YATT: Why so many friggin' models of electric toothbrush???

[redgtxdi]

So I'm reading this thread and trying to decide which is the best, etc.

Today's my birthday (thank you, thank you) and wife gets me the Oral B 7850DLX. Well after a little searching, I find that this particular model is old.....(predates the 8850 and the latest 9xxx series).

What pisses me off is there's some obvious difference in "SONIC" technology that makes these better brushes.

Now, you can go to 6 different stores and see a handful of versions and none of them will be the same #.

I usually trust Costco, but I can't tell what the fvck's goin' on with all these different model #'s.

What is THE Sonicare brush and what is THE Oral B equivalent????

(Oral B appears to be the most offensive in this regard as they previously were involved in "non-sonic" technology, but then jumped on the train when they realized Sonicare was doing so well so they've got about a billion different models ranging from $20 up to $120)

:|

 

[jmcoreymv]

I used to goto the dentist every 4 months for a cleaning and would always be told I had a lot of plaque build up and pink gums. They kept telling me to switch to an electric toothbrush. I bought the cheapest one I could ($6, takes two AA's), and went to the dentist 8 months later, and they told me that my teeth were really clean and my gums were in great condition. Seems like any electric one is good.

 

[redgtxdi]

Originally posted by: jmcoreymv
I used to goto the dentist every 4 months for a cleaning and would always be told I had a lot of plaque build up and pink gums. They kept telling me to switch to an electric toothbrush. I bought the cheapest one I could ($6, takes two AA's), and went to the dentist 8 months later, and they told me that my teeth were really clean and my gums were in great condition. Seems like any electric one is good.

And you're probably totally right, but I do believe that there's something to the sonic technology. (I recall reading that the sonic action allows penetration 3 to 4mm beyond the tips of the bristles which becomes extremely important when cleaning near the gumline and in between teeth)........or something like that.

I think I'm just gonna return the 7850 to Hellmart (as it cost $100 anyway) and get the 2 handled version from Costco.......(then the wife can use it too).

It's like trying to shop for anything electronic.........It's a friggin' nightmare!!!!!!!!! :|

 

[redgtxdi]

OK, so I made a decision.........(Hopefully this may help someone in the future who searches this post)........


Costco had 4 different versions. 2 versions of the Sonicare and 2 versions of Oral b.

I chose the cheaper Oral B and I'll explain why........

#1.) Sonicare heads cost more...........(per brush, A LOT more)

#2.) Of the 2 Oral b versions, I didn't need an LCD screen on my toothbrush and for the extra $30 it cost, I could buy another 6 brush heads (and then some) to keep brushing for another year or two.

The one I chose was the 8875DLX.....(DLX=deluxe which = bullsh!t, but WTH). The 7xxx, 8xxx and 9xxx series all pretty much do the same thing, (3-D Excel) so I'd say go for whatever's cheapest at the time. All the other Oral b systems that aren't 3-D Excel, I dunno & I don't care.


Now I have a last question for y'all...................

The one I bought came w/ 2 handles......(as best I can tell, they're COMPLETELY uncharged). I'm using one handle right now & wife & I are swapping brush-heads. Should I keep it that way & sockdrawer the extra handle or should we each use a handle since they'll both probably last quite a few years the other handle's battery would probably just die over time, plus who gives a f#@# anyway???

 

[kt]

My dentist recommended the Rotadent electric toothbrushes. I like it because it has this pointed tip that really helps you clean between the teeth.