Electric Toothbrush

[Biccylova]

I have an electric toothbrush that I bought six months ago but put off using till now as I wasn't sure I would like it, but now I have decided to get it out to use I don't think the thing cleaned my teeth at all, when I looked at it closely the head or bristles don't move at all, just vibrates, I am sure this is not right, it is a Colgate omron has anyone got one of these and can tell me whats wrong with it please?

[ubasses]

Sounds like my sonicare. It vibrates at high speed, you guide it along your gum line and over your teeth, both back and front. Since I have been using it I have always received praise from the Hygienist on my oral hygiene as there has been very little for her to do.

[gingejbee]

Yes, if it's a "sonic" device- like the Philips Sonicare range - the head does just vibrate......whereas the Oral-B heads move around a lot.
All the Which? Best Buys seem to be Philips and Oral-B....Colgate doesn't get a look in at all!

[RobNorth]

These have several settings for the head movement - you may need to read the instructions or try pushing the various buttons around until you find a suitable mode....

[Old_Geezer]

I use a sonic one. You have to brush with them the same as a non-sonic one. One hopes it shakes the plaque and tartar off (no guarantee) but you still have to do a decent job. They tend to time the 2 minutes for you.

[Old_Geezer]

I say the same but as long as you go over everything it should be fine. Doesn't really need the same amount of enthusiasm.

[Biccylova]

many thanks for your help, I will have another go with it, I suppose I am just set in my ways and this is a new idea, I must get up to date in my thinking.