Daphne Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 No, this is not a story! How long does your toothbrush retain its charge properly? I've had mine about 5.5 years, but its beginning to only go about 2 weeks between recharges, whereas I'm sure it used to be about 4 weeks. Is this normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyRoo Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I've never had a rechargeable one that's held it's charge for more than 2-3 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 We have had rechargable ones for ages and they only tend to last a couple of weeks with twice a day brushing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Same here, but I do think that 5,5 years is pretty good. Not sure how long mine have lasted, but it definitely hasn't been decades, more like years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 reachable batteries will loose charge even when not in use that time span will increase as a battery ages i.e. will need to be charged more often. batteries that you can't remove/disconnect from the bit of kit will flatten quicker because for some reason the circuitry draws the power out that becomes more noticeable as they age. leaving a battery in/on charge when it's fully charged has the same effect but in some cases will age a battery quicker and will kill a poor battery small volt single cell batteries do age quicker than multi cell ones and will die if not used the main cause of death for all rechargeable batteries regardless of type is quick charging and part charging. in Ni-cads that'll at least halve their life span as they developed a charge memory that only gets bigger the more part charging take place it is possible to remove the charge memory in the early part of a batteries life by completely flattening the battery and fully recharging it 3 or 4 times and then only charging it when fully flat but it's a pain in the bum to do. Ni-MH batteries are slightly better but not much. Li batteries shouldn't get charged until they stop but they should still have some charge still in them at that point by design rechargeable batteries used to last a lot longer than they do now but it used to take 16 hours to charge them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Interesting read sjp. We all have rechargeable toothbrushes, and mine must be about 5-6 years old now, and is starting to hold the charge for less time; it used to go a week between charges, with being used twice a day. It now needs charging every 2-3 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatieB Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Wow Daphne I say lucky you having a brush that lasts 5.5 years. My electric toothbrush is a non negotiable luxury having had very bad gums prior to my son being born 13 years ago, and despite my care and love for my brush they have never lasted that long - I guess my longest is about 3 years. They usually die just outside of warranty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 Thanks for the feedback everyone, I suspect my brushing regime may not be as rigorous as everyone elses I wondered about the battery holding its charge after prolonged use. This isn't helped by there not being a light to let me know when it's fully charged. I think I will buy a new one, to be on the safe side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Mine does flash red when it needs charging and green when it is charging, but I haven't noticed a different sign that it is charged. That's one gripe with my Waterpik flosser - there's no light to indicate that it needs charging/is charging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Thanks for the feedback everyone, I suspect my brushing regime may not be as rigorous as everyone elses I wondered about the battery holding its charge after prolonged use. This isn't helped by there not being a light to let me know when it's fully charged. I think I will buy a new one, to be on the safe side I brush once a day... and floss about 4 times a year... 2 times before every dentist visit. And the dentist keeps saying I keep my teeth very clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I have a sonic toothbrush. Had it about a year or so. I charge it up around once a fortnight. Mind you, it is getting some hammer at the moment, as I have braces top and bottom. I clean three times a day, and the bedtime routine takes about half an hour, with all the scrubbing, flossing and poking about with spikey brushes of various widths. I also use a waterpik, which I love. That is flagging a bit now and needs charging every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Point of note Eggers - I needed a new Waterpik earlier this year and found them very difficult to find online. Boots has now stopped stocking them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 They seem to have them on Amazon at the moment. Phew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Go for it!! I stupidly bought a cheaper lookalike and regretted it - it worked once and that was it - sent it back for a refund. The only thing that niggles me about the original is that it could do with a charge indicator light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 A word of warning - don't overbrush your teeth - I went to town with my teeth, so now are quite sensitive. Then again my brother had a normal toothbrush - and was told he was overbrushing too! I think the new updated brushes are a bit more powerful - mine also has a red light, but I was lingering too long on my front gnashers! I have to recharge my brush less often than OH - and if he's doing his like I was doing mine, well, he can borrow my been there and done that t-shirt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I think the trick with the electric brushes is that you don't really need to apply any pressure like you had to with a manual one. I use sensitive brush heads on mine as I find the others too harsh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 It's right DM, you let the toothbrush do the work. I have had several electric toothbrushes and the battery life on them has varied enormously. Doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Problem is we are bombarded with people on TV with sparkly white gnashers. So white you need sunglasses to watch Corrie. How many "normal" folk can afford teeth whitening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandmashazzie Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Or want it, My daughters both got trays and solution from dentist and it made their teeth super sensitive they stopped using it. BTW I often watch the old Top of the Pops reruns and it is amazing to see all the singers with ‘normal’ teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I'm not bothered about tooth colour; I just use one to get clean healthy teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Sorry guys but I do love my super white teeth. Yes they are a little sensitive when I bleach but a few days if sensodyn toothpaste and that’s all resolved...love my pearly whites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
