[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by greenhillsgirl

I also have the Sonicare. I worked in a dental practice or almost 20 years, and Phillips, the maker of Sonicare supplied each of us, at an employee cost, the newest edition available for testing. The other companies also do the same. All employees - dentist, assistants, hygienist, and ancillary staff members try them, and if you do not like it, can return it after the trials are complete. They are rated and feedback supplied to the company.
Over the years, we sold the Sonicare in our office, and believe me, it is not a money-makers for the dentist. They are sold so that the patient uses it to improve their dental health. We always sold them for less than the Big-store prices. Also, the warranty on the dental practice issue was a longer warranty. It is also easy to send them to Phillips, within the warranty time, for replacement or repair. Do not press it against your teeth...let it glide over your teeth and gum tissue.

Another thing, if it seems to shut off too soon, maybe your finger accidentally touches the on/off button. Or maybe you are brushing longer than the 2 minutes (yeah!)

Thanks for the tip about not pressing it against teeth. I was wondering about that. Another thing I wonder is if you are supposed to use toothpaste. If so, how do you apply it? Do you put it on the brush?