Some consumers of the Spinbrush have experienced parts actually coming loose and flying off, in some cases causing damage to teeth and presenting a choking hazard especially for children. This reinforces the advice that children should always be supervised when brushing their teeth.

People are being warned about the following models.

Spinbrush ProClean, Spinbrush ProClean Recharge, Spinbrush Pro Whitening, Spinbrush SONIC, Spinbrush SONIC Recharge, Spinbrush Swirl, Spinbrush Classic Clean, Spinbrush For Kids, Spinbrush Replacement Heads.

Spinbrush isn’t particularly popular in the UK but consumers should still be aware of the problem.

When cost isn’t a factor and you want a top of the range electric toothbrush then maybe the Sonicare DiamondClean HX9332 by Philips is for you. It has been billed by Philips as ‘Ultimate cleaning. Radiant results.’



This specific incarnation, in common with most, is a rechargeable brush and comes with a charge indicator so you don’t get left with no power. You can charge the battery in two different and unique ways. Firstly, using some clever induction technology, the DiamondClean can charge just by resting it in the special tumbler that comes supplied. Alternatively when out and about you can use the charging case which can be plugged in to any USB port to keep the brush charged up. Battery duration should be 1 hour 24 mins which equates to almost 3 weeks of normal use before a recharge is needed however with the latest rechargeable batteries its said to be best to maintain them topped up. It requires 24 hours to completely charge the Philips.

Sonic brushes as with the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean HX9332 are the result of years of development of powered toothbrush design. Using high frequency pulsations dislodges the bacterial plaque, sweeping away more plaque than is feasible by using a conventional, oscillating / rotating electric brush. With a new head design featuring diamond shaped bristles, hence the name, and an increased bristle density, the cleaning results are even better than the current range of Sonicare toothbrushes. The heads are available in two sizes: standard and compact.

There’s a pressure sensor that warns when you’re pressing too robustly which could injure the gums as well as a two minute timer with 4 x 30 sec intervals so you dont have to guess how long you’ve been cleaning your teeth.

This toothbrush possesses a single speed and 5 cleaning modes i.e. polish, white, sensitive, gum care and clean. The display is illuminated showing the program when on and becomes invisible when not in use. For individuals with gum problems the ability to use a number of brushing modes and speeds may be a useful trait.

This model has a removable brushing head. 2 heads are provided in the package. This brush is good for taking with you on the move possessing a storage case that holds 2 heads as well as a charging USB port.

To summarise the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean HX9332 performs fantastically and is provided with a 24 month guarantee. This particular offering exhibits a better than average cleaning action. Also it possesses a battery life we view as outstanding although it is unexceptional with respect of the charging time. Wait until prices come down a bit if you want better value for money.

In the recent riots in the UK a persistent looter in Walworth returned to a high street chemist shop three times but not for the reason you would expect. It turns out that each time she made off with her ill-gotten gains she was herself robbed! She admitted burglary of Boots in Walworth Rd when she appeared in court. More details here.

Meanwhile over in the USA another two persistent thieves have been arrested for stealing over $3 million worth of oral hygiene products over a period of two years. The stolen goods included such items as boxes of Phillips Sonicare electric toothbrushes worth about $120 each and Crest White Strips costing about $56. They ‘fenced’ them through a complicit pawn broker
who sold them via an ebay store. Full story

Most of the high level electric toothbrushes tend to be the best performing, and the Oral-B Pulsonic Smart fits in this level.



This specific example implements a dental cleansing operation that transmits sonic oscillations to the head. The high energy sonic oscillation reverberates and breaks down the bacterial plaque beneath the gum level at the bottom of teeth or on the surface of the teeth.

This electric toothbrush comes with a removable brushing head. This one comes packaged with 3 brush heads, more than most. It comes with a charging stand plus this brush has a protective case that holds two brush-heads, therefore good to carry on the go.

This example possesses 1 speed and 5 modes namely ‘daily clean’ mode, ‘extended clean’ mode, ‘massage’ mode, ‘polish’ mode and ‘sensitive’ mode. For people with sensitive teeth or gums the facility of a variety of cleaning modes and speeds may come in handy.

It has a 2 minute timer with 4 – 30 sec periods for each part of the mouth saving you from guessing along with a pressure indicator which warns if you are brushing too robustly and possibly result in gum damage.

