- The range of Oral-B brush heads can be quite confusing,
and deciding which one is right for you
can be extremely difficult.
In this video, I hope to make that a lot simpler for you
by explaining the key differences
between each style of brush head,
as well as giving my recommendations
on which brush head is more than likely
most suitable for you.
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Before I explain the key differences
between each Oral-B brush head,
I want to give some important information,
which I feel is more valuable than understanding
the key differences between each brush head.
You'll get more positive effects and benefits
from brushing your teeth for two minutes
twice a day with the correct technique
than you will from any of the brush heads
that I will cover in this video.
So, really, don't worry or panic too much
about the particular style of brush head.
Worry more about how long you're brushing for,
how frequently you're brushing,
and what technique you're actually using.
Believe it or not, there is a difference between
how you use an electric toothbrush and a manual toothbrush.
Therefore, it's important to familiarise yourself
with the correct brushing technique
so you get the maximum benefit
from each time you use your electric toothbrush.
Now, many people ask whether
the different styles of brush heads are really necessary,
or whether they are just a bit of a marketing gimmick
by manufacturers to encourage us to spend more money.
And the short answer to this is
that it would be a little bit harsh
to suggest that they're just a marketing gimmick,
but there is very limited evidence to suggest
that any one brush head is necessarily better than another.
However, there are many variables, often personal,
and the reality is, the differences are often negligible.
So, I've come up with my recommendations
for what I deem to be the best or most suitable brush heads
in particular circumstances.
Now, there is no one best brush head, but for most people,
opting for the CrossAction or the Sensi UltraThin,
also known as the Pro GumCare brush head,
are the better options, in most cases.
For those with sensitive teeth or gums,
opt for the Sensi UltraThin,
Pro GumCare, or Sensitive brush head.
For those looking to whiten their teeth,
opt for the 3D White brush head.
For those with braces, you'll want
to opt for the Ortho brush head,
although any of these brush heads will clean braces.
So, I'll now explain each brush head,
what makes it different, and why you might want to use it.
The CrossAction head is designed
as an everyday brushing solution.
The bristles are angled at 16 degrees,
and are designed to disrupt plaque, bacteria, and debris
that may exist on the teeth and along the gumline.
The brush head can remove up to 100% more plaque
in comparison to a manual brush.
The FlossAction brush head is designed to provide
a superior deep clean, in comparison to a manual toothbrush.
The larger yellow- and green-tipped bristles
get deep between the teeth
and clean more effectively in the interdental spaces.
This is not designed to be a replacement
to other interdental cleaning techniques,
such as using floss or interdental brushes,
but it may help you clean deeper between the teeth
than some other brush heads.
The Sensi UltraThin brush head
is also know as the Pro GumCare brush head.
This has super-soft bristles in a round petal shape
to give the gentlest cleaning experience.
It is suitable as an everyday brush head.
The Sensitive or Sensitive Clean brush head
has extra soft bristles
for a gentle everyday cleaning experience.
The bristles are all of the same length,
and gently brush along the teeth and the gums
to clean away plaque and debris.
It is designed to be a daily brushing solution.
The 3D White brush head is inspired by dentist tools.
The rubber polishing cup in the centre of the brush head
helps remove surface stains from the exterior of the teeth.
It is a more specialist-style brush head.
The Precision Clean brush head is designed
to remove up to five times more plaque along the gumline
in comparison to a manual toothbrush.
It has bristles of different lengths,
and is designed to cup the teeth
and give a good overall clean,
and this is suitable as an everyday brush head.
The TriZone brush head,
also known as the DeepSweep brush head,
provides up to two times deeper clean between the teeth
compared to a manual toothbrush.
Now, unlike most round brush heads available from Oral-B,
this is the only brush head to have
a more oval or traditional-looking toothbrush head shape.
There are three parts to the brush head.
There is the PowerTip at the top,
you then have the sweeping white bristles,
and the pulsating blue bristles.
This is designed as an everyday brushing solution.
The Ortho brush head is designed specifically
with fixed orthodontic appliances in mind, so braces.
For brace-wearers, this is a great brush head
to clean around your dental appliance,
cleaning gently, removing the plaque
off any of the fixtures and fittings of your teeth,
and provided a good overall clean.
The Interspace brush head is a specialist's brush head,
designed for those who have implants, bridges, or crowns.
The bristles are specifically designed
to get into the hardest-to-reach areas.
Oral-B Kids brush head.
As the name implies, this is a brush head
designed for the younger generation.
Typically for children aged eight years or below,
the brush head is still small and round
like other Oral-B brush heads,
but the brush head is slightly smaller still.
The bristles are also nice and soft,
and they're gentle on the teeth and gums of little ones.
You don't tend to find
they have fading indicator bristles built in,
so you do need to remember when it is time
to replace the brush head.
Often, they'll have stickers
attached to the shaft of the brush head.
This is because it is linked
to the theme of the kids' brushes.
This nozzle is called the OxyJet Nozzle.
This is designed for Oral-B's range of water flossers.
Now, I'm including it to make you aware that it does exist,
and some do class it as a brush head attachment.
The nozzle will not fit to regular electric toothbrushes,
only to water flossers.
Just below the top of the nozzle is a grey switch,
and this allows you to choose between
how the water flows out of the nozzle.
You can have a continuous and more powerful jet of water,
or you can have a softer and more gentle
rotational flow of water from that nozzle.
But it does only work on Oral-B water flossing products.
Most Oral-B brush heads have
what is known as indicator bristles.
These are bristles that are usually blue in colour,
which will, over a period of time,
usually three months, fade.
They will fade from their blue colour
to a very pale blue or a translucent or almost white colour.
These bristles are designed to act as a reminder to you
to replace your brush head.
As a general rule, dentists recommend
you replace your brush head every three months.
Using your brush head for longer
can potentially cause damage to your teeth and gums,
and by replacing your brush head,
you're also making sure that the brush head
is providing the optimum cleaning experience.
Now, individual circumstances can potentially mean
that the brush head will wear sooner,
so if you notice any particular wear on the bristles,
maybe they've become deformed, they're splaying or fraying,
then it is certainly time to replace that brush head,
and you should do that sooner than three monthS
if you notice any of those things occurring.
It's important to know that Oral-B brush heads
are designed to be interchangeable.
With very few exceptions, brush heads will work
on any Oral-B brush handle and on any of the cleaning modes.
Now, it's also important to know that in this video,
I am referring to what are
the current Oral-B electric toothbrush heads.
It may well be that you are aware of
different Oral-B brush heads.
They may be older brush heads,
or they may be newer brush heads.
These brush heads are always subject to change.
I'm also referring to each brush head
by the most common names that they are known,
but please be aware that in different parts of the world,
a particular brush head may not be available
or they may have a slightly different name
to that I've quoted.
The likelihood is, they are going to be very similarly named,
but just be aware there may be some regional differences.
When you do come to replace your brush head,
if you can recycle it, that would be great.
There are many schemes operating around the world,
so check locally to see if you can recycle your brush head,
as obviously, that's better for the environment.
Hopefully, I've answered the main questions
and queries you have had.
If I didn't answer a question,
then please do leave that in the comments below,
and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
I do really hope you found this video useful,
and you're now wiser on which Oral-B brush head
is most suitable for you.
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