A buzzing friend for every girl (and guy!) (Braun Oral-B Ultra Plaque Remover)

Member Name: Morgenhund

Product:	Braun Oral-B Ultra Plaque Remover
Date:	29/03/01 (63 review reads)
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Advantages: Really works, good charge length, cheap base unit price

Disadvantages: Brushes can be a bit pricey

In 2000 I made the New Year's Resolution to take better care of my teeth, as although I only have ever had a single filling and generally my teeth aren't that bad I thought they could do with a bit of pampering (sad isn't it!) I bought a Braun Plaque Remover Electric Toothbrush and it has certainly made a difference.

In the beginning I was sceptical about the cleaning capability of this toothbrush, especially given the fact that the cleaning head is a lot smaller than the conventional toothbrush head that I had been used to. However the adage that "It isn't how big is it, but what you do with it!" (this seems applicable to everything from aardvarks to zebras in this day and age!) rings true, as the head cleans via rotary motion, which is much more efficient than a reciprocal motion brushing action.

The brush heads have indicators on them, and I find that whilst I get through one brush on average every three months (but then I sometimes brush three-four times a day!), which makes it an expensive option at around £7.50 a pack of two brush heads, it is well worth it. (However a Boots card can sometimes get you a knockdown price - have got two brushes for a fiver before now!)

The small head also means you use less toothpaste. In fact the pea sized amount is what is recommended by manufacturers for young children otherwise. Given the fact that Oral B are behind the brushes, perhaps the pea size amount is actually a suitable amount for adults as well as children.

The unit charges quickly and once charged lasts for quite a lot of brushes. There is a timer which tells you (via an intermittent brush action) when you have brushed for long enough although I find this is too short. All in all this is a great product, having cost me a mere £13.99 in Safeway. I have not regretted it.

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