Battery powered toothebrush help

[flyingdutchman]

Hey...I just bought a battery powered toothbrush and i have never used one before so i need someone to help me answer my questions. It is an Oral B Cross Action battery powered toothbrush.

1) Is it water-resistant? Cuz if the bristles are spinning on battery, then there is a motor running.
2) Do you apply a lot of paste compared to a manual one? I tried that and the toothpaste went flying around.
3) Do you keep it steady in ur mouth and let the bristles of the brush do the work or do you move along with it?
4) How often do you have to change the brush?

I know these are dumb questions but I never used one before and so I need help...thanks!

[CanadaBoy]

1) yes
2) same amount of paste, turn on toothbrush when in mouth
3) let the bristles do the work, just move it up and down
4) 3 months for best results

[flyingdutchman]

But...if you keep washing it everyday after you use it...wont it wear out the motor or spoil it?

[Jucius Maximus]

[QUOTE=flyingdutchman;4771522]But...if you keep washing it everyday after you use it...wont it wear out the motor or spoil it?[/QUOTE]
Nope... I had an Oral-B for approx. 2.5 years before it crapped out on me. This is with use several times per day.

[Kasakato]

[QUOTE=flyingdutchman;4771433]Hey...I just bought a battery powered toothbrush and i have never used one before so i need someone to help me answer my questions. It is an Oral B Cross Action battery powered toothbrush.

1) Is it water-resistant? Cuz if the bristles are spinning on battery, then there is a motor running.
2) Do you apply a lot of paste compared to a manual one? I tried that and the toothpaste went flying around.
3) Do you keep it steady in ur mouth and let the bristles of the brush do the work or do you move along with it?
4) How often do you have to change the brush?

I know these are dumb questions but I never used one before and so I need help...thanks![/QUOTE]

1) Yes. They will be sealed. At the least there will be brushes on the motor to keep water out.
2) Normal amount. Hint: Appy tooth past, stick toothbrush in mouth, and then turn it on. Dont open your mouth untill you are done the inside sides of the top and bottom.
3) Just leave it on each tooth for 2-3secounds.
4) Every 3 months or so.

I am using the SonicCare brush. The thing is amazing. It charges and vibrates the bristles using induction so the whole unit is hermetically sealed.

[CanadaBoy]

[QUOTE=CanadaBoy;4771447]1) yes
2) same amount of paste, turn on toothbrush when in mouth
3) let the bristles do the work, just move it up and down
4) 3 months for best results[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Kasakato;4771663]1) Yes. They will be sealed. At the least there will be brushes on the motor to keep water out.
2) Normal amount. Hint: Appy tooth past, stick toothbrush in mouth, and then turn it on. Dont open your mouth untill you are done the inside sides of the top and bottom.
3) Just leave it on each tooth for 2-3secounds.
4) Every 3 months or so.

I am using the SonicCare brush. The thing is amazing. It charges and vibrates the bristles using induction so the whole unit is hermetically sealed.[/QUOTE]

;)

[dolphie]

[QUOTE]Is it water-resistant?[/QUOTE]
very. i've brushed my teeth in the shower with mine for at least a couple of years.

just an FYI, the internal battery will wear out over time. I'm on my second. My first lasted about 4 years, then wouldn't hold a charge longer than about 30 seconds. Second edition's lasted about 2 years now.

edited to add:
[QUOTE]I tried that and the toothpaste went flying around.[/QUOTE]
i still haven't stopped laughing at this.

[M.D.]

[QUOTE=Kasakato;4771663]I am using the SonicCare brush. The thing is amazing. It charges and vibrates the bristles using induction so the whole unit is hermetically sealed.[/QUOTE]

hermetically :confused:

I also have the SonicCare brush and its pretty sweet.
How do you brush with it? I just use it like a non-electrical one.
Knowing when to move over to the next set of teeth with the beeps is pretty useful, but they should've implemented a beeping countdown to let you know when its about to shut off and not suddenly shut off when I don't feel like I've finished :razz:

What's the reason/logic behind brushing up and down?

[eelfliw]

Did you buy the tooth brush used and it didn't come with instructions?

The Braun electric toothbrush came with a manual that answers all the questions you asked above.

[Brian99]

[QUOTE=flyingdutchman;4771433]
2) Do you apply a lot of paste compared to a manual one? I tried that and the toothpaste went flying around.
[/QUOTE]

Heheh, yeah I laughed pretty hard at this too! Place in mouth BEFORE turning on. Live and learn.

Cheers!

[Kasakato]

[QUOTE=M.D.;4772006]hermetically :confused:

I also have the SonicCare brush and its pretty sweet.
How do you brush with it? I just use it like a non-electrical one.
Knowing when to move over to the next set of teeth with the beeps is pretty useful, but they should've implemented a beeping countdown to let you know when its about to shut off and not suddenly shut off when I don't feel like I've finished :razz:

What's the reason/logic behind brushing up and down?[/QUOTE]

"hermetic seal"- an airtight, and thus waterproof seal.

Theres no logic to brushing up and down. Doing so may actually cause a gum infection as you are always hitting the gums. With a manual toothbrush you should brush in circles on each tooth.

The Sonic Care has a 30 second, and 2 minute timer. I like it because sometimes I "forget" to brush for the full two minutes. If your not quite done, just turn it back on for a few more seconds. The timer resets if you stop return it to the power base.