I brought an Arm and Hammer Spinbrush Toothbrush

[JanetRose]

for about $6. What is the difference between this electric toothbrush and those I've seen for about $100 (besides the price)?

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Spin brushes are just a rotating head.

The sonic brushes:

What is SONIC?

Spinbrush® Pro Clean SONIC and Pro Whitening SONIC delivers dynamic fluid action, driving toothpaste and water where bristles can’t reach, effectively removing plaque.

Does Sonic really make a difference?

Spinbrush® Pro Clean SONIC is clinically proven to remove up to 95% of plaque in hard-to-reach areas*.
*Data on file.

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What is dynamic fluid action?

Spinbrush® SONIC’s advanced technology means 16,000 precision micro-sweeps per minute push water and toothpaste in between teeth for better cleaning, helping to take care of your teeth and gums.

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What’s the difference between Pro Clean SONIC and Pro Whitening SONIC?

Pro Clean SONIC is clinically proven to remove up to 95% of plaque in hard-to-reach areas. Pro Whitening SONIC features specialized whitening bristles to help remove stains and whiten teeth. Both brushes provide advanced sonic technology at an affordable price!

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The $6 brushes do not do all of that. They just allow for better scrubbing action without the additional gadgetry for a more detailed clean. I like the spin brushes since I don't feel I can scrub fast enough with a manual brush to clean well. Love it with braces! ( I use the $6 models, not the $100 brushes)

 

[FINFAN]

I was able to get a Braun Oral B last week for $25 after rebates, coupon, kohls cash etc. I already had the A&H spin brush. What the PP said is true, and to be honest, overall "feeling" of my teeth is pretty much the same but it is my gums I am more concerned with. One thing I did decide is no more normal toothbrushes for me, I am planning on using the $6 one for travel ( as long as the battery holds out) and then my new one is my daily bruch. Gotta love the rechargable aspect as well.

 

[robinb]

I adore my Sonicare. I am on my second handle and I replace the heads about 3-4 times per year. Yeah ... it's pricey but for me it's worth it. When my first handle broke I didn't think twice about buying a second one. I have owned the cheapy disposable type toothbrushes in the past for traveling and I look forward using my real one when I come home. Now I just pack my Sonicare.

 

[MK2thcleaner]

More expensive models run faster, have timers and allow for brush head replacement with regular brush heads or specialized ones that can polish stains away, have cut outs to clean around braces or are pointed to clean between teeth. In the case of the Oral B Professional Care or Triumph models, the brush head rotates and also moves in and out, in a 3D type action.

Truth of the matter is that a competent, thorough, fully dexterous brusher can do as good a job with a manual brush as with an electric one. The problem is, most of us aren't competent, thorough and/or fully dexterous!

A study done asked people to brush for what they thought was 2 minutes, and the average was around 40 seconds. Toothbrushes with timers are one of the easiest ways to improve oral hygiene.

Personally, I don't care what you use to do it, just get it done right!

 

[Sarah_Rose]

I have a $20 Oral B "sonic" toothbrush and DH has a Sonicare. The difference is day and night. My toothbrush gets the job done, but DH's is amazing. I have tried his a few times and my teeth feel much cleaner than with my own brush. That said, I am happy enough with my brush that I don't feel like we need an extra $100 toothbrush in the house.

 

[okeydokey]

FYI, Target has the Sonicare Essense on sale this week for $38, usually $69. A couple of weeks ago in the coupon inserts there were $15 coupon and $10 coupon plus a $10 rebate form. I picked up a Sonicare for each of the kids using these deals.