Who still uses a 'manual' toothbrush?

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iloovehugecock@reddit

I do but almost stopped when the battery died and I didn’t want to spend £100 on another decent one. Then I learned the charging base has little nubs on it that you twist against the bottom of the toothbrush to unscrew it and replace the battery. Ordered two new batteries online for about £7 and it works perfectly again

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DookuDonuts@reddit

Recently gave up electric and returned to manual

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mothsugar@reddit

did the same after a record number of fillings and issues in the 3-4 years I used an electric toothbrush (at the dentist's recommendation!)

back to manual, learned proper technique, no serious problems for 3 years.

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adsm_inamorta@reddit

Don't confuse correlation for causation

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mothsugar@reddit

nice one, i'll switch back to electric then

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Kieran_Mc@reddit

Go on, what is the proper technique and what errors were you making prior to learning it?

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mrs_shrew@reddit

I imagine each tooth is a little diamond and I'm cleaning it to remove the crud. Be mindful and brush each tooth, remove the dirt so they're sparkly again. Teeth cost a fortune to repair so I think it's right to trust them like jewels.

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mothsugar@reddit

the bass technique!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFroGF2f8KU

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DookuDonuts@reddit

Congrats on the benefits and no more problems

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parsuval@reddit

I do. Have all my life (47).

Last checkup the dentist said everything was perfect and she wished every client was like me, so I must be doing something right.

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_Yalan@reddit

Yep I have both, I tend not to travel with my electric one so take a manual instead.

Due to disbelief from friends and family I've asked multiple dentists and they've said if you brush properly and thoroughly, an electric won't do anything more for you... The reason they get recommended is because most people just aren't brushing properly, following proper oral care, or brushing for long enough. Still ended up with one lol.

Everyone said my mouth would just feel 'cleaner', but tbh it feels the same whichever I use. If I'm being lazy and want to brush my teeth quick, electric is better.

I had a lot of issues with my teeth when I was a kid so I admit I'm a bit obsessive about brushing my teeth so I assume that's why I got away without getting an electric one for so long!

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decidedlyindecisive@reddit

My mouth feels less clean with an electric, though my teeth feel cleaner. The head is smaller so it's hard to do things like brush my tongue. I do electric in the evening and manual in the morning.

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172116@reddit

I feel the same! I use an electric toothbrush, then brush my tongue and go over everything with the manual!

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decidedlyindecisive@reddit

Yeah but be careful about over brushing. My dad ended up damaging his enamel

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thpkht524@reddit

Genetics play a huge part in dental and oral health. That and the fact that some people just haven’t been exposed to the cavity/ dental plaque causing bacteria so they physically cannot get them. Cavities are contagious after all.

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GroupCurious5679@reddit

So you can catch cavities of someone else? I had no idea!

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thpkht524@reddit

Cavities are caused by the bacteria Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacilli. You’re not born with them. Humans by default are incapable of developing cavities. These bacteria are “acquired” by saliva to saliva contact, i.e. kissing, utensils etc.

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lil_timmzy@reddit

What ???

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notanadultyadult@reddit

Question: most of my cavities/fillings are from when I was a child. Where would I have gotten the bacteria from? I wasn’t exactly snogging people when I was 9 lol.

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thpkht524@reddit

I’ve not a doctor or anything but i’d imagine most people’s first exposure are when their parents kiss them as babies.

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notanadultyadult@reddit

Even with non-mouth kisses? My mum was VERY against kissing your child on the mouth. Cheek/forehead only.

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No_Candle2537@reddit

Even then most kids will grab someone's drink or something at some point. Toddlers love to put things in their mouths, maybe at nursery you were munching on a toy another kid was just chewing on.

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Amazing-Heron-105@reddit

I must've been doing a bunch of kissing as a kid then. I had a bunch of cavities. Don't get them so much any more fortunately.

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CrabbyGremlin@reddit

Can’t cavities also be caused by eating too much sugar?

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Kaliasluke@reddit

Not directly: sugar feeds the bacteria, which produce acid - the acid causes the cavities - or so I learned from my toddler’s “why we need to brush our teeth” book 😅

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Occamsfacecloth@reddit

It feeds the bacteria

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GroupCurious5679@reddit

That's really interesting, thank you. I had no idea.

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Jassida@reddit

Hello. Just clean your teeth properly

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pullingteeths@reddit

I take care of my teeth better than anyone in my family and have the worst teeth. I have weak enamel and there's nothing I can do about it. My mum literally only brushed her teeth (manual toothbrush, no flossing) once a day in the morning for decades and still has decent teeth, meanwhile mine are full of fillings while I brush and floss religiously

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DrMoneybeard@reddit

Especially flossing, it’s as important if not more so than brushing.

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Maleficent-Teach-373@reddit

Everyones different like one of the comments above said but i can count on one hand the number of times ive flossed until recently. im 44 never had a filling or toothache, no sensitivity either. Dentist says my teeth are spot on. i just brush morning and night. (i can probably count on 1 hand the amount of times ive missed brushing twice a day also) Recently in the last couple of months i got a water pick so ive started using that.

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electricmohair@reddit

Yeah and on the flip side, my teeth are so crowded that my dentist said no matter how well I floss, there will always be plaque that I can’t get to and this will likely be an issue in the future. It really is just luck sometimes.

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Forsaken-Yogurt-@reddit

There are genuinely genetic components. Tooth strength/enamel strength, and also gaps between teeth (one person could never floss a day in their life and never get a cavity while another gets dozens from the same actions)

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darrenjames8282@reddit

Oral B 123, or the Sensodyne Daily Care are the dopest manual toothbrushes
(for anyone who’s into manual toothbrushes)

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supersy@reddit

Once I switched to Curaprox, I never went back to any other brand! They're so soft!

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therealonnyuk@reddit

My dentist was shocked that I use a manual toothbrush considering that I don't floss nearly enough and my teeth were in great condition, I've had electric brushes and can never get to grips with them

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superwisk@reddit

Generally there's only one place you can grip a toothbrush!

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therealonnyuk@reddit

Very good

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FluffiestF0x@reddit

Damn, wish I could understand my dentist.

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Known-Highway-8465@reddit

What?

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FluffiestF0x@reddit

I had to move because apparently they kick you off the NHS list without warning

Ended up with a recently graduated dentist who barely speaks English. Can’t answer any of my questions. I’m sure she’s lovely but she absolutely does not fill me with confidence

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Ill-Coast-8328@reddit

They kick you off without warning?! Did you not go back within 2 years?

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noahtn98@reddit

Exactly my thoughts. Either they didn't go back within 2 years, or they missed multiple appointments/gave short notice of non arrival.

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Enough_Sprinkles_113@reddit

Nope. I, too, got kicked out of my NHS dentist. Never missed an appointment. Regular visitor. Etc.

