Make your Sonicare Toothbrush Last Forever
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- Current version of Sonicare toothbrush I recommend: amzn.to/4aqG8xj Electric toothbrushes have an inherent problem of trying to waterproof the internal electronics. The combination of constant water flowing downwards through a seal that vibrates means the water WILL get through pretty quickly and kill your toothbrush. High-end toothbrushes have a non-replaceable battery which means it will eventually fail and you will have a useless toothbrush while the rest of the until still functions just fine.
To mitigate the durability problem, simply remove the brushhead and place the toothbrush upside down in a cup so that the film of water will drain away from the electronics. If you have a sealed "high-end" toothbrush, it's a bit late but you can still get the most life out of it by using this method until the internal battery dies.
For those new to electric toothbrushes, they are great for oral hygiene when used properly. If you get the AA powered ones with an add-on rechargeable battery while parking it upside down after each use, it then become a setup that will last a very long time.
If you would like to mimic this 'forever' toothbrush method I have been doing for the past 5 years (less the fact you still need to replace the brushheads every 3 months), here are the links to the product I recommend:
Sonicare Essense Rechargable: amzn.to/2fWy0uy
(This one has the same toothbrush head motion as mine but it is now rechargeable)
The exact product I have: amzn.to/2flsQtE (It has long since been discontinued so it is sort of a vintage product now not worth buying)
For the batteries the goes with the older model:
Eneloop 4AA batteries and a charger: amzn.to/1ZsaPrD
Eneloop power pack (bunch of rechargeables to use with other things) with charger: amzn.to/1TWyAd7
Btw, Eneloops are NiMH batteries. They have a high discharge current that make it ideal to power motors such as that in the electric toothbrush. They also have great shelf life from having a very low self discharge current. Typical NiMH batteries have a much higher self discharge current which means they discharge itself if you just let it sit. .
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My wife purchased her Phillips Sonicare in 2003 and used it twice a day every day. She passed away in September 2020, but her toothbrush lives on. I have inherited it, and the original charger, with a new attachment. 17 years, and still humming along.
Mine died after 1 year!
I've had two that only last about 18 months. Water got into both of them. Philips really should get their act together and fix this problem from a quality and environmental perspective. Trouble is that they profit by me always having to replace them. Unfortunately the Philips Sonicare is the only recommended toothbrush by dentists especially for periodontal patients. I'm going to try and seal mine with silicon grease. I've got nothing to lose.
I seem to be prone to plaque build up and dentist office chastises me for not brushing gum line. I said if I angled my brush any higher I'd be brushing roof of my mouth. So then I asked my hygiengist to show me what I was doing wrong. She took a regular cosmetic mirror and my soon to be awarded free toothbrush. She pointed out the white line of plaque along my front bottom gum line. She then used circular pretty firm somewhat uncomfortable brushing and it caused slight bleeding which I never see at home. I think the circular motion is the key. She said I could do same thing with my sonicare. Now I am applying firmer pressure to gum line and hopefully will get better check up in 4 months (I go in every 4 months to get teeth cleaned). No one had ever shown this to me before. Hope all this helps someone. I also bought some disclosing tablets. Thanks for the video BTB.
Great advice. My Sonicare recently died. An autopsy showed the inside was soaked, and the battery had shorted out. There are youtubes that show how to replace the battery. Did that and Frankenbrush is alive again! Store your brush upside down and it will last much longer.
+Steve C I had a Frankenbrush once as well but some other electronics shorted later due to the broken seals. I hope one day they just sell these that's made to be stored upside down.
Thanks for your vid; my Oral B has just died after approx 15 years . . . always dried it (but I expect everything to last forever :) )
Love it! Excellent video.
I think you are right, and i love your solution. Very easy to do, and it won't do any harm. Also I might wrap a dry wash cloth around it when I brush to minimise the splashes. Have a new one coming. Could not believe it did not have an easy way to change batteries. Will use you tube videos to do that once warranty is expired.
What about the attachable brush part? How long does it last?
I usually buy toothbrushes that average around a dollar per/brush and I throw it out after 14 days.
The brush costs roughly $5 each for replacements ($4 generic brand) and lasts about 3 months. At the same time, you gotta think about how manual brushes takes a lot of manual work and the electric really does brush cleaner for the same brush time.
The second toothbrush he showed, with the circular brush head, I had that toothbrush for about 8 years, just kept replacing the brush head. I never did any of this and that toothbrush worked perfectly every time. The only reason I had to get a new one was because my nephew dropped it in the toilet.
