How do you get a toothbrush head off?

Remove old Brush Head: Grip the head and handle in opposite hands, bristles facing away from you. Place your thumb on the dots, then gently pull the head off in a slight arc motion (don’t snap it directly backwards). Remove motor and battery: Pull the motor out by lifting it by the wings or using the thumbnail notch.

How often should you change your electric toothbrush head?

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 Oral B toothbrush heads fit all models?

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 do you clean an electric toothbrush head?

How to Clean an Electric Toothbrush Head. Use a Bleach Solution. Each month, soak your toothbrush head in bleach and water (10 parts water to 1 part bleach) for one hour. Once it is finished soaking, be sure to rinse your toothbrush head thoroughly to get rid of excess bleach.

How often should you change 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.”

Can you replace battery in Oral-B electric 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. For these reasons we do not provide replacement batteries for Oral – B electric toothbrushes.

Why is my electric toothbrush not spinning?

If the replacement brush head is not moving, and the toothbrush is definitely switched on (because you can hear it), the first thing to do is try another replacement brush head. This rules out that the brush head itself is the issue. When the toothbrush is switched on, does it move? It should spin around in a circle.

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.

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.

Do electric toothbrushes whiten teeth?

Due to our food habits and lifestyles, stains develop on teeth. If one takes precautions, then these yellowish stains can disappear. From standard toothbrushes to electric toothbrushes are now available for everyone in the market. Electric toothbrushes can whiten teeth’s efficiently.

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.

Do electric toothbrushes damage your 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.

Are Oral-B brush Heads universal?

Oral-B offers a variety of replacement heads for your specific oral care needs. And since all of our brush heads fit all of our electric toothbrush handles (except Pulsonic), it’s easy to find the perfect fit for you. Browse below our entire line of Oral-B replacement brush heads.