Just went in one day to be told I was struck off as I was a 'one-time patient' despite going there for years.

Oh, I also got told my dentist had left the practice. I got no heads up on any of this. I was told all this by the receptionist.

Anyway I complained to the practice manager, who after checking the same records said receptionist did, informed I was still a patient with the same dentist, who it turned out, hadn't left after all...

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noahtn98@reddit

Oh man what the fuck?

I had an issue with my dentist during covid where I got kicked off because I hadn't attended an appointment in 2 years. I hadn't attended an appointment with them in 2 years because they were doing shared care for me with the community dentist that deals with patients with autism and shit. I was attending appointments where I'd been referred to, under their instruction, because they couldn't do all the work I needed done on my teeth as they didn't have the ability to sedate me.

The dentist I saw at the community dental wrote a very angry letter to my dentist that had kicked me off, stating that they had to accept me back as a patient as I was under shared care. I waited 3 months for the dentist to contact me before I finally contacted them and informed them of the letter. They tried being all "well you're not a patient" and I informed them that I was aware of that, but if they read the letter, they'll know that they unethically abandoned me as a patient because I was following their instruction to get shared care elsewhere.

It took some fighting but they added me back to the patient list. I still have some work that needs doing but that's for maxfax, and I managed to get a nice dentist that clearly has some special needs training or knowledge.

But my god it was a pain in the ass.

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GroupCurious5679@reddit

Mine kicked us off during covid. They did it to quite a few people

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FluffiestF0x@reddit

No I was at university

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pepesilvia000@reddit

They absolutely do not kick you off without warning. I fully doubt any of your comment is true.

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FluffiestF0x@reddit

They absolutely do

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efitchuk@reddit

Same and I’m 45. I tried an electric toothbrush once and I hated how forceful it felt on my teeth!

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NeverendingStory3339@reddit

I used one all my life until six months ago. My dentist has been trying to convince me to go electric for nearly a decade.

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Loveyourwifenow@reddit

Same ( 49 ) no fillings no issues.

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SammyCatLove@reddit

Same here never used an electric one (46). Same with my car I drive manual always have always will.

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fleurmadelaine@reddit

Same!

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adsm_inamorta@reddit

Don't confuse correlation with causation

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naynaeve@reddit

Same here. I like my manual toothbrush. No complaints from the dentist either.

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Busy-Doughnut6180@reddit

I do because I don't need another thing to remember to charge.

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MapOfIllHealth@reddit

I just assumed they’re all like one which you just plonk on a charging stand after you’re done?

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cardamom-me@reddit

Came to say this. Charging is easy in any other place but the UK, as everyone has plugs in their bathrooms. The toothbrush lives on the charger, ready to go.

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172116@reddit

You can have a shaving socket in the bathroom, which is what toothbrush chargers usually use.

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hashbrowneggyolk0520@reddit

I have both and I probably use my manual toothbrush more purely due to this. Every time I go into the bathroom I think "oh I should probably charge that", adhd brain has other ideas though

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Juucce1@reddit

Same. I don't like how they're so inconvenient to charge too. I have to bring out the specific charger it comes with, set it down somewhere and then charge it and then store the charger away for when I need it again since I can't leave it out

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172116@reddit

The previous owner of my flat clearly had strong feelings about inconvient sockets, and among other things there's a niche in my bathroom with a shaver socket built in, so I can stand the toothbrush charger there and keep it plugged in. Makes life much easier!

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hashbrowneggyolk0520@reddit

It would be so much easier/I would remember more if it was just a C-type cable like everything else

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hoopheid@reddit

This is what I used to hate about electric brushes. Got one of those Suri ones as a gift and it converted me. USB C charging and the charge lasts for weeks. Not trying to sound like an ad for them, but they are genuinely really good.

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hashbrowneggyolk0520@reddit

Thank you for the suggestion!!

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_Yalan@reddit

I have the Phillips One, that is a USB c connection :) It's also a slimline one, so not stupidly big like most electric toothbrushes!

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hashbrowneggyolk0520@reddit

Ohh I'll have a look into that. Thank you for the suggestion!!

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Busy-Doughnut6180@reddit

Yeah, I have ADHD too. The only thing I have that gets regularly charged is my phone, and even then I'm just lucky that super fast charging is a thing now because I only notice the battery is low when I'm about to leave the house or like now because I'm talking about it (6%!). Both my watch and my ereader have been dead for days. And I'll forget all about them again after I've sent this reply. I'll also forget to charge my phone until it switches off.

Electric toothbrush just didn't happen for me lol. I don't even know where it is. Got it as a gift years ago and it only served me for one charge.

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hashbrowneggyolk0520@reddit

I could have written this myself 😭.

Funnily enough after seeing this post I used my electric toothbrush this morning as it miraculously still had some charge but now it doesn't and I couldn't not tell you where I left the charger because it's not with all my others.

I've also looked at my kindle every day for weeks and thought "that needs charging" have I charged it? Absolutely not lol.

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Busy-Doughnut6180@reddit

Lmfao not being able to find my chargers is a big one for me too!! And I literally spent the past week sewing a pouch for my Kobo. Do you think it occurred to me to charge it once during that whole process, despite the message on the screen begging me to charge it? 😭 We are the same person 🤝

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hashbrowneggyolk0520@reddit

At least we both know we're not the only one's because sometimes it feels that way 😭

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DesignExternal5200@reddit

Mine will just tell me the battery percentage after I use it if it's low I will put it on charge while I sleep or when I go to work, then it's ready for when I use it next. Never had it die on me. I find if I use a manual brush I won't clean my teeth correctly.

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Busy-Doughnut6180@reddit

I have ADHD. I just can't remember to charge things except my phone after it dies while I'm using it.

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DesignExternal5200@reddit

Yeah that makes it a lot harder then

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Da5ren@reddit

What do you mean? Nothing starts my day off better than having something die in my mouth.

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lilfaeri@reddit

i only use a manual when i travel

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theNikolai@reddit

May I ask why?

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DependentRounders934@reddit

Because charging a toothbrush is a hassle when you are moving about

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Prize-Phrase-7042@reddit

You can get a USB charger, or a bathroom-to-3-pin plug, and then use a travel adapter.

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Troll_berry_pie@reddit

This is the way. I got one of these https://amzn.eu/d/0gi5M3ys[usb-c chargers off Amazon] and now it always stays in my toiletries bag.

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Prize-Phrase-7042@reddit

Does it work with a USB-C to USB-C cable, or do you need an A to C cable, like with some super cheap products?

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Troll_berry_pie@reddit

I just tested and it charges on both.

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Prize-Phrase-7042@reddit

Thanks, will order one!

