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Oral-B Vitality

*Est. $18

Reviewed October 2009
Oral-B Vitality

No-frills electric toothbrush

pros
  • Inexpensive
  • Includes rechargeable battery
  • May inspire you to brush longer
cons
  • Battery eventually stops accepting recharges
  • Just one brush motion
  • No timer
 
 
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(206 customer reviews)

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Makes teeth sensitive. Use a good manual toothbrush., November 15, 2009

I bought a 2 pack of Braun electric brushes for me and my wife. After using it for a month I returned it. I usually do not return any item, least a personal item. But within 3 weeks I noticed that my teeth were more sensitive to cold water, etc. I did not want to use or pay for something that actually ruined my teeth. Looks like these brushes erode the enamel. Once eroded the enamel does not build back. Though I used these brushed around 1 year back, my teeth are still sensitive ever since I used them. The 2nd brush was for my wife and she had exactly the same experience as me. So I would advise you people out there. Keep it manual. More technology is not always good.

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Died after 6 weeks, November 11, 2009
The brush died after 6 weeks of light use, alternating with a manual brush. In the meantime, the metal melted and caused noticeable taste and probably can be attributed for some metal accumulation on a tooth. This is not worth it even at this price.
Handy Brush, November 7, 2009
We bought this for my mother-in-law and she just loves it. Fast shipping. Nice product.
gray metal gets in your toothpaste, November 4, 2009

I bought this toothbrush in January and also one for my daughter. By early summer we both noticed a strange metallic taste and the toothpaste in our mouths was gray instead of white. Black drops started coming out of the handle and it became clear that metal from inside the handle was mixing with the toothpaste and getting into our mouths. Other than this problem I thought the device was great but this is just not acceptable so I am buying a different brand.

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why pay more, November 3, 2009
These electric toothbrushes are low-priced, reliable, and as effective as those costing several times as much.
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Oral-B Vitality Precision Clean Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush

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Our Sources

1. Which? magazine

This U.K.-based product-review publication thoroughly evaluates 12 electric toothbrushes on ease of use, battery life and overall cleaning ability. While the Braun Oral-B Vitality isn't judged best in any aspect, editors say it's a respectable performer that's inexpensive. Battery life is the worst of the 12 tested electric toothbrushes, however.

Review: Electric Toothbrushes, Editors of Which? magazine

2. Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice

This study compares the stain removal ability of the Oral-B Vitality toothbrush against that of a dental-office cleaning treatment in combination with manual brushing for two weeks. Stain removal of both techniques is found to be comparable.

Review: A Clinical Evaluation of Extrinsic Stain Removal: a Rotation-Oscillation Power Toothbrush Versus a Dental Prophylaxis, G.T. Terezhalmy et al., July 2008, Vol. 9, No. 5

3. Good Housekeeping

In this video review from Good Housekeeping, seven electric toothbrushes are tested by consumers and a dentist, Dr. Denis Vu. Few details of the test are provided. For example, we don't know which toothbrushes are tested, in what way they are tested, or how many people participate in the testing. Vu praises the Oral-B Vitality, which he calls the best basic option.

Review: GH on TV: Electric Toothbrushes, Editors of Good Housekeeping, March 1, 2008

4. Amazon.com

Several owner-reviewers give the Braun Oral-B Vitality Dual Clean electric toothbrush a high average score, with just a few complaints about the battery eventually not taking a charge anymore. Some say the Vitality's low price made them skeptical, but that the product works surprisingly well.

Review: Oral-B Vitality Dual Clean Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush, Contributors to Amazon.com

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