Oh my goodness, Jo Ann, your response sounds like it came from my mouth! I agree completely.
I think a manual toothbrush is highly effective, IF used properly and if it isn't too big. What is with these toothbrushes looking like they were intended for King Kong? A TB that big just bumps into soft tissue and is highly ineffective. I also like a manual toothbrush with extra long bristles at the tip, all the better to reach the DB of the last molar.
I recommend the Sonicare over the Oral-B as I am concerned that the action of the Oral-B can contribute to recession and abrasion in the hands of a "scrubber." The Sonicare is fairly ineffective if too much pressure is applied, saving the tissue.
Anyway, rather than repeat your comments, I'll just say again...I agree!

Valerie, RDH
in cental calif where it is hot and will be even hotter this weekend at our first local Relay for Life. But, cancer doesn't quit in the heat, so we won't either!

--- In RDHTalk@yahoogroups .com, Jo Anne Schram <lawjo2008@. ..> wrote:
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> I recommend the small head on the sonicare, although most patients use the large, which does not provide the same results as the small head.
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> I recommend sonicare for adults because the shape of the head is better for focusing on the gumline because of the concave shape, it hugs the cervical area of the tooth...you cannot accomplish this with the large head.
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> I like the oral b for kids and braces...I like the round head for kids because their focus is more on their teeth and it's ideal for hugging brackets on braces.
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> when it comes to cost or whether someone would really even like an ETB, I recommend the Oral B vitality...at $20+ is a bargain, has a timer and is perfect introduction to the ETB.
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