Oral B S-320 Sonic Complete Rechargeable Power Toothbrush
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Customer Reviews of Oral B S-320 Sonic Complete Rechargeable Power Toothbrush
Customer Review: I have always had sensitive gums...
Summary: 5 Stars
When my dental hygenist recommended I get an electric toothbrush, I have to admit I was hesitant. I have always had sensitive gums, and normal brushing would sometimes leave my mouth bruised as it was. I read the product description for this toothbrush, and learned that it doesn't actually spin. This lead me to believe that it would be the most gentle brush I could find. Since I began using it, I haven't been disappointed. The brush features 3 modes, which have been wonderful to have! When my gums are sore, I simply switch modes! I would highly recommend this toothbrush to anyone looking for a great product, especially if you have a sensitive mouth!Customer Review: - Brush head is overmolded with rubber.
Summary: 5 Stars
My reason for buying the Sonic Complete is because I was experiencing lots of sensitivity with a regular tooth brush, and my Sonicare Advanced stopped working after three years. I did a little research and decided to get the Sonic complete based on design and competitive price. I have used this tooth brush for three days now and was compelled to write this review. The s-320 is well designed and superior to my old Sonicare because of the following:
- Criss-crossed brisles cover more surface area than regular brisles.
- Removable built-in brush head storage on charger has drainage holes to prevent mildew.
- Brush head is overmolded with rubber.
- Handle is very light and compact compared to Sonicare Advanced.
- Handle is overmolded with rubber that prevents slippage and is contoured for the hand.
- The color of the unit itself is eye catching.
- The shaft that holds the brush heads acts like a tuining fork.
- Three speeds
- Charger is wall mountable.
The only drawback that I can think of is the battery because it is nickle-cadmium (ni-cad) which charges slow and is prone to "memory effect". What I do now is not leave my toothbrush on the charger on a daily basis, I learned my lesson from the Sonicare that I had previously.
Braun claims that this toothbrush can be used for up to 14 days without a charge, that might sound impressive but Braun is assuming that you brush twice a day for two minutes each brushing. I happen to brush after each meal and I eat allot so I dont think that my toothbrush can last the 14 days without a charge, in addition to that I always brush my tougue so that's another minute or two.
Despite some of the drawbacks that I mentioned this toothbrush impresses me. It's been close to two months since my sonicare broke and before I got the Sonic Complete I have been using an old fashioned manual tooth brush. My gums have been receding because agressive use of the manual tootbrush most of my life, so I was upset to use it again until I found a suitable replacement. My gums were bleeding and my teeth had lots of tartar left behind before I flossed. Now since I have used the sonic complete no trace of tartar has been left for me to floss and my gums aren't bleeding anymore. Another thing that I am impressed with is my coffee and nicotine stains on the top of my molars have almost disappeared, I'm thinking it will take a week for the stains to fully disappear.
Customer Review: Hopefully the battery doesn't mess up like the Sonicare...
Summary: 5 Stars
After owning a Sonicare Elite 7500 for just over a year, like many other people, my battery started to give trouble. I kept it for awhile longer until eventually I could only brush once after charging for 12+hrs. So I decided to try the Oral B S-320 Sonic Complete. It was hard to decide which was better based on research alone, as each company had their own studies claiming which was better. Below are my own personal comparisons after using each toothbrush.
Oral B S-320 advantages over Sonicare Elite 7500:
1. Much easier to handle and easier to clean brush head. The Oral B brush head is nice and small and a snap to clean. The Sonicare's head is big and is extremely difficult to thorougly clean and easily builds up a stench.
2. Cheaper brush heads. Oral B heads are 3 for $20. Sonicare's are 2 for $20.
3. Cheaper toothbrush. Oral B retails at an average of $100. Sonicare used to be around $130 but can be found now for about $115.
4. Oral B is more attractive in terms of colors and design. This is based on opinion, however, as some may prefer Sonicare's more basic and 'professional' looking design. Plus Oral B's brush head is fairly ugly.
5. Oral B's bristles are harder. This should mean it will better remove stains from your teeth. For some this could increase chances of bleeding gums, but in most cases, in time your mouth should become accustomed.
6. Oral B's brush heads are bigger. I would've thought this to be a disadvantage as it may be harder to reach the back of the mouth, but the head isn't obtrusive, it just cleans more teeth at once.
7. Oral has 3 cleaning modes. The massage mode is actually a different type of virbation. I don't know if it actually works, but hey, it's there.
Sonicare Elite 7500 advatanges over Oral B S-320:
1. The Sonicare shows 5 different battery levels. The Oral B only uses one light like the Sonicare 7300.
2. There are separate buttons to change speed and to power on/off the toothbrush. The Oral B uses one to control both, which is easy to do but may be sometimes annoying.
Other things of note
The Sonicare may feel slightly more expensive than the Oral B, but that's not to say the Oral B feels cheap.
The Oral B continues vibrating after the 2 minute timer is up, the Sonicare stops and if you want to continue you must turn it back on. This would be a preference of either depending on the individual. I prefer it to stay on because I like to brush a bit longer than 2 minutes.
There's my opinion on the two brushes. You can check the Sonicare Elite 7500 page on Amazon for my review on the product. Overall, you can obviously see I think the Oral B is better. So I am happy with my switch. Hopefully the battery doesn't mess up like the Sonicare, since they utitlize the same technology.
Customer Review: I find myself going past the clearly timed 2 min brushing just because it feels so nice.
Summary: 5 Stars
My periodontist recommended an electric toothbrush - a sonic (any sonic) in particular. After looking around at the different offerings, I decided that this model appeared to offer everything I wanted and apparently was well liked by other users. I found the best deal I could and decided to take the plunge.
Well, I'm happy to report I absolutely love this toothbrush. I've tried other cheaper electrics that have left me feeling like I'd been trying to change a spark plug with my teeth. The sonic complete has a strong but well controlled vibration that actually feels quite nice during brushing and leaves gums tingling (in a good way) afterwards. Very hard to describe, but I guess that's what people are referring to when they say their teeth 'feel' clean. I find myself going past the clearly timed 2 min brushing just because it feels so nice.
On a side note, I have mixed feelings about the packaging. The toothbrush comes in a box which is encased in a very rigid plastic shell which must be cut to open. On the one hand, it is environmentally wasteful... on the other, this is one item that I want to be SURE wasn't used and returned by someone else (yeesh). The peace of mind of this packaging allowed me to purchase my toothbrush on e-bay for less than half of what Amazon currently has it listed for... if you go this route, make sure that it says that it is factory sealed. I bought the S-300 which is the same package with one less brush head for $38. At whatever price, it is a wise investment in your overall oral health.
Customer Review: Take a chance on this toothbrush.
Summary: 4 Stars
While this is the first battery powered toothbrush I have purchased and I have no basis for comparison, I have had a good experience with it for a month. The three different speeds offered work well and the massage feature feels particularly good on the gums. I have not changed my toothbrush head yet, but I will soon. They were selling three new toothbrush heads for $20 which is a little pricey, but compared to normal toothbrushes you'd find in a drugstore, I think the additional price is worth the better cleaning. I still feel like I've come back from the dentist after each use. I've had no problems with the charger/battery yet, but I realize it's still early for that. Take a chance on this toothbrush. I think it's worth it.