To maintain a healthy oral cavity, people use different care products. But the quality of teeth cleaning depends on many factors: the initial condition of the teeth, the brand of toothpaste, and the correct brush.
Some people use an electric model, which includes the Braun Oral-B. It helps control pressure on the gums and carry out hygiene in hard-to-reach places. Sometimes there is a need to repair or replace the battery, and to do this you need to know how to disassemble a Braun Oral-B toothbrush.
Super cleanliness of the entire oral cavity
This version of the Colgate 360 toothbrush, reviews of which are mostly positive, is equipped with a double-action head - stable and rotating, which is located in the upper part. Therefore, the device can be used for spot and volumetric cleansing. The head is 1.5 cm wide and no more than 3 cm long. When brushing, it can cover 2-3 teeth. For this type of model, replaceable brush heads are sold, so all family members can use one brush. Replacing them is not difficult, you just need to turn the handle around the axis. You will need 2 batteries to operate. They will last for several months, and this is with daily brushing of your teeth. The device is turned on and off using buttons specially designed for this. This model is available in 4 colors:
- light green;
- blue;
- purple;
- pink.
Design
The device has a special design. This company's product range includes Colgate electric brushes with a vibrating and rotating head.
A rotating product works on the principle of a round head acting on the teeth, making reciprocating movements with a set pause. With a device with a vibrating head, teeth are cleaned as a result of frequent pulsating movement of the bristles. In this case, not only plaque is removed, but also the gums are massaged.
The Colgate 360 electric brush runs on simple batteries. They are inserted into a plastic housing, which is located in a compartment located at the base of the handle. When the device is turned on, the batteries drive a small motor built into the body. A special microwire drives the brush. If there is an inverter, the bristles are vibrated.
This device has a button with which the electric drive is turned on and off. It can also be used as a regular brush.
What is
To maintain a healthy mouth, dentists recommend brushing your teeth for 3-5 minutes. This must be done as efficiently as possible, trying to remove plaque from all surfaces.
The Colgate 360 electric brush makes this procedure easy. This became possible due to the fact that the bristles move at high speed. As a result, cleaning time is reduced to 2 minutes, while bacterial plaque and food debris are completely eliminated.
Optical White
The Colgate 360 Optic White toothbrush has a dual-function head with a rotating and a stationary part, so it can be used as a regular or electric one. This device does a good job of removing the pigment layer that covers the enamel. This was made possible thanks to the unique bristles and high rotation speed. Because of these qualities, dentists recommend using this model to maintain the color of the enamel in the period between professional whitening courses. In particular, the Optic White toothbrush is recommended for use by people whose enamel has a dark tint due to smoking, exposure to pigment substances, and coloring drinks. Teeth are whitened by soft, non-traumatic grinding. One of the positive aspects of this brush is its ability to operate from 1 battery included in the kit.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Colgate 360 electric toothbrush has many advantages. This device, unlike many others:
- removes plaque 40% better;
- reduces gum problems by 72%;
- 96% eliminates germs from the tongue.
There is a built-in timer that indicates the cleaning time, and the existing pressure sensor will not allow you to press too hard on your gums. There are models that do not require paste at all.
This type of toothbrush “Colgate 360” has:
- compact size;
- light weight;
- reduced head;
- narrow handle and neck.
Multi-level crossed bristles perform different functions. Soft rubber ones remove darkening from enamel and whiten teeth. Cone-shaped thin ones perfectly clean the space between teeth and gums. Tall bristles penetrate hard-to-reach places.
Some models are equipped with a unique intelligent system. Using special sensors, it is able to determine the required operating speed and select a cleaning mode. The Colgate 360 electric toothbrush has replaceable heads, so it can be used for regular renewal or for different periodontal conditions. The disadvantages include the need for systematic recharging.
How to change your electric toothbrush battery yourself
Even though the battery is by default a non-removable part of the brush design, replacing it is not that difficult. For this purpose, you can use the following instructions:
- Remove any removable structures, such as the brush head, from the brush.
- Find the device components attached to the case with small screws and unscrew them.
- Disassemble the device.
- Reach the battery and remove it.
- Remove the element from the Ni-MH battery that connects it to the contacts in the battery compartment. This may require the use of a soldering iron. The dismantling procedure is extremely simple - touch the heated tip of the soldering iron to the element, wait until it becomes hot and frees itself from tin.