Yeah! I have the same exact Oral B and it has lasted me about 8 years and is still going strong.
I got the Sonicare brush you show in your video with the replaceable AA cells about 10 years ago at a store that was having a going out of business sale. Forget how much it was,but it wasn't much. The price was so good,I bought a spare! I use dollar store batteries,which last a few weeks. One tip: When you throw out the old brush head, save the little black magnets. They are rare earth,and scary powerful.
but how do you change the e series toothbrush part on your Philips Sonicare, ours works fine?
You just twist it off and twist in a new one?
Thank you for sharing. Very informative and I'll surely share that advice. God bless.
You're welcome!
Thank you this was a very informative video. I have had 3 Sonicare toothbrushes, bought at the high end price, and if I had seen your video I could have saved quite a bit of money considering that my brushes have failed for some of the very reasons you describe.
I was afraid something like that would happen to someone. After the first one broke on me, I was like.... wait a minute... these guys... They really would like you to buy a new high priced one every year but without you noticing they are breaking. I seriously do think this is a case of planned failure which is implemented in everyday electronics as well in a less obvious manner.
Bracie Rocks what's q?
www.consumeraffairs.com/health/philips-sonicare-toothbrush.html?page=2#sort=top_reviews&filter=none ....so true about these brushes
I have the exact OralB brush shown in this video and I've lost track of how many years I've used it for... at least 6 or 7 years would be my guess. No special treatment. I use it 2 to 3 times per day, every day for more than the recommended 2 minutes (probably 4 to 6 minutes each time I brush... I'm anal that way). It is still going strong! No water seeping in or anything, it just keeps working. Forget about any advice from this video.
Heck, I've even submerged the whole thing in water on many occasions to clean it off, soaking it for an extended period of time. No problems!
For the 6-7 years did you always stand it upright in the charger or do you lay it flat after brushing?
I always leave it standing upright in the charger.
Peter D. Townshend Interesting. Do you flick the head very dry or just leave it damp?
I rinse it, give it a quick shake and put it in the stand. I would say it must be quite damp because gunk builds up on it. I made it a habit of completely cleaning the handle and charging base every time I change the brush head (roughly every 3 months), because there would otherwise be so much buildup it would quickly become rather disgusting.
Hmm, perhaps the water resistance in that unit is better or the water does not contact the seal. The unit that broke from water damage was an expensive Sonicare I had before and much of any electronics that are shower proof. So then I say this out of generalization of water with mechanical vibrations. Glad yours survived for so long though and thanks for this data point.
The water doesn't need to seap in, condensation can form inside anything so if you keep it in the bathroom even if you never got a drop inside it would still form water droplets inside just from the air around it heating up and condensing then cooling and forming water inside..
I have to replace my Sonicare every three years or so. I brush at the sink in the morning and in the shower in the evening. Bet the showers are killing my Sonicare. Will try your trick. I’ve always placed the brush right back on the charger.
Yes, the shower is killing it.
Great video! Thanks! :)
=D
Great video. Your instructions were just what I needed. Twist off? It worked. I had convinced myself, i had changed the brush in the past and I had just yanked it off. Senility must be setting in. No, you twist it off, just as you instructed above in the video and below in an answer to a question. Thank you very much, BeatThe Brush!
Yup! Depends on the model. Store upside down so the water doesn't get in the electronics. Life of these things expensive or cheap is only about a year if you store it right side up everyday after brushing.
BeatTheBush
Thank you very much, BeatTheBush. I never realized that that a year is the life expectancy. I think I bought my Elite five years ago at Costco so I really feel ahead of the game. Thanks for your help and the information.
***** Well... that's from my own experience. You must've been a bit drier when you put it back on the stand to have it last 5 years without doing this trick.
BeatTheBush Maybe just lucky. It's still humming away. My dentist says she can tell I've been using it by the way my gums appear. I don't know what that means exactly.
After you told me about the life expectancy, though, I decided to break down and buy a new one on Amazon. I'm glad I checked in with you. Thanks again.
***** Supposedly, you are supposed to brush and floss the gums to keep them strong and not bleed. Gah, I wouldn't buy a new one without the old one breaking first. Guess too late for that now. =/
What are people doing to get that much water in their brushes? I've had mine for over a decade. My friend still has her original (when they first started).
