Top of the range Oral B toothbrush, RRP $329.99.
Cheapest I've ever seen it for local stock and warranty and for the first time well below Amazon US (inc shipping) cost!
For those wondering, the difference between this and the 5000 model is that it has a tongue cleaning mode and a premium travel case. I have used the 5000 series for several years and they are an absolutely fantastic toothbrush that is simply incomparable to manual brushes.
It's a decent toothbrush but it takes forever to charge. Don't let it run flat…
It's a decent toothbrush but it takes forever to charge. Don't let it run flat…
You're not supposed to let it run flat, the manual says that you should always keep it on charge but once or twice a year let it run down before recharging.
More info here - I'm leaning towards grabbing a 3000 myself to replace an old electric toothbrush that is due for retirement.
https://www.animated-teeth.com/electric_toothbrushes/oral-b-…
I've been using the vitality series for a while and the charging base always seems to get dirty.
Looking at picking up a new model as the batteries don't hold charge anymore but all the bases seems to look the same so would have the same problem?
I've been using the vitality series for a while and the charging base always seems to get dirty.
Have you noticed that your shower also gets dirty and needs cleaning? Rinse the unit after use, flick the water off it and wipe with your towel and you'll never have that problem otherwise just clean the base every now and again under running water.
Looking at picking up a new model as the batteries don't hold charge anymore but all the bases seems to look the same so would have the same problem?
Short of them powering the brush through a small nuke how exactly do you think the unit can be stored without excess liquid working it's way to the base if you don't clean it which takes seconds.
Thanks for the tips, mum.
Think outside the box Mav, a little over-engineering and I'm sure you could store it upside down and let Newton take care of the rest. Doing as you said is easier though.
reviews are pretty bad for this model, any thoughts?
Don't buy it?
Where did you look for reviews. I looked here:
https://www.amazon.com/SmartSeries-Electronic-Rechargeable-T…
I'm getting one, hands down. Thanks OP!
Bad Reviews
http://www.oralb.com.au/en-au/products/oral-b-professional-c…
http://www.productreview.com.au/p/oral-b-black-7000.html
Seems to be issues with the battery after roughly a year and brush speed changing.
had mine for several years, no issues ?
just got another for my family, great deal
I bought one last year.. I actually love it..
Where do ppl buy the heads for this? I use the double head and they are really expensive.
Costco had them for cheap
Kogan sell compatible ones…just got a 8 pack for $4 delivered ( https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/271681 )…1st one i've tried works fine.
Kogan sell compatible ones…just got a 8 pack for $4 delivered ( >https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/271681 )…1st one i've tried works fine.
Until you get hit with your first five figure dental bill because your teeth have an been permanently damaged by the abrasive bristles or you contact something like Hepatitis from the lack of hygiene in the back yard operation that makes then.
Calm down mate.
Thanks for the info….interesting read…..will bin them when i get home and get some genuine ones.
Calm down mate.
I personally don't care what you stick in your mouth but to suggest that these cheap knockoffs that are produced in dubious facilities with no care for your dental health are any good for you is totally wrong. Companies like OralB have spent millions if not billions getting brush heads to the point where they are now where they deliver the best possible clean with the least possible wear on your teeth and gums.
And to top it off people will spent $100-200 every three to five years for a new toothbrush but will use a $1 knock brush head with it!
Your don't want to risk your dental health in anyway as any remediation work is incredibly expensive and painful, I've been there and I still dread going to the dentist. The cost of buying genuine OralB heads two to four times a year is maybe $15. What is the cost of one trip to the dentist and a single small resurfacing? $200 and upwards.
@Maverick-au: >millions if not billions getting brush heads to the point where they are now where they deliver the best possible clean with the least possible wear on your teeth and gums.
No they didn't but go on believing that particular idea put into your head by marketing and the desire to not feel like an idiot after buying overpriced brushes if you like.
No they didn't but go on believing that particular idea put into your head by marketing and the desire to not feel like an idiot after buying overpriced brushes if you like.
They don't? How do you know this?
Do the manufacturers of the fake brushes conduct testing in a safety laboratory to ensure they are safe for use? Nope.
Oral B DO - http://www.ada.org/en/science-research/ada-seal-of-acceptanc…
Do the manufacturers of the fake brushes conduct clinical trials of their brushes? Nope.
