Ultreo Ultrasound Toothbrush
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Customer Reviews of Ultreo Ultrasound Toothbrush
Customer Review: My first experience with Electronic Toothbrush - mixed review
Summary: 3 Stars
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If you have never used an electronic toothbrush before, there are some things you need to be aware of. One they are awkward, at least initially. When I started using this toothbrush it felt like I was trying to brush with a 2x4. The instructions do mention that you should give a few weeks for the brush to feel natural. Unfortunately, after 6 weeks it only improved to feeling like I was brushing with a tennis racket.
The second thing about these brushes is that they are messy. Far messier than a normal tooth brush.
I am not convinced that the ultrasound block embedded into the bristles adds much to the brush, although it appears to add a lot to the price of replacement brush heads. I was hoping to get multiple heads so my whole family could use the brush. However it turned out I was not able to find the brush heads in my local Target and when I found them on-line they were pricy. The ultrasound block does rattle on teeth occasionally which is annoying. I wish you could buy a cheaper head without the ultrasound generator.
The best feature to the toothbrush is the timer. It helps ensure you brush long enough (2 minutes.) Might be worth it just for that. It did seem to do a good job of getting a cleaner brushing.
I liked the concept, of electronic brushing, but not so much this brush. I have since gotten Waterpik Sensonic Professional Toothbrush and I am happier with it for ergonomics and price/availability of replacement parts.
Customer Review: Average product in most ways
Summary: 4 Stars
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The first thing I should say is that it does make my teeth feel cleaner but I am not a dentist nor do I have any other professional training such that I could make an opinion that they are actually cleaner. I spent several minutes trying to figure out how to plug the unit into the charger since there was no male/female socket of any type. Eventually I did figure out that you just set it into the charger without actually plugging it into anything. This part of the design was very nice.
It takes some getting used to the idea that it feels like an electric toothbrush in your hands but the head does not spin, or turn or do anything else. It is still manual in terms of brushing action. What it does have is an ultrasonic emitter that sends ultrasonic signals. This supposedly loosens particles and helps the brush to remove them. It seems to do exactly that from my perspective.
The one thing that could be significantly improved is the brush itself. It is difficult to get in onto the back of the teeth in any consistent manner to do a good brushing. Since it does not move the brush head could be offset, smaller, the shaft set at an angle or any of a host of other choices to allow easier access to the back side of the front teeth. Other than this annoyance it is a pleasure to use and definitely makes the teeth feel cleaner. I'll continue to use it over my other brush but will watch for one with a better ability to reach all the areas of the teeth better.
Customer Review: Possibly the cleanest my teeth have ever been outside the dentist's office
Summary: 4 Stars
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I love electric toothbrushes, and have owned Sonicare and Oral B powered brushes. For feeling clean, nothing beats the Ultreo. After brushing the very first time, there was no discernible plaque left on my teeth at all. I guess the "wave-guide" technology works. My teeth feel smooth and clean like they do right after a dental cleaning.
The Ultreo takes a page out of the design book of the iPod, coming in a very Apple looking package, with a stylish white with orange accent design. It definitely looks slick sitting on my bathroom sink. The charger-base is also extremely compact. I like the fact that the Ultreo omes with a handy travel-case.
I like the idea of the Ultreo reminding me to brush each quadrant of my mouth for 30 seconds - this lazy-proofs my dental hygiene. Other brushes do this too, but the Ultreo plays a pleasant little tune rather than just pulsing the brush making me wonder if there's a malfunction.
There are a couple of drawbacks though. The brush-head is very large and may be uncomfortable for some people. My wife is small, and didn't like the Sonicare for that very reason. Perhaps they'll come out with a different brush-heads.
While most brushes come standard with two-different colored heads and a base to hold them, the Ultreo is better suited for the solo brusher. It has one head, and no place on the base to store an extra. Extra heads are about $20, and so far only come in one color.
Customer Review: WHAT A DIFFERENCE !
Summary: 5 Stars
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Admittedly it's been a few years since we've used an electric toothbrush. But, YOWZAH! The difference between the electric toothbrushes we remembered and this Ultrasound Toothbrush is the difference between a 12" black and white TV and a 36" plasma model.
Granted, it did take a bit of getting used to. Evidently I was applying too much pressure when all it needs is to be gently guided. I really like the little ding that lets you know after you've spent 30 seconds on an area of your mouth, although you have to concentrate to hear it.
Including a travel case is a good bonus, I think. Once the brush is fully charged it provides 28 usages, which takes care of most of my trips. I've still not gotten the knack of using the power tip as described to work between teeth, and keeping fluid around the bristles as instructed continues to escape me - but, I have worked up a pretty good dribble. Perhaps the minimal fluid is due to the fact that I don't use a gel toothpaste as recommended because I'm very happy with the teeth whitening paste I use.
I'll persevere because from appearances and the way my mouth feels it's obvious that this brush is doing a topnotch job of cleaning. While the toothbrush and the replacement heads are pricey, as I understand it these are the only teeth I'll have. So, to paraphrase a familiar ad - they're worth it.
- Gail Cooke
Customer Review: Ultreo Ultrasound Toothbrush
Summary: 5 Stars
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It is the oddest feeling using the Ultreo toothbrush for the first time. It feels like your whole jaw is vibrating and your teeth are being shaken to knock the dirt off. This is not painful or unpleasant, just very unusual. After my first use, my bite felt different. My sense is this is a very powerful tool.
The toothbrush works very well. My teeth have never felt cleaner. While I can't say my teeth are a shade whiter they do seem more reflective. My teeth shine and sparkle when smiling. The brown staining along my lower gums is slowly disappearing. More staining has been removed in a few weeks than ever has from a visit to a dental hygenist.
Using the toothbrush is very easy. The toothbrush fits into a donut shaped charger that acts as a stand. It does not charge quickly. When first set up, it takes 24 hours for the lights on the toothbrush display to stop flashing indicating a full battery charge. The brush head fits tightly onto the handle. It is thin and hard to grip. Each day when removing it for cleaning I wonder if this is the day it will snap in half. The brush head is not as large as my normal tooth brush but doesn't fit well in my mouth. The handle is long and it is not possible to get all the bristles in contact with the back of my front teeth. This might be a problem for someone with a small mouth. Still, even using just half the bristles my teeth feel cleaner than they ever have.