Benefits of Electric Toothbrush

The 2 minutes reminder
Dentist recommended brushing teeth for maximum of 2 minutes, for electric toothbrush that have the 2-minutes reminder build-in, once the 2 minutes are up, the brush head will vibrate 3 times to let you know that your recommended two minutes of brushing is up.

How electric toothbrush works?
The following video, while in Chinese, shows how the electric toothbrush works


Usage Instructions: 
Replace brush (head) every 3 months or sooner if brush head becomes loose due to damage. Replace brush head when bristles are worn, or when color indicator bristles have faded to halfway. Dentists recommend that you change your toothbrush every 3 months.

Directions for use: Brush your teeth at least twice a day 
Recommended usage: Clean the brush after use and keep in dry place


Caution:
Not intended for use by children under age of 3 years. This appliance is not intended for use by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety. In general. we recommend that you keep the appliance out of the reach of children. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

How To Use Your electric toothbrush?
Wet the brush head and apply toothpaste. Place the toothbrush in the mouth and turn on. Guide the brush head slowly from tooth to tooth. Hold the toothbrush head in place for a few seconds before moving on to the next tooth. Brush the gums as well as the teeth, first the outsides, then the insides, finally the chewing surfaces.

Here's a video on how to use an electric tooth brush

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Comparing various Brita Filter jug models

Brita Fjord 2.6L

The BRITA Fjord jug is impressive with its elegant design and fits in every fridge door. And the MAXTRA filtration technology reduces limescale quickly and easily.

• MAXTRA technology for soft, great tasting water
• Practical flip top opening for easy filling
• Soft grip handle, non-slip base
• "BRITA Memo" electronic cartridge exchange indicator
• Dimensions:
• 2.6 litres (1.5 litres of filtered water): 25.6 x 28.5 x 9.8 cm
• Fits in the fridge door

Brita Aluna 3.5L

The Brita Aluna is a good product that is quick and easy to refill and pour. Much better than bottled water as you don't need to store it in a plastic bottle. It really does make your water taste cleaner, not too big so it fits nicely in your fridge, durable handle, timer to tell you when next filter change should take place. Aluna is the newer model

• Slim, fridge door fitting design with 2.4 Litres filtered water capacity, 3.5 Litres total capacity and dishwasher safe (except lid)
• Includes formula MAXTRA filter cartridge with 25 percent finer mesh for better reduction of coarse particles lasts around one month
• Micro carbon pearls reduce chlorine and organic impurities which affect taste and odour of food and drink
• Ion exchange pearls reduce limescale and metals protecting kettles and enhancing flavour and aroma of tea and coffee
• Electronic memo - reminder notifies you when to replace filter cartridge. Removable lid for easy filling               

Brita Marella 3.5L

Marella is a large countertop design with 2.4 Litres filtered water capacity, 3.5 Litres total capacity, dishwasher safe (except lid) with flip top lid for easy refilling

- It comes with electronic memo - reminder notifies you when to replace filter cartridge
- Includes formula MAXTRA filter cartridge with 25 percent finer mesh for better reduction of coarse particles lasts around one month
- Micro carbon pearls reduce chlorine and organic impurities which affect taste and odour of food and drink
- Ion exchange pearls permanently absorb lead and copper and reduce limescale, for household appliance protection


The difference between Aluna and Marella

The Marella is the older Brita model, it has the automatic pour through lid for single handed filling "easy fill" flip lid which you can refill water through the flip lid without removing the cover, as for Aluna, it is the newer model, and the lid has to be completely removed to re-fill water.


Brita Elemaris 3.5L

The BRITA Elemaris Meter XL jug has an intelligent indicator for optimum BRITA water quality. It measures water hardness, volume and time. MAXTRA Technology transforms tap water into freshly filtered BRITA water by reducing limescale, chlorine and other odour- and taste impairing substances. BRITA filtered water helps to prolong the lifespan of your household appliances.