Oral B DO - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11142669
Toothbrush abrasion is real, Oral B provide the same quality brushes each time and many of their units will tell you if you are pressing too hard to prevent damage to your teeth, this won't work with the fake brushes.
http://www.dentalfearcentral.org/faq/toothbrush-abrasion/
Buying fake brush heads from an unknown manufacturer to save a few dollars a year on your dental health is beyond stupid.
Currently own a Phillips soniccare hx6730 one of these entry model, have been using it for almost 2 years, should I upgrade to this premium model of oral b?
No.
video review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efzygsWnuLg
Summary: one of the best electric toothbrushes with a nice carry case, but looks kinda ugly and is inconvenient for travelling (due to a clunky charging base that you must carry separately in addition to the toothbrush case).
he seems so keen. almost like a paid review
You don't necessarily need the case. I just remove the head and the unit fits in our toiletry bag.
For short trips you can skip the charger too.
Review is clearly an advertisement with a link leading to a site with affiliiate links.
Gutted, just bought PC3000 last night for $99
Do these still use nimh batteries?
Is there a reason we aren't getting li-ion batteries? safety? It can't be cost considering how much they're charging for these high end ones!
Do these still use nimh batteries?
Generally yes.
Is there a reason we aren't getting li-ion batteries? safety? It can't be cost considering how much they're charging for these high end ones!
What does Li-ion offer that is better in this application?
Higher power and larger capacity I'm sure of, longer life and better/more lenient charge cycles I assume, I also think Li-ion holds higher output for a larger portion during use.
I don't think it's wrong to expect better technology for those crazy rrps, in fact I think it would help differentiate the models.
It's not wrong at all. Its exactly what educated peope who want to spend that amount of money on an electric toothbrush would expect. That's one of the reasons I am waiting for a really good deal for Philips diamond. But not in a hurry, still have 6 oral b heads unused at home.
Higher power and larger capacity I'm sure of, longer life and better/more lenient charge cycles I assume, I also think Li-ion holds higher output for a larger portion during use.
What do you need the higher power for? Sanding your enamel away?
Why more lenient charge times? What is hard about putting the brush on the charger after each use?
There is no compelling reason to change to Li-ion, NiMh works fine, it's a known product that is easily recycled, it has a long life, it's stable and won't explode in contact with liquid, and the list of positives go on.
I don't think it's wrong to expect better technology for those crazy rrps, in fact I think it would help differentiate the models.
I have nothing against Li-ion batteries but they are not the best battery for every job.
The thing is I don't charge mine after every use, and prefer it this way, what happens is that after a few uses it starts losing power. Wouldn't it be awesome if you were going on a one week trip, and didn't need to bring your charger and still get a consistent brush the whole time?
I'm sure there's 2 sides to it, which is why I asked, safety/stability is my main concern and perhaps recycling, I would like to point out however that being 'good enough' is not a legitimate reason.
I absolutely agree with your last point, but I am not convinced that it isn't a better option for this application.
Higher power and larger capacity I'm sure of, longer life and better/more lenient charge cycles I assume, I also think Li-ion holds higher output for a larger portion during use.
Yes, but then you wouldn't buy another electric toothbrush much sooner if the battery lasted longer.
Most people don't bother to replace the internal NiMH battery of the Oral B toothbrush, most people won't bother with soldering.
@Maverick-au: We have a model 5000 and it used to last 3 days before charging, now, it needs to be constantly on its stand to make sure it doesn't run out. Also, it makes the the handle heavy and bulky compared to toothbrushes that use Li-ion.
Note: of course, it could be that Oral-B's design is just bulky and heavy and because it's also an oscillating type.
Yes, NiMH. Reason? Procter & Gamble is cheap and know that if they put a shitty battery in people will be forced to buy a new one after a couple of years.
Yes, NiMH. Reason? Procter & Gamble is cheap and know that if they put a shitty battery in people will be forced to buy a new one after a couple of years.
Average lifetime of a OralB electric toothbrush is something like five years. How exactly is a Li-Ion going to extend when these are an item that wear every time they are used and ultimately fail generally from water leaking into the units through the top seal.
Average lifetime of a OralB electric toothbrush is something like five years.
