Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Our old electric toothbrush died so I went to Boots and bought a new one. Then went to Sainsburys for the weekly shop and happened to see the exact same thing £7 cheaper . Bought that, then took the Boots one back. Result . Moral: buy your electric toothbrushes at Sainsburys . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Good for you - dont you just love it when you find a bargain?! I was going to ask for a Phillips Sonicare one for Christmas but they cost a fortune - £120 for a toothbrush!!! In fact.....can anyone recommend one that i wont need a second mortgage for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 We had the OralB 5000 (I think) for years - it was great till it died this week. I used to get gingivitis fairly often but never had it again once I started using it. My new one is * this *. It's noticeably faster and doesn't have any of those fancy extras which you never use, just a timer (4 x 30 seconds). £50 in Boots, £42.97 in Sainsburys . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Mine is ancient. It's an Oral B something or other with a 2 minute timer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Don't buy a cheap one, buy a cheap sonicare. They are a gazillion times better for the gums. I've used an electric toothbrush for years and a Sonicare for the past 4 years, since being diagnosed with gum disease. They are fantastic and get my teeth and gums cleaner. You can get a cheap sonicare - you don't need a quad timer - mine just turns off after 2 mins - so I run it again for a second 2 mins. I have always been the envy of my friends. I have perfectly straight teeth and I don't have a single filling. BUT 2 of my back teeth are actually loose from the gum disease now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Rosie and i both have bog standard Oral B ones too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I bought a Sonicare and have just given up using it, it took a long time to get used to and the vibrating was very strange, I found it a bit rough on my gums and after having a Cyst removed from my jaw was told by the surgeon not to use it any more. I bought an Oral B Vitality for £12 and it is great I use the heads that have a soft rubber cup as well as bristles and it has really improved my gums around the area that i had the surgery. I used to work as a Dental nurse and to be honest if you use a hand held brush properly then your teeth and gums will be healthy, an electric brush just makes things easier.........I love the Oral B products and would always recommend them, have a look at how much the replacement heads are for the sonicare before you choose they cost a fotune............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I buy new Oral B heads from our dentist - they are far cheaper than anywhere else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 I buy new Oral B heads from our dentist - they are far cheaper than anywhere else. That's a good tip . We've got a dentist appointment soon - I'll ask them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I buy new Oral B heads from our dentist - they are far cheaper than anywhere else. That's worth knowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 We have used Phillips Sonicare for about 4 years now and our teeth definitely feel cleaner and when we go to the dentist for a check up she doesn't need to spend time removing plaque and cleaning our teeth like she used to! Sonicare aren't cheap but you can often get them a lot cheaper than Argos & Boots etc. Makro and Costco often have them on offer, I bought our latest one over a year ago for £47 in Makro including vat. The replacement heads are expensive at around £8 each but they last for 6 months. It's not cheap but let's face it, our bodies & teeth have to last us a long time so it's worth looking after them! and 3 chickens arriving 28th Feb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnrob Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I buy new Oral B heads from our dentist - they are far cheaper than anywhere else. That's worth knowing. Indeed it is. We found out, through personal experience, that a lot of the ones on eBay are fake. Very convincing fakes, but fakes none the less Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I buy new Oral B heads from our dentist - they are far cheaper than anywhere else. That's worth knowing. Indeed it is. We found out, through personal experience, that a lot of the ones on eBay are fake. Very convincing fakes, but fakes none the less Oh my word! That's worth knowing too! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 We have two from Lidl a couple of weeks back they are rechargeable and my teeth have never felt so clean and they only cost £10 and came with 4 heads and we bought loads of spare heads because it may be difficult to replace them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 We use the Colgate Actibrushes - nice & cheap (Half price in tesco at the moment) & battery powered so no docking stations or charging up to worry about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Wow - thanks guys! I will have a good scout through on t'internet and find one that suits from your advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 I tried a battery powered one and it was so rubbish that I took it back. TBH, charging it isn't a fag and my one is really efficient. The dentist always comments on how clean our teeth are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