This model, as is the norm, is a rechargeable toothbrush and incorporates a power indicator to inform you of what charge resides in the battery. Battery life is quoted as 48 mins or 12 days of twice daily brushing until you should recharge however with the latest rechargeable batteries its advisable to keep them fully charged. To completely charge requires 18 hours.

At the end of the day the Pulsonic Smart produced by Oral-B is simply fantastic and it is provided with a 24 month guarantee. This particular Oral-B has a recharging duration we view as better than average moreover it uses a better than average brushing action which must be the key element of any powered toothbrush. On the other hand it is average in respect of it’s charge capacity.

For good reason a mid priced  powered toothbrush is the most popular, and the Professional Care 1000 produced by Oral-B sits in this level.



You have one speed and just 1 mode namely daily clean. For individuals with sensitive teeth or gums the ability to use a selection of brushing modes and speeds can be a useful virtue.

It has a two minute timer consisting of 4 lots of half minute periods being the advised brushing time complemented by a pressure indicator which warns if you’re brushing too heavily and perhaps result in gum injury.

This specific Oral-B works with a head that possesses a complex rotating oscillating pulsating action in contrast to a rudimentary rotation or vibration, the oscilation rate is 8800 per min and pulsates at a frequency of 40000 cyles per min. This variety of electric brush is proven to optimise your cleaning performance giving the user a dentist quality clean.

This brush comes with a removable brushing head. Only a single head is included in the package. It sits on a charging stand but this model has no storage case for brush heads or travel storage case to take it with you on the go.

The Oral-B Professional Care 1000, as with most, is a rechargeable model and incorporates a power indicator preventing you from getting left with a flat battery. It needs 14 hours to fully recharge the Oral-B. Battery duration should be 58 mins which equates to 58 of recommended usage before a charge is required however its probably advisable to keep the batteries fully charged following every brushing.

The Oral-B Professional Care 1000 is among the fastest to recharge but it exhibits a cleaning action we rate as unexceptional which has to be the main ingredient of any electric toothbrush. Also it has a charge capacity we judge as mediocre. All things considered this model does OK, although we’ve had better and is provided with a 24 month guarantee.

A high grade powered toothbrush made by Philips the Sonicare HealthyWhite HX6711 has most features along with a higher price tag.



There’s a 2 minute timer with four lots of half minute spells one for each quadrant – the recommended cleaning time but no pressure indicator.

Sonic brushes, like this electric brush are at the leading edge of powered toothbrush engineering. A sonic wave reverberates, disturbing the bacterial plaque clinging to the teeth and beneath the tooth / gum junction at the bottom of teeth.

The Sonicare HealthyWhite HX6711, in common with the majority, is a rechargeable brush and incorporates a power indicator stopping you from being left with a flat battery. To fully charge the Sonicare HealthyWhite HX6711 takes 24 hours. Staying with twice daily brushing the battery life is 42 mins (equivalent to 10 days) until a recharge is needed but with the latest rechargeable batteries its probably prudent to maintain them charged.

As seems to be the norm the cleaning head is detachable. A single head is provided when you buy this toothbrush. This rechargeable brush is provided with a charging cradle and furthermore this model has a protective case that can carry two brush-heads – therefore good for taking on trips.

With this toothbrush there is only one speed and two modes (clean and white and clean). For individuals with sensitive teeth the ability to use a selection of brushing speeds and modes can be a valuable aspect.

At the end of the day the Philips Sonicare HealthyWhite HX6711 achieves very capably and it comes packaged provided with a guarantee for 24 months. This specific Philips is above average with relation to brushing action which is the main ingredient of any electric toothbrush yet it is unremarkable in respect of it’s charge duration. Also it is poor with respect of the charge capacity.

Most of the top class powered toothbrushes tend to be the most costly, and the Triumph 5000 by Oral-B falls into this class.

For some a lower end electric toothbrush is sufficient, and the MicroSonic Power produced by Colgate fits in this section.



It has no pressure indicator and nothing to indicate how long you’ve been using the brush.

The omission of a changeable head is a greatly disappointing so you must recycle it when the brush filaments begin to splay. This model has no stand plus there is no brush head case or storage cap to take it with you on holiday.

It comes with a single speed and just 1 brushing mode to use. For users with sensitive teeth having a selection of speeds and modes could be a beneficial virtue.

A disposable aaa battery provides the power for this particular example and is said to last up to about half a year.

Sonic vibration toothbrushes, as with the Colgate MicroSonic Power are the result of continuous research and development of powered toothbrush technology. The high energy sonic oscillation pulsates disturbing the plaque micro organisms covering the teeth and located in the peridontal voids at the base of teeth.