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DependentRounders934@reddit

While you are plugging in your USB charger I’m already seducing French babes on the beach 🏖️

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VodkaMargarine@reddit

This only works because French women don't mind inadequately cleaned teeth.

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sshiverandshake@reddit

Bit disrespectful of you to speak that way about your Mum.

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Moppo_@reddit

If I'm just away for a week, I charge it the night before I leave and it has enough charge.

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theNikolai@reddit

How so, it's the exact same procedure as at home? Please elaborate.

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QueefInMyKisser@reddit

I can’t be bothered carting around its charger and I often travel with just one bag that you can take without extra fees on the crappy airlines

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townshatfire@reddit

I'm feeling like the odd one out here...

People still take toiletries on holiday?!

I just go to a supermarket spend about €10 on a toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, and conditioner (I have long hair. Yeah, it needs it...)

I wouldn't be faffed trying to take all that crap through security.

I just bin it all on the last day...

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fickle_tartan@reddit

I just bin it all on the last day...

This feels incredibly wasteful

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theNikolai@reddit

I agree about toothpaste, deodorant, shampoos etc, but I really like my toothbrush.

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QueefInMyKisser@reddit

I don’t want to waste holiday time on shopping and I’ve got my travel bag finely tuned. I just top off some mini travel bottles before a trip.

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townshatfire@reddit

Sounds like a lot of hard work.

Running around the house doing this that and the other filling up silly wee bottles etc.

Just buy it when you get there.

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QueefInMyKisser@reddit

It takes five minutes tops, and my skin is dodgy so I’m not trusting things I buy in some random shop abroad

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Paulstan67@reddit

How long does the charge last? Mine is old school and uses AA batteries. It lasts weeks without replacing the batteries.

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QueefInMyKisser@reddit

The charge probably does last long enough to be honest, I suppose I’d worry about it running out but perhaps without good reason. It’s much bigger than a manual toothbrush though, even without the charger, that’s my main issue.

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Paulstan67@reddit

My wife and I take 1 bottom bit and 2 heads, so it's hardly a bulky item . It weighs and takes up less room than the tube of toothpaste.

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QueefInMyKisser@reddit

On a plane I’m taking a mini tube of toothpaste, I pack really light

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Paulstan67@reddit

Ok for a few days , we usually go for a little longer, but I understand , we also travel light.

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QueefInMyKisser@reddit

I do usually go on shorter trips but I did manage a full week in Italy last autumn on just one free bag on Ryanair and I only bought sun cream while I was there. I haven’t been anywhere for longer than a week since I was a teenager thirty years ago!

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Paulstan67@reddit

We have just returned from 4 weeks on a mini tour of Spain with just the free under seat Ryan air bag. We needed more than the mini toothpaste. And might as well take one from home rather than buying over there as we would still need to carry it around.

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QueefInMyKisser@reddit

Nice! I don’t want to spend the majority of a year’s leave allowance on a single trip, but that does sound pretty fun.

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lilfaeri@reddit

a manual toothbrush is just easier. it takes up less space and i’m less worried about losing it / leaving it behind (i have adhd and am always losing things so prefer to travel with lower value items that i wont miss so much if i lose them)

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pajamakitten@reddit

More space in your bag.

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Pedantichrist@reddit

I only use an electric when I travel.

It has a nice little travel case.

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Rhythm_Killer@reddit

We’re talking about toothbrushes

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pattybutty@reddit

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NoContract1090@reddit

There is too much butter on those trays!

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townshatfire@reddit

Me too. Worst week of my life. Gums tore to bits, sometimes I think I'd rather just be disgusting and not bother... 🫤

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ImColinDentHowzTrix@reddit

Try one with soft bristles. A toothbrush shouldn't be doing that.

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Playful-Gazelle5491@reddit

Wtf you do with that toothbrush to do that...

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Myc__Hunt@reddit

Sharpen it into a prison shank and stab the bacteria away duh

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townshatfire@reddit

Dunno. Just forgot how to use a manual one I suppose!!! 🤣

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Plastic-Strategy-538@reddit

This is the way

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Bskns@reddit

I’m the same. I have a travel toiletries bag which is always set up ready to go so I just check the levels of the items (shower gel, toothpaste, check the wear on the toothbrush) before I throw it in the bag I’m travelling with.

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Aggravating-Food3368@reddit

They're a con ,advertising that it's inspired by dentists is nonsense a dentists brush is tiny and cannot be used by yourself,dentist brushes rotate at a tremendous speed listen to that whine , rotary brushes are no use for cleaning corners either a good old fashioned rectangle toothbrush does everything and costs 90% less

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SubbiSW@reddit

Manual for holidays, electric at home Rarely floss, yet to have a cavity (*touch wood)

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step_scav@reddit

Mines electric but i havent charged it in about 5 months

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Jellyoscar@reddit

I had an oral b one and hated it because it took over half a day to charge and it wouldn’t even last long till it needed charging again.

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WhotAmI2400@reddit

I love mine. Yeah takes long to charge but i charge it overnight, and it beats having batteries that corrodes over time esp with water.

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Jellyoscar@reddit

I don’t like charging things overnight. I got rid of it a while ago and it was probably one on the cheaper end.

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obolobolobo@reddit

I have a hard enough time charging my phone (2014 iphone}. I'm not going to invite a toothbrush into the mix.

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Jellyoscar@reddit

Impressive that you’ve still got the iphone 6 running.

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obolobolobo@reddit

😂

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OkTechnician4610@reddit

I do I have a bamboo one no plastic.

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Forward-Article7035@reddit

I do 50% of the time. Basically have a normal toothbrush downstairs for mornings and an electric one upstairs for evenings 🤷🏼‍♂️

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Physical-Bear2156@reddit

Never used an electric and don't intend to.

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Apotak@reddit

I used it fir half a year, had 2 cavities and went back to manual brushing. Never looked back.

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National-Raspberry32@reddit

I had a period where I was severely depressed so went weeks at a time without brushing, went to the dentist had no issues.

Then, when I went for my next checkup having been brushing my teeth religiously, I had a cavity.

That’s not gonna stop me brushing my teeth tho lol.

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bingobangibung@reddit

You wouldn't clean a toddler with a toothbrush!

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Stripes_the_cat@reddit

Yep. Never got on with electric toothbrushes. Dentist's never complained.

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Namiweso@reddit

Plenty of people do - me included.

I’d say 99% of my brushing is done with a manual

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Nice-Woodpecker-9197@reddit

Is the 1% a lil treat?

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Namiweso@reddit

I had an electric and didn’t like it. Used it for about 6 months and now it gathers dust.

Know this didn’t need a response but did anyway

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Amazing-Heron-105@reddit

I used one as a kid and the dentist said that it was damaging the enamel on my teeth so never went back to one

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WinterJournalist6646@reddit

Me. Can't stand an electric toothbrush, makes my nose tickle and I hate it.