- Take the battery you previously purchased as a replacement.
- Similarly, using a soldering iron and tin, attach the Ni-MH cell to the new battery.
- Return the battery to the compartment and reassemble the toothbrush.
- Check the functionality of the device with a new battery.
This way you can replace the battery in an Oral-B Triumph toothbrush and many other models, as well as from manufacturers such as Philips. As for directly purchasing replacement batteries, today you can buy such elements on well-known sites, such as:
- Ebay;
- Aliexpress;
- GearBest.
Now that you know how to care for, charge and repair toothbrushes, you will be able to not only use this device correctly so that it serves you as long as possible, but also independently remove and replace its elements if they fail.
Types of Braun Oral-B electric toothbrushes
Testing of Oral B Braun electric toothbrushes has shown their effectiveness in combating the formation of tartar, soft plaque, and the spread of caries. Special attachments help to cope with changes in the shade of enamel from tobacco, coffee, tea, and other stains. Polishing attachments eliminate the unpleasant taste and feeling of “dirty” teeth.
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Such devices are not suitable for everyone, so when choosing, it is important to get advice from a dentist. A good doctor will not recommend electric brushes to patients with sensitive enamel, wedge-shaped defects in teeth, bleeding gums, or artificial teeth. The presence of a pacemaker or a tumor in the oral cavity is also a contraindication.
Electric brushes require a power source - batteries or rechargeable batteries. The type of battery determines the power and rotation of the head and the ability to take the device on a trip. Experts advise choosing a device based on the desired functionality.
Mechanical
The cleaning element in mechanical models is a round head with bristles. Depending on the capabilities of the brush, it is capable of rotating in a circular pulsating or reciprocating mode, performing from 5,000 to 30,000 combined movements per minute.
The negative aspects of Oral B Professional mechanical devices are their low power compared to sonic and ultrasonic devices, and the heads move in only one direction. This reduces the capabilities of the device, but does not become a barrier for people who do not need special dental care.
Sonic and ultrasonic
Oral b Braun sound models contain a high-frequency generator of sound vibration waves. The head vibrates at up to 18,000 movements per minute. At the same time, the oral cavity is well cleaned of plaque, and sound vibrations weaken the connection of bacteria with the enamel surface. When cleaning with such models, no special skills are required, and even children can master the process.
Comprehensive cleaning Sonic Power
The operating principle of the Sonic Power electric toothbrush is vibration. A special feature is the presence of bristles of different levels, so it easily penetrates into the most inaccessible places. This model was specially designed to keep the surface of the teeth and the space between them clean. Elastic cups remove plaque from the enamel without harming it. To make the brush convenient to use, it has a curved anatomical handle with rubberized pads.
Using a sterilizer
Another important aspect when caring for an electric brush is the use of devices such as a sterilizer (also called disinfectors). This is a small device in the form of a case or cup, which serves to perform a more thorough procedure for sterilizing a toothbrush. Thanks to the use of an ultraviolet sterilizer, you can be completely sure that the brush will be completely sterile and ready for use after each sterilization procedure.
Some toothbrushes are sold with such devices included, but this only applies to more expensive gadgets. If you want to purchase a disinfectant separately, this is a fairly rational solution, but you should be prepared for the fact that such a device can cost the same as a budget electric brush - from 10 to 20 dollars (and some models even higher).
Features of selected models
Colgate 360 series of electric toothbrushes have their own features that distinguish them from products from other manufacturers. Basically, all models are equipped with non-standard heads, which combine regular and rotating bristles. In the lower part there is a standard one, in the upper part there is a movable one, capable of intensively removing plaque. The handle of the Colgate 360 electric toothbrush is designed to fit the anatomical structure of the hand. It has a relief surface covered with special overlays. Due to the fact that the bristles vibrate at a high frequency, bacterial plaque is completely removed from the teeth, and tartar on the enamel surface is loosened and exfoliated.
The bristles used have a very smooth surface. It has rounded ends that gently clean and polish the enamel. The high elasticity of the bristles, even with strong pressure and frequent use, does not injure the gums or erase the enamel. On the back of each head there is a structured pad that is used to clean the surface of the tongue.