I have an Phylian sonic toothbrush that has the metal rod that the brush head fits on. Each time I brush,I take the head off and wipe the metal rod off. That's my way of taking care of my toothbrush.
good job. i never considered water seeping in, have you had this happen before with a sonicare?
Yes, I had a high end $100+ one and it died pretty quickly. Perhaps they make them better these days?
I've had 2 and they only last about 18 months before water gets in and damages them. The seal NEEDS to be improved. They are however the best brush for perio patients as the sonic action gets into the pockets best. I've been professionally told that the Philips sonicare care is better than the Colgate sonic as well. I always get top marks by my Hygienist now. I have been instructed after Perio treatment to brush twice a day and 2 minutes per quadrant for a total of 8 minutes X 2 per day. Man that is a lot of brushing but it's cleared up my condition.
@@BeatTheBush No they don't. Same old story, they leak very early and quite possibly from new already.
I am so impressed thank you so much I never knew that and I have both of them just like you do and I use them both but I put them right back a charger and some straight up in there like a dummy and in order from the toothbrush comes down the neck or through the joints near thing oh my God thank you so much I'm putting both upside Down's in a cup thank you thank you thank you
You're welcome! It helps a lot as the water can get in just a few months of use.
My Sonicare is 9 years old. Never had a problem with water... or vibration... but the contact on the power button started going out. Took it apart, but couldn't find a way to easily fix it. The metal contacts have just worn down. Of course, this happened after I just bought a bunch of replacement heads.
I have the E series as shown in the video. I bought it 5 years ago and only started using it recently and only for 1 month.
Now it only runs for a second or so and stops. Phillips suggested this will happen when it needs a new brush head but this did not cure it. Can anyoue help me?
Try new batteries.
Very good video. Helped me take care of my electric tooth brush. Its amazing that after I started using the Oral B tooth brush , my mouth sores and teeth problems have considerably diminished . I use it twice a week because due to vibration that goes in the sinuses , my head spins a lot as I lie down . Twice a week its ok with me . On other days I use the ordinary tooth brush. Buy one of these and your visits to your dentists reduce. Alhamdolillah
It does really help clean things a bit better. Brush up down and get in between the cracks!
Somehow without medicine my mouth sores are gone after I started brushing with oral b I think just because its small head cleans everywhere rotating . It did give me a fright when just few weeks after I bought it , it stopped working while brushing but when I put it on charger it started working . Those who daily use it should not take it off the charger after brushing and me should always put it on the charger one day before I started brushing . It cleans the tongue and the inside of cheeks very very well which the ordinary brush cannot and the doctor had advised me operation of mouth sores but Alhamdolillah all the mouth sores are gone now after I started brushing with Oral B . However I have to see the strong vibration of orab B does not affect my sinuses and ears and to avoid that it is safe for me to use it twice a week
I'm getting the sonicare diamond clean :) can't wait! any recommendations on how to care for it would be awesome thanks.
To me, it appears pretty overpriced for what you get. The lowest model offers the same benefits with less features in the video description I linked. How to care for it? Always store it upside down right after brushing. Charge it only after it's completely dry.
Both the Sonicare Diamond Clean and Essence offers 31,000 brush strokes a second and works the same way. The difference here is you get that fancy glass cup and different brush strengths. The privileged of this glass cup will cost you $160-175 more. It does look sleeker and up to date if that is worth it to you.
Just brought a Sonicare Diamond Clean should I store it upside down after use ?
Pearl Of Great Price I went thru 2 Diamond clean toothbrushes in last 5 years, they die right after the warranty is up so little longer then 2 years. It sucks, I wish I saw this video before now Im back to manual toothbrushes. They are so expensive but for the second one I just bought the handle for $80, still died after 18-24months.:/ keep it upside down for sure!
Your solution protects the inside from leaks at the top, but what about the bottom? I wonder if the seam on the bottom should have some protection? Still appreciate your ideas on protecting the brush from water.
I've had my Sonicare E-Series since 2009 and it's still going strong!!
Yeah... they do go out though. It's getting close!
Did you consider the capillary rise of water even if you put it upside down?
Doesn't apply in practice.
how can i remove a little mold on my oral b toothbrush?😅
Head of the toothbrush came off with the metal part (that looks like a
metal stick) that you supposed to put the head of a new toothbrush on.
But all just came off. What should I do to fix it?
Never heard of that. You might want to epoxy the metal part back in but that might require disassembling it to do it right.