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Accurate_Dot542@reddit

I do, always have. Never had a filling or anything, only teeth I've had out are 2 wisdom teeth the top ones because there was no room in my mouth for them and they were painful. Works fine for me so no need to change it now.

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NerdySisyphus@reddit

Been manual my whole life, 27 and never had a filling.. I trust then but it's probably just luck and genetics

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cyberalpine@reddit

Electric for me

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Smooth_Leadership895@reddit

I only use electric. I have an electric toothbrush that uses double A batteries and I have a charging case with 4 batteries in and it’s just a simple swap and change when they run flat. It’s also way cheaper than a rechargeable one because I can replace the batteries.

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TheMeltingSnowman72@reddit

Never had an electric toothbrush, my arm works perfectly fine.

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TheBald_Dude@reddit

I strictly use manual.

I found that eletric ones make it easy for you to "brush too hard" without realizing it.

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Pmyers225@reddit

I am the 1 dentist that doesn't recommend an electric toothbrush AMA

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Puzzleheaded-Put-800@reddit

As a dental student, why?

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Pmyers225@reddit

By the way, I was only taking the piss earlier on, I have utmost respect for dentists

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Pmyers225@reddit

Ive been bribed by the Soft-Drink Mafia

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jake_folleydavey@reddit

I have an electric toothbrush that I use manually 99% of the time because I can’t be arsed to charge it…

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kstaruk@reddit

I do, using an electric toothbrush was a sensory nightmare for me. The vibration through my hand/arm along with the noise of it was too much, and I found I brushed my teeth less often compared to when using a manual toothbrush.

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wheelygay@reddit

Because of my disability I have very fragile gums, an electric is too harsh on them (I do have one, but can rarely use it) - I have to use an extra soft manual or my mouth ends up bleeding. Dentist always says I am doing a great job though - probably because I take my time brushing

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stuartc1985@reddit

i have gone back to manual but its actually a microfibre toothbrush, ultra soft. my entire family use them and prefer them as the bristles get everywhere because of how soft they are,.

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miked999b@reddit

I splashed out on a really fancy one (Oral B io6, I think it is). Cost an absolute fortune but I thought I was making a real investment in the health of my teeth.

It worked for 18 months and now it won't charge at all, so its basically useless. The warranty is for twelve months. So basically they know full well it's only got a lifespan of one year or so.

Oral B can get fucked.

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owneddolldesire@reddit

manual brushes for the win

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Electrical_Peach5715@reddit

Shops sell them so guessing people use them.

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MJ-Franklin@reddit

I don't think I'd ever use an electric one. I like the brushing action, kinda like how I enjoy shaving.

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Various_Extreme_8773@reddit

I have all my life 54 now.

Got electric a few years back for Xmas. I don't like them prefer manual.

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AirlineSevere7456@reddit

If I'm on holiday or staying over, I might pack a manual toothbrush

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oli_ramsay@reddit

I use electric, but if it runs out of battery while I'm travelling I'll just it in acoustic mode

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admoose275@reddit

That'll be great at the open mouth night

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elladeehex33@reddit

I do. I have sensory issues and can't stand the feeling of an electric toothbrush in my mouth.

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Wishmaster891@reddit

yes because i dont like things vibrating in my mouth

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Tomathee87@reddit

Dogs tend to prefer manual as the charging sockets are out of their reach

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notemark@reddit

I've always used a manual because I'm stubborn and it's another thing to charge but my oral hygiene is good and I still have 6-monthly check-ups with the dentist and no complaints.

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Longjumping_Car3318@reddit

Of course. I've only ever used normal toothbrushes (I'm 28) and I've had no dental issues at all.

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Otherwise-Plane8282@reddit

I do (58) and always have done

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-mmmusic-@reddit

i used to, but i kept getting the occasional cavity every few checkups, so i switched to automatic, and haven't needed a filling since. seems to work better for me so ¯_(ツ)_/¯

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Carl_Clegg@reddit

I forgot my toothbrush when I went on holiday and bought a manual one.

It was like a happy moment brushing my teeth again. I actually enjoyed doing it.

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Emergency_Mistake_44@reddit

Only started using electric last year (almost 37) because my partner saw some on sale and thought we'd try. Haven't really noticed a difference in overall teeth/gum health honestly, which has always been healthy.

Whilst I'm sure they have their benefits, I'm yet to see any reason one would need to buy those £200-300 ones that are on the shelves. People have nice teeth and excellent gum health just by using the £1 manual brushes.

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ClericalRogue@reddit

I do, because cost and i've always shared bathroom space with aholes i cant trust.

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KeremyJyles@reddit

Every electric one I've ever tried simply didn't feel like it was getting the job done tbh

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Pitiful-Ad5290@reddit

Got both but use the manual one most of the time .

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Glozboy@reddit

I do. Can't stand electric one's.

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J-H2000@reddit

I had an electric one, then I saw the price of the replacement heads for them. Now I have a manual

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atsevoN@reddit

Same as normal toothbrush. £6 for 2 electric heads that last 3 month each, 3–4 quid for a decent soft bristle toothbrush that also lasts 3 months

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atsevoN@reddit

No, I can’t go back to manual after using electric, it’s far superior and it’s not even close. The odd times I’ve used a manual since they feel like they’re not even being cleaned properly compared to the electric

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Apotak@reddit

That depends on your brushing technique. Really good manual brushing is not easy or quick.

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atsevoN@reddit

Even more reason not to use one. 2 mins with the electric and I get a good brush, plus it lets you know when to switch teeth and the pressure your applying

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rob1408@reddit

I do, when I forget to charge my electric one.

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iron233@reddit

I use both. Just depends on my mood which one I use. Sometimes I don’t want the buzz, so a normal toothbrush does the job.

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Bksudbjdua@reddit

I have both, go through phases of using one over the other.

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Thestickleman@reddit

I do. I paid £170 for an electric one used it for a week or so and didn't like it so got rid and got cheap normal one

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Historical_Project86@reddit

Yes, I do. Though I also have 3 gaps where teeth should be.

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DeadlyTeaParty@reddit

Hate the electric one, they're too hard on my teeth and gums, even the vibration of them isn't nice.

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Tiddlybean@reddit

I do, the dentist always praises my hygiene so why fix what isn’t broken? 🤷🏻‍♀️

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Frank_Fhurter@reddit

electric toothbrushes are completely unnecessary. more stuff invented to sell more plastic

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sugarsnapsea@reddit

I use my electric brush in the morning, manual before I go to sleep. No fillings, dentist never has any complaints so it seems to work for me. Only real caveat to my electric one, is if I use it twice a day it makes me gums sore.

If I go on holiday ect, manual only.