Some of the main features about the MicroSonic Power made by Colgate are that it is better than most in relation to comfort and ease of use which could be more telling when you actually buy one. Furthermore it uses a worthy brushing action, furthermore it exhibits a pretty good battery capacity. At the end of the day this model is just this side of fantastic and it comes equipped supplied with a 12 month warranty.

For many customers a ‘no frills’ powered toothbrush is good enough, and the Wisdom Micro Power fits into this category.



It possesses just 1 speed and a single mode to play with. A variety of cleaning speeds and modes could be of benefit in situations where more than one individual may be using the toothbrush. If this is the situation a different brush-head must be put on for every person.

It has no pressure indicator requiring the users judgement to be correct and not a timer.

A replaceable ‘aaa’ battery provides the power for this particular model which is uncommon nowadays.

The Micro Power made by Wisdom employs rotating-oscillating technology as the dental brushing process, probably the most prevalent method, this one oscillates with a frequency of 20000 movements per minute. This category of electric toothbrush will optimise your brushing technique giving the user that dentist clean feeling in your own home.

The brushing head isn’t detachable making this a dear option in the long run. A stand is not included and to further disappoint it lacks a holiday travel case or storage case for brush heads for taking it along on the move.

So to sum up the Wisdom Micro Power uses a cleaning action we judge as creditable. On the other hand it is run of the mill in relation to ease of use and comfort a point you could only notice by actually using the brush on the other hand it is excellent with respect of it’s battery capacity. Overall this brush is exceptionally competent and is supplied with a 12 month warranty.

A top range electric toothbrush made by Waterpik, the Sensonic SR1000 Professional enjoys top end features along with a higher cost.



There is a 2 minute timer split into four x 30 sec spells one for each quadrant which is the recommended cleaning time but no pressure indicator.

This model possesses two speeds and only a single cleaning mode. A selection of brushing modes and speeds could be of benefit where you have more than one user could have use of the toothbrush. When that’s the case a different brush head should be put on for every individual.

Sonic action brushes like this powered toothbrush are the result of on going development of powered toothbrush design. Sonic electric toothbrushes deliver a high energy wave effect via the brush head which has been shown to  actually spread a small area surrounding the head.

As with most powered brushes the Waterpik Sensonic SR1000 Professional is rechargeable and incorporates a power indicator preventing you from getting left with a flat battery. Each charge is supposed to give you 52 mins of recommended use, equivalent to 13 days, although its probably best to maintain the batteries charged following every use. To completely recharge this model needs 16 hours.

This brush has a detachable cleaning head. Three heads are provided. This electric toothbrush sits on a charging cradle yet this one lacks a brush head cover or storage case for brush heads, hence it is not the most apt option for taking on holiday.

A few of the main features concerning the Sensonic SR1000 Professional produced by Waterpik are that it is average in respect of the charge capacity. Furthermore it has a brushing action we consider as mediocre which must be the main ingredient of any electric brush on the other hand it demonstrated a recharging duration we rate as worthy. Overall this example is a good powered toothbrush, it also comes supplied with a 24 month guarantee.

The Oral-B Vitality White+Clean is a bottom category electric toothbrush that has few features which is refected in the bargin cost.



This electric toothbrush possesses only one speed and just a single mode to use. The facility of a selection of cleaning speeds and modes could be desireable where you have several individuals could have use of the toothbrush. When that’s the case a different brush-head must be used for each person.

There is no pressure indicator requiring the individual to guess the correct pressure but it does include a 2 minute timer saving you from guessing.

As appears to be the standard the brushing head is removable. 1 head is provided in the pack. This model is provided with a stand to charge although this one does not come with a holiday travel case or brush head cover to take it with you on the move.

A rotating oscillating action is the leading brush mechanism in powered brushes and is used in this incarnation, the operation rate is 7600 cycles per second. This variety of powered toothbrush has been shown to sweep away as much as twice as much oral plaque causing microbes as manual brushing, ensuring you maintain your teeth and gums in excellent order.

As seems to be the norm with electric toothbrushes this example is rechargeable but hasn’t got a power indicator meaning you might be left with a flat battery. A full recharge for the Oral-B takes 16 hours. Staying with twice daily brushing the battery life is quoted as 41 minutes or almost one and a half weeks until a charge is needed however with modern rechargeable batteries its said to be advisable to maintain them charged.

