Ultreo Ultrasound Toothbrush
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Product Reviews of Ultreo Ultrasound Toothbrush
Product Review: A Great Product
Summary: 5 Stars
The Ultreo is great, far better than the Sonicare I had been using. It is quiet and breeze to use. My teeth feel great. The Ultreo makes little noise while operating. The brush head pops off easily so my wife can put her's on. The brush head is sealed so no gunky build up inside! I tend to build up plaque and this is taking it off. Wonder what my dentist will say. I can see why P&G is suing Ultreo this thing uses so little toothpaste that P&G's earnings will be effected!Product Review: A Nice Clean Feeling
Summary: 4 Stars
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?)
I'd never used an ultrasound toothbrush -- or an electric one of any kind, for that matter. I'm pretty old-fashioned, and I thought having an electric machine in my mouth would remind me too much of a visit to the dentist, and there are few things in life I hate more. But Amazon Vine offered me the opportunity to check this out, and I thought, Why not?
Well, I'm glad I did. It took me a couple of days to get used to it, but very soon I realized that my teeth felt cleaner than they had since my last visit to the dentist. I think they look whiter too, but since I've only tried this for four days, that might just be wishful thinking. I do look forward to seeing the results of long-term use, although I have to agree with other reviewers who complain about the price of the replacement heads. As much as I like the Ultreo so far, I'm not sure I want to spend 23 dollars every few months on my toothbrush. Lower the price of the replacement heads, Ultreo, and I'll throw in another star.
Product Review: A good electric toothbrush
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had my Sonicare Elite for years, and when it was starting to fritz out I saw the ads for this toothbrush, so I jumped right in. It takes some getting used to. The brush head is much larger than that of the Sonicare Elite. There is a rubber ultrasonic thing in the middle surrounded by bristles. The instructions say to keep the bristles on your teeth as much as possible. I found it kind of difficult to get used to where to 'aim' the bristles. It seemed like the rubber doohicky was the only thing touching my teeth. After a few weeks it became easier and now it's no big deal. It also recommends brushing your lower teeth first, as the technology apparently needs liquid to perform well, and brushing your lower teeth first helps create a little pool (ick) of liquid.
It has the quadrant reminder so you can brush for 30 seconds each part of your mouth. That's the fun part, the little buzzer is actually a cute little ditty! Silly but a fun feature.
My teeth feel really clean after using this brush, particularly when I pay close attention to spending a second or two on each tooth. If I am lazy and just brush without paying attention, I feel like my teeth are about the same as with my Sonicare.
Lastly, I have super sensitive gums due to a receding gumline...I've had gum surgery which helped but didn't completely correct it. As a result some toothbrushes actually hurt - the Oral B felt like it was taking a layer off both my teeth and gums and left them aching all day. No pain, no sensitivity with the Ultreo! Overall, it's a good electric toothbrush. I don't think it's all that groundbreaking, but I like it.
Product Review: A most wonderful thing in toothbrushing
Summary: 5 Stars
This brush changed my opinion about my own teeth... Now I know - they my be white and clean and leave an absolute feeling of joy every morning and evening I'm looking in mirror after brushing. I hated my own smile's view during last 15 years - yellow, dirty with spots of different colors; I had to visit my dental hygienists every 3 month with no hope for better, a week after cleaning - the same ugly smile. It's all changed within less than two months. My teeth are white and I'm having a real (almost physical) pleasure looking at my teeth after brushing. This is NO commercial - I'm 100% real and this brush is has done it. Yes, I've used Braun's 3D excel (Oral B) for 2 years with no effect and after that I used Phillips Sonicare (with built-in in the handle replaceable toothpaste tubes) - feels much better than Braun's Oral-B, but had no effect on my teeth either. If you consider buying this brush (the best choice even if your teeth are much better than mine) - buy it together with some water picking device - such a combination (I use water pick on mornings only) completely changed my tooth' (gums) look a feel. Enjoy.Product Review: A real review from a real user
Summary: 5 Stars
I agree with a previous poster that some of these reviews seem very suspect. Rest assured that this is a real review from a person who actually is using the Ultreo (you can check out my other reviews to see that I've been posting them for a while).
But, the topic at hand is the Ultreo. Is it worth the money? Is it better than the other electric toothbrushes?
I think so, but "better" is a very subjective term. I've been using an Oral B electric toothbrush for a few years. Started with the 7000 series and recently upgraded to the 9900 Triumph (the one with the wireless monitor). Both do an excellent job, and get your teeth a lot cleaner than a manual toothbrush (at least for me). The only problem is that they can be a bit rough on the gums. Nothing major, but enough to feel some discomfort. I switched to the ultra soft head which helped a lot, but still there's some minor irritation.
The Ultreo solves this problem completely. It is as gentle as can be on the gums while still getting your teeth clean. Takes a couple of uses to get the hang of it, but once you get the technique down, the process is easy.
There's a lot to like about the Ultreo. Love the design - best way to describe it is that if Apple were to make a toothbrush, this would be it. Nice build quality, feels good in the hand, takes up very little counter space. The designers should take a bow.
Other strong positives (in addition to the gentle approach to the gums) is that it really does help whiten your teeth. No, it's not like getting a whitening treatment, but I've noticed a clear difference that I did not get with the Oral B (even when using their polishing head). Battery life is good, and it's easy to clean (and keep clean).
Some negatives as well. First is the price - kind of steep. The replacement heads aren't cheap either. Also, the brush head is a bit on the large side, which makes it tough to get into the nooks and crannies as well as a smaller head as found on the Oral B. Getting behind the front teeth is especially challenging - it can be done, but you have to contort a bit, and there's usually some drooling involved. Not something you'd want others to see!
I find that the best combo is to use the Ultreo as my "main" toothbrush, but every so often use the Oral-B to make sure that all areas are getting clean. The smaller head is a lot more maneuverable for me. Plus, I use a WaterPik once a day as well. Yes, I'm a real stickler when it comes to teeth, but ever since I've started paying more attention to my teeth cleaning routine, I've been spending a whole lot less time and money at the dentist! For me, it's well worth the time and money.
Bottom line - any electric toothbrush will usually be a better choice than a manual one. If you can swing the cost, the Ultreo is a fine choice. Despite the few negatives, I'd give it 4.75 stars. It's the best choice if you have sensitive gums. Otherwise, you'll also see good results with an Oral B or a Sonic Care. Best way to find out what works best for you is to try them all out - I know the Ultreo and the Oral-B models have a money back guarantee from the manufacturer, so you're not going to be out of pocket if the one you pick doesn't work well for you.
Happy brushing!