my toothbrush stopped informing me the 30 second mark. does anyone have that problem? or soluntions? thanks
1763792
Yes I am getting inconsistent communications between brush and the display unit; tried replacing batteries in display unit, and charging up brush, but no solution. The brush unit still beeps and pauses at each 30 second interval.
62302
When mine was brand new, I had that trouble, too. Try pressing the button in different spots and hold it down for awhile in each spot. Then when you find the exact spot where it starts, use that in the future every time you brush.
1574682
They have changed the formulation of Oral Balance. They have taken out the enzymes and xylitol and it doesn't work at all. It is thinner and burns the back of your mouth and hardly lasts 30 minutes!!! I called 1-800-922-5856 to complain and they will give me a refund for 2 tubes of Oral Balance and one tube of Biotene tooth paste(also without enzymes). I have been using this product for 10 years and it has really helped me at night (I have Sjogrens'). I managed to find some of the original OB at a small pharmacy - the originals will say on the front "Long lasting Symptom Relief" and the new formulation says "New improved pH Balance". What a joke! They have changed the formulation of Oral Balance. They have taken out the enzymes and xylitol and it doesn't work at all. It is thinner and burns the back of your mouth and hardly lasts 30 minutes!!! I called 1-800-922-5856 to complain and they will give me a refund for 2 tubes of Oral Balance and one tube of Biotene tooth paste(also without enzymes). I have been using this product for 10 years and it has really helped me at night (I have Sjogrens'). I managed to find some of the original OB at a small pharmacy - the originals will say on the front "Long lasting Symptom Relief"... » Read More They have changed the formulation of Oral Balance. They have taken out the enzymes and xylitol and it doesn't work at all. It is thinner and burns the back of your mouth and hardly lasts 30 minutes!!! I called 1-800-922-5856 to complain and they will give me a refund for 2 tubes of Oral Balance and one tube of Biotene tooth paste(also without enzymes). I have been using this product for 10 years and it has really helped me at night (I have Sjogrens'). I managed to find some of the original OB at a small pharmacy - the originals will say on the front "Long lasting Symptom Relief" and the new formulation says "New improved pH Balance". What a joke! « Show Less
1944951
Not very long...a few days. I didn't have mine long before I got tired of running through batteries, while noticing that the light wasn't as bright as it was at first. Not to mention that it is impossible to clean without getting water where it shouldn't be. I removed the batteries and now just use it to hold my toothbrush to air-dry. Otherwise a waste of money.
1560726
I've seen that before. It's definitely not a Philips Sonicare toothbrush. I went to their website once and it's completely blinged out. It looks ridiculous. Plus, it must be awful because they say they've been around for years yet it's nearly impossible to find any reviews.
146677
I have the less expensive toothbrush. I am very pleased with it. I can't speak to the more expensive one as I have not used it.
1921465
Well I guess it depends on the individual. I would say it is best to just look at it and if the bristles are no longer straight up, it's time to change. We change an average of every couple of months. We've had ours for several years and we're happy with this one over the others we've tried. My dentist is happy too.
2093182
I too had a Hydro Pulse that lasted a year (just past the warranty). I loved the product. It really had saved me from Doctor visits and buying drugs. If I did start to get an infection it would clear up fast. This time I went with a waterpik that has a two year warranty and just purchased the tips. I really could not tell any difference for half the cost.
62303
Make sure it's fully charged Take the brush out and try to run without brush if did not run it must be defected need to return If motor runs it means there is something stuck in the mechanics of the brush Remember regular tooth paste can impact the mechanics it's best to use with fluid such as listerine or different mouthwash
77780
This one has a variety of speed that you can select. I've not ever had one that increased in speed with more brushings, nor have I ever seen a Sonicare that advertised it would do that automatically.
85654
I don't know. But I was not happy with the product. I had one for over 10 years and it worked great. Then I bought another and it lost water pressure in a couple of months. I bought another, same thing. I purchased a different model through my dentist with the sonic care toothbrush and I haven't had any issues with it.
428164
Hi, I agree with the previous writer. The brush does it all for you and the timer tell you when to move to another section. This is my third Sonicare toothbrush and I would never change. Hope this helps!!
1053517
It works great. Mine had totally quit working and I love the toothbrush and didn't want to buy a new one. I new it was still good. Thanks so much.
1123821
The toothbrush stopped working about two months after I bought it. I called the company-they sent a new one right away, no questions asked. I think the first unit was defective from the get-go. This one has a lot more enthusiasm!
1047457
Mine seems to be a consistent 5-6 minutes. No way on earth it's 15 minutes. I would prefer it to be more than 5 min, but I can live with it.
482873
Hello RalphieI have been replacing the brush head every 3 to 4 months.When I brush I do not press too hard so I guess mine do last a little longer than the recommended 3 months.Also, when I'm done brushing, I rinse the tooth brush thoroughly, making sure there aren't any residual toothpaste left in the bristles. This should also contribute to the whole thing lasting longer and being more hygienic.
298777
I have had Oral B Rechargeable toothbrushes (not the kind with replaceable batteries) and I have used in the shower for years without problem. The only thing that I have noticed is that the metal tip that drives the toothbrush head motion from the inside can rust a bit cosmetically (after many years), though it is nowhere near the part that goes into the mouth, probably because it is wet almost all the time. I have two, one that I leave in the shower and one that I leave on the sink. This only has happened to my older one, so I think they have corrected the problem with newer ones.