Source? Also the lifetime might be five years as you claim, but the time between charges will definitely decrease much quicker than if you were to use an Li-Ion battery instead.
Yeah and after 2 years it'll only run for 2 minutes (if you're lucky) before the battery dies.
My 5000 battery was all but gone after 2 or 3 years. Could only hold a charge for a single brush. Fortunately I was able to solder a replacement battery.
That said it's not the type of battery I dislike, but rather the fact they are soldered in.
Yeah and after 2 years it'll only run for 2 minutes (if you're lucky) before the battery dies.
Maybe if you followed the instructions you wouldn't have that problem, all of my Oral B electric toothbrushes were retired for looks reasons not performance after 3-5 years. The only one that died was the very first one I had and it was because of water ingress caused by me pressing too hard and it was replaced under warranty at the service centre (in the 1990's).
my main issue is my manual brush cannot reach back behind my wisdom teeth.
Will this allow me to get up in there?
This is exactly one of my reasons for going electric!
It's better in the sense that you don't need your own movement to clean back there, you just need to hold it in place, the downside is that there's a bit more depth in the head which can be unwieldy in tight spaces.
*ehem
"depth in the head" lol
but yeh that doesnt help my case. I need a slim head … i think?
Well an average regular toothbrush has a maybe 3-4mm thick head? An electric toothbrush pushes it to about 10mm, so the difference is there.
In the end though it's still better because you really can't get much movement/cleaning at the back with a regular brush, whereas with an electric brush it's harder to get back there but all you have to do is get it there.
The Philips ones have more regular sized heads, but I don't really like how they just vibrate and don't 'brush'.
just get them suckers extracted
That's what I had to do in the end. Was the most painful tooth related thing I've ever done. Was off work for 2 weeks afterwards as it got infected. They had to lift the stitches up and repack underneath with some anti bacterial stuff. Had all 4 taken out in the seat.
I recommend using a water floss to reach the back of the molars.
Got this one as my first electric toothbrush around 2 years ago still going strong although dont really use all the modes available. Definitely recommend for that price though
Bought it in the last sale for $160. Its a great brush with nice ammenities. I use it in the shower everyday with 0 issues.
avoid like the plague
it has one of those nicd batteries
Are you scared you might swallow the battery or something?
avoid like the plague
it has one of those nicd batteries
Actually it has a NiMH battery but don't let the facts get in the way of your scare mongering.
noticed the white model has more heads..???
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Oral-B-Bluetooth-Triumph-PC7000-W…
White includes one sensitive brush head over the black.
Darn racists! #blacktoothbrushlivesmatter
White
NCLUDES 3 INTERCHANGEABLE HEADS
1 x Floss Action, Pro Bright, Sensitive brush heads
Black
INCLUDES 2 INTERCHANGEABLE HEADS
1 x CrossAction, 1 x Floss Action brush heads
Are they exact the same apart from having more brush and colour difference?
Looks like it, both are 7000s with bluetooth connectivity and smart guide, travel case and charger..
but on their website the black one also lists 3: http://shavershop.com.au/online-store/oral-care/electric-too…
Does it matter much other than just being weird? You're meant to replace the heads every 3 months. If anything I'd prefer the sensitive head but unfortunately I bought the black one.
Electric toothbrushes damage enamel. Better to go manual
Bluetooth toothbrush, lolol
I just bought a Philips Sonicare DiamondClean earlier today (with ebay 20% discount offer $231.20 delivered)
have a look here for reviews - http://www.t3.com/news/best-electric-toothbrush - along with other reviews this is why I went Philips
I actually visited my dentist this morning for a regular clean/polish, she recommended an electric brush, with the caveat of not applying too much pressure when using, otherwise you will see enamel damage
does anyone share electric toothbrushes with their SO? with a separate head of course. if so, does it stuff up the toothbrush with the constant changing of the head?
I do this all the time. No issue with changing heads - they just clip on and off easily.
Is there a reason paypal keeps trying to charge me $164.50 even after I add the voucher? it says I need to login for the voucher/code to be active (which I have)
Is there a reason paypal keeps trying to charge me $164.50 even after I add the voucher? it says I need to login for the voucher/code to be active (which I have)
They were testing you to see if you bothered the read the previous screen which showed the funding source with 20% being paid by eBay and the rest via your PayPal.
