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Colgate ProClinical A1500
by Taz123456
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I have had a few bad cases of gum disease in the past, with my dentist emphasising the need to buy an electric toothbrush to improve my gum health. I had put off the idea of buying an electric toothbrush for awhile, thinking that it was a waste of money and that I can improve my oral health by using a ... normal handheld toothbrush. However I recently had this impulsive urge to purchase one during a visit to my local Boots store, and straight after felt a small cloud of regret rush over me. However after just a few weeks the feeling of regret soon went away, and I found myself falling in love with the Colgate ProClinical Toothbrush.
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Key features include:
Sonic wave cleaning action
1 automatic mode
2 manual modes
2 minute timer
30 second pacer
2 Triple Clean refill head
1 Sensitive Refill Head
Charger
Travel case
This information was taken from www.boots.com so please refer to this website for more details.
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The Colgate ProClincal A1500 toothbrush is fairly new electric toothbrush introduced by Colgate and is claimed to use new automatically adjusting mechanics that significantly cleans both teeth and gums like no other toothbrush on the market.
I found it to be a very lightweight and versatile toothbrush that has managed to clean many areas that normal toothbrushes tend to miss. This improved cleaning is due to bristles on the triple brush head, which are all different lengths and clean in different directions.
Colgate claims that the brush cleans in three distinct steps, first is removes plague and stains using the spiral bristles, the second is the deep cleaning of the gums using the altered outer bristles and the final step involving the bristles inside the brush which are used to clean surface plaques. I found that these steps are fairly accurate, after using mine for a few months I have seen an improvement in the disappearance of outer plaque which were clearly visible before I stated using this toothbrush. I also found that my gums also appear to be healthier; I used to have a bad cause of gum disease with my gums bleeding a lot randomly, however now I have very rare occasions of bleeding gums and I believe with frequent use of this toothbrush it should eventually disappear.
I was particularly pleased to find that the electric toothbrush was ready to use straight from the box, as it came fully charged. As in the past waiting for a new electric toothbrush to charge can be annoying, with some taking as long as 24 hours to fully charge (older models). The toothbrush set includes a triple clean brush head, a handle, charger and refill attachment and a handy travel case.
I personally love the inclusion of the smart sensors on the brush, which automatically adjusts the speed and direction of cleaning as well as it automatically altering cleaning actions. I found that for example that the speed and actions change from fast up and down strokes when the brush is placed towards the back teeth compared to the front teeth surfaces; which is cleaned in a slower side to side motion. This has really helped in terms of my gum hygiene, the uniqueness of the altered instructions given to the brush by the sensors enable the brush to work more gently in sensitive areas in the mouth.
The brush has a clear LED screen, a two minute timer and a manual and auto option. I like the fact that the timer enables me to clean my teeth for the correct duration as recommended by dentist experts. This is done with the 30 second automatic detector that notifies me when to move the brush to another section in my mouth, which is a great added factors to ensure that teeth and gums are cleaned in the best possible way.
I am also really pleased with the smart design of this toothbrush, in particular the clever diagonal pointing neck of the brush makes it really easy to clean areas that in the past were difficult to reach, and the auto detecting function enables me to reduce the pressure placed on my teeth, therefore reducing gum bruising and bleeding.
I found that it reaches the plaque in between my teeth well, and have found that my teeth are more visibly cleaner and whiter after just a few months of using, illustrating the design and the sensory functions of the brush have definitely made improvements for my oral health.
The only real down side for me is the price; retailing at around £169.99 is a very hefty price tag for a toothbrush. However as it has worked wonders for my teeth, making them nice and clean as well as making my gums healthier, I have as a result not for one second regretted my impulsive purchase. Baring in mind the reduced costs of dental work due to the improvement of my teeth means that this has saved me some money.
I have only had mine for a few months, but I am aware that the brush head will need replacing every 3-4 months which is not huge problem, on the plus side the, I do not need to buy any batteries as the battery included is fully rechargeable via a plug socket.
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Overall I would recommend this to anyone who would like a significant improvement in their oral hygiene, as it visibly improves the appearances of teeth, improves gum health and conquers bad breath (not that I had bad breath!). Apart from the price, I can not fault this item and have no regrets purchasing this Colgate ProClinical Toothbrush.
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Oral-B Professional Care 2000
by user789
I few weeks back I started to have sensitive teeth as cold or hot water would cause immense pain and discomfort so I decided to visit the dentist. After getting a telling off from the dentist that I am not brushing my teeth correctly and that I needed a filling, I decided to invest in an electric tooth brush that will help protect my ... teeth more efficiently as i was getting slightly worried.
I looked at a couple on a of websites until I found and bought this electric tooth brush from the BOOTS website as it was on half price at £47.99.
