I love the fact that I get to shave for NeXT to nothing thanks to my DE conversion, but I resent having to pay my har earned Money on toothbrushes for electrical brushes. They cost about the same as carts so I was wondering if anyone knows of a place to buy cheap replacements?
Are toothbrushes the new razors?
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Try radius scooba toothe brushes as well as their source line. They work much better than sonicare/oral b electric toothbrushes. They're inexpensive ($8) and they last 6+ months (the bristles are made out of a different material that is more durable).
I asked my dentist if I would REALLY benefit from an electric toothbrush...his response...it depends on the shape of your teeth..I was told it wouldnt make a difference...so....
I have never seen these. Why do you say they work better than a Sonicare? I currently use a Sonicare, but always willing to try something else. The brush heads look huge, which I like. The brush head on the Sonicare is pretty tiny.
Check ebay for aftermarket heads.
Go old school. Check eBay for vintage toothbrushes. 
Are electric toothbrushes more cost effective than regular toothbrushes? I brush my teeth with the ferocity of a 350 lb lumberjack trying to saw through a redwood with a handsaw, so they get worn out real fast. I've never had a cavity, though.
You have seen pictures of old school dental care, haven't you?Go old school. Check eBay for vintage toothbrushes.
Yes! ATG is a cinch with a toothbrush! They're on the mild side, though...
Seriously, though, I started using a sonic TB several years ago and have never looked back. Far superior to manual brushing, IMO.
Whatever kind of brush you use, however, it will not be a substitute for flossing (sadly).
You're talking about the equivalent of an electric razor. Don't you at least get a little twinge of shame?
For about a decade I've been using Fuchs Ekotec "manual" toothbrushes. The handle stays, and the head pops out for replacement. It's the toothbrush equivalent of a DE razor, ecologically conservative and inexpensive. My wife uses an expensive electric vibro-wonder. The dentist rates us equal on brushing effectiveness, so I feel like I'm winning, given the cost of heads for the electric.
http://www.fuchs-toothbrushes.com/fuchs_ekotec.php
For about a decade I've been using Fuchs Ekotec "manual" toothbrushes. The handle stays, and the head pops out for replacement. It's the toothbrush equivalent of a DE razor, ecologically conservative and inexpensive. My wife uses an expensive electric vibro-wonder. The dentist rates us equal on brushing effectiveness, so I feel like I'm winning, given the cost of heads for the electric.
http://www.fuchs-toothbrushes.com/fuchs_ekotec.php
Nope, completely shameless here. Sonic is better than manual for me. YMMV.
That is the absolute worst possible thing you could be doing. I used to do that as well, and is one of the reasons I switched to an electric. Apparently, according to Dentists, we are supposed to be brushing for longer, not harder. Some of the fancier electric toothbrushes even start beeping if you are using too much pressure.
As for costs, my Sonicare head costs $10 and I replace it every 6 months. Not very expensive at all if you ask me. Some of the higher end Sonciare model brush head replacements are closer to $6.
If you are interested in trying an electric, but don't want to spend a lot, this is the one I have. I cannot really imagine what a more expensive one would do that this one does not.
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-HX561...=UTF8&qid=1356224420&sr=8-3&keywords=sonicare
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I'll be 50 in a little over a month.
I had 4 teeth removed when I got my braces as a teen.
I have one filling.
I use a regular Kent brush and replace it every couple of months.
I had 4 teeth removed when I got my braces as a teen.
I have one filling.
I use a regular Kent brush and replace it every couple of months.
are you saying this as good or bad? i'm confused.
Nothing fancy, no electrics or batteries... just a brush and Crest. Seems to work just fine.
Lately i've been wondering what vintage toothbrushes where like and maby there are some NOS ones out there to be had, or maybe theres some nice new stainless, gold plated, finished wood toothbrushes being made today. Surely i have gone mad.
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Got a Sonic Care and it is much better than manual brushing or the Oral B brush.
But as mentioned, no matter what you use it won't matter if you don't floss.
I'm actually not doing it deliberately. It just seems to be my default way of brushing my teeth. I do brush my teeth for a long time. Around three minutes, or so.
Some of the manual toothbrushes that they sell in CVS are exorbitant. I never thought about them like razors, but, yeah, they are like razors. Some of them are enormous with all sorts of colors and patterned bristles and huge handles made of funky rubber. I just buy the cheap value packs.
I am going to check out that electric toothbrush. Thanks for posting the link.
I have seen it at Wal Mart as well for the same price. I think it is worth giving a try. If nothing else, it will most likely fix the issue you have of grinding a brush against your teeth and gums because it would probably be quite uncomfortable to do so with a Sonicare. You need to apply very little pressure as the brush does the work....
You also only need to brush for 2 minutes with these. They shut off automatically. Of course you can turn it back on though if you wanted to keep brushing.
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