So in summary the Vitality White+Clean by Oral-B has a charging time we view as creditable however it uses a brushing action we judge as run of the mill which must be the most important feature of any powered brush. Also it is unsatisfactory with relation to it’s battery capacity. Overall this toothbrush is quite mediocre , it also comes supplied with a guarantee for 24 months.

A low priced powered toothbrush made by Colgate the Actibrush comes with hardly any functions which is shown by the reduced price.



This example comes with only a single speed and 1 brushing mode to play with. The facility of a selection of cleaning speeds and modes can be desireable for families where more than one person could have use of the toothbrush. When that’s the case each user must use an alternate head.

A disposable aa battery provides the energy for this particular example, which is uncommon nowadays, for current electric toothbrushes.

The Actibrush employs a head which benefits from a rotating / oscillating action an improvement over a rudimentary rotation or vibration. This one works at a frequency of 5000 movements per min. Rotating-oscillating type toothbrushes are the sole category of brush established to be more effective than a normal toothbrush in eliminating oral plaque causing bacteria and gingivitis by independant testers.

This brush has no pressure sensor requiring the user to guess if they are brushing too robustly and not a timer.

As appears to be the standard the brush head is changeable. Just one head is included in the package. The lack of a stand is frustrating and to further disappoint there is no brush head cover or holiday travel case, so it is not the most desireable alternative for using on the move.

Some of the main points about the Actibrush from Colgate are that it is adequate when it comes to comfort and ease of use not a point that usually is shown by the numbers. Furthermore it is deficient with respect of it’s brushing action which must be the main ingredient of any powered brush and furthermore it exhibits an unimpressive charge capacity. All in all this toothbrush does the job, although not much to shout about and it comes equipped supplied with a guarantee for 12 months.

The Oral-B Advance Power Kids is an economy powered toothbrush which results in a reduced cost with a trade off of having a reduced number of features.



This toothbrush comes with a changeable cleaning head. A single head is provided. The lack of a stand is disappointing furthermore it’s not the most apt selection for taking on the go because this particular brush lacks a storage case for brush heads or brush head cover.

This model makes use of rotating / oscillating motion as the dental brushing function, the most common type; the brush-head achieves 5600 oscillations per minute. It has previously been shown that electric toothbrushes that employ a rotating oscillating operation clear away more dental plaque consequently controlling gum disease more effectively than a normal brush.

There is no pressure indicator and no timer.

There is just one speed and only 1 brushing mode to play with. A choice of cleaning speeds and modes could be useful in situations where not  a single individual may be using the toothbrush. If that is the situation each user aught to use a different brush head.

A disposable aa battery provides the power for this specific offering which is unusual these days for the latest electric brushes.

In summary the Advance Power Kids produced by Oral-B performs to an acceptable degree, but nothing to write home about and is supplied with a guarantee for 24 months. This particular example is pretty good in respect of ease of use and comfort not a point which usually is shown by the figures. Additonally it exhibits a pretty good battery life on the other hand it has an average brushing action.

For most customers a budget powered toothbrush is good enough, and the Vitality Dual Clean from Oral-B fits in this group.



A rotating / oscillating mechanism is the most widely used cleaning action in electric toothbrushes and is used in this example. The oscilation rate is 7600 hz. It has previously been established that powered brushes that employ an oscillating rotating operation sweep away a greater amount of oral plaque causing bacteria and control gingivitis more effectively than normal brushing.

This model has a changeable brushing head. Only 1 head is provided from new. It sits on a charging stand yet this one does not come with a storage case for brush heads or travel storage case for taking it with you on the move.

This incarnation, as with the majority, is a rechargeable brush however it hasn’t got a power indicator meaning you might get stuck with a flat battery. Battery duration is 41 minutes which equates to almost one and a half weeks of normal usage until a charge is needed but with modern rechargeable batteries its said to be best to maintain them fully charged. The time needed to completely recharge  is 16 hours.

It has one speed and just a single cleaning mode. For individuals with sensitive teeth or gums the facility of a number of brushing speeds and modes can be a desirable aspect.

It has no pressure indicator leaving the individual to judge the correct force however there is a two minute timer saving you from keep looking at your watch.

To recap the Oral-B Vitality Dual Clean is fairly unexceptional and it is supplied with a guarantee for 24 months. This specific offering demonstrated a charge time we judge as good but it possesses a mediocre brushing action. Additonally it has a disappointing charge capacity.