Colgate MicroSonic Power Toothbrush

...is an affordable alternative from colgate compared to those more expensive types like sonicare which are usually about £50. However a major disadvantage to this toothbrush is that the head is not replaceable so you have to spend out £4.50 every 2 to 3 months and is quite wasteful of the earths resources since this requires more plastic to be used for an entire new toothbrush rather than just for the brissels and a new head.

Cost: ...
...Requires: 1 x AAA battery (which is included in pack)

Packaging:
Comes in cardboard back packaging with clear, hard plastic covering - just like regular toothbrushes. Comes with Battery already included.

Colours:
The colours avaliable include: Yellow, blue, purple, green and Red. I chose the blue model as it matches the interior design of my bathroom :) Sorry, to be one of those sad indivuals who colour ... more

This new toothbrush is an affordable alternative from colgate compared to those more expensive types like sonicare which are usually about £50. However a major disadvantage to this toothbrush is that the head is not replaceable so you have to spend out £4.50 every 2 to 3 months and is quite wasteful of the earths resources since this requires more plastic to be used for an entire new toothbrush rather than just for the brissels and a new head.

Cost: £4.49
Place of Purchase: Superdrug
Brand: Colgate
Requires: 1 x AAA battery (which is included in pack)

Packaging:
Comes in cardboard back packaging with clear, hard plastic covering - just like regular toothbrushes. Comes with Battery already included.

Colours:
The colours avaliable include: Yellow, blue, purple, green and Red. I chose the blue model as it matches the interior design of my bathroom :) Sorry, to be one of those sad indivuals who colour co-ordinates seemingly unimportant things, and yes i'm also one those geeks who buys matching wallpaper to toilet paper. [hangs head in shame].

I find that it wasn't a bad purchase for the money, it does 20,000 vibrations a minute - not surprisingly then i found that after having brushed with this only once - I could feel the difference between grubby teeth and the clean ones this brush leaves you with - but I suppose this can be done with any toothbrush however this model can boast the fact that it adds a 'buzz' aspect to Daily brushing! :)

I have had this toothbrush for 3 weeks now and I use a whitening toothpaste with it. I have found that compared to manual toothbrushes my teeth actually appear whiter. I think this is probably due to the fact that the more 'buzzing' or movement over the teeth means the bleaching agents are able to act on the tooth enamel quicker as buzzing removes plaque quicker so more time for bleaching action to actually be in contact.

It's actually quite noisey incomparison with my old electric tooth brush which was a Braun simple rotator toothbrush which you had to put on charge every night. This one is better in the sense that you can brush, rinse and put it away immediately in the cupboard. But the weird triangular shaped bottom means you can't stand it up, and the chunky shape means you can't put it inside a toothbrush holder to keep it clean either. I have to wrap it up everynight in a piece of kitchen towel. Not only is this costly, but also quite inconvient.

The bristles are in all kinds of angles to make sure the debris from your food and the plaque on your teeth is reached at all angles. The handle is shaped so it's easy to grip and is moulded to the shape of your palm.

Overall 3* - as is a fairly gimmicky product, major down falls are the chunky shape and the fact that THE BRUSH HEAD IS NOT REPLACEABLE! Total pain. But as a toothbrush it's okay if you want the benefit of an electric toothbrushed mouth without having to spend £50 on a fancy top of the range model.

 

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