Colgate electric toothbrushes: types and features

Manufacturer information

Colgate hygiene products are manufactured by the Colgate–Palmolive company, which was founded in 1806 by William Colgate. Over more than two hundred years of history, the company has repeatedly become a leader in the field of hygiene products, offering revolutionary products to a wide consumer. Today the company is represented by offices in 200 countries, it continues to conquer the world, focusing on improving its products and adequate pricing policy. All Colgate-Palmolive products have certificates of the international quality and safety system.

Design features of Colgate electric brushes

At first glance, Colgate electric brushes look similar to models from other manufacturers. Formally, this is true, but Colgate products are still different in some respects.

Let's take a closer look at the distinctive features of Colgate devices in accordance with how the manufacturer positions them:

• ergonomic handle with anti-slip coating: it not only fits comfortably in the hand, but also allows you to regulate the force with which a person presses the head of the product on the teeth and gums. The geometry of the handle allows you to absorb some of this pressure, protecting the delicate tissues of the oral cavity,
• bristles located at different levels and at different angles: unequal lengths are required to clean different areas. The thinnest, cone-shaped bristles are needed to clean gums and the space between teeth. Rubber bristles remove plaque from the enamel and polish it. Long hairs reach the farthest teeth and hard-to-reach places,
• the rubber pad gently removes soft bacterial deposits and contaminants from the entire inner surface of the oral mucosa,
• movable head: it makes about 20 thousand rotations per minute, which allows you to effectively fight plaque on teeth,
• special intelligent system: it is not present in all models. It has special sensors to maintain optimal operating speed or inform that sufficient cleaning has been done (operation timer).

Types of heads for Colgate electric toothbrushes

There are two ways to remove plaque from teeth: either by cleaning it off mechanically or by “breaking it” using vibrations. Therefore, Colgate electric brushes come in two types: with a rotating or vibrating head.

Devices with a rotating head have two types of bristles. The first type is stationary bristles; they serve to clean off easily removable surface plaque. The second type is bristles that perform rotational movements at a given interval. They provide effective removal of bacteria and the most stubborn plaque from hard-to-reach areas.

The principle of operation of designs with a vibrating head is slightly different: plaque removal occurs thanks to pulsating bristles. This allows you not only to clean the crowns from dirt, but also to massage the gums, providing blood supply to the mucous membrane.

Important! A motor is hidden inside each device, which triggers a rotating or pulsating movement of the head, but if you turn off the motor, the Colgate electric brush can be used as a regular one and mechanically clean your teeth. Travelers can appreciate this feature, because batteries cannot always be replenished on time.

Colgate 360 ​​Electric Toothbrush

Yes, this is the most spontaneous purchase. I just skipped after her.

I knew which store they sell it in and that there is a 40% discount there and + I have bonuses on the store card for a total 30% discount.

Long ago, when I was a child, I tried an electric toothbrush just once. I was not pleased. I'm terrified of dentists. I understand that fear is unfounded. I have anesthesia - but I’m really scared when their shaitan machine sounds and this small vibration is felt in my teeth. Brrrrr.

Some dentists recommended electric brushes - they say they clean better. Others said that the correct movements with a regular brush will also give a good result.

Therefore, I don’t want to immediately buy an expensive brush for 3,000-4,000 rubles. Suddenly I don't like it.

So. Here she is!!!!

Colgate 360 ​​Electric Toothbrush

Price - cost me 400 rubles

The kit already included 2 small batteries.

Everything consists of 3 parts - a replaceable brush.

Case and bottom with batteries.

The brush comes out easily. The reliability of the socket is, of course, flimsy. Changing 4 times a day is not an option for two people. Finding brushes on sale is almost impossible.

I could barely get the battery compartment out. Then I tried to insert the batteries 6 times (either the polarity is wrong, or they roll away and don’t stand). You can’t open it with wet hands.

It works quite noisily.

Brush. Small. Suitable for children and women. I think it's too small for men. The bristles are dense. Smooth.

Design of 2 halves, rectangular stable and round rotating head. As it turned out, in reality it does not rotate in a circle, but vibrates finely back and forth.

There is a tongue cleaning pad. Normal.

And so. I turned it on and put it in my mouth. She put it against her teeth. A wave of panic and fear ran through me. The brain turned on and calmed down - it’s just a brush!!! Did the cleaning.

RESULT. Yes, it cleans the dental plate itself a little better. But the interdental spaces are very bad. The bristles cannot penetrate - they are thick. And yet I have to mentally accept it, twist it over each tooth, and then I can also use floss or a regular brush to go through the interdental spaces to clean out the food (meat, apples).

I started using it sometimes. I can't stand this in the morning. I use it mainly during the day or evening. When you have more time and stronger nerves.

I'm glad I purchased it. Now I am 100% sure that an electric toothbrush is NOT for me. I will carefully clean it the old fashioned way with a brush with thin bristles of medium hardness.