@@BeatTheBush First it started to wobble then it completely came off. If I put it back in, it will work as long as you don't tilt the toothbrush, if you do it will come off very easily. I took it apart, just to make sure the the screw at the top is well tied, which it was, but that doesn't seem to do anything in my case
Just run the brush for a few seconds to dry it and ALL the water will shake off.
Have had mine for 10 years now and I stand it up every time and never had any issues with water.
Splatter water everywhere?
HOW do you replace the toothbrush head?
@@denesem1223 Sonicare heads can be found at B,B&B, ebay, amazon, etc. The new sonicare just pop off. Very easy to replace. And to care for it, just wipe it off! Easy. I've had one for years and it works perfectly. Just change the brush head and it's good to go.
Great for you.....but some of us might try this method.
Unfortunately the new version of this (Sonicare Essence) has its own internal battery, so the only sonic ones with removable batteries are the one in this video (which is now >$100 on ebay if you can find it), or the Sonicare Powerup (HX3631) which judging by the reviews I've seen, does a worse job than all other sonicare models.
Companies do enjoy killing off useful products that lasts too long so that people will buy their less reliable products. Now, the only way to replace the battery is for those with DIY and soldering abilities. =( At least if you use it right, it may have a good chance of lasting long rather than shorting out from the water.
They sure do! I had an older more expensive model and unfortunately when the internal li-ion battery died, I was unsuccessful at replacing it (must have damaged the circuit when soldering) so I'm now looking at what the current models are - it seems like the money saved by buying the Essence might be a false economy as the brush heads are quite a bit more expensive, like $14 for 2 generic ones?
The more expensive ones are all molded with plastic that cannot be opened and put back together nicely. I'm sure you already know. The cost of ownership of the toothbrush should indeed be considered with the brush replacements. So then you're left with the smaller sized brushes in the newer models but those are the more expensive ones with batteries that's not replaceable. I guess now, there's no choice really. =(
prodigalretrod j
I just got am Oral b electronic Toothbrush and thanks to this video I will leave ir upside down to last me longer
I've seen three sonicares fail so far, and it's always been because of a small metal part in the vibration linkage that fatigues out. I think it's essentially planned obsolescence. I've tried to fabricate replacement parts, but I haven't been able to make one precise enough that the brush works the way it's supposed to. Water doesn't seem to be the issue, though--just vibration and stress.
The huge vibration is a big issue for solder joints. The joints seems pretty strong and it's just hard to make things last under this condition. HOWEVER, my batter powered unit in this video lasted a long time.
There is no "small metal part" in the Sonicare original design. if you are talking about the brushhead, then it should be replaced anyways because the bristles will wear out.
i don't know. It would not be that much moisture. Moisure wants to rise up and upside down means slower dry.
I just ran into this problem in my just 2.5 year old 2020 toothbrush.
I should have been laying my brush flat as the seal is comprised.
Tysmmm my toothbrush has been dying so fast😅
just bought the oral b vitality, should i keep it on the charging dock or should i drain it?
I had an oral-b electric toothbrush that lasted me 3 years I lost it a few days ago
I cant change the brush on mine is there a trick???
Twist or pull it out.
I want to change the brush and it won't come off.
Glenda
+Ryan Hutton It really should either pull right off or twist right off. Which version brush you have?
My Sonicare lasted 15 years. It just died today. The battery wouldn't charge anymore. There's no way of replacing the battery, unless you are able to solder a new one in place. I had the Sonicare HX9500. R.I.P. toothbrush 😢
you can place the charger upsidedown with a wall clamp and forget about desassembly every time. Just saying.
Are you doing that? What holds the toothbrush upside down in the charger?
the charger is not magnetic dumbass
Its not the the same the motor is stronger on the higher end models,battery last longer,better built,has light indicator,some got blue light to kill bacteria so....
Gah! It's too strong already specially after you put in new batteries. Anyhow, this one in the video finally gave in a month ago. Which is a pretty long haul!
BeatTheBush so did you store it up side down?
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My old Oral B Vitality still going strong after all these years. Battery is obviously not as good as it was, but it still lasts me few brushings. No special effects, but does the job and is super sturdy. I wish i could say that for all newer Sonicare's... I've heard they have shitty ass bateries which die after 2 years or sooner. Now i'm not so sure if i want to buy one or not...
For all these things, if you are handy, you can replace the battery. The plastic molding might not look so great after you pry it open though.
