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SoniCare Toothbrush --How Long Did Your's Last??
Asked by J.F. from Bloomington
on April 28, 2012
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I bought 2 SoniCare toothbrushes 2 Black Fridays ago...so they are about 1.5 years ago. My husband's stopped charging about 4 months ago. Mine stopped charging in t...
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- Ours are at least ten years old. I would definitely contact the company and see what they have to say. Good luck!
- 3 years and going.....
- You should complain. My first one died after 2 years. The warranty says 2 years. I bought a 2nd one at Costco and it still works, though I'm not sure how long it's...
Sonicare? Oral B?
Asked by N.R. from Chicago
on April 2, 2012
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I'd really appreciate feedback re: what type of electric toothbrush to get and how it works for the whole family -- do you just get extra brushes and use the same unit...
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- Here is a link to a six-month clinical comparison of the efficacy of the Sonicare and the Braun Oral-B electric toothbrushes on improving periodontal health in adult p...
- We tried the Oral B but it didn't feel like my teeth were getting clean. So, I returned it and went with the Sonicare. So much nicer! And yes - you can use the same ba...
- We use oral B. Recommended by dentist, can't remember why. I bought one recharge unit for each bathroom, and a handle for each person. My son had to see the periodont...
Electric Toothbrushes - 2 Part Question
Asked by J. from Phoenix
on February 23, 2010
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Hello moms,
I have a 10 year old step son that is currently using one of those tooth tunes. The music vibrates on their teeth for 2 miniutes so he knows whenhis 2 ...
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- Well, I use Albuterol and I know how bad it can effect my mouth tissue if I don't brush right away. So, why not have him brush his teeth after that and at bedtime and ...
- I have to agree with the other moms. I have had a Sonicare toothbrush for 5+ years. Before Sonicare I had gingivitus and sore gums. With the Sonicare I get the fresh f...
- I love my SONICARE! I have 4 children ages 6, 8, 10, 11 they all use the Sonicare since age 5 never once a cavity. I hear the word expensive being tossed around ...
re:Advice On the Right Toothbrush for a Toddler
Asked by S.A. from Pittsburgh
on July 30, 2008
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Hi Everyone!
I keep buying those toothbrushes that are battery operated and they work for about 2 months and then I change the batteries and it doesnt work afterwa...
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- Hi S.! I do not use the battery powered ones, buta regular manual one! We play a game while we brush her teeth! I tell her that I'm going to "Tickle" her teeth, and...
- I've never used a battery operated toothbrush with my kids so I don't have any recommendations there. If you don't want to switch to a manual, maybe just keep an eye ...
- Hi! I'm a dental assistant & used to work full time @ Kearns & Ashby a pediatric dentist before I became a stay @ home mom. Toothbushes are mostly your personal prefer...
How to Get Two-year-old to Brush Teeth?
Asked by K.M. from Seattle
on June 14, 2008
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Hi all,
For more than a year now we've attempted toothbrushing every night (after milk snack before bed), but it's always a battle and I never feel like those teeth...
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- Hi K., I'm not sure exactly what the problem is but maybe this will help. One of my kids is disabled (he's 14 now) and he goes to a special medical dentist. I...
- K., I think that at two, it's more about instilling the habit. What worked for my son when he was that age was to let him do it himself, then praise the heck out o...
- We went to an electric tooth brush. If you haven't tried that, you might think about it. It was much easier to get teeth clean and made dentist visits easier too bec...
Electric Toothbrush... Pros? Cons?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on October 24, 2011
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I really really want to buy an electric toothbrush for my husband and I to share, the kind with different heads (like one for him, one for me). We had one in the past ...
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- My vote is for the Phillips Sonicare, R.. My old Braun died after many years, and I mentioned it to my dentist. He recommended the Phillips and told me that he sold ...
- Oral B has a rechargeable one that you can pick up at Walmart for less than $30. There was also a coupon in a recent Sunday paper for $10 off of it and then I think a...
- I have had a Sonicare for more than 10 years now. We are on our 3rd brush (the 2nd one still works, handed down to the kids ;). The best way I can sell you on it i...
What to Do for Periodontitis
Asked by D.J. from Seattle
on October 5, 2009
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My husband has been struggling with a gum condition periodontitis where his gums bleed and start receding. He has been doing all that he can to clean his teeth but the...
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- Yes, but not fun. My dentist did deep cleaning to get all the pockets of plaque out. He had to numb each quarter of my mouth to do it. But it was better than a frie...
- I have issues with this too, and the key is to keep flossing! There is a rinse you can get from the dentist that helps with gum flare ups, and I also got a sonicare to...
- Hi there, Has he been seeing a dentist? I get my teeth cleaned 3 times a year because of deep pockets in my gums. My dentist is in Burien and uses a sonic water jet fo...
Teeth Brushing
Asked by M.S. from Dayton
on January 17, 2011
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Hi Ladies! I am desperately seeking some advice...
My 15 month old will not let me brush her teeth! Six months ago she loved it. Now, she screams, clamps her mout...
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- Just keep trying every day and if she refuses, let it go, but keep it as part of the daily routine and then when something changes she will be doing it herself and not...
- One of my kids was difficult regarding brushing, and the only thing was tough love. We told her we had to clean her teeth to keep them healthy, that it was a safety t...
- I went through this as well. I started having her stand at the sink on a stool so she could see herself. Then I would give her the brush and let her brush for a while ...
Brushing Teeth
Asked by E.P. from San Francisco
on October 9, 2009
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Hi, my 27 month old is not interested in brushing his teeth or letting me brush his teeth - does anyone have any suggestions that they can share?
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- My 26 month old changes her mind about brushing teeth all the time. Some weeks she likes it, other weeks not. Sometimes she helps,other times she refuses. Try to se...
- Might want to try an electric toothbrush...they have them for kids for about $5 at Taregt. My daughter picked out a Dora one and it has made brushing teeth a bit more...
- For our toddler we often let him play with a toothbrush (Oral B brand is pretty soft) and put a little toothpaste on (orajel - it's sweet and okay to swallow) for fun....
"Toddler Teeth Brushing Help"
Asked by H.B. from Los Angeles
on January 7, 2009
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Can't delete this so I am thanking all the moms out there for everything they do!!!
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- Have you tried a battery powered toothbrush? I have my 14 month old using it as kind of a play thing to get him used to brushing his teeth. He's cutting molars and so ...
- well u can get fluoride pills from your doc..i use Tom's toothpaste for toddlers..strawberry flavored..my son loves the Little Einstein's so i get tooth brushes w/ the...
- I have twin boys and when my kids were little i used to brush there teeth in bath tub with toothpaste I would just listen to the crying for a minute you have to get th...
