Almost a year ago, I visited my periodontist and discovered that I had plaque trapped below the gumline, which hardened into calculus. Tiny pockets had formed where the calculus was pushing my gums away from my teeth, creating a condition that is a precursor to periodontal disease. I couldn’t fathom it because I am fastidious about dental care, brushing twice or thrice a day and flossing religiously. It took four agonising visits to a dental hygienist to get all of it scraped off and I was petrified of ever having to go through that again.
Obviously my conventional electric toothbrush wasn’t cutting it and it was time to get serious about plaque. I had heard that sonic cleaning was the way forward, because the bristles vibrate at over 30,000 strokes per minute which means that it can dislodge plaque from beneath the gumline, beyond where brushes can physically reach. After exhaustive internet research and a poll of friends, I decided on the Braun Oral-B Sonic Complete Deluxe. It cost twice as much as my old electric toothbrush, but it has definitely been worth every penny.
My teeth and gums felt deeply clean and tingly, even after the very first usage there was a tangible difference. My periodontist observed upon my last visit how much healthier my gums are now, and not only is the plaque situation under control, I also can see that my teeth are much whiter than they used to be, even though I don’t use a whitening toothpaste.
Special features of Braun electric toothbrush include a timer to help ensure that you brush for the recommended time, and adjustable brushing speeds of clean, soft, and massage, so you can brush your tongue without it feeling uncomfortable. It also comes with a handy travel-case that keeps it from switching on in your suitcase and unnecessarily running down the battery. I have found that a full charging of the battery lasts for between 12 and 14 days, so on short holidays you don’t even need to pack the charger.
I was so thrilled with the results I was getting from the Sonic Complete Deluxe that within weeks of buying it I bought two more, for my parents and they love it too.

| Merchant | Title | Price |
![]() | Braun Oral-B Sonic Complete Deluxe Electric Toothbrush | £129.99 |