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Old 03-17-2011, 12:34 AM   #1
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Do you use an electric or manual toothbrush? I think using a manual toothbrush can save us electricity and help the environment a bit, but do you think it is worth it?
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Old 03-17-2011, 09:36 AM   #2
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It's probably not very much use as a 'green' effort. Think about the battery disposal problem! I don't like the electric type anyhow. I tried one once, it felt like my dental work was under attack!
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Old 03-17-2011, 02:07 PM   #3
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I've never tried an electric toothbrush, but I wouldn't think it would help the environment. Electric ones wouldn't be using that much electricity and if you use batteries, the disposal could be a problem.
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Old 03-17-2011, 03:17 PM   #4
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I've never tried an electric toothbrush, either. I have a manual one and I haven't thought about how it could affect the environment. With an electric, I also think about battery disposal as a problem.
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Old 03-17-2011, 03:51 PM   #5
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I have tried using an electric toothbrush. It was an interesting experience. I used that toothbrush until the battery ran out, and I haven't used it since! Maybe I'm just old fashion, but I like my regular old toothbrush.
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Old 03-17-2011, 06:59 PM   #6
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Call me an old school guy, but I always use a manual toothbrush. I have ever tried an electric toothbrush and I didn't like it. The wife prefers the electric one though.
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Old 03-17-2011, 07:33 PM   #7
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My wife prefers electric tooth brushes too, I am old fashioned and enjoy the manual ones, nice and hard manual ones. I am resistant to change, even with my tooth brush.
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Old 03-17-2011, 08:11 PM   #8
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I like manual toothbrushes - the electric ones are too hard on my teeth. There are some that you don't have to use batteries, you just use the outlet. You are using electric though!
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Old 03-17-2011, 08:34 PM   #9
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Thanks guys, it seems that I am not alone here. I prefer a manual toothbrush myself. With the electric ones, especially those who don't need batteries, I concern about the safety.
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Old 03-20-2011, 05:20 PM   #10
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Well, I have a load of dental problems so I use a battery powered one. It cleans my teeth a whole lot better than the manual one and I don't have to worry about not having gotten everything. My dentist recommended one for me.
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