What are the disadvantages of electric toothbrushes?

No, you should put the same amount of toothpaste on all types of toothbrushes. You should put enough so you can clean your teeth well.

No, you should put the same amount of toothpaste on all types of toothbrushes. You should put enough so you can clean your teeth well.

The main advantage of manual toothbrushes is the cost. They are much cheaper than electric toothbrushes. Whereas an electric toothbrush can cost you $50-$100, manual toothbrushes can be bought for just a few bucks. Another advantage is that manual toothbrushes come in different sizes and colors, so there's a larger variety to choose from.

The best electric toothbrushes are the Oral-b Professional Care and the Phillip Sonicare Diamond Clean. You can find more information on these electric toothbrushes on their respected websites: http://www.usa.philips.com/c/diamondclean/289711/cat/en/ and http://www.oralb.com/products/professional-care-smart-series-4000/.

Electric toothbrushes are an excellent tool to keep your teeth clean and healthy. They offer many advantages:

• They allow you to remove plaque more efficiently and quicker than manual toothbrushes.

• You don't need to brush hard in order to get good results. This means that you are much less likely to injure your gums.

• People who suffer from physical conditions like arthritis find electric toothbrushes as a great replacement to manual toothbrushes because they are easier to grip and you don't need to use as much physical power to get your teeth cleaned (the powered brushes do the cleaning).

• It is more fun to brush with electric toothbrushes compared to manual toothbrushes, especially for children.

According to the Oral-B website, you should replace the head of your electric toothbrush every 3 months. There are exceptions though. For example, if you suffer from gum problems, then you should replace your toothbrush head every 4-6 months. On the other hand, if you have very healthy gums and teeth and you are using a high quality electric toothbrush, you can probably use it for few extra months (around 6 months).

Your electrical socket may be wrongly wired, with polarity mixed up. Try another socket. Also, some electric toothbrushes need to be "off" to successfully charge. Maybe the flasing red light for 10 seconds is telling you the toothbrush is "on" and not accepting charge.

Hi jodnerhome,

Here is the link to register your Philips Sonicare:

http://ow.ly/6siPR

Let me know if you have any issues. Hope this helps!

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