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Altruistic_Lies@reddit

I use my electric as a manual, I haven't charged it in several years, I prefer the clean of a manual brush. I even floss whilst brushing to get the paste directly into the gaps lmao.

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pgnlzbth@reddit

I do. I use the yaweco ones where you only replace the heads. Dentist is pretty pleased with my teeth so all good. I’m 48.

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Fizl99@reddit

I do. I didnt realise how much the buzzing and vibrationstressed me out with an electric one until it ran out of charge and used a manual toothbrush. The blood pressure drop was instant and I never went back

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DaughterOfATiredMech@reddit

I simply hate charging things. I have an electric but always use the manual

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whygamoralad@reddit

I use a manual.

I found I never used my electric because the battery went dead so I had to use a manual whilst charging and I just ended up sticking to the manual.

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mysteriousmistress66@reddit

I use a manual toothbrush because I haven't found an electric toothbrush that doesn't hurt my teeth and gums.

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DarthScabies@reddit

Me. Electric ones give me a headache for some reason.

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Miserable-Ad7835@reddit

Me... I also only go to the dentist every 5 or so years and have absolutely no issues.

You guys keep lining the pockets of big electric toothbrush.

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matomo23@reddit

How would you know if you have no issues if you only go every 5 years?

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Miserable-Ad7835@reddit

Because every time I go, the dentist tells me there is no issues and it's been the same for the last 30 years.

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pajamakitten@reddit

The same companies make manual and electric toothbrushes, alongside the toothbrushes and toothpaste you use.

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Miserable-Ad7835@reddit

There's always one.

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Unfadable1@reddit

One might say we’re subsidizing manuals!

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mothsugar@reddit

This goes all the way to the top!

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YQB123@reddit

I'm the same as you and use an electric.

With a manual I managed to brush too hard and scrape away my gums over time leading to sensitive teeth.

So...

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steveinstow@reddit

Always have.

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ezonas@reddit

Probably most people.

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EVILFLUFFMONSTER@reddit

Not all the toothbrushes sold are necessarily for teeth. My wife and I have a mutual friend who confessed she has two electric toothbrushes - one for upstairs, one for downstairs. Claims it's better than any toy she's tried.

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lammy82@reddit

You mean you have to use your hands? That’s like a baby’s toy!

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Alwayslearnin41@reddit

I use a manual toothbrush. I also floss daily. I've had various electric brushes and I'm not a fan of them.

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Bellatrixforqueen@reddit

When I forgot to take my electric one for a night away I buy a manual

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SWTransGirl@reddit

I do. Lost the charger for my electric brush and can’t be fucked to find it or return to it.

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emmaturechild13@reddit

I have both, I’m autistic and find electric toothbrushes unbearably overstimulating the majority of the time so I use a manual nearly every time but my dentist is trying to get me to use an electric so I persevere

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Pauluk_72@reddit

Manual for me. Tried electric but went back just preference really.

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Sexy_Vegan_Pants@reddit

Manual in the morn3jng and electric at night

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SkullFaceMermaid@reddit

I’m 47 and have used a manual toothbrush my whole life. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it

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MaltDizney@reddit

I've always been proud of my mouth health, and my manual technique is unmatched. But I tried switching to electric couple years back, and my teeth just didn't feel as clean. And for the first time in over 35 years the dentist made one less than positive comment. Switched back to manual as nature intended.

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Rojoste@reddit

The last time I tried to use a manual toothbrush I felt almost incapable of using it properly, it was like I’d lost my muscle memory of how to use it after so many years of an electric toothbrush!

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eufemiapiccio77@reddit

lol I laughed at the last bit. Yeah I mean sometimes it’s easier to just get one for holiday or if you’re going away for a few days. Not saying it’s ideal but they are disposable really

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Moongazer09@reddit

This might sounds crazy....but I actually use both. I go over first with the electric one, then again with the manual one (both with toothpaste). I find the electric is great for stuff on the main front surfaces of the teeth, but that the manual is better for getting rid of plaque and build up on the "inside" of the teeth and along the inner gum lines.

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CyndersParadigm@reddit

I still use a manual. When it's time to replace it a new one is really cheap. The electric ones I've seen at ky local supermarket cost around £100, and I don't know how much replacement heads are, but the difference in quality can't justify that price increase, in my opinion

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ambergriswoldo@reddit

I do - I don’t like the feeling of electric ones - the buzzing is too much

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IcantSeeUuCantSeeMe@reddit

I use both. I brush my teeth with a regular toothbrush, then i floss and I go over them with my electronic brush.

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Double_Station_1492@reddit

I do own an electric one but I much prefer the manual.

The electric one has a timer and I just hate being told what to do 😁

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3507341C@reddit

Old bloke here and I've never even considered buying an electric toothbrush. I have nothing against them but I've just never thought it is something I need in my life.

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xmastreee@reddit

Hi there fellow old bloke. Another old bloke^([1]) here who feels exactly the same.

^([1] I'm not that old, I'm just the same age as an old bloke.)

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elmo_touches_me@reddit

The battery on my electric one lasts for all of about 30s now, so I've gone back to manual brushes for about a year.

I thought about buying another electric one, but I was poor at the time and had bigger problems to worry about.

I've not had any dental issues. My teeth look and feel the same. I just make sure I brush thoroughly but I'm not spending any more time brushing.

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NoContract1090@reddit

Me, I'm 17, I prefer them. I actually prefer anything 'manual', I just never thought toothbrushes would be the hill civilisation died on

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No_Chemist2922@reddit

I use it when traveling (e.g., use toothbrush provided by hotels) but otherwise electric ones are just superior in terms of cleaning ability and the effort you need to put in.

The technology is somewhat similar to what dentists do when scaling your teeth, although the intent is different (scaling uses vibrations to loosen and remove hardened calculus, while electric toothbrush uses vibrations to disrupt bacteria colonies, which are the main causes of tooth decay)

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ProduceEmbarrassed97@reddit

I'm sorry, I wasn't aware electric toothbrushes had been made mandatory.

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Forsaken1741@reddit

I do. I've used manual ones all life so I've just never felt a need or a want to buy an electric one. My teeth have always been fine so I don't really see the issue. I just keep doing what I'm used to.

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JohnnyOneLung@reddit

You just don’t get the same level of frothiness with an electric.

Never feels like I have cleaned my mouth, just the actual teeth

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Jung-And-A-Menace@reddit

I keep one to use at night; I live in a flat and keep odd hours, so I don't want to annoy my neighbours with random buzzing.

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ImColinDentHowzTrix@reddit

My enamel is shot to shit and I don't know what an electric one will do to them. I've tried one in the past, but when you go to bed later than the rest of your household, or get up earlier, they're not exactly subtle in a small house.

