Ultreo Ultrasound Toothbrush

Ultreo Ultrasound Toothbrush

Ultreo Ultrasound Toothbrush
List Price: $149.99
Category: Health Care
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Ultreo Ultrasound Toothbrush Details

Manufacturer: Ultreo
Brand: Ultreo
Release Date: 2007-10-01
Model: RETAIL-1, B&M
Color: White, Silver, Orange
Product features:
  • Sonic action bristles with power tip create microbubbles and clean away plaque upon contact
  • Auto shut off timer automatically shuts off after the dental professional-recommended 2 minutes of brushing time
  • Brushing interval signals every 30 seconds to help you clean all areas of your mouth equally
  • When its time to change your brush head, the words "Replace Ultrasound Brush Head" will illuminate; programmable for 1 or 2 users per handle
  • Battery charge indicator tells you the level of charge on the battery; with a full charge, you can use up to 28 brushings without additional charging
Accessories:

Customer Reviews of Ultreo Ultrasound Toothbrush

Customer Review: Warning: Manufacturer bankrupt; replacement heads expensive
Summary: 2 Stars

This is an excellent electric toothbrush, but after the manufacturer's bankruptcy the shortage of replacement brush heads has quintupled their price. If you use two brush heads a year, as I have, it's going to cost you $225 per year to operate your $72 toothbrush.

Two years ago, on my dentist's recommendation, I upgraded from a Sonicare to the Ultreo. I've visited my hygienist every few months since then, and she feels that my teeth have been cleaner since I switched to the Ultreo. It works well, is just as comfortable as the Sonicare, and is very similar in design. It has a sturdy plastic case and when I travel it typically runs for five to six days without charging. It reminds me to change brush heads about twice a year.

There's a big problem: The manufacturer went bankrupt in February, 2009.* The resulting scarcity of replacement brush heads has quintupled their price, from $23 to $112. My hygienist fears that the brush-head supply will run out if no investors step in and revive the company.

So, much as I love this toothbrush, I'd advise against buying it unless you can afford to stock up on brush heads at $112 each.

[...]. A search on 10/13/2009 of the web sites of the two main local newspapers that cover the manufacturer's region -- The Seattle Times and the Seattle P-I -- turned up no articles suggesting that the manufacturer was back in business.

Description of Ultreo Ultrasound Toothbrush

Ultreo takes power brushing where its never gone before. Invented at the University of Washington in association with former scientists, engineers and executives of Optiva Corporation (developers of the Sonicare? toothbrush), Ultreo is the first power toothbrush to combine ultrasound waveguide technology with precisely tuned sonic bristle action. Ultreos bristles create microbubbles that are powerfully activated by nearly 4 million cycles of ultrasound energy per brushing channeled by a proprietary ultrasound waveguide. Includes: * 1 Ultreo Ultrasound Toothbrush with Ultrasound Brush Head * 1 Ultra-Compact Charger Base * 1 Detachable Universal Voltage Wall Plug * 1 Ultrasound Waveguide Protector * 1 Premium Travel Caddy * 1 Ultreo Owner's Manual * 2-Year Warranty * 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee

How Ultreo Works

Ultreo is the first power toothbrush to combine patented ultrasound waveguide technology with precisely tuned sonic bristle action. Ultreo's bristles create microbubbles that are powerfully activated by nearly 4 million cycles of ultrasound energy per brushing channeled by a patented ultrasound waveguide.

What to Expect

The Ultreo brushing experience is unlike any other toothbrush. Here are some useful tips to help you become accustomed to the unique feel. We guarantee that after the initial adjustment period, your teeth will feel cleaner than ever before.

  • As ultrasound requires a fluid medium to perform effectively, try to keep as much fluid around the bristles as possible while you brush.
  • Ultreo has been designed to work with a small "pea-sized" amount of toothpaste.
  • Ultreo should be used with gentle pressure and a light touch.
  • Keep the bristles, not the waveguide, in contact with the teeth and gumline while brushing.
  • You may feel the waveguide touching your teeth at first. This is normal and most users report that the waveguide is not noticeable at all after the first few brushings.

Purchase an Ultreo ultrasound toothbrush and use it for 30 days. If your teeth don't feel cleaner than ever before, give us a call at 1.877.4.ULTREO and we'll refund your money. We believe in our ultrasound difference.

Ultreo Features

Illustration of sonic bristles with power tip Sonic Bristles With Power Tip
Sonic action bristles with power tip creates microbubbles and cleans away plaque upon contact.
Illustration of ultrasound waveguide Patented Ultrasound Waveguide
Channels ultrasound energy into the bubbles.
Illustration of auto shut-off timer Auto Shut-Off Timer
Automatically shuts off after the dental professional-recommended 2 minutes of brushing time.
Illustration of brushing interval signal Brushing Interval Signal
Signals every 30 seconds to help you clean all areas of your mouth equally.
Illustration of programmable brush head replacement indicator Programmable Brush Head Replacement Indicator
When it's time to change your brush head, the word "REPLACE" will illuminate. Programmable for 1 or 2 users per handle.
Illustration of battery charge status indicator Battery Charge Status Indicator
Tells you the level of charge on the battery. With a full charge, you can use Ultreo for up to 28 brushings without additional charging.

Ultreo Benefits

A Deep Clean
Ultreo's combination of patented ultrasound waveguide technology and sonic bristle action result in an incredibly deep feeling of clean.

A Faster Clean
Ultreo has been clinically proven to remove up to 95% of plaque from hard-to-reach areas in the first minute of brushing.

Naturally Whiter Teeth
Ultreo has been clinically proven to remove surface stains for naturally whiter teeth in just 14 days.

Improved Gum Health
Ultreo has been clinically proven to reduce gingivitis in just 30 days.

A Safe and Gentle Clean
Ultreo is shown to be safe and gentle for everyday use on gums, natural tooth surfaces and dental work.

A Brushing Experience People Love
8 out of 10 people who used Ultreo in a recent study would switch to Ultreo from their current power toothbrush. And of those who expressed a preference, 8 out of 10 thought the overall cleaning provided by Ultreo was better compared to the power toothbrush they normally use.


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