The link you posted (amzn.to/2fWy0uy) shows a sealed unit, not one with replaceable batteries. Would you please state the model # of the one you demonstrated with the replaceable batteries? Thanks.
Found it (Philips Sonicare Simply Clean Xtreme: Model HX3351/HX3881) on Amazon (www.amazon.com/Philips-Sonicare-Simply-Battery-Toothbrush/dp/B008EQ57L4/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1516056830&sr=8-2&keywords=SONICARE+Simply+Clean+Xtreme+Toothbrush). Unfortunately, it is listed as "Currently unavailable". WalMart web site says the same. "smilox" has it for $34.99. Looks like Philips has discontinued this product.
Correction: When I added the product to the shopping cart in "smilox", it returned a "temporarily out of stock". :-(
So then will brushing your teeth while showering make the life of your tooth brush also shorter?
An electric one? Probably. This is due to the leak of water. Or if you tried it for a year, let me know if it lasted that long.
BeatTheBush I didn't even think about it until watching this vid. I have been showering with my toothbrush 2 times a week or so for half a year now, I will see how it goes.
@Re nato Nice reminder. I actually broke up with my boyfriend 2 years ago and he took the toothbrush. I don't know how it is jahahah
some electrical toothbruss have an opening bottom so you can reach the battery! :-)
You mean some rechargeable ones? Do you have the model number of the ones that you know have an opening?
Yes.
Which?
Oral b 3000 professional care. www.ebay.co.uk this toothbruss has got a opening bottom
Thanks for the link! I see that they use a solder in battery though so replacing it will be reserved for the handyman types that know how to solder.
That would be too simple as I changed them and tested the ones that I removed.
The links take you to a Sonicare toothbrush that costs $229.96 !!! Please provide a link to a Phillips Sonicare that is more reasonably priced. Thanks/
The sonicare in this video is so old that it is no longer produced and hence the price is high. Try this one: amzn.to/4aqG8xj Having tried almost all the Sonicare models, 4000 series 7000 series 9000 series, they do get progressively better at brushing. Each one is one step better.
0:17 does this work?
Yep. Except this older type brush is no longer sold. The newer ones seems to have a better seal and the water naturally flows around and not right at the joint.
No doubt that by keeping the brush upside down , the performance of the brush as improves tremendously of oral b.
Yup. People say it doesn't affect their brush but water damage is real. Do you trust the seal?
It has a good seal but I think you are right for Oral B that the water goes down the moving part and then the brush stops. Since I started acting on your advice of hanging it upside down and also by giving it two days recharge before use , the brush head does not stop while brushing . Thank you for your advice . It saved me money
Well..the reason why im here is because my oralB BROKE because of your exact reason why it could brake :(
Nice! Not nice for you but thanks for the confirmation. =D
You can open it up and replace the battery,insert the charger in the bottom and twist anti clockwise and the bottom comes off then press the vibrating steel shaft on the table and push the works out of the housing,there are a few videos on CZcams showing you this
Sure but it'll look pretty torn up after you put it back together. Also, you might need a soldering iron for the batteries soldered in.
or just buy one at costco and have a lifetime of insurance on it lol
Which means you lock yourself into always paying for membership every year.
I mean I wouldn't get a Costco membership just for the toothbrush obviously, but if you happened to have one then I think that's probably the best way to go.
I agree. Gotta make sure the membership saves you money rather than make you spend more.
the toothbrush if not taken apart every time becomes moldy and gives off an odor. the price also to replace the brushes is way to high, you are trying to market like hp ink. you could give away the system to sell over priced replacments.
Oh yes. Gunk gets in there and it's super gross. I tend to clean the internals of the brush occasionally with an old toothbrush. Prices for the smaller brush heads tends to be cheaper but it is a sore point there.
WTF. Just call the customer service and get a new one every year. The exchanged ones have another 2 years warranty.
Hmmm... interesting. You are right about that. Use the warranty.
My oral B has lasted 10 years!
These are old brushes
Just brush your teeth upside down. Duh.
My Sonicare toothbrush didn't even last a year. What a rip-off.
Yeah... did water get in it?
You're super cute. :-)
=D I dunno how to respond to that. Toothbrush?
LOL. Yes. Toothbrush.
=D
8 minute video about putting your toothbrush upside down. thx for wasting my time.
No problem.
Did you think of doing this to make it last longer?
17$ and you want to use it a lifetime?? You definitely belong to the generation of my grandpa
I try to have everything last a long as possible.
Or get a job and buy a new one