You know the drill - sorry, no pun intended - the standard rule of thumb for good dental hygiene is to make appointments for a
check-up and a teeth cleaning every six months and brush and floss your
teeth at least twice a day.
But, if you're like me - living in a house with very little dental insurance and your kids teeth come first - taking care of your teeth is the LAST thing on your mind, right now.
Unless, someone offers you a new power toothbrush that really works - yes?
It's called Ultreo and it is the first toothbrush that offers a gentle brushing experience like no other and long-lasting feeling of clean, thanks to its innovative ultrasound technology.
How does it work?
- Precisely tuned sonic bristle action creates bubbles and cleans upon contact
- Ultrasound is channeled into the bubbles through a ultrasound waveguide
- The bubbles are activated by the ultrasound and transformed into pulsating bubbles
It's sort of like a jewelery cleaner - for your pearly whites - but, does it really work?
Absolutely!
I had the pleasure of speaking with an Ultreo representative, yesterday - she's also a dental hygienist - and she was kind enough to answer a few of my questions, first.
Q: I've had A LOT of dental work done and my teeth are very sensitive. I've used power tooth brushes before, but have gone back to brushing my teeth old school. Is Ultreo safe on dental work?
A: Yes, Ultreo is shown to be safe and gentle for everyday use on gums, natural tooth surfaces and dental work.
Q: My two oldest girls are getting braces, this year - UGH! - can they use Ultreo?
A: Yes, Ultreo is perfect for this type of dental work, as it is clinically proven to remove up to 95 percent of plaque from hard-to-reach areas in the first minute of brushing.
Q: Does using this power tooth brush really make your teeth any healthier?
A: Yes, Ultreo has been clinically proven to reduce gingivitis in just 30 days and to remove surface stains for naturally whiter teeth in just 14 days.
Q: Can we use any type of toothpaste available on the market?
A. Yes, you can use your favorite toothpaste with Ultreo, but ideally gels work best.
Q: Is there an age recommendation for using Ultreo?
A: No - as each child is different. It's up to the size of your child's mouth and what she or he would be comfortable using. But, I suggest that Ultreo can be used as soon a child's 6 year molars are in.
After our conversation, I was very comfortable with the idea of trying Ultreo myself and borrowed my kids' toothpaste (it's a gel) and gave it a shot...[cringe]...I mean, a try.
Honestly, I jumped about two feet, the power was awesome and it scared me a little bit. At first. Until, I started to gently message my teeth and let the power brush do the rest. Really. It does everything, but clean your bathroom sink - my favorite features are:
Ultreo has a 2-minute auto shut-off timer to insure that I'm brushing my teeth long enough (generally recommended by dentists) and I don't miss anything, you know, icky. How great is that for kids, too? Beats the heck out of my general rule of having to say the Pledge of Allegiance (in your head) twice.
Ultreo is totally rechargeable with a detachable universal voltage wall plug for easy travel. Seriously, the charge can last up to two weeks (if you brush, twice a day) and is ultra-compact!
Ultreo is quiet - no beeping, just a little buzz will tell you it's done - honestly, that alone makes it worth its weight in gold!
The best thing is? I brushed my teeth exactly 24 hours ago (yes, really) and my teeth still feel clean and don't have that fuzzy sort of blech to them.
My breath, is another matter.
The retail cost is $169.00 - there is a 30-day money back guarantee if you are not satisfied with the product. Replacement ultrasound brush heads are $22.99 for a one pack and $39.99 for a double pack and are also available at a lesser cost with their brush head subscription program.
Find It Here: Ultreo
WIN IT! The kind people at Ultreo have sent me a unit to give away to one reader. To enter, simply leave a comment and your e-mail address on this post - deadline is Tuesday, March 11, at midnight.
The winner will be announced and contacted on Wednesday, March 12.
Good luck!
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