Oral B EB417-3 DualAction Premium Power Toothbrush Head Refill (3 count) Reviews

• It worked okay, but it really feels big

  
  By A1YVH4YXCA9EPY on 2005-04-02
  I had read the reviews about this bigger head, and I thought cool, twice the brushing power in the same amount of time! However, after having received it, I'm a little dissappointed. It doesn't appear as though it's that big, but it feels very large in mouth. It felt like I was trying to brush my teeth with my thumb. I had trouble getting the brush into the far reaches of my mouth whereas before with the smaller head I had no problems. I'm not a small person either, I'm 6'1" and 190lbs, with an average size mouth. It's really not that different than the standard head, it's just bigger. I think what bothered me most about the bigger head is that the angles at which you approach your teeth are now more limited because of the increased brush size. Because of this, getting the brush into every nook and cranny is now more difficult. Also, because it is bigger, it's harder to close your mouth around the wand, which means you get more toothpaste goo running down the brush.
  
  Unfortunately, I bought the economical 3-pack. I should have bought the single one just to try it out, but I was certain I'd love the bigger one. Oh well...
  
  

• worth it

  
  By A2FQ08CLTFE4WW on 2005-02-16
  I was leery of the shape at first, but after one brushing, I'm hooked! The teeth are much slicker compared to the standard round head after brushing. The head is bigger, but the round part can reach hard spots.
  
  

• More bristles, more buzzzzzz.

  
  By A6VPIOPMDJ8H7 on 2005-05-27
  One of these brush heads came with my Oral B 980TX power toothbrush. I liked it so much more than the regular FlexiSoft head that I immediately ordered the 3-pack.
  
  The extra bristles with their side-to-side oscillation add more oomph to the Oral B's tingle-inducing cleaning action. I can feel it all the way to the base of each tooth. When I rinse, I see more loosened debris swirling down the drain. I finish my morning brushing with a hydrogen peroxide rinse, and, man oh man, does it get foamy, an indication of freshly cleaned dental and gum surfaces.
  
  The price is already a bargain but with additional available discounts like Free Super Saver Shipping, it's a steal.
  
  

• This Made My Great Toothbrush Incredible

  
  By A3080YC6R9G303 on 2006-05-05
  When I first switched from a standard toothbrush to Braun's power rotating brush head, I was surprised at how much cleaner it made my teeth feel. Then I tried this DualAction brush head, and loved it even more in about 3 seconds. Still do. In fact, I recently ordered 5 of the 3-packs all at once because I've had trouble finding them in stores and I was afraid they would stop making them or change the design.
  
  Now, it is true that at first it feels like you've put one of those power floor scrubbers in your mouth, in that it feels kinda big and industrial until you're used to it. But boy does it make your teeth and gums feel cleaner. And I was accustomed to the different feel by the end of my first brushing with it. If that sounds potentially troubling to you, I recommend just buying a one-pack the first time. It's not cheap, after all, but for me it's been well worth the cost. Do try it.
  
  I should also note that when I mentioned to my dentist that I've been using this, she referred to it as a "business killer." I take that as another good sign.
  
  

• Great Product....But 3 Pack Is The Better Buy

  
  By A2ZSC81MXLBELX on 2005-01-29
  The Oral B EB417 dual head power brush replacement does a great job of getting into tight places, reaching back teeth, removing plaque, has a nice gum massage action, and leaves your mouth and teeth feeling clean and very refreshed. The two heads work twice as good as one, but may take some getting used to if your used to a single brush head.
  
  Using it by gently guiding it over your teeth, and letting it do all the work, it will last a long time too. It was nearly three months before I had to replace mine. Most Oral B brushes are interchangeable with all Oral B units. This one though, according to the buying info here, may not be used with the Cross Action brush. It will also indicate when it's time for replacement by the fading colors of the bristles.(the box shows as good picture of new and used). Just a little of your favorite toothpaste goes a long way too!
  
  It's a 5 star product, but unless you are just one person who just wants to try it out, the better buy would be to purchase the three pack. It's almost like getting one free. My pack also came with different color rings, that fit on the brush at the base and is nice for families to tell the brushes apart. It's nice to have a spare for unexpected guests as well.
  
  Keep Smiling....Laurie
  
  
  
  
  
• I love this toothbrush
  By A2633FX1LJAT73 on 2005-08-19
  This toothbrush head is larger than the norm, but I like the dual action and I really think using it has improved the health of my gums. I feel it does a better job of cleaning my teeth. I like having the advantage of getting 2 types of cleaning heads while using only one toothbrush. The size of the brush head doesn't bother me, though it is a little messier to use. It's hard to keep your mouth closed enough to keep all that drool inside. I just make sure I brush over the sink.
  
  
• A great addition to the Braun brush head selection
  By A2V7EO331SFUF6 on 2006-04-23
  I got one of these with my last Braun replacement, a 7850DLX set. At first, this veteran user of the EB17 Flexisoft head was a bit skeptical. But after a few days use, I have a new favorite.
  
  The dual-brush head is a bit bigger than the traditional round head. The EB17 is still great for getting in tight spots, particularly the backs of the rearmost molars. But this head is great for quickie between meal cleaning, and as a bonus is pretty good at brushing off my tongue.
  
  This fits most of the current line of Braun brushes, but check your manual to be sure. Since EB17s usually run about $5 per head in 3-, 4-, and 6-packs, finding the EB417 about the same price is a relief. You really DO want to replace heads every few months, after the outer blue bristles fade half-way down.
  
  
• Improved an Already Great Product
  By AJ0XANDMK645Q on 2006-08-27
  If my Oral B had a flaw, it was that the brush head was a little on the small side. This corrects that problem and really adds a lot of cleaning and gum massaging to the brush action. Worth the little extra money, but do note that the brush is over twice as big with this addition...if you like the small size of the other head, this might be too much.
  
