antdad said:I guess a 3 yr lifespan for any rechargeable item that is in daily use is good service, the charge time isn't that important but I thought Li-on batteries might have had greater longevity.
charging every other day
JohnnyO said:antdad said:I guess a 3 yr lifespan for any rechargeable item that is in daily use is good service, the charge time isn't that important but I thought Li-on batteries might have had greater longevity.
For what it's worth I've had my sonic in constant use for about 7 years so far Antster. Only " maintenance " has been replacing the brush heads every 4 or 5 months & charging every other day.
JohnnyO. :icon_razz:/.
mikebrownington said:Well impressed that people actually listen to what us dentists tell them - keep up the good work fellas!
Oral-B Triumph electric jobs would be my recommendation along with their dental tape (they now do a nice minty one). If you've bigger spaces then TePe interdental brushes of the appropriate size. Toothpaste wise I really rate the OralB pro expert ones.
Re alcohol in mouthwashes, the evidence suggests they're OK to use. If using a mouthwash don't so do straight after brushing or you'll wash away the fluoride and other goodies from the TP.
mikebrownington said:Re alcohol in mouthwashes, the evidence suggests they're OK to use. If using a mouthwash don't so do straight after brushing or you'll wash away the fluoride and other goodies from the TP.
Rufus said:Several years ago my periodontist recommended that I use a Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush and Cogate toothpaste. I took up his recommendation and my gums and teeth have never been better. I've also taken to using a Waterpik to clean between my teeth, because they are tight, and this too has worked well and I don't have to struggle to remove stuck floss.
Eddie1 said:Dental tape works better than floss for me and wish I'd got into flossing regularly years ago - would have saved a lot of fillings and a couple teeth.