Oral-B Vitality Floss Action Rechargeable Power Toothbrush, Blue and White

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 2 x 4.3 x 9.4 inches ; 11.7 ounces
Shipping Weight: 11.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
ASIN: B003UKM90Q
UPC: 069055859780
Item model number: Vitality

By : Oral B
List Price : ~~$29.99~~
Price : $28.97
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Product Description

High speed oscillating/rotating motion to clean better than a manual toothbrush.head: surround each tooth for cleaner teeth and healthier gums.

Product Features

Removes more plaque than an ordinary manual toothbrush
Micropulse bristles clean deep between teeth
2 minute timer

Customer Reviews

I have used the Oral B line of electric toothbrushes for over 8 years. In fact, up until a week ago, my first Oral B (from the Professional Series) was still going strong. Finally, the original battery wore out as I was having to charge it almost daily.
This Vitality model is a less expensive model than my Professional Oral B, but it seems to be just as good as far as cleaning my teeth. Maybe even better due to the flossing action of the brush head(s) that come with this. The FlossAction head is slightly larger in size than the brush-head I used before (the Precision Clean). I have a small mouth inside and this new brush fits a little more snugly inside my mouth, but on the plus side, this one holds slightly more toothpaste.
What I do like:
The two minute timer is the BEST feature of all. Unless you have a timer, you are not brushing your teeth long enough. Trust me on this.
The FlossAction brush head does a good job of getting near the tooth/gum line.
I love the rubber grip handle. My old Oral B did not have this, and it was slippery to hold onto.
Will go over a week between charges. I keep it off the charger until it needs recharging.
Almost feels like a professional teeth-cleaning.
What I do NOT like:
No charging light - my old Professional Oral B had a light, there was no doubt when it was plugged in and charging.
The clam-shell packaging this comes in has to be the worst I've ever encountered. My knife gouged into the rubber hand grip and I nearly cut myself twice. If you have the option of choosing this with frustration-free packaging, get that one instead.
I hate visiting my dentist. Since I've been using these Oral B brushes, my exams are so good my dentist is pleased with me, but he's not making the money off me that he once did.
The following Oral B brush heads will fit this model:
1. Precision Clean
2. ProWhite
3. Sensitive
4. Dual Clean
5. FlossAction (of course)

As a Sonicare toothbrush user for the past 5 years, I was often frustrated with the price of replacement heads. I thought I'd try the Oral-b Vitality Floss Action Rechargeable Power Toothbrush since the price fits our budget better. Unfortunately, I think the Sonicare experience set the bar too high and the Oral-b toothbrush did not meet my expectations.
Oral-b features I liked:
-Lightweight (lighter than the Sonicare)
-Compact head
-Bristles rotate and get in between teeth fairly well, but seem a little harsh along the gum line
-Inexpensive
Here's how the Sonicare one is better than the Oral-b one:
-The Sonicare has a slimmer brush head "neck" between the bristles and the base/handle; the Oral-b one feels awkward because it's thicker
-Sonicare has adjustable timing in 30 second increments up to 3 minutes, with auto shut-off; Oral-b has an alert that goes off at 2 minutes, but it doesn't turn off and it's not adjustable
-The Sonicare brush/bristles have a plastic cover for when toothbrush is not in use; Oral-b just stays exposed when not in use, much like a regular toothbrush
-The Oral-b toothbrush is louder than the Sonicare toothbrush
Overall, I felt like my teeth were very clean, except along the gum line where I was hesitant to direct the Oral-b brush since it's a little harsher than my Sonicare (and I have sensitive gums already). I think it does a better job cleaning teeth than a standard toothbrush. It takes a little getting used to, but it's a step towards healthier oral care if you don't already use an electric toothbrush.