I would recommend trying it out. If, in principle, you like the mechanism of using an electric toothbrush, then take a more expensive and better-quality device. And I will buy regular Splat brushes or something similar. Savings don’t bother me here - my nerves are more valuable to me.

For the flimsiness of the design, for the holes in the body where water gets in and can cause a breakdown, for the brush not rotating but vibrating, for the thick bristles - I give it a C grade. But such a solid, stable C grade.

Types of Colgate electric brushes for adults

The model range is small. There are only two varieties1 available for adults and two for children. First, let's look at the devices that adults are encouraged to use.

1. Colgate 360° (“Colgate super clean entire oral cavity”)

This brush is equipped with a unique double head, the parts of which move in opposite directions (clockwise and counterclockwise). It cleanses teeth and gums. A special rubberized pad is used to clean the tongue; it also helps to get rid of dirt from the inside of the cheeks. In addition, all devices of the Colgate 360 ​​system have medium-hard bristles of different lengths, which helps to reach even the most remote places.

Interesting! The head of the nozzle of this device is 20 times faster than a manual classic brush in terms of frequency of movements. Where a person's hand makes one movement, the Colgate device makes 20.

Double rotation is used to increase the efficiency of hygiene procedures, but in addition to the moving part, the accessory also has a static one, which allows you to simultaneously brush teeth of different sizes that are located nearby (for example, incisors and canines): while the head is fighting plaque on one surface, The static brush “sweeps away” the removed plaque from the crown.

Pros of this model:

• Powered by 2 AAA batteries, which is convenient on the road,
• There is a pad for cleansing the cheeks and tongue,
• nozzle with replaceable head,
• the handle has a special non-slip coating,
• sold in any pharmacy, has a simple manual,
• affordable price: from 500 rubles.

Disadvantages of this model:

• Suitable only for adults and children over 12 years of age (or those who have already had a complete change from primary to permanent dentition),
• There are no markers that can be used to mark the removable attachment. This makes it impossible to use one device with different attachments for all family members,
• there is no attachment for enamel whitening,
• there are no different modes of use, including for massage of the mucous membrane,
• there is no pressure regulator on the teeth, as well as a timer,
• The kit does not include a stand, a container for storing attachments and for carrying a brush.

Colgate 360° Optic White (“Colgate Optic White” with vibrating bristles)

From the name of the device it is clear what its manufacturers focus on. Clinical trials conducted by Colgate have proven that it is the vibrating movements of the bristles, coupled with medium-hard bristles, that make it possible to soften even plaque that has turned into tartar, and then effectively remove it. In addition to vibrating bristles, the brush also contains polishing bristles, which make the surface of the crown smoother, which reduces the formation of plaque on it and makes it easier to remove if it does appear for some reason.

On a note! Manufacturers of some types of toothbrushes and toothpastes claim that their product will effectively help remove tartar and whiten enamel, but professional dentists are skeptical about this claim. In fact, you shouldn’t expect a really good result, because only doctors can remove hard tartar and whiten enamel by more than 1-2 shades using office procedures, and various brushes and pastes can only maintain the result and cope with soft deposits.

An important point is that the Colgate Optic White device has a whitening mode. The special structure of the bristles allows you to fight stains on the enamel, removing them carefully and irrevocably. For comparison, the Colgate Optic White head makes as many movements in a minute as a human hand would make in an hour and a half.

The vibrations of the head, according to the manufacturer, do an excellent job not only of removing tartar, they also massage the gums, ensuring tissue blood flow. According to a study, people who use Colgate Optic White toothbrushes have 4 times less gum disease than those who use regular ones.

Pros of this model:

• there are whitening bristles that effectively remove stains from enamel, which is important for smokers and coffee lovers,
• the device cleans not only the tongue, but also the gums, the inside of the cheeks, removing germs from the entire oral cavity,
• the structure of the handle makes the cleaning process comfortable,
• One AAA battery is used for operation,
• affordable price: from 480 rubles.

Disadvantages of this model:

• This brush cannot be used to clean baby teeth, because the enamel on them is thinner and there is a high risk of injuring it,
• there is no delicate cleaning mode, as well as a separate massage mode (vibrating heads, although they stimulate the gums, still do not produce a full massage),
• there is no pressure sensor, as well as an indicator of discharge and wear of the bristles,
• There is no timer or display, so you have to calculate and control the procedure time yourself,
• There are no containers for attachments or a case for transporting and storing the brush itself.

Colgate mechanical toothbrushes

This type of device is positioned with ease of use and reliable teeth cleaning. The familiar mechanical brushes are in every home; they help you take care of your health. The range of Colgate models contains different devices, which, depending on their functions, have the following options:

• Enamel whitening;
• Plaque removal;
• Cleaning from bacteria;
• Combination with implants and braces.

