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Suicidebob7 t1_iv3fjf8 wrote

My sonicare has been problem-free for almost a decade.

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Top_Shelf_Jizz t1_iv4q1pv wrote

I’ve had mine for 13 or 14 years. Only ever swapped the brush heads.

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SaoDavi t1_iv4e20c wrote

Same. But I had to change the batteries after the first ones died in 2 years. But that was 15 years ago.

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dapadge801 t1_iv4fw4h wrote

Same! My friend gave me his old E series over 10 years ago.

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wayne_isham t1_iv4lm8e wrote

This is a question of patience / persistence. I had to swap them twice on warranty, #3 is working like a charm.

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AndMarmaladeSkies t1_iv3ehfk wrote

I’ve had my Oral-B Vitality for at least 8 years maybe 10

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Walts_Ahole t1_iv3f6qd wrote

Same, oral b rechargeable has lasted close to a decade for some reason

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Dornith t1_iv4beva wrote

My Oral-B Braun has lasted since I was in middle school. I genuinely can't remember ever using anything else.

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shitstrings t1_iv75vl2 wrote

My mother has had the same Oral b braun since I was a little kid. It has both the toothbrush and a water jet tooth cleaner thing, but the tooth cleaner doesn't work too well anymore.

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hal2000 t1_iv8gl4w wrote

I went through 3 Sonicares in 2 years. And 1 Oral B for 12 years. I’m going back to Oral B

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5spd4wd t1_iv3dr3s wrote

Oral B battery powered. $6.00 on Amazon and Walmart. Takes one AA battery. Use the lithium kind.

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nomanches82 t1_ive5low wrote

This right here. We have been using them for close to 10 years, plus they’re awesome for travel (which we do all the time). Plus, our dentist said that this with the soft head is about the best toothbrush you can get.

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Lex_Loki t1_iv43han wrote

$40?

My $200 Sonicare has been rocking for 10+ years.

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phrendo t1_iv3ejcd wrote

I’ve had the $40 dollar sonicare for 5 years. What is failing?

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lordjeebus t1_iv3no7n wrote

For me the motor gets gradually weaker after the first or second year. It's not immediately noticeable but when I replace it I notice an increase in power.

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phrendo t1_iv3zg9y wrote

Ah I see. Thank you for the insight

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mars202087 t1_iv3eyte wrote

I’ve had my oral b vitality since 2015 or 2016

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goldenrosebloom t1_iv407eo wrote

Are you taking off the brush part and wiping the components dry after each use? I find that if you keep that gap area dry, it lasts for years. Otherwise, the gunk builds up and leaks into the insides.

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Ornery-Preference-95 t1_iv3n33f wrote

We've had an oral b for 6 years. Holds it charge great and is used 4x per day after all this time. Get your heads from Costco. They go on sale once or twice per year 10 dollars off.

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starfishenterpris3 t1_iv3phgd wrote

Mine has been going strong for almost 10 years. Wish the bristles were BIFL.

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brlyhe t1_iv3lojm wrote

I've had my soniccare for 5 years with no problems. My husband has had a quip for 3 years that he enjoys.

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Wundermung t1_iv49hsf wrote

for me, the actuator that connects the brush head to the motor breaks. I think it's a design flaw. The costco 2 pack goes on sale for $70 from time to time. I've used the warranty both from Philips and costco to keep me going.

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nacespeedle t1_iv4fxvm wrote

If your sonicare is failing search youtube for a fix video. Generally the motor gets slower and dies because the magnet or the coils have come loose in the mechanism and are touching. It's a simple fix but you have to open it and you probably need a precision screwdriver set. I've had one going on a decade. had to re-gap the mechanism twice in that time.

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5spd4wd t1_iv3p4ja wrote

I've ben using a battery Oral B for about 15 years. Not the same one. Two, I think.

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srt4neonj t1_iv3pyt0 wrote

Mine stop working every 2-3 years too with 2 people using it. I don’t mind too much as $40 isn’t that bad.

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AmrcnGrl t1_iv3tphz wrote

Call customer service if it’s been within a year. I ordered online, still had a receipt, and had similar issues. They sent me a brand new one. Obviously not bifl but decent enough for me to continue to use.

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Airfreezehotter t1_iv3xwgs wrote

Even my 15 dollar xiaomi ones is still like new after 2 years

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mattrussell2319 t1_iv45fmc wrote

Oral B lasts a long time. Just be sure to get the models with the round heads, those are the ones my dentist specifically recommended, and said anything else should be avoided.

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donttouchtherolex t1_iv4m6m3 wrote

The cheaper Sonicare models just aren’t built the same as the more expensive ones. The higher end ones seem to last for years and years. I’ve had my current one for about 8 or 9 years and it was about £140 at the time. It’s never had any issues and still holds charge for about 10 days of use twice a day. I don’t do any maintenance on it other than clean it now and again.

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NeutralFrog t1_iv4vpmn wrote

I have used the same Braun Oral-B electric toothbrush for about 10 years. It works so well, I bought one for each of my (adult) children, too.

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RRoyale57 t1_iv5b89b wrote

Oral-B Pro series. Good ol electric toothbrush. I use it in the shower too.

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EyceMann t1_iv5bm93 wrote

I can't comment on which ones are BIFL but I looked though my purchase history and can list the ones that I have bought and how long each lasted.

Almost always it's the batteries that fail. One of those Waterpiks on the list I wired in new corldess phone batteries about every 6 months.

I would think a lithium-ion battery toothbrush would probably last longer for that reason. I can't remember but I think the last time I was looking for lii-ion toothbrushes the only thing that was available were those Amazonified clones that come up on the first page when you search for anything on that site.

Oral B ProVantage 1500 - 1yr 8mos and still working fine

Waterpik SR3000 - 2yrs 2 mos

Sonicare 3 series - 2 yrs

Waterpik Sensonic - 5 yrs 6 mos

Waterpik Sensonic - 2 yrs

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TroyMacClure t1_iv5n3tp wrote

My Oral B tooth brushes don't stop working, but at some point they can't hold a charge for more than 1-2 brushes.

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peter303_ t1_iv5oucf wrote

Batteries can be recharged about a thousand times. Mobile device batteries degrade too.

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[deleted] t1_iv7jg9d wrote

My Oral-B managed to pinch and bruise my lip so I can't recommend that one. Going with Sonicare.

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5spd4wd t1_ivfxbtn wrote

I remember when the Oral B battery toothbrushes could be bought at Walmart for about $2.99. That was right before Covid and the supply chain problems. Still, $6.00 now is still a great bargain for a toothbrush that will last years & years.

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