So when I opened the packaging a discovered that the weight of this tooth brush is amazingly light and the colourful and ergonomic design was also better looking than the website picture. After charging it for 17 hours as stated on instructions I tested it to find it powerful yet not painful as the I found my self changing between the daily mode which is quite aggressive and the sensitive mode depending on how I felt.
A really nice feature of this tooth brush is the timer which makes short sounds every 30 seconds to remind you to brush all quarters of the mouth and a longer sound once the recommended 2 minutes are finished. But by far the best feature is the pressure sensor which lights up if you are brushing too hard. The battery life is also quite good because when fully charged it can last up to 6 days twice everyday for 2 minutes.
I have to be honest after using this brush my teeth sensitivity has decreased noticeably!!!!
DEFINITELY RECOMMEND TO ANYONE.
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Oral-B Vitality Precision Clean
by Lydsabug
I had always wanted an electric toothbrush but really didnt bother until my hygienist recommended it, she said it prevents over pressing on the gums and resulting damage when they start to recede. Also, they are great for cleaning in between the teeth, when a normal toothbrush may not actually reach. After my check up, i was paying and I ... noticed they were on sale a t the back of reception and bought one. Apparently they were on offer at £25 but i did see this one a little cheaper in Boots a little while later.
The packaging looks good, with the toothbrush visible on the right hand side and all the promotional information to the left, for some reason, im always impressed with blue and white boxes and this didnt disappoint with its shiny white teeth on the front. I wanted those teeth and here was my chance to dazzle the world......I went home to commence the cleaning routine.
This toothbrush is able to oscilate over 7,600 times a minute and thats impressive in itself, spinning that fast is sure to tackle any build up of plaque and blast it off my teeth without a second thought. I was worried at first that this may in fact hurt if it hit the gums in any kind of manner that they werent used to but this was not the case, because of the speed, it made the brush sort of 'bounce' over them but cleaned them really well. I was impressed with the claims of reducing the plaque by up to 2 times the standard rate of a manula toothbrush and this would only be proven by my next visit to the dentist, so hereby cant comment yet on that.
The toothbrush came out of the packing with a little persuasion, as always with the hard plastic casing, it takes a lot of pulling and cutting with a good pair of scissors. It fits the hand well, bigger than my normal toothbrush but felt solid and of good quality, nothing less than i would expect from Oral B really. The battery is sealed into the brush and this provided the weight behind the brush (always a good thing when something feels weighty!). There is a stand in the box for the toothbrush to stand on to charge and this plugs into the shaver adaptor so can only really be charged in the bathroom unless you get an adaptor plug. The fot is good, the toothbrush doesnts wobble and there is a slight buzzing noise when its charging, this could in fact by my socket as I feel as if the noise comes from the wall!!
The toothbrush has a head that is easily removed for changing and the one its fitted with is the Precision clean on, which seems pretty big at first glance. Well i say big but its not as wide as my normal toothbrush but seems to sit higher on the shaft of the toothbrush. There is another brush head for interdental cleaning which is the bit i particularly like about this item, it feels like you have a really good tooth cleaning experience.
Now im not too sure whether to wet the head prior to putting the toothpaste on or not but let me tell you that for me, this doesnt work.. I pressed the on button which is situated half ay down the handle of the brush and off felw the paste, had I used my brain I should have put this into my mouth first and then prssed but i really wanted to see it working. On other occasions when i have done just that and placed it onto the teeth, it produces too much fluid in the mouth and makes cleaning unpleasant as its dripping down my chin and if Im not careful, my clothes too.
Trying this without water first is better for me and the only downide there would be that I need to use a little more paste than normal to cover my whole set of 'pearlies'. I usually just cup my hand for rinsing water and swill as it doesnt work to try and rinse with the brush, water flying everywhere and a right old mess in the bathroom.
When using this toothbrush, there is a buzzing noise which isnt too loud and the brush glides over the teeth. There are bristles on the brush that change colour after about 3 mnths use (although they seemed to fade sooner with mine) to remind you to change the head, these are easily bought at most chemists and supermarkets and you can choose the best to suit you. The dentist recommends that we brush our teeth for 2 minutes each time x 2 a day and this toothbrush has a built in timer to pulsate when you have reached that time, it doesnt switch off but is just a reminder so if you havent finished, you can continue. Great for when you think you have been brushing for an age only to realise there is still time left.
My toothbrush lasts for around 4 days before it needs recharging, pretty good in my book. It takes about 15-30 minutes to get a good charge into the unit but i always leave my charging through the day after the morning brush.
There are plenty of other brushes on the market that are more expensive and I know a lot of them offer a few more perks but this for me is ideal. You can have a brushing head for each member of the family but i wouldnt do this as when you are brushing all sorts of saliva and paste tend to run down the handle.....not particularly nice for the next person even though its easily washed.
Great little toothbrush at a good price. My teeth always feel lovely when I have brushed with this ans I could certainly give Donny Osmond a run for his money!
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