toothbrushes : battery powered or throwaways

[sparkysgirl]

which is cheaper in your book

[PrincessPerky]

throw away, form the dollar store, dentist (free) or special promo samples (free)

[mom-from-missouri]

I don't normally buy them now, but did get the cheap $1 ones when the girls were real little, as they would brush better with them. I could get them from the $1 shop with the batteries included. We threw them away when they died, as it would cost more to get the batteries than the whole set again. Now, we get the 10 brushes in a pack from the $1 shop, and change to a new toothbrush every month.

[dossin1]

I stopped buying the battery ones for my kids, because the bristles would wear out, and they weren't replaceable on the cheaper toothbrushes. Now I buy the .97 ones from Target

[PRICEPLUS]

Throwaways are the way togo in my book!

[Fern]

I think those battery powered toothbrushes are on a par with electric can openers, really not needed unless you're disabled.

[poundwise]

I have always used moderately priced manual toothbrushes. (Colgate brand lately.)

I do not like the dollar stores' or otherwise ultra-cheap variety of brush. The bristle count is typically low and of low quality that does not last. Plus, if you'll notice, many of these do not bear the ADA seal of approval. Not absolutely necessary or anything but a single bad sign among others if you ask me.

In any case, I'll gladly spring the less than $2 it takes for a decent brush.

I do not believe anything is gained by using a battery powered, spinning bristles-type, brush. I do, however, believe items like Sonicare (sp?) have merit in terms of dental health. Whether it's worth the additional cost would be a personal decision.

[simpleyme]

I do not technically buy toothbrushes
I always ask for a free one and a sample tube of toothpaste from my dentist we each go at least once a year ,i currently have a bundle of about 15 or more,

we went to a
health fair a couple months ago and they gave us each a bag that contained toothbrushes and dental floss and toothpaste,



I also send for all the samples of toothpast i can so we have lots of little tubes ,i like them as i get bored of the flavor but get to switch flavors with the next little tube

[Roupey03]

The battery ones are really not worth it, but I like them. The bristles do wear out really fast it seems like.

[disneysteve]

Manual for me. They do a fine job and they are free (from the dentist).

[vishenda]

I dont go for the battery-powered ones, my dentist wouldn't prescribe using those too. Manual brushing is king!

[neatdesign]

I must be the odd one out here. I have had a Sonicare electric toothbrush for five years now and love it. When I brush using a regular "manual" toothbrush on occasion, I never feel like my teeth get clean enough.

The replacement heads cost about $20 and are to be replaced after six months. Since good dental care is very important, not just for your teeth but for your overall health, I think it's worth spending $3.33/month to use my Sonicare toothbrush. I also think it's a good investment to buy (and regularly use!) tongue scrapers, dental floss and mouthwash.

~ Jenney

[LuckyRobin]

Our dentist gives us everything free. The regular toothbrush with the bristle type and size that are right for our mouths, our choice of dental floss, gum stimulators, toothpaste flavors, even a Reach flosser with replacement heads. He gets a ridiculous amount of samples.

[sakigt]

Originally Posted by poundwise

I have always used moderately priced manual toothbrushes. (Colgate brand lately.)

I do not like the dollar stores' or otherwise ultra-cheap variety of brush. The bristle count is typically low and of low quality that does not last. Plus, if you'll notice, many of these do not bear the ADA seal of approval. Not absolutely necessary or anything but a single bad sign among others if you ask me.

In any case, I'll gladly spring the less than $2 it takes for a decent brush.

I do not believe anything is gained by using a battery powered, spinning bristles-type, brush. I do, however, believe items like Sonicare (sp?) have merit in terms of dental health. Whether it's worth the additional cost would be a personal decision.

Same here. I buy those double packs of Colgate brushes. They have a colored mark to let me know when to toss them plus the bristles are different levels, which helps me brush better.

Dont forget to floss! (I use that toothbrush-looking device. Pretty nifty and the refills are cheap!)

[Hot dog]

My dentist has said that electric ones are better and they stimulate your gums. I was thinking of buying one for christmas and they are really expensive. It sounds like your dentists don't say the same?

[Joan.of.the.Arch]

Person-powered!

My gums do not need stimulation. They are not bored. They have plenty of work to occupy them day in and day out!

Joan,
World Class Floss Weilder

[shelbylovesmelby]

Originally Posted by Hot dog

My dentist has said that electric ones are better and they stimulate your gums. I was thinking of buying one for christmas and they are really expensive. It sounds like your dentists don't say the same?

Mine says that too & is "pushing" some fancy one for abt $100!!!
Sorry but for that amount I could keep in disposable MULTI PACKS from various dollar stores for $1, 2x a year & that $100 could be used elsewhere. Get real!

Plus they say after you've had a cold to toss out your old brush & unless those heads are replaceable for cheap FORGET IT.