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miIk-skin@reddit

Electric toothbrushes automatically produce the movements that align with the optimal method of brushing, which is the modified bass technique.

To perform it manually it involves brushing your teeth in tiny, rotating circles, almost like you're polishing the skin of an apple with your brush, but it's hard to remain consistent with it when doing it by hand. This is where the electric toothbrush excels.

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ImColinDentHowzTrix@reddit

I'm happy to concede that it's an optimal method but that doesn't address my initial points: those being my concern that weakened enamel would suffer from motorised brushing, and that they're loud at 2am in a small house.

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miIk-skin@reddit

Your weakened enamel would only benefit from an electric toothbrush longterm.

Have you ever used duraphat? If your enamel is demineralised you should really get some. You can get it on prescription from your dentist, or buy it online.

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ImColinDentHowzTrix@reddit

I'll look into them then. They wouldn't be convenient for me at the moment but if they're genuinely helpful I'm not against them.

I've never heard of duraphat. My dentist has advised me to get toothpaste with 'enamel protection' but has emphasised that basically once it's gone it's gone. You can't get it back, you can only try to preserve what's left.

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miIk-skin@reddit

Your dentist isn't wrong, but there's a stage inbetween enamel destruction which is enamel demineralisation, that stage is where you can reverse any damage that would go on to become permenant had you need treated it.

Enamel demineralisation occurs when you allow acidic plaque to sit on your teeth for too long, and it's technically occurring all day, every day. Duraphat is a high fluoride percentage toothpaste that remineralises your enamel and kindbof acts like a massive bulwark against the next days acidic plaque assault.

If your enamel is largely gone then I'm actually surprised that your dentist hasn't already prescribed this to you, but in my experience a lot of dentists are kind of feckless when it comes to discussing preventative and aftercare solutions.

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ImColinDentHowzTrix@reddit

If it's preventative then it may be too late for me. I'm a type 1 diabetic of nearly 30 years which means regular sugar. Orange juice is apparently sent by the devil himself, if my dentist is to be believed. There's definitely things I could have done better but you can't cut out everything that makes life worth living.

I'll look into this though. It's not like it can do any harm from what you've said.

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Novel_Description164@reddit

Yes because I compulsively brush my teeth, up to 20 times a day. If I used an electric toothbrush I’d have no gums left 😅

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jimmywhereareya@reddit

I do, on what little teeth I have left...

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NightBusToGiro@reddit

Yeah man.

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BeanOnAJourney@reddit

Only in an emergency when i find myself without my electric toothbrush for whatever reason. My mouth is tiny and a manual toothbrush can't fit properly to clean my back teeth effectively.

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n0131271@reddit

Much prefer manual and it has to be a Reach toothbrush. Quite simply a sensational clean.

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No-Nefariousness9539@reddit

MIL is a dental hygienist and uses both, but recommends people use an electric one as manuals are only good if you brush properly and for two minutes, and the little reminders on electric toothbrushes help people to brush for long enough.

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faucilien@reddit

I used only a manual toothbrush for 26 years, I feel like I brushed well with it. I’ve (not to jinx) never had a cavity and my gums are in good condition.

I mainly swapped because my hygienist told me I was brushing too hard in places, not to a terrible degree but enough that she mentioned it each time I went. I swapped to an electric because it’s harder for me to brush too hard, I also feel like I can get in harder to reach places. Probably a bit more eco friendly as I’m not chucking a whole brush away but that wasn’t part of my reasoning.

I don’t think electric is a need, I actually found the change really hard to start with but it’s been over two years now. Realistically if it broke tomorrow, I’d lose no sleep reverting back to a manual brush but for me personally, I am kinder on my teeth and gums with an electric!

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underrated_tool@reddit

I use the same one for window frames, dogs, and toddlers.

It's looking ok if I'm honest.

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FlatTyres@reddit

I don't but I have a lot of friends who still do.

I have this weird sensory issue where I shiver and cringe when I hear someone brushing their teeth with a manual toothbrush. I also have the same sensory reaction to freezer ice or windscreen ice scraping, brushing of nylon carpets and when people bite into ice pops. Weirdly though, I can tolerate it if I'm brushing my own teeth with a manual toothbrush. This has made overnights with lady friends kind of awkward (where I temporarily leave the bathroom if we were just in there together) and it was torture growing up with my brother who walked into our shared bedroom as teenagers while brushing his teeth with a manual.

I've personally used electric toothbrushes for over 20 years.

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braapstututu@reddit

Oh I have that as well, it makes me seriously uncomfortable both hearing it from other people and my own.

Probably why the brush I like the most is the older style oralb because it doesn't have that horrible noise and feel, I got a newer one but I'm not getting on well with the bristles because they feel bad and make the horrible feel/noise

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HarissaPorkMeatballs@reddit

I can't have other people brush their teeth near me either! I specifically refuse to let anyone do it while I'm brushing my own teeth or else I'm liable to boak. They can wait their turn.

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MoleDunker-343@reddit

That’s funny, I’m exactly the same with the other people brushing, but also nail filing. Both ruin me 😂

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AutomaticInitiative@reddit

Apparently I'm shit at brushing my teeth manually so my dentist has gently banned me from anything other than electric lol

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BlackStarDream@reddit

I have 4 manual toothbrushes for different situations.

Including a mini yellow Batman toothbrush in my bag for on the go.

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hashbrowneggyolk0520@reddit

How many different scenarios do you find yourself needing a toothbrush other than in the bathroom lol

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BlackStarDream@reddit

One for home, one for school/work/general out and about or when you don't have time to brush at home and have to do it later or after eating away from home, one for travel, one for hospital.

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hashbrowneggyolk0520@reddit

I admire your level of preparation!!

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Prestigious_Set_4555@reddit

Me! I have zero plaque too, as my dentist keeps reminding me.

2 pack from Aldi too

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RustyBucket4745@reddit

Who doesn't?

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rilakkuma92@reddit

I use a manual brush. I can't really stand the sensation or the noise of an electric toothbrush.

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Tyruto@reddit

At my last dentist appointment the dentist recommended to use soft manual brushes only. She said to avoid electric and hard brushes claiming they lead to gum recession and wear enamel. She also said to avoid mouth wash and to floss daily.

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LuDdErS68@reddit

Yep. And flossing.

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Dangerous_Service106@reddit

I use a manual toothbrush. I had an electric and switched to manual.

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TepidHalibut@reddit

Yes, I do. It isn't really a struggle to use it, so what's really saved by going electric?

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Technical-Mind-3266@reddit

Me and I fucking love it lol

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Gauntlets28@reddit

I used to use an electric one, but when you don't live in a small room and keep all your stuff in there, it becomes a faff having to shuttle it back and forth between the room you use it in and the room you charge it in. Same with an electric razor, I moved back to manual ones a few years ago for similar reasons.

