Oral-B Professional Care 3250 (Formerly 8950) Rechargeable 3D Action, 3 Modes - Includes 2 Handles, 4 brush heads, 1 Tongue Freshener, Brush head Storage for 4 brush heads and a Travel Case Review
I was always skeptical of Electric Toothbrushes. I never believed that they did anything different than what a Manual toothbrush could do and I never could justify the price. However after a trip to the dentist, getting my teeth cleaned and getting my first fillings at 26, I knew I had to change it up.
I was planning on getting the Oral B 9950 from Amazon but I couldn't bring myself to pay that much money, even if it was a great deal. I happened to be in Costco one day and saw the Oral B 8850 two-pack. I ended up getting it for .99 and I am glad I did.
I noticed the difference immediately after my first brushing. My teeth felt polished and deep-cleaned. I had to switch to "Sensitive Mode" because the regular Cleaning Mode was a little too rough for the first time. Now after 2 weeks of brushing with my 8850 I will never go back to a Manual toothbrush again. One of my biggest concerns was the back of my teeth. Waaaaay in the back. They always seemed to accumulate tartar throughout the day no matter how hard I brushed back there with my manual, I even started to take a brush and toothpaste to work with me but since I started with the 8850 I no longer have tartar back there at all. Instead it's a smooth, polished surface that stays clean all day and all night.
The 8850 has 3 modes. Clean, Sensitive & Polish. The "Clean Mode" is regular strength brushing. You push the button the handle once to start. The "Sensitive Mode" is a little softer cleaning. To get to that mode you push the button twice. And "Polish" is for polishing. You push the button a third time to get to that mode.
The handle also has it's own timer built in. After every 30 seconds it pulses and after a full 2 minutes it pulses 4 times to let you know you're done. However, when it pulses it does slow down/interrupt the brushing for 1 or 2 beats. It's something I got used to but my boyfriend absolutely hates it. To some this could be a draw back but for myself, it's not a deal breaker, just a small annoyance.
One great thing about these brushes is that they hold a charge. According to the directions they hold their charges for up to 2 weeks after you charge it for 16 hours. The handles also have indicator lights when the handle is charged and when it needs re-charged. I have only charged my brushes once since I've purchased them and there has been no difference in power since my first charging.
As for the natural whitening, I do see a difference in the shade of my teeth. I am a non-smoker, non-drinker but I drink coffee, tea and soda. I haven't changed my toothpaste - I use Colgate Total + Whitening - and I credit the whiter shades to the toothbrush.
I highly recommend this set to anyone who wants to switch from a Hardcore Manual Toothbrush User to an Electric Tooth Brush believer. These toothbrushes are inexpensive compared to other brands and they do everything advertised. It's a great investment.
*Product Update* December 3, 2009
I still love my toothbrush and am still very please with the lighter shades my teeth have become. I recently went to the dentist and the hygienist spent significantly less time scraping and cleaning my teeth than what I'm used to. So I stand by my review and my recommendation to pick one up. BUT - I don't know if others have experienced this, my handle is no longer staying charged for the full two weeks. It seemed that I was charging it more and more and one day I decided to write down when it was charged last and what do you know, the charge is only lasting 6 days now. I'm pretty disappointed considering I haven't even had it a full year yet. But it still works exactly the same as it did when I bought it, minus the charging issue, and it still is cleaning my teeth how I expect.
Oral-B Professional Care 3250 (Formerly 8950) Rechargeable 3D Action, 3 Modes - Includes 2 Handles, 4 brush heads, 1 Tongue Freshener, Brush head Storage for 4 brush heads and a Travel Case Feature
- Remove up to 97% of plaque from hard-to-reach areas
- Naturally whitens teeth in 21 days
- Removes even coffee and tea stains by polishing teeth
- Improves gum health by healing and reversing gingivitis
Oral-B Professional Care 3250 (Formerly 8950) Rechargeable 3D Action, 3 Modes - Includes 2 Handles, 4 brush heads, 1 Tongue Freshener, Brush head Storage for 4 brush heads and a Travel Case Overview
The new Oral-B Professional Care 8950 is the oral care system inspired by dental professionals for ultimate cleaning, superior whitening & polishing and healthy teeth and gums. It is the only toothbrush system with unique 3D Excel technology: 40,000 in-and-out pulsations per minute gently loosen plaque, and 8,800 back and forth oscillations sweep plaque away to help keep your mouth at its healthiest. 1. Unique 3D Excel Brushing Action: With 40,000 pulsations to loosen plaque and 8,800 oscillations to sweep plaque away, it removes twice as much plaque as a manual toothbrush. 2. Compact round brush head inspired by dental professionals to surround each tooth for a thorough clean. 3. Rechargeable: lasts up to two weeks, brushing 2 times a day for two minutes. 4. Full Charge Indicator. 5. 3 Speed Control. 6. 2 Minute Timer: Ensures professionally recommended brushing time. 7. Professional Timer: 30 second timer helps you brush each area of your mouth. 8. Pressure Sensor: Pulsations stop when you brush too hard. 9. Brush head storage for hygiene What's inside the box: * Oral-B® ProfessionalCare 8950 * 2 Handles * 4 brush heads (2 Precision Clean, 2 FlossAction) plus 1 Tongue Freshener * Brush head Storage for 4 brush heads * Travel Case 10. Change indicator indicates when to change brush.
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