Maintains Pearly Whites (Braun Oral-B Professional Care 5000 Rechargeable)

Member Name: Recon

Product:	Braun Oral-B Professional Care 5000 Rechargeable
Date:	29/01/08 (212 review reads)
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Advantages: Great cleaner, Fast, Rechargeable, Good quality, Easy to use, Timer

Disadvantages: £32.99 (but pays off, because you shouldn't need any surgery using this properly)

A while ago, I had to have my first filling in my back right tooth on my lower jaw. It wasn't pleasant, and just the thought of having this artificial mix in my tooth was quite scary, despite so many people having fillings even by young teen ages. I decided that it was time to get a really good toothbrush that did the job well - an electric one. I browsed several shops, and one that kept catching my eye was this Braun Oral B rechargeable toothbrush. It looked good to me with a price tag of just £32.99, so I went ahead with it in the end and purchased it, because it is a very effective toothbrush that does a good job.

It looks pretty sleek and modern. It comes with a charger and this is on a big base. Mine came with an extra head for the toothbrush for when mine got destroyed, which was handy. The heads are circular and when they are new, they are precise and fit into the smallest gaps to do a professional job on your teeth. The toothbrush and charger is all white apart from parts on the toothbrush that are a light shade of blue. Two buttons are on the front - one to switch it on, the other to switch it off. The toothbrush has a very useful 2 minute timer on it, which after 2 minutes will slow down and pulse on and off a few times to notify you that the 2 minutes is up. This is because the recommended time for brushing your teeth is two minutes to give them a good clean. For extra information, it is also recommended by dentists that you brush your teeth two times a day, once in the morning and more importantly once in the evening, or your teeth will literally rot overnight. They are both as important as each other really, but over night your teeth can decay if you haven't brushed them. Some dentists even say that 3 brushes a day is satisfactory as plaque can build up after all meals. Your teeth are the most important part of your body in a sense. They provide the ability to chew and eat. Perhaps more worrying are the price tags for operations such as fitting crowns on teeth due to decay. That's why dentists earn a lot of money. It is very important that you take good care of your teeth, and I assure you that this is very possible with this toothbrush if you clean them well.

The best way to use this toothbrush is to slowly glide over each tooth all over one at a time. This way, you ensure that all your teeth are cleaned thoroughly. Always make sure that you clean your gums as well, by directing the toothbrush towards the gums whilst cleaning the bottom of the teeth. Don't press too hard with the toothbrush as it will ruin the head very quickly, and they aren't the cheapest things to buy. The average toothbrush head for this model should really last you around 3 months, which is good going, or even longer. Once you have brushed your teeth, gargle in your mouth for 10 seconds and rinse your mouth. It is best to use mouth wash AFTER brushing your teeth to retain fresh breath and give your teeth that finishing shine as I like to call it (not literally).

The power goes on for a while, but I tend to charge mine every night to keep it fully charged up, which gives it more energy when you are cleaning your teeth, so that you get a better clean. It is easy to charge - you simply plug in the charger, stick the toothbrush on the holder and let it charge. It doesn't take long, but doing it over night ensures a full charge. That's not really the best thing to do though, because it wastes electricity.

For around £32.99, I would say this is a high quality and well-worth it toothbrush that does a brilliant job and keeps your teeth pearly white with healthy gums! Obviously, don't forget to use toothpaste when brushing, and try and find a good one of them too. I would recommend any of the Colgate toothpastes.

Thanks for reading,

- Recon -

Summary: This is an effective toothbrush without paying a ridiculous price.

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