well made, and proved effective at improving our family's oral hygiene. We have our dentists remarking on the differences between semi-annual check-ups after getting the brushes, and even recommended it to friends with poor brushing habits. Read more ›
The Sonicare is a more aggressive toothbrush, while the Oral-B is gentler. Sonicare seems to acknowledge that it's toothbrushes are aggressive because it gives them a feature called Easy-Start that ramps up power over the first 14 times you use the brush so you and your gums can get used to the punishment. No such feature is present or needed for the Oral-B. Instead of vibrating up and down against the gum line, the Oral-B's brush head oscillates rapidly. It is supposed to pulse as well, but it must be too subtle for me to see or feel. The overall feeling is a little rubbery.
The other thing I noticed is that the brush head is thicker than the one on the Sonicare, meaning you'll need more room between your teeth and cheek when brushing your side teeth. The distance between the tip of the bristles to the back side of the brush head is ⅞" vs ⅝" for the Sonicare. It's not a problem for me, but I can see it might be an issue for someone with a smaller mouth. It may also be the reason Oral-B doesn't give you a cap with your brush heads.
I prefer the Sonicare, but I want to point out some advantages of the Oral-B. First of all, it's cheaper. As I write this, Amazon is offering the Oral-B for around $50 as compared to $66 for the Sonicare. The replacement brush heads are cheaper too. $25 will buy you a thee pack of Sonicare brush heads, but a four pack of Oral-B heads. And while you seldom see Sonicare heads discounted, my local BJ's has six packs of Oral-B heads for under $30. That's less than $5 per head. That's a big savings over the life of the brush. I've been guilty of not replacing my Sonicare brush heads as often as I should, just because they're so darn expensive. $5 per head makes me feel better about chucking old brush heads in the trash.
Speaking of brush heads, Oral-B offers a wide range of them. The owner's manual lists eight different heads you can buy. There are brush heads for people with sensitive teeth, wearers of braces, people with crowns and bridges, people who want to whiten and more. My local BJ's has floss head brushes for $32 per six pack.
The Oral-B comes in an easy-to-open box. All the packaging is cardboard. No frustrating plastic clamshell that needs to be cut open with scissors. I'm all for eco-friendly, frustration-free packaging. Well done, Braun.
By the way, if you take the Sonicare out of your mouth while it's running, it'll fling toothpaste and saliva all over the bathroom. That's not recommended with the Oral-B either, but it makes a lot less mess. Sounds kind-of silly, but about the third time you have to clean your bathroom because you were careless when you swapped your toothbrush from one side to the other, it starts to seem less silly.
My gut feeling is that the Sonicare cleans better, but I have no evidence to back that up. Either brush will clean much, much better than a manual brush. The Oral-B is gentler, cheaper and has more options for people with sensitive teeth or dental work.
I foung that after using the toothbrush for a week, that this Oral-B toothbrush was significantly better than my old Oral B toothbrush.
Overall, this is a very simple toothbrush. Using the idea that you should brush for 2 minutes, which equals 30 seconds for a quadrant of your mouth, just press the button to turn it on and every 30 seconds, the toothbrush seems to hesitate to let you know that you should brush in a different area of your mouth. Seems a tad silly (I think a simple 2 minute timer would work better/make more sense since you may not need to brush the same amount everywhere), but I got use to it.
The speed of the toothbrush is much faster than my old toothbrush and when I finished brushing, my mouth had that clean feeling you get after your dental hygenist cleans your teeth. I found it easy to handle and use in every cranny in my mouth.
A warning light lets you know when your battery is starting to fade and you need to recharge. The recharger base is much smaller than the old ones and hardly takes up hardly any room (which is important if you don't have much shelf space).
If you're like me and you have an older Oral-B, I recommend upgrading to this new Oral-B. It's a much better toothbrush.
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