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Save or Splurge? Replacement Electric Toothbrush Heads

Nancy Einhart — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:15:35 PDT

A top-of-the-line electric toothbrush isn't cheap, but the investment in my dental health is worth the price of my Sonicare Elite toothbrush. But similar to razors and razor blades, the costs really add up when replacing the toothbrush heads.

Sonicare's amazing electric toothbrushes range in price, from about $50 to more than $200. Though I have one of the midrange versions, the e-Series replacement heads are not cheap: it costs $30 for two.

I am a big fan of buying generic whenever possible, so when I saw Target selling an alternative replacement head from its Up & Up brand, priced at $45 for five, I thought, why not try it?

Find out if it's worth the savings.

Electrify Your Pearly Whites

FabSugar — Wed, 04 Oct 2006 16:07:39 PDT

I always figured I was perfectly capable of brushing my own teeth without the help of an electric toothbrush. Then, I got one, and I realized the benefit is actually how gentle they are on your gums. Most people actually brush their teeth way too hard, prompting stern warnings from the dentist about dangerous gum recession. But trust me: Get an electric toothbrush, and all that talk will cease.

Though you can find some drugstore models for around $30, I'd recommend paying a little bit more for a really great toothbrush; they last forever, and there is a very notable difference between the cheap and pricey models. The Cadillac of electric brushes is the Sonicare Elite e7300 Toothbrush. The brush head vibrates at ultra-high speeds and comes with a 2-minute timer to ensure optimum brushing time. Buy it for $94.99 here.

To see a cheaper model,

The round head of the Oral-B 7850DLX ProfessionalCare Deluxe Power Toothbrush rotates and pulses at the same time to get your teeth extra clean. There's even a timer that goes off every 30 seconds to make sure you're covering your whole mouth. It's available here for $79.99.

Sonic Care For Your Complexion

BellaSugar — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 09:52:10 PDT

The inventors of the infinitely amazing Sonicare toothbrush have now brought us the Clarisonic Sonic Skin Care Brush Kit. This cleansing brush is extremely gentle on your face, so you can use it everyday, even if you suffer from acne or rosacea. The super-soft bristles oscillate at 300 movements per second to open pores to remove dirt and oil. I love that it's water resistant, so you can use it in the shower while your pores are steamed and open.

Much the way the Sonicare is more effective for cleaning teeth, the Clarisonic is twice as effective as manual washing. Plus, since it increases product absorption, you only have to use a little bit of cleanser. Clarisonic is intended to reduce oily areas, dry skin patches, visible pores, and pimples for both men and women. You can buy the kit here for $195, which gets you a waterproof cordless brush handle, two brush heads, a countertop charger, and a 2-ounce daily cleanser, though you can use whatever cleanser you prefer. If it's anything like the Sonicare, this thing could change your life.