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B9Zero@reddit

I use it in conjunction, I feel as if the manual toothbrushes I get have longer bristles and give a different kind of clean.

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UniquePotato@reddit

I have both, but rarely use the electric, I feel it does a better job

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carboncopy404@reddit

After switching to an electric toothbrush if I ever have to use my spare manual one my mouth just doesn’t feel as clean.

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DrugSnake@reddit

I use a manual because I'm the last one in bed typically and the ones I have used are too loud

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Isgortio@reddit

Probably about 60% of my patients. Only around 40% of them are any good at using it.

On average, people with a manual toothbrush will brush for about 25 seconds. They'll scrub like they're trying to remove a tough stain, and miss multiple teeth.

People with electric toothbrushes will get closer to 2 minutes (if they realise it has a timer built in), and they tend not to miss as many areas. Some still miss, but the teeth in general are cleaner.

If you can use it correctly, brush for long enough, your teeth are spotless and your gums are healthy, then I will never suggest you switch to an electric toothbrush. But if you're struggling, an electric brush can make a massive difference.

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LumpyCheeseyCustard@reddit

I use both.

Manual (curapox - dentist recommended): daily use (2-3 times a day)

Electric- once a week, with the head design for plaque removal.

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Competitive_Pen7192@reddit

I use both. Sometimes a manual one for over night stays or a morning brush. The night time one is always electric...

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Impossible_Theme_148@reddit

Electric toothbrushes have about 2/3 of the adult market in the UK - so yes, plenty still use manual

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ALA02@reddit

Have never really considered the fact that there’s even an alternative to manual toothbrushes, apart from every six months when the dentist recommends them which I then immediately forget about. Everyone in my house uses manual too, is that not, like, the default? I always assumed only rich people use electric.

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TokyoJones85@reddit

Yep, I'm a manual guy!

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SportTawk@reddit

Manual, Colgate's cheapest toothpaste, one minute clean, never seen the hygienist, two small fillings in the last 20 years!

The secret, no sugar, no sweets, no fizzy drinks or fruit juices. Brush twice a day

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andyf7@reddit

Yep, have used both but have only used manual for the past 20 years or so. It’s just easier, it’s always charged :)

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FraggleGoddess@reddit

I do. I find electric ones too ticklish, I have a small mouth and sensitive teeth so also find it a bit uncomfortable. I do have one and use it sometimes but usually stick to manual.

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Sternschnuppepuppe@reddit

I have an electric one and it is blatantly better, but sometimes (mostly in the mornings) I can’t deal with the buzzing yet. Sensory hell

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FraggleGoddess@reddit

Exactly, it buzzes right through my skull

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bradclark2001@reddit

I find it hard to apply the right pressure to clean my teeth with an automatic one

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beernon@reddit

You don’t need to apply pressure, the sonic bit does its thing, you leave it there and it does the job. Some even come with pressure sensors to tell you you’re going too hard

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saludpesetasamor@reddit

Always a manual. I have some lecky ones but just never like them. I feel like I can get a better clean with a manual. Never had a cavity, either.

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Sea-Leave2077@reddit

Absolutely use a manual. Can’t be fucked with another thing to charge and no idea what to buy if I go electric

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v_clandestine@reddit

Still use a manual. Every now and then I think “should get myself an electric one” but just never have. Two recent dentist appointments the first one said I had perfect teeth and he was shocked that I don’t use electric. Next appointment I had a different dentist and she basically said that they were really not good and tried to get me to book hygienist and filling appointment. I struggle to believe that in 6 months my teeth had declined that much when I had not changed any of my routine and or diet. She was clearly trying to make a buck off me as a private patient. It’s really put me off going back to the dentist tbh!

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Choice-Implement1643@reddit

Manual user here. I tried electric before and it hurt my teeth.

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No-Commission-1961@reddit

Me hate the feeling of an electric toothbrush on my teeth, never need a scale n polish.

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Choice-Garden3215@reddit

I love my manual

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Dazz316@reddit

And I love my Manuel.

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doctorgibson@reddit

It's from Barcelona

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saludpesetasamor@reddit

It knows nothing!

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Scart_O@reddit

Que?

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Dazz316@reddit

THE KITCHEN MANUEL!!

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Choice-Garden3215@reddit

Your Manuel sounds more exciting that my manual

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72dk72@reddit

Yes when I go away, I don't want to carry a heavy bulky toothbrush (and a charger).

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Sure-Recognition-262@reddit

I have an electric toothbrush but still use a manual one sometimes:

If I'm travelling I often don't take my manual one
I keep a manual one in the downstairs bathroom and sometimes use it as I'm heading out the door
I keep a manual one next to my electric one and use it when my electric one runs out (which isn't that rare as it's getting old so the battery doesn't last as long)

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Trick-Station8742@reddit

I keep a manual one next to my electric one

TURF WAR!

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QueenSashimi@reddit

Me. I kept forgetting to charge the electric one.

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Imtryingforheckssake@reddit

Yup, infact I use nano toothbrushes and I don't even think those heads exist for electric tooth brushes.

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shortandfelly@reddit

Me. Had an electric one, moved house, no idea what happened to it.

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riverend180@reddit

I use a manual one. I know electric ones are supposed to be better but my mouth never feels as clean as it does with a manual brush. And the dentist never says anything about it

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DrChonk@reddit

I do, because the noise and vibration of an electric toothbrush massively aggravates my migraines and can lead to me losing the ability to move or speak if it hits me on a bad day. I get migraines daily so brushing with an electric twice a day would render me incapacitated more so than I already am as a baseline

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tiorzol@reddit

I prefer the analogue brush. Get a better feeling clean.

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blearyeyedben@reddit

I use both I use the electric one first then go over with the manual brush

And then just the manual one in the night

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tobotic@reddit

I used to have an electric one like 25 or 30 years ago.

But now just a normal toothbrush. I don't see the point in electric ones. It's not that hard to move your arm from side to side a bit.

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TheDreadfulDragon@reddit

I still use one and have intention of changing. I don't see the point. So I can spend 30+as much for a device that is noisier, has more that can go wrong with it, is more expensive to replace and has to be kept charged...so I can do the same job as something that is practically silent and can be bought and replaced for almost nothing...but faster!

I honestly don't see the point.

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Responsible_Drive380@reddit

Everyone else bar me in my family. They also have more teeth than me too! 🤔

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panadwithonesugar@reddit

I've always used a manual toothbrush, if you have an automatic you aren't really brushing, you are just a passenger, the skill involved in controlling a manual means for more enjoyment and you really feel you are at one with the brush....... it's a shame to see the manuals die out, the younger generation going straight to the automatics.