- It has 2.2L filtered water capacity (3.5L total capacity)
- Automatic pour through lid for single handed filling
- Ergonomic soft grip handle and non-slip base for comfortable grip




Comparing memo and Elemaris's meter

The BRITA Elemaris Meter XL jug has an intelligent indicator for optimum BRITA water quality. It measures water hardness, volume and time.

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How to brush your teeth with an electric toothbrush?

If this is the first time you are using an electric toothbrush, the following video will give you a guide on how to brush your teeth with an electric toothbrush.



How To Use Your electric toothbrush?
Wet the brush head and apply toothpaste. Place the toothbrush in the mouth and turn on. Guide the brush head slowly from tooth to tooth. Hold the toothbrush head in place for a few seconds before moving on to the next tooth. Brush the gums as well as the teeth, first the outsides, then the insides, finally the chewing surfaces.

How electric toothbrush works?
The following video, while in Chinese, shows how the electric toothbrush works

 

Directions for use: Brush your teeth at least twice a day 
Recommended usage: Clean the brush after use and keep in dry place

Caution:
Not intended for use by children under age of 3 years. This appliance is not intended for use by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety. In general. we recommend that you keep the appliance out of the reach of children. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

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Comparing all the Oral-B Cross Action Battery operated toothbrush brush heads

The Oral-B CrossAction Power series of electric toothbrushes are all battery operated, they come in different variety, all differed by the type of brush head that came bundled with the package, but all using the same handle, and driven by an AA battery.

Basically there are there types packages, as different countries may call their own packaging

a) 3D White Cross Action Dual brush heads

b) Anti-Bacterial Cross Action Dual brush heads

They brand the Anti-bacterial as "Pro-Health" in US

c) Anti-Bacterial Cross Action Dual brush heads

They brand the Dual Clean as "Complete" in US

 All 3 types of brush heads are compatible with the following CrossAction Power series of electric toothbrushes

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Comparing all the Oral-B D-Series electric toothbrush brush heads

Comparing Oral-B toothbrush heads

The following are the various replacement toothbrush heads for D series of Oral-B electric toothbrushes.

All of Oral-B brush heads deliver the oscillating/rotating power that makes Oral-B the #1 dentist-recommended brand, but there are a few key differences that make each one unique. And, since all of the brush heads fit all of their D series electric toothbrush handles, it’s easy to find the perfect fit for you.



All brush heads are compatible for the following model of Oral-B toothbrush as replacement brush heads.


a) Oral-B Precision Clean Replacement toothbrush heads

b) Oral-B Cross Action Replacement toothbrush heads

c) Oral-B Floss Action Replacement toothbrush heads

d) Oral-B 3D White Replacement toothbrush heads

e) Oral-B Dual Clean Replacement toothbrush heads

f) Oral-B Trizone Replacement toothbrush heads

g) Oral-B Sensitive Clean Replacement toothbrush heads

h) Oral-B Sensi Ultra Thin Replacement toothbrush heads

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Electric toothbrush vs. manual toothbrush?

Because Improving Your Oral Health Has Never Been Easier

When you brush with an Oral-B electric toothbrush, you do so much more for your oral health than you can with a manual toothbrush. It sweeps away more plaque and cleans better between teeth, and helps you better take care of your gums. All at the push of a button. So switch to an Oral-B electric toothbrush and feel the difference.

The world of electric toothbrushes can sound complicated. But if you're looking for the best-and easiest-way to take care of your teeth, it's worth researching. Why? Because-unlike a manual brush-an electric brush does the work for you.

What are the Benefits of An Electric Toothbrush? 

Simply stated, rechargeable electric toothbrushes (or "power" toothbrushes) provide superior plaque removal to regular manual toothbrushes. And because they provide the brushing action for you, many people find using power toothbrushes easier than using regular manual ones. Additionally, with so many different types and features available, it's easy to find one that suits your specific oral health needs.

