Guest Post by A Perfect Smile Patient, Michael Papi

After a recent cleaning at A Perfect Smile my hygienist recommended to me the Oral-B Professional Care SmartSeries 5000!  It sounds like a lot but if you like the feeling of having your teeth cleaned professionally this is definitely as close as you can get!   Today’s blog post will be a  review of the Oral-B Professional Care SmartSeries 5000 as well as the top 5 reasons why you should own one as well!

The Oral-B Professional Care SmartSeries 5000 comes equipped with all of the bells and whistles you will need to keep your pearly whites clean all year long.  It has a “state of the art ergonomic design”, multiple brush heads (Oral-B FlossAction and Oral-B Pro White,) portable charger, travel toothbrush case, charging station, SmartGuide, and rechargeable battery are all apart of the package making it easy to travel with.

Don’t let the instructional DVD and 10 page manual for this toothbrush intimidate you.  Total this toothbrush brand new out of the box takes less then two or three minutes to set up.  Once the batter is charged its time to give it a try.  A wireless SmartGuide helps to maximize your brushing performance by displaying a timer and a guide to help you brush the different quadrants of your mouth effectively; its recommended you spend 30 seconds on each quadrant for a total of 2 minutes of brushing.  Every 30 seconds you will feel a pulse indicating that you are supposed to change quadrants.  The power of this toothbrush is so amazing that there is no way plaque will remain on your teeth once you have finished brushing.  With over 40,000 pulsations and 8,800 oscillations per minute you will feel like you just stepped out of the dentist’s office every time you brush your teeth!

I promised you 5 reason to use this toothbrush and here they are!

1.) Removes up to 99.7 of plaque from those hard to reach areas of your teeth (even deep between your teeth!)

2.) 5 different brushing modes: daily clean, sensitive, whitening, massage and deep clean

3.) Portable Charger and Plastic Travel Case.

4.) 40,000 pulsations and 8,800 oscillations per minute.  Thats a lot of power!

5.) The clean feeling you get after using the Oral-b Professional Care SmartSeries 5000 feels like you just had a professional cleaning.

I love my new tooth brush and encourage you to give it a try!

- Michael Papi

What toothbrush do you use? Tell us in the comments!

Sensitive teeth can affect you if you have gum recession or exposed dentin on your teeth. You may notice a tingle when you drink something cold or when you brush your teeth. You may also experience sensitivity if you have tooth enamel loss, plaque, dry mouth syndrome, or gum disease. Cracked or chipped teeth, tooth decay and root nerve damage are other reasons for tooth sensitivity. Tooth whitening may also cause temporary sensitivity. The good news is that there are tasks you can perform to reduce sensitive teeth.

Tips for Sensitive Teeth

• The Right Toothbrush and Toothpaste: You’ll likely to be able to reduce tooth sensitivity by using a soft toothbrush and desensitizing toothpaste.
• Consider Fluoride: You’ll probably benefit from a fluoride mouthwash, gel or varnish which help to remineralize and strengthen the teeth. There are also prescription strength fluoride toothpastes.
• See Your Dentist: Sensitive teeth may be a sign of tooth decay. So, it’s important to see your dentist about tooth sensitivity. Dentists also have in-office desensitizers and sealers that can be painted or sprayed on the teeth, offering an advanced method for managing sensitive teeth. Dentists can also perform bonding to protect tooth surfaces from sensitivity. You may also request prescription strength fluoride toothpaste. Regular professional hygiene appointments are highly advantageous for people with sensitive teeth.

If you would like to learn more about sensitive teeth, call Dr. Robert Nelson, a Portland, Maine cosmetic dentist at 207-781-2448