Sonicare Electric Toothbrush: What a weakling!

[fustercluck]

I use a Sonicare Electric toothbrush, and it doesnt brush hard enough, or vibrate fast enough or something...just doesn't feel like it gets the job done. Is there anyway to power it up a little bit? Not a whole lot, but just a little bit. I know it uses 2 little magnets in the middle, maybe some better magnets would make it more powerful? then maybe afterwards i'll add some racing stripes and a spoiler, but first thing's first

 

[z0mb13]

you are supposed to use it on your teeth ya know..

 

[Yossarian]

sonic magic is what makes it clean. you don't need it to scrub hard.

 

[TechnoKid]

tim the toolman taylor.....heh, for some reason you are reminding me of that series right now....

 

[sygyzy]

There are actually multiple speeds. The highest one ripped up my gums twice a day for a few weeks before they got stronger.

 

[ThisIsMatt]

Sounds like you just don't know how to use it, or don't use it long enough. RTFM.

 

[fustercluck]

Mine has a timer in it, so it'll stop when it's supposed to be over (bout a minute 1/2 or 2 minutes). I'm not sure if mine has multiple speeds.. how do you tell?

 

[WW]

when you first use a sonicare, it starts at the slowest level, then ramps up a little each time. They do this to strengthen your gums...otherwise it'd be too much all at once.

There is a way to jump to 'high speed'. On mine, it's put it in the charger base and hold the power button for five seconds. Check your manual.

I think you should read the manual to see how to use it properly. As stated before, you don't use it like a regular toothbrush and scrub hard. Let it do the work.

 

[fustercluck]

That worked actually, thanks! , I've been using this sucker for like 5 years and never knew that , guess reading the manual pays off sometimes. Thanks for the help.

 

[Amused]

Only here would geeks be asking how to overclock their toothbrush.