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by Editors of Which? magazine
This product-review magazine from the United Kingdom tests 12 electric toothbrushes. Testers use a laser scanner, sensor and video camera to determine how well the toothbrushes remove plaque from a model of… four molars. The best results are achieved with the Oral-B Triumph 9900 with SmartGuide (now the ProfessionalCare SmartSeries 5000), which is "extremely easy to use and has excellent battery life." Other top toothbrushes are the Oral-B Triumph 9500 (9400 in U.S.), and Philips Sonicare Elite e9500. The site provides very detailed reviews for each of the 12 brushes tested. Although a separate study in which people test the brushes on themselves might have added some value, this review is by far the best we found.
by G.T. Terezhalmy et al.
by K. Janusz et al.
by G.T. Terezhalmy et al.
This clinical study with 30 subjects compares the stain-removal ability of Oral-B Vitality Pro White power toothbrush against that of an oral prophylaxis (such as used at the dentist). One group of patients… brushed with the Oral-B Vitality Pro White power toothbrush twice a day for two minutes. The second group of patients underwent a dental prophylaxis, and then used a manual toothbrush twice a day for two minutes. Stain removal was assessed after two weeks. The Oral-B Vitality Pro White power toothbrush proved to be just as effective as the prophylaxis, at least during this short two-week window.
by A.R. Biesbrock et al.
by S. Farrell et al.
This clinical study with 50 subjects tests the Crest Spinbrush Pro Clean against a manual toothbrush in plaque removal. After one brushing, the Crest Spinbrush Pro Clean removes more plaque than the manual… brush. This study is sponsored by the Procter & Gamble Company, former makers of the Crest Spinbrush Pro Clean. (This toothbrush was subsequently acquired by the Church & Dwight Company and is now branded Arm & Hammer.)
by Editors of Good Housekeeping
In this review, seven electric toothbrushes are tested by consumers and a dentist, Denis Vu. Few details of the test are provided. We do not know which toothbrushes are tested, in what way they are tested… or how many people participate in the testing. The top-rated brush is the Philips Sonicare FlexCare. A consumer likes the two different speeds, and Vu likes the small brush head and accompanying UV sanitizer for the toothbrush head. Vu also praises the Oral-B Vitality, which he calls the best basic option.
by A.B. Biesbrock et al.
Twenty-six subjects test six inexpensive electric toothbrushes for plaque-removal efficacy in this study, including the Crest Spinbrush Pro, Crest Spinbrush, Oral-B Battery, Colgate Motion (now… discontinued) and Oral-B 3-D Excel (now discontinued), plus a Crest experimental toothbrush design. While there was little statistically significant difference among the six, the study gives a slight edge to the Crest Spinbrush Pro, saying that "it may offer enhanced plaque removal efficiency relative to the five other toothbrushes, and be at least as good as the five tested powered toothbrushes." (The Spinbrush is now owned by the Church & Dwight Company, makers of Arm & Hammer.)
by "Kayar"
This detailed article provides a feature-to-feature comparison of the Oral-B 8900 DLX with OxyJet Irrigator and the Sonicare FlexCare with UV Sanitizer. The reviewer points out the pros and cons of each,… but doesn't say which one is best. The Oral-B is said to do a more thorough job of cleaning when used with the OxyJet, but when comparing brushes alone, the Sonicare does a more efficient job. The Oral-B is also easier to use while the Sonicare requires a bit of a learning curve.
by Anjali Athavaley
by Lynne Heckert
by Erik Sofge
by Lee Coty
by "Petew"
by Cat Lincoln
by Editor of GeekyHousewife.com
by P.A. Walters et al.
by Editors of Consumer magazine
Consumer magazine is New Zealand's equivalent to ConsumerReports.org. For this review, five Consumer staff members compare the Oral-B Triumph 9500, which is similar to the 9400 in the U.S., with their own… powered toothbrushes. They find the Triumph more effective at cleaning and more comfortable to hold, but they also note greater vibration against their teeth. All five staffers are impressed enough to say that they would buy one if it were available at a reasonable price.
by "Kevin"
In this blog, "Kevin" reviews several power toothbrushes and rates them with one to five stars. Each toothbrush is given a brief synopsis of its strengths and weaknesses but it isn't clear whether hands-on… testing occurs. Kevin claims to personally use the Sonicare R732 Healthy White. Other favorites include the Oral-B Triumph 9900 with SmartGuide, Sonicare Essence e5500, Oral-B ProfessionalCare 7850 DLX (now discontinued) and Sonicare Elite e7300.
by Tammy Davenport
Tammy Davenport explains the ins and outs of brushing your teeth and reviews three electric toothbrushes: the Oral-B Vitality, Sonicare Advance 4700 and Sonicare IntelliClean. Although Davenport has… personally used all three brushes, she doesn't say which is best. In fact all three are highly recommended with no mention of any negative aspects. Only the Vitality is still available, so these reviews are very old. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
by Contributors to Amazon.com
Amazon.com also lets consumers post opinions on many major brands of powered toothbrushes, but most of the toothbrushes listed get high ratings overall, making it hard to determine which is truly better.… Still, some are reviewed much more frequently, giving some insight into overall popularity. The Sonicare Essence 5300, Oral-B Triumph 9400, Sonicare FlexCare with Sanitizer and Sonicare Elite e9500 each receive a high overall rating from more than 200 reviewers.
by Contributors to Drugstore.com
by Contributors to Target.com
by C.R. Goyal et al.
by P.G. Robinson et al.
Research from the Cochrane Oral Health Group repudiates earlier data that electric toothbrushes are no more effective in reducing plaque than manual toothbrushes. The tests show that powered toothbrushes… with a rotation oscillation action are more effective than manual toothbrushes in reducing plaque and gingivitis. Other types of powered toothbrushes produced less consistent reductions in plaque and gingivitis than manual brushes. Forty-two trials involving 3,855 participants and over 25 different powered and manual toothbrushes provide data. Brushes with a rotation oscillation action removed plaque and reduced gingivitis more effectively (by 11 percent and 6 percent) than manual brushes in the short term, and reduced gingivitis scores by 17 percent in studies over three months.
by Shannon Jenest
This press release, published by The Wall Street Journal, introduces the new Sonicare for Kids Power Toothbrush. The toothbrush is designed for kids between the ages of four and 10. It has two power modes… that are less powerful than the Sonicare FlexCare and said to be ideal for younger teeth and gums. Other kid-friendly features include a KidTimer and interchangeable front design panels. The toothbrush will be available in stores in October 2009.
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Sprinbrush Pro Whitening Battery Powered Toothbrush, Extra Soft (Pack of 2)
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