Video
Find out why Oral-B electric toothbrushes are better than manual toothbrushes. Watch the video prepared by Oral-B experts and see the difference between Oral-B electric and manual toothbrushes


How Electric Tooth brush works?

Oral-B toothbrushes with rotation-oscillationPower toothbrushes provide superior plaque removal, each bristle tip removes plaque by moving across the teeth and more plaque is removed with every change of direction, this is called "Shearing". The more Shearing movements the more plaque removal.

Oral-B electric toothbrushes deliver up to 48,800 movements per minute, while a regular manual toothbrush can only deliver 300 to 600 movements per minute. The superior cleaning power of an electric toothbrush removes 100% more plaque than a regular manual toothbrush


How electric toothbrush works?
The following video, while in Chinese, shows how the electric toothbrush works

 
Usage Instructions: 
Replace brush (head) every 3 months or sooner if brush head becomes loose due to damage. Replace brush head when bristles are worn, or when color indicator bristles have faded to halfway. Dentists recommend that you change your toothbrush every 3 months.

Directions for use: Brush your teeth at least twice a day 
Recommended usage: Clean the brush after use and keep in dry place

Caution:
Not intended for use by children under age of 3 years. This appliance is not intended for use by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety. In general. we recommend that you keep the appliance out of the reach of children. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

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How to Clean Your Electric Toothbrush

It’s important to take care of your electric toothbrush to make sure you get your best clean with every brush. Here are some tips on how to clean and take care of your electric toothbrush to keep your smile at its healthiest.

How to Clean Your Electric Toothbrush 
Because one of the main purposes of a toothbrush is to remove bacteria from your mouth, it’s important to keep your toothbrush sanitary and free of bacteria.  

Keep these tips in mind to keep your electric toothbrush clean and safe:     

• Keep it covered on the road, but not at home. When you travel, put your toothbrush in a travel toothbrush holder-don’t let it roll around uncovered in your suitcase or toiletry bag where it can pick up dust, dirt, and bacteria. But don’t store a toothbrush in a toothbrush holder at home-the chronically moist environment can promote bacteria growth. If you must use a covered toothbrush holder frequently, look for one with small holes to let air in. When at home, store your toothbrush upright in a cup or a toothbrush holder that allows it to air dry and has several openings to keep multiple toothbrushes separate.     
• Consider a sanitizer. There are commercially available "toothbrush sanitizers," but there’s no solid evidence to suggest that they actually keep toothbrushes cleaner than simply rinsing them with water after use and allowing them to dry. If you want to try a sanitizer, look for one that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for "reducing bacterial contamination that occurs naturally on toothbrushes." Be suspicious of sanitizing products that make unrealistic claims. And never try to clean your toothbrush by putting it in the dishwasher or microwave; the high temperatures can damage the brush. 
  

Electric Toothbrush Storage and Maintenance 
In addition to the tips above, you should rinse your electric toothbrush every day with tap water after use to remove toothpaste and debris.      

• Don’t over-brush. Putting too much pressure on your toothbrush can cause the bristles to wear out more quickly and be less effective when cleaning.     
• Store your toothbrush in an upright position to let it air-dry.  

Oral-B® Electric Toothbrush Tips 
Replace your Oral-B® Electric Toothbrush brush head every three months, or when the blue Indicator® bristles fade halfway to white, or earlier if you notice fraying. Simply pull the old brush head off your handle at a straight angle, and snap on a new brush head in the same manner.      

• If this is your first time using the product, you should fully charge the battery before using, which can take up to 16 hours.     
• Once your handle is fully charged, continue using your electric toothbrush until no charge is left. Then, fully charge it again instead of charging between each use. This will help your battery perform at its best longer.     
• If you have a SmartGuide™ display with your electric toothbrush, it will need two AA batteries for power.     
• If you’d like to buy replacement chargers, handles, travel cases or other accessories for your Oral-B Electric Toothbrush, visit Amazon.com.

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