Can I change the battery in my Oral-B toothbrush?

No, you cannot replace the battery in your Oral-B electric toothbrush. The battery is contained within the electronics of the toothbrush handle and the unit is then sealed to keep it water tight.

How do you disassemble an electric toothbrush?

Step 1: Disassemble the Toothbrush

1. Remove the brush head.
2. Using a small adjustable spanner place this around the flat of the white plastic part of the toothbrush as shown and twist the spanner anticlockwise.
3. After twisting about 30degrees the white plastic should disengage from the main body of the toothbrush.

What is the lifespan of an electric toothbrush?

The average life span of an electric toothbrush is around 5 years. Manufacturers normally offer a 2 year warranty should the brush fail sooner. But some brushes will last a lot longer — we know of people still using electric toothbrushes that are 10 years old.

How long do Oral B electric toothbrushes battery last?

Depending on which model you have, it should take between 14 and 22 hours to fully charge the brush, and then the juice should last for between 5 and 12 days of brushes (when brushing twice a day, for 2 minutes each time).

Why does my Oral B electric toothbrush turn on by itself?

Oral-B toothbrush power cycles on/off If the Oral-B toothbrush is turning itself on and off very quickly, and then continues to run this likely normal. This is the professional timer, also known as the pacer/quadpacer/30 second timer.

How do I reset my electric toothbrush?

To turn the toothbrush off, hold the on/off button until the brush stops. When you turn it back on again, it will be back in Daily Clean mode. You can reset the handle by holding on/off button for 10 seconds. All the lights should do a double-blink simultaneously to let you know that this has been successful.

Why did my electric toothbrush stop working?

There are two main causes for charging faults inside the toothbrush, either damaged components for example from being dropped or from water seeping inside, or a failed battery.

Is it worth buying electric toothbrush?

A review of studies showed that, in general, electric toothbrushes do decrease more plaque and gingivitis than manual toothbrushes. After three months of use, plaque was reduced by 21 percent and gingivitis by 11 percent. Oscillating (rotating) toothbrushes seem to work better than just vibrating toothbrushes.

How often should you replace your electric toothbrush?

Plan to change out the toothbrush head on your electronic toothbrush every 12 weeks, or even earlier. Watch for signs of wear and tear on the bristles to know when it’s time to say goodbye to a brush head.

Do electric toothbrushes slow down?

To maximise the lifespan of the rechargeable battery inside your toothbrush there are a few habits that will delay replacing the battery. Your toothbrush might have an ’empty’ indicator or you might just notice that the motor is slowing down significantly.

Should you leave your electric toothbrush on the charger all the time?

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. This will help your battery perform at its best longer.

Why is my Oral-B toothbrush flashing green?

If the indicator keeps flashing green, the toothbrush is charging. If it glows steady green, the battery is full, and you can take the brush off the charger. With Oral B Vitality, there is no way to tell if it is charging except putting it on the charger for a couple of hours and then trying to switch it on.

What does it mean when my Oral-B toothbrush flashes red?

This lights up when it’s time to charge your toothbrush, as there is only juice left in the battery for 1 or 2 more brushes. Now would be a good time to charge it. Lastly, our new Genius toothbrushes include a Customizable Smart Ring, used to track the toothbrush’s position on our Oral-B App.