How much was it back then?

i tend to avoid electric toothbrushes. Manual toothbrushing probably maintains your IQ. Electric? not so much.

Huh? How's that related? I'm curious.

You either push too hard when brushing or you should change out the brush a lot more regularly. That brush head is doing absolutely nothing for removing tartar.

Anyone doubting Electric toothbrushes because of frugality reasons is a class A moron.

Do not "save" money when it conerns your health.

Braun seems like one of a few brands left that don't fuck around with planned obsolescence of their products. Their shit just lasts. Braun 5 shaver, Braun toothbrush both 5+ old look and run like brand new. Hard to believe.

Sir, this is a disposable toothbrush.

But tartar is great for the salads hes eating

They actually get their money via sales of the brushheads.

[deleted]

Was the brushhead from 2012 too?

Holy shit, I hope you've atleast been switching the brush head every 3 months.

Buy it for 10 years

not getting any more money from OP xD

Get a small squirt bottle of ISO alcohol and spray the base and inside the head after using - will prevent build-up and keep looking clean.

I mean OP just bought a new one and is continuing the cycle

Mine lasted really long as well. Not the same model but same brand. Used it till the rubber on the On button came off and the circuit inside was exposed. Still lasted a while after that. Good product by todays standards.

😂 only on reddit do you get downvoted for an opinion (to prove my point look at the downvotes on this comment)

You can’t remove tartar with brushing. It is only plaque that can be removed. You have to get a professional cleaning for tartar to be removed

The new brush head have medium blue bristles at the top and bottom. When they turn 3/4 white, it’s time to replace the heads. Costco has replacement heads on sale usally around Christmas.

I don't think that's it, they're using way too much pressure when brushing. That's how any toothbrush ends up looking like this, electric or not.

I have an almost equal one.

Questions:

How do you managed to get it so clean? Mine is 1 year old and no matter my efforts to keep it clean, the rubber parts are turning black;

Is yours powered by AA batteries? how you managed to not break the lid that holds the batteries together? I have to put some strength when I replace batteries so the lid actually closes and I don't get flying batteries while I am brushing.

Apart from all of that, love it.

That's not an opinion. That person is trying to tell fact-like info with no proof or even any base. Saying that electric toothbrushes reduce IQ.

My theory is that OP is a dog. That's like 70 dog years.

The back of the handle was filled with black spots. I always stood it up rather than lay it down (which I think helped drain water).

The battery cover (tailpiece?) was cracked on mine after a year or so as well. It cracked in the back and water slowly leaked it (which I think did in the mechanism). I considered electro tape to seal it.

Reading the instructions on the new brush they specifically say to clean out around the lip of the tailpiece and the bottom of the handle when changing batteries. The fit is watertight so the calcium buildup must be just enough to crack it.

I hope this helps.

I never realized my emotional attachment to a silly brush until I took it apart and meditated I had the brush a year before I even met my wife… before three kids…. before the military.

It’s amazing how little things with small daily impact are magnified by time.

Anyway happy brushing!

I considered investing $50 and buying five to last me until I’m 80

It’s a combination of both. I’m a stressful brusher and brush twice a day religiously. The head… I don’t change too often mainly beca I don’t remember to buy them

Your comedy is hysterical

Happily!

The tartar is fantastic

Friend some people like the motion some don’t.

Like $8. I spent $20 on this one

These really go on forever. I got sick of one I used for 10+ years and replaced it with another over 4 years ago. Even the batteries don't fade over time, thanks to the contactless trickle charger.

Everyone here beakin this guy for needing to replace his toothbrush, I would LOVE to see what everyone else here is running for a toothbrush

How often should you replace the head? I was hoping for BIFL heads if you submerge them in bleach for a few hours.

If you wash them in bleach every few months then toothbrushes should be BIFL. /S

Dentist will tell you every 3 months. The bristles wear down and become ragged with use.

I change my on the equinoxes.

Agree 100%. I admit I used manual toothbrushes till about a year ago because I get them free from the dentist and figured why spend the $50+ for an electric. Went to my first cleaning since buying an electric toothbrush and not a single cavity and they spent less time removing plaque so smaller bill = win, win, win!

Mines actually multi use I scrub the toilet with mine aswell

Regardless of changing them for sanitary purposes, if your bristle splay out, you’re pushing too hard. (OP, you’re pushing too hard)

I agree.

OP definitely needs to change it more often.

Twice a day is like standard minimum

Wait, that’s so weird. I bought mine many years ago and never had any issues, then suddenly the on/off button stopped working a day ago…

The batteries will degrade with time. And besides don’t you want the newest and best when you replace the next one.

You might look into getting one that warns you audibly of pushing too hard, you just want to run the brush over your teeth, my cheeks and lips apply enough force. Talk to your dentist, they know best.

Unfortunately buttons don’t last forever, although newer buttons may survive more click cycles. I’m would be inclined to believe my Philips Sonicare will outlast me. (top model at the time, but I don’t like the new brush head tracking system, seems more expensive than it’s worth.) Just change with the seasons. I’m going to start doing mine on the equinoxes.

You would be surprised how many people don’t brush even daily

I really hope that the brush head wasn’t the one that you first used in 2012

Right.

i swear by my sonicare ones, amazing

Thank you much. This helped a lot. It sure looks like you had good times with your toothbrush lol.

I'm curious here. Never had an electric toothbrush. How often do you need to replace the batteries in this one?

You remember the exact date you bought a toothbrush 10 years ago but can’t remember to replace the head in 3 months? 🤨

Electric toothbrush changed my life. I used to dread going to the dentist because no matter how hard I try I keep getting cavities. Now I breeze in and out of dental checkups.

A $50 electric toothbrush saved me thousands on dental bills. I don't consider this a BIFL item. When the battery wears out after 3 years I get a new brush. I don't skimp on this stuff anymore.

Maybe four times a year. I prefer the non-rechargeable brush because I don’t need a cord when I travel

It’s a conspiracy

Bifl toilet brush

The new one definitely has more zip

I do it seasonally as well it’s like $15/year for heads

It was a birthday gift I got myself in college

Replacing the heads is regular honestly but they come in packs of three. When they run out I tend to forget to change them

I brush a lot and a little too hard. It’s the stress of military life

I know but I internalize a lot of things and think I’m a bit over stressed in life

All true

I like how your observation got you more downvotes. What a weird plve

Dealing with stress is hard - hang in there! And just push only gently when brushing, your teeth (and future wallet) will thank you.

My toothbrush was like 120 and then the head are 10 for 50 bucks at Costco

You should get one of the newer ones because a light lights up when you put on too much pressure.