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haggis_catcher-@reddit

I recently got an electric toothbrush it is good but the battery runs out very quick

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Think_Money_6919@reddit

I use electric because I’m a sucker for the 2 minute timer but honestly manual is better for your teeth (if using the right technique) don’t fall for the marketing.

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idreaminlowercase@reddit

I do. I had to swap from electric when I started my Invisalign (last year) and I haven’t swapped back yet. I like them more honestly

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Leicsbob@reddit

I do. Everyone else in my house a has an electric but I don't like them. My gums hurt after using one.

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Hamsternoir@reddit

Yes, tried electric and the missus has one but I just prefer a normal one

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MadamKitsune@reddit

Manual. I think my electric toothbrush got used maybe half a dozen times before I gave up on it. It seemed to take longer with worse results.

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Inevitable-Return-70@reddit

I have an electric toothbrush but I can’t be bothered to charge it so it’s a manual toothbrush for 30-40% of the week

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Troll_berry_pie@reddit

I personally don't understand why anyone chooses to use a manual brush when an electric brush is cheap and accessible.

I'm in my mid 30's and I've had an electric toothbrush since I was like 7. My teeth never feel clean if I'm traveling and I've forgotten my electric toothbrush and have to use the hotel provided or a spare brush.

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Onyx1509@reddit

Me. Anything that needs powering adds an extra level of faff. In some cases it's worth it (e.g. it is much easier to shave with an electric razor), but not with toothbrushes.

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290Richy@reddit

Me because the vibration of an electric is fucking gross.

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PolarLocalCallingSvc@reddit

I find it hard to brush my teeth with the dog

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CBricks105@reddit

Perfect dental health and I only use manual exclusively. Electric is very hard on the teeth, for me at least. I feel better using manual with a good solid Bass brushing technique.

I use a tongue brush, mouthwash rinse and also floss a few days a week.

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the_topiary@reddit

I use a manual toothbrush in the office when I brush my teeth there (sometimes I shower at work after cycling in, or if I've eaten a stink-food lunch I brush my teeth afterwards), but an electric one at home. I prefer the manual tbh, you can give your teeth and gums a proper scrub (yes, I know you shouldn't).

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nra43vr@reddit

I pitty the fool that uses a manual toothbrush

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ImpressiveGrocery959@reddit

Prefer a manual, always get compliments from the dentist

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seriousrikk@reddit

Had a few electric toothbrushes over the years and all seem to have the same issue. They cannot accurately determine remaining battery so slow down mid brush when there should still be plenty of power.

That alone is annoying enough for me to say nah, manual works fine every time.

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gompgo@reddit

I do, switched back to manual - dentist compliments on my teeth health.

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antlered-god@reddit

Yes. No reason to change to electric

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shuffling_crabwise@reddit

Only when I'm traveling, or when I go to bed later than my husband and don't want to wake him up.

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Chlorophilia@reddit

When I'm camping, but that's it!

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Faded_Jem@reddit

Every single time I stay with friends or move into a new house share I am astounded by the overwhelming predominance of manual. They don't just still exist, most people use them in my experience. Incomprehensible.

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ShineAtom@reddit

I did get a manual toothbrush when I had a cracked tooth because the electric one was very uncomfortable. And I needed to use a manual one for a while after the extraction. I was very happy to get back to the electric one though; teeth feel a lot cleaner. I'd forgotten how poor manual toothbrushes are at cleaning teeth.

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R3NEGXDE@reddit

My electric broke the day after Amazon prime day so I’m back on the manual until the next one

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pixelunicorns@reddit

I have both, I get a weird sensory thing sometimes with electronic ones so I like being able to switch as I need to.

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thehonestchild@reddit

I use a manual brush always have (27 years) But thinking of also getting an electric one as well, maybe for night time brushing.

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sacredlemonade@reddit

Me because im poor but I’m so happy to hear that I’m not causing damage to my teeth by not getting an electric toothbrush

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kingoffuckery@reddit

Had electric, prefer the manual, although I do compliment it with a waterpick

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ilikecocktails@reddit

Only when I go away, it’s easier and smaller than packing my electric toothbrush in its case.

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Electronic-Writer108@reddit

Phillips sonic care is the one!! Been using it decades! As long as you change the head often it’s kept my teeth sparkling

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Asher-D@reddit

I actually don't know anyone who actually uses an electric. A manual works fine so long as you're brushing properly.

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Mr_Bumcrest@reddit

Never used an electric toothbrush, one filling in 40 years

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jesuseatsbees@reddit

Manual. I’ve tried a few electric brushes but I don’t feel as clean after using them.

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maybemrolo@reddit

I have this little buzzing manual one. Teeth feel so much cleaner using manual over electric

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Techpreist_X21Alpha@reddit

Interestingly i use both a manual and electric toothbrush. Electric for teeth and gums and the manual for tongue. Although i do use the manual to brush my teeth if i think i missed something. Additionally, if the electric one runs out of power (i forgot to charge it or it didn't charge) i use the manual. For travel i take the manual one. So there's that.

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Icy_Society_9931@reddit

I do, I dont like electric toothbrushes, the vibration of them is awful

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FD3S_13B_REW@reddit

Electric toothbrushes are rubbish.

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Gooner_93@reddit

I prefer manual. Electric is weird for me, i tried it but just couldnt get comfortable with it.

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KlausesFriend@reddit

Manual here. Curaprox soft with 5000 bristles, brushing your teeth feels lovely with one of these.

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Organic_Award5534@reddit

Hasn’t really crossed my mind to get an electric toothbrush. Too fancy for me

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Riley_Mcr@reddit

I've had an electric for years. It recently just...died. I don't know why.

Thankfully I had a new manual brush so I've been using that. And honestly? I think it's better?

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PurchaseDry9350@reddit

Chatgpt reply

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Riley_Mcr@reddit

Damn. Idk if I should be offended or not by this 😂

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Unstableavo@reddit

I'd love to use a manual but recession makes it hurt my mouth

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internalpatterns@reddit

‘Manual’

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Wyatthaplo@reddit

I keep a couple spare manuals in the bathroom draw, you know in case of impromptu guests.

That being said bought them like 2 years ago and none ever been used....

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HarissaPorkMeatballs@reddit

I do. I don't really like the feel of electric brushes and I like having more control. Used to struggle not to gag when brushing my teeth so I think that's one of the reasons I prefer to stick to a manual.

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maceion@reddit

We use manual brushes, even though we have electric tooth brushes.

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Alert_Mine7067@reddit

My only experience with an electric toothbrush was around 12 years ago, my teeth were always quite small and they were built up with bonding when I was 17. Years of using a manual toothbrush and everything was fine, within a few weeks of using an electric the bonding had started to chip, maybe a coincidence, but I got them fixed, went back to a manual, and it hasn't happened since.

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