Does Oral-B Floss Action replace flossing?

A: Each Oral-B electric toothbrush head focuses on a slightly different type of cleaning. The Floss Action brush head has MicroPulse bristles that penetrate deep between teeth to sweep away plaque for a floss-like clean (does not replace flossing).

Do all Oral-B Refills fit?

One of the fantastic things about Oral-B brush heads is that they are fully interchangeable*. This means that if you have any of the Oral-B electric toothbrushes, you can use any of the brush heads explained here.

How long do Oral-B Cross Action brush heads last?

The round brush head is inspired by dental professional tools for a tooth-by-tooth clean, with specially engineered bristles. Additionally, the Bristle Protection Technology helps keep your brush clean for up to 3 months*.

How do I know which Oral-B brush head I have?

It is a 4-digit number which can be found on the underside of your toothbrush and is highlighted by the red arrows below. The Type Number should also be listed on the user manual for your toothbrush.

How often should Oral-B brush heads be replaced?

approximately every three to four months
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that you replace your toothbrush head approximately every three to four months (around 90 days) to prevent bacteria from building up on the bristles.

How often should you change Oral-B brush?

Dentists recommend replacing toothbrush head every 3 months, as the bristles become frayed and worn with use which reduces the cleaning effectiveness of the toothbrush. Many Oral-B brush heads refills feature indicator bristles that fade halfway to help remind you when to replace your toothbrush head.

How often should you change Oral-B brush Heads?

How often should I change Oral-B brush head?

The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that you replace your toothbrush head approximately every three to four months (around 90 days) to prevent bacteria from building up on the bristles.

How many times can you reuse interdental brushes?

As to how many times can you reuse an interdental brush, well that really depends on how it is looking. If the bristles start to look worn or shabby, or if the wire starts to fatigue (bend or twist), we recommend you throw it out and replace it with a new one. Often an interdental brush may only last for 1-2 weeks.

What heads are compatible with Oral-B toothbrush?

With the exception of Pulsonic models, all Oral B brush heads work with all Oral B toothbrushes so you can interchange different heads. This means you can build multiple heads into your cleaning routine, depending on the type of cleaning action you want. Precision Clean is the original Oral B brush head.

How do I know when to change my Oral-B brush head?