I really enjoy brushing my teeth, and flossing, so it’s probably not particularly weird for me to be really excited about having purchased a new toothbrush today. Right?
It might just be the level of excitement that’s a bit much.
Many years ago, I had an electric toothbrush that I loved. I remember paying a good chunk of change for it, and I remember that it lasted for a number of years, and when it died I pretended that I was okay and I went back to using regular toothbrushes.
I lasted a few years with the ‘regular’ toothbrushes and then I started jonesing for the electric toothbrushes with their quadrant-stuttering and their indicator lights and all that other good stuff. I researched. I read up.
I stepped back.
I re-read, re-researched, re-examined all the various types.
I stepped back.
Today I found one on sale that’s been highly recommended and Coffee agreed to pay half (so he could use it, too) and.. oh, god.
Once again, it’s absolutely fucking orgasmic to brush my teeth. And they’re so CLEAN! And they feel SO GOOD. Ohhhhhhh, so good. SO GOOD.
I am fighting the urge to go re-brush. It’s THAT GOOD.
Do I have a problem? Is this normal? I mean, is good oral hygiene a problem in ANY way? I think not. I think I’m just fine, thank you.
Mmmmm… clean teeth….
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Much like masturbating, your obsession is only a problem if it starts to interfere with your daily life. Or something.
I LOVE my electric toothbrush and if it died I would buy a new one immediately. I too have a good one that I paid a lot for and have had for over 5 years now (with new heads every month, of course). I cannot imagine not having one. However I alternate. Electric brushing in the morning, regular toothbrush at night. I think my dentist once told me they each have their strength and weaknesses, so I want the best of both worlds.
Which one did you get?!?
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Ok I found the secret link. Does it have a charging base?
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It can charge in the case (via usb!) for travelling and it can charge either in the glass (exactly as you see it in the image) or on a small base.
You buy new heads every month?! Holy crap, man!
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ok maybe not that often, I just feel like it should be more often and I didn’t want to embarrass myself. Probably three months.
What do you mean it charges in the glass?? How the fuck does THAT work?
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Actually, the glass is just a glass. It sits on a metal base that plugs in. :)
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Oh I see, I didn’t notice it was a custom glass. I thought you could just throw it in any old glass. does the glass have to have water in it. (I presume it does)
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Nope, it’s a regular glass and you don’t need water in it.
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Ah so the induction is from the base and the glass is just a prop to hold up the toothbrush. All very complex. Can you just lay the toothbrush on the metal base?
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You can stand it up in a little plastic thing that goes on top of the base (in place of the glass) if you like.
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Things like that can get me excited for sure, but I could not share a toothbrush, not even with my husband.:)
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We only share the base – the part you hold. We each have our own brush head (the part that goes into your mouth). Otherwise, ew, no. No no no!
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Ha! I should’ve assumed that’s what you meant. As a long time reader, I was surprised to think that you’d share bristles.:) Glad to know I was wrong.:)
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Is there a holder for the spare heads?
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No, but each one has a little cap to keep it clean (and well aired) so Coffee and I just keep ‘em on our shelves in the medicine cabinet in the bathroom.
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I hate brushing my teeth. Gag reflex sets in. Flossed many years ago and it took three weeks for my gums to heal. Haven’t since.
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I love to floss. I love to brush my teeth. Just writing that makes me want to go and do it right away. Do you brush with your head tilted down into the sink?
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