Just made the purchase. Thanks OP.
Just got one as a Christmas gift for my Dad. Cheers OP!
Is this wayyyy better than PC3000? the PC3000 is available at almost half the price.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-Oral-B-PC3000-Electric-Toothb…
No.
(profanity) ORAL-B! The battery died in my IQ 5000 and they've deliberately made it difficult to change.
How long have you had it for? See my question below.
2-3 years. Battery started going shit after about a year.
overpriced toothbrushes with hard to replace batteries? you'd be forgiven for thinking this was an Apple device lol
To those who own one of these:
How long have u had it for?
And how long does it last between charge?
I bought my Professional Care 700 a couple of years ago and have noticed a decrease in time between the charge.
Initially one charge used to last me one week, but I've noticed in the past few months a charge only lasts a few days.
You can replace the battery with an eneloop in the vitality series (requires soldering skills), but I cant seem to find anything for the upper models. Some ppl mentoned in the comments above it is difficult to replace.
One can assume the reason is so that you have to replace the toothbrush and the company makes money.
I bought my Professional Care 700 a couple of years ago and have noticed a decrease in time between the charge.
Because you didn't bother to read the manual, you charge it after every use and once or twice a year you run the battery down before fully recharging.
One can assume the reason is so that you have to replace the toothbrush and the company makes money.
Or maybe they seal it up so it's totally waterproof.
Nope, I can say it has never returned back to the charging base unless the charge light is flashing.
Nowadays it doesnt even last through the time to recharge stage
Nope, I can say it has never returned back to the charging base unless the charge light is flashing.
Because it's supposed to be fully charged each day and only discharged twice a year.
Nowadays it doesnt even last through the time to recharge stage
Charge them as the manufacturer recommends and the batteries last, I've never had a battery fail in one.
Stupidly old battery tech. No thanks.
Batteries
Has anyone enquired about spare parts from the manufacturer?
Some years ago Braun sold the handle as a replacement part, surprising cheap.
Useage
I'm becoming a believer in moderation, brush twice a day, once with electric & once with manual brush.
How do people not gag/want to throw up when cleaning their tongue… (or is it just me)
Might just be you. Although I also don't deep throat my brush.
isn't it the back of the tongue with most germs?
Not sure. I reckon most of the germs would be between the teeth where they're probably most protected from everything. But, I'm no dentist.
How do people not gag/want to throw up when cleaning their tongue… (or is it just me)
Stick it in the brush end first. You also get better control.
Is this better than a Colgate C350 ?
After using the 350, the oral b electric tooth brushes seem like holding drilling machines. So am wary.
Is this better than a Colgate C350 ?
Yes.
After using the 350, the oral b electric tooth brushes seem like holding drilling machines. So am wary.
There isn't too much to it, don't apply too much pressure and clean the teeth one quadrant at a time for a total of two minutes.
Yes.
How ?
There isn't too much to it, don't apply too much pressure and clean the teeth one quadrant at a time for a total of two minutes.
English not first language ? I don't see where I asked how I need to use the brush. I will try to simplify : I said, compared to the C350, holding an Oral B electric tooth brush is like holding a drilling machine - which means the Colgate tooth brushes have a way smoother (almost unnoticeable vibrations) motor.
English not first language ?
Take a look at your question, poorly formed with no indication as to what you meant other then a vague claim it SEEMS like holding a drilling machine.
I had an older model, charging station stopped one day after a few years usage, replacement was going to $50.
Won't be spending much on these anymore, the $42 version is just as good, and you could have got it for $22 at the Shaver Shop in-store a few weeks back: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Oral-B-Vitality-Precision-Clean-T…
A better choice at the $22 price point when it comes again, does the same job and is still lasting.
This deal was better for only $80 through Groupon..
Colgate Pro Clinical A1500 Electric Tooth Brush
Maverick-au is there any reason why you have to be a (profanity) to people.People have a write to say what they like on here,we are discussing tooth brushes not ass-holes
Any Oral B $50 manufacturer redemptions? When I bought the 5000 a little while ago, it also came with ability to claim $50 rebate cash back. (Bought the 5000 down to $79)
Don't need, but tempted… battery can be replaced with a little effort (plenty of guides on youtube)
Edit: Damn you OP, didn't need but bought anyway
great deal, thanks op