06-07-2025
'Fantastic' Oral-B toothbrush that left shopper 'astounded' down to under £50
Shoppers can keep dentists happy by brushing with a quality toothbrush like this discounted Oral-B model
There's no arguing with it: we all need to be brushing our teeth well to avoid costly and painful trips to the dentist. One of the best ways to ensure great dental hygiene is to invest in an electric toothbrush, which is more effective than a manual brush at almost every measure, including plaque removal and gum protection.
However, these little gadgets can cost a pretty penny. While some of the high end models on the market can easily set shoppers back a couple of hundred pounds, there are often deals available - like this heavily discounted Oral-B Pro 3 electric toothbrush, now £44.99 down from £100 at Amazon.
The Oral-B Pro 3 is a nifty bit of kit that uses Oral-B's unique 3D cleaning technology that oscillates, rotates and pulsates for up to 100% more plaque removal than a manual brush. Plus, it has built-in gum pressure control to protect the most sensitive parts of the mouth - if users are brushing too hard, the brush stops pulsations, reduces speeds and flashes a red light to let them know they're giving it too much welly.
The kit comes with a toothbrush, charger, cross-action toothbrush head and a travel case, and the brush itself can last more than two weeks on a single charge and has a built-in two-minute timer to make sure users are brushing for the right amount of time. It's easy to know when it's time to replace the toothbrush head, too, as the colour fades from green to yellow when it's time to switch it out.
If this isn't quite what shoppers are after, they could try the Oral-B iO4 Black Electric Toothbrush Radiant Whitening Gift Set, now £69 at Boots. This kit comes with the powerful iO4 toothbrush, three heads, a travel case, a charger, a refill holder and toothpaste - everything needed to keep those pearly whites shining. Alternatively, Argos has the Philips Sonicare Series 5500 Electric Toothbrush for £50, which is said to effortlessly remove surface stains and give up to 2x whiter teeth with 31,000 brush strokes per minute.
However, the Oral-B Pro 3 has plenty of rave reviews at Amazon. One shopper said: "I have braces and I am astounded by how good this electric toothbrush is, as a previous manual brusher I have noticed vast improvement in the cleanliness of my teeth and they feel cleaner throughout the day."
Another said: "I've noticed my teeth are smoother and clean longer than when I used a manual brush. Easy to use - one press for on and straight to higher powered setting, second press for lower power setting, longer press for off, red light and power interruption if you press too hard, and a couple of pulses in the power to let you know every 30 seconds."
A third added: "It definitely makes a difference from a manual toothbrush. My teeth feels cleaner for less time spend brushing."
However, some did flag some issues. One buyer said: "One notable design aspect is the lack of rubber grip. While this makes it easier to clean and keep looking new—unlike my old toothbrush that would accumulate white marks and peeling rubber—it does make it harder to hold onto when your hands are wet."
Another said: "Only downside is it is feels quite noisy in the mouth and a bit clunky, but performance is excellent."