You can also find tongue cleaning brushes equipped with a special plate on the back of the head. The devices differ in the hardness and density of the cleaning element; for children it is advisable to use a soft type of product, while adults can use brushes of medium hardness.

Colgate Premier

This product is used to give teeth the ideal white color and is classified as a whitening brush. To achieve a positive result, you should use the device correctly and brush your teeth with it every day. There is a high preventive effectiveness, which prevents the formation of tartar. The bristles are conveniently located and allow for thorough teeth cleaning.

Brush Features:

• Comfortable handle that follows the shape of your hand;
• Synthetic bristles do not cause irritation;
• Special surface that prevents slipping during use;
• Additional pad for cleaning the entire oral cavity;
• Low cost compared to similar products.

Colgate 360° with charcoal

The special structure of the bristles used in the toothbrush copes well with the task of everyday dental care. Eliminates the growth of bacteria and gives the enamel a natural shine thanks to the charcoal base.

Brush Features:

• High efficiency in removing plaque;
• The synthetic base does not cause allergic reactions;
• The soft structure of the device prevents injury to the enamel and gums;
• Long service life guarantees use for 3 months;
• The compact shape does not take up much space when moving and traveling.

Colgate toothbrushes are suitable for adults and also have a special series for children. They are safe to use and provide comprehensive protection for teeth and the entire oral cavity.

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Types of electric brushes for children

For children, the presented models are identical in their functionality and design features. The only difference is that one device is designed in a style that girls will like - this is the Colgate Barbie for girls. The second option will appeal to boys - this is Colgate Spider-Man for boys.

The design of these models is suitable for children over three years old. The brush has a small head with super-soft bristles that do not damage the thin surface of baby teeth and delicate mucous membranes. However, thanks to the vibrating movements, the bristles clean the interdental spaces well and remove plaque from the crowns. The handle is comfortable for a child's palm, and the start and stop buttons are large enough so that the child does not miss. In addition, the device is painted with children’s favorite cartoon characters, which will make this hygiene item not only noticeable, but also loved.

The advantages of these models:

• toothbrushes are powered by a pair of AAA batteries, which makes them convenient not only at home, but also when traveling,
• bright design and clear intuitive controls allow the child to quickly master this accessory,
• the affordable price will please parents (cost - from 680 rubles).

Disadvantages of these models:

• a non-replaceable head that only vibrates without making rotational movements,
• there is no mode for delicate care and massage,
• there is no pressure sensor, which is important for a child who is just learning how to perform oral hygiene and cannot yet calculate his strength,
• the device does not have charging and wear indicators, as well as a timer that helps maintain the correct cleaning time,
• there is no stand for the device, no container for attachments and for its transportation,
• Changing the battery is inconvenient due to the tight lock and weak plastic case, which can break.

Colgate Electric Toothbrushes

This type of device runs on batteries located in the brush body. Thanks to the electrical disconnect function, the device can also be used as a mechanical device. Colgate products have various benefits that will benefit consumers.

• Compactness. Electric brushes are usually large, which is not always convenient when brushing your teeth. The new devices introduced in the Colgate 360° line solve this problem thanks to the use of new handles. The device becomes similar in size to a mechanical brush, has a light weight, and a small head. The brush becomes convenient both for home use and while traveling.
• Versatility. Models in the Colgate 360° series combine standard and rotating bristles. The first one does an excellent job of cleaning teeth, and the moving part effectively eliminates plaque formation. The unique design allows you to reach hard-to-reach areas of the mouth and reduces overall cleaning time.
• Special coating. The handle of the toothbrushes uses pads that are securely fixed and do not slip off while using the device. The surface has a relief structure corresponding to the anatomical features of the human hand.
• Vibrating bristles. Thanks to the vibration created by the device, there is a targeted effect on various areas of the surface of the teeth. The bristles help eliminate bacterial plaque by loosening their dense accumulations.
• Corrugated pad. The back of the Colgate brush head is equipped with a special pad that cleans the surface of the tongue from accumulated bacteria. This option allows you to perform oral care with greater efficiency.
• Laser technologies. Modern dental appliances use new developments that make the bristles perfectly smooth. They allow you to clean the enamel carefully and do not damage the protective surface. As a result, a protective layer is formed that repels bacterial attacks and reduces injury to the gums, even with inadvertently strong pressure.
• Combination of head size and bristle density. The optimal combination of these parameters contributes to the formation of dense foam when using toothpaste, the consumption of which is significantly reduced.
• Price. Unlike similar teeth cleaning products, the Colgate 360° series offers a low average market price for its products. For 500-700 rubles you can become the owner of a universal and functional electric brush.
• Replaceable nozzles. It is recommended to purchase a new dental appliance every three months; in the case of electric models, it is enough to replace the old attachment.

Colgate 360° brushes will become a faithful assistant in oral care and will keep your teeth healthy for many years. They are used both for preventive purposes and for the treatment of periodontal diseases.