Is Oral-B the same as Braun?

Oral-B became part of the Gillette group in 1984. Braun, also part of the Gillette group at that time, started to use the Oral-B brand for electric toothbrushes. Oral-B has been part of the Procter & Gamble company since 2006.

Which Braun Oral-B toothbrush is best?

We extensively tested 14 electric toothbrushes and declare the Oral-B Pro 2000 to be our Best Choice. It performs well for its reasonable price, comes with all the necessary functions and efficiently removes plaque and bacterial build-up. Our recommended toothbrush in the premium category is the Oral-B Genius 10000N.

What is the best Oral-B electric toothbrush to buy?

Try one of these dentist-recommended electric toothbrushes.

• Best Overall: Oral-B GENIUS X Electric Toothbrush.
• Best Sonicare: Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Toothbrush.
• Best Oral-B: Oral-B Pro 1000 Power Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush Powered by Braun.
• Best Battery-Operated: Foreo ISSA 2 Toothbrush.

Are all Oral-B Heads compatible?

Compatibility – Oral – B brush heads interchangeable All of the Oral – B brush heads will fit to and work with any of the current and many older Oral – B electric toothbrushes. They are designed to be interchangeable*. All brush heads work on any Oral – B brush handle and cleaning mode.

How long does a Braun electric toothbrush last?

Life Span. The average life span of an electric toothbrush is 3-5 years.

What’s the difference between Oral-B 2000 and 4000?

The Smart 4 4000 has 3 cleaning modes (Daily Clean, Sensitive & Whitening) compared to the 2 modes (Daily Clean & Sensitive) of the Pro 2 2000. The Smart 4 4000 has Bluetooth connectivity. The Smart 4 comes with 2 brush heads compared to the 1 with the Pro 2.

Do electric toothbrushes damage teeth?

Used properly, an electric toothbrush should not hurt your gums or enamel but instead promote overall oral health. Many people are guilty of brushing too hard, which can, over time, cause irreversible damage to tooth enamel and can cause receding gums, which is also irreversible.

Do dentists recommend Sonicare or Oral-B?

For the most part, though, the dentists we spoke with still recommend classics like Philips Sonicare and Oral-B because of the years of scientific research behind them. That’s not to say the shiny new toothbrush you bought from an Instagram ad won’t clean your teeth.

What is the difference between Oral-B 1000 and 3000?

Detailed comparison: what’s the difference between the Oral-B Pro 1000 and Pro 3000? The Pro 1000 comes with 1 cleaning mode known as Daily Clean, whereas the Pro 3000 has 3 cleaning modes, Daily Clean, Gum Care & Sensitive.

What is the difference between Oral-B genius 8000 and 9000?

The 8000 comes with a basic plastic travel case but the 9000 offers a premium travel case which allows you to charge your brush and USB powered device such as a smartphone from it too.

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.

How often should you replace your toothbrush?

“The average person should be swapping out for a new toothbrush every three to four months,” explains Dr. Sienna Palmer, DDS, dentist at Meridien Dental in Santa Monica, CA. “This is recommended to ensure that the bristles are still effective and bacteria accumulation on the toothbrush is minimal.”