  
• great, but a little big
  By A3UJWCJ30ZCE7W on 2005-08-04
  this product is great, the only problem is the size It is kind of big
  
  
• Works well
  By A94D9QWG1PE4P on 2006-03-11
  I tried this as a normal replacement head and found I enjoyed using my OralB toothbrush again. Would recommend the Power Toothbrush Head for anyone who wants a robust tooth cleaning experience.
  
  
• It's great.
  By A28D486TE26RWF on 2006-04-27
  Better than those little tiny heads. Who likes little tiny heads? I don't like little tiny heads.
  
  
• large brush head
  By APR5NO0S8H6GV on 2007-01-10
  beware, the brush heads are rather large. they work great, but will have to take extra care if you have any teeth that are not perfectly aligned.
  
  
• PLEASE NOTE: Will NOT work with Sonic Complete.
  By ABISBLDK84F35 on 2007-05-16
  "Product Features" info on this item is INCORRECT! While it says "Fits all Oral B Power Toothbrushes except CrossAction Power.", it also does not work with Sonic Complete. There may be other models it doesn't fit as well so I suggest researching this further BEFORE buying.
  
  Do note however that the return process was VERY EASY, VERY QUICK & PAINLESS!
  
  
  
• Large Size = Regular Toothbrush Feeling
  By A3AP100TETSBY2 on 2008-05-09
  I know a lot of people complain about its big size and what not...but personally I didn't face that problem at all - - if anything, the big size is its biggest merit personally...I have this, the FlossAction and the Regular refill...yet I personally like this one the most
  
  The reason for that is that its pretty much the closest to a traditional toothbrush considering its size...and since I'm "extremely" used to the regular toothbrushes, this serves as a good way to make the transition to the electric toothbrushes (besides I like the regular size toothbrushes anyways so this is automatically a better option for me than the others)
  
  Another thing which is very important for me is that since it has a bigger size, it allows more paste to be put onto it...this therefore, allows more paste to be used while brushing...frankly, the other size refills do a fairly good job as well, but I personally feel that I'm not using enough paste while brushing with them - this solves that problem since it uses almost double the amount
  
  Then ofcourse we have the DualAction which one might consider the most important aspect of this refill...personally I couldn't tell if it was actually making a difference as such - I simply use it as a normal toothbrush and the DualAction simply functions as a bonus - instead of something I genuinely care about...I do generate quite a bit of toothpaste goo...but I suppose that's normal considering the continuous rotations of the toothbrush + the extra paste used in this refill compared to the other ones
  
  To summarize the keypoints:
  
  Pro's
  1) Large size makes for a traditional feel if you are making a transition from the regular toothbrushes to the electric ones
  2) Large size = more paste being used
  3) Dualaction (could be considered an advantage for those who find it useful)
  
  Con's
  1) More paste = more goo
  2) The large size may not suit everyone as some might feel that the size is a little too big (I personally don't...but I can imagine others feeling differently - it really depends on what size of toothbrushes you generally prefer I'd say - I need a large size for example)
  3) Dualaction (i couldn't really differentiate between the two functions while in use so I'm considering it a con - but it wasn't something I genuinely cared about so it doesn't affect my final rating)
  
  Other than that you really can't go wrong regardless of which refill type you select - just as long you select an electric toothbrush in the first place (I could certainly tell a big difference between regular and electric toothbrushes)
  
  Hope this helps! I'll be sure to add more information if I find anything else worth considering
  
  
• Review of Toothbrush Head
  By A3VIJ842WMRSJP on 2007-01-03
  These toothbrush heads are great--much better than the one with only one head. I can't but believe that they get your teeth considerably cleaner and in less time.
  
  
• Covers a lot of teeth...
  By A3BZ4GIGAXHY1S on 2007-01-04
  What else can I say, besides I went to my dentist and she said, "Wow, those are some clean teeth. Electric toothbrush?" And I answered, "Why yes, it's the Oral B DualAction Premium Power Toothbrush Head that cleaned these babies!".
  
  
• Good Product
  By A14P2493MTWDU8 on 2007-01-09
  I bought one of those generic brush heads and I was desparate to find
  these. I was so excited to find them on Amazon, they're not easy to find
  in the stores. The dual action head provides better brushing and they fit the machine perfectly.
  
  
• Great Replacement heads
  By A1EP7ITUDTNXC6 on 2007-03-30
  These replacement heads are meant to work with the oral b electric toothbrush. They effectively clean the teeth. They are great because they prevent one from brushing too hard as compared to using a manual toothbrush. These replacement heads aren't expensive. Compare it to a maunual brush, which can wear out even at a faster pace. Great product
  
  Health and Happiness,
  
  Patrick Leonardi
  
  
• Price and convenience can't be beat
  By A11QTPSDKVH7HV on 2007-06-23
  Quality is what I expect from Oral B. I like buying these items on Amazon, as the price can't be beat and I'm not stuck at a store wasting my time and buying a lot of things I don't need. Plus, it feels like Xmas to be opening a box, even if it's just a toothbrush head refill.
  
  
• Unless U have a big mouth like my wife......
  By ATIMIR775RB1M on 2007-06-26
  Just kidding honey. Seriously though, the head of this is quite large and it feels uncomfortable while brushing. I'm been using this for a month now and still haven't got used to the size. When these wear out, I'm think I'll switch back to the smaller brush.
  
  
• Highly Recommended
  By A3YPR4MC8887D on 2007-06-27
  I think it's funny to leave a review for a toothbrush replacement head, but this one is really great. I bought an assortment pack with a half dozen heads and didn't get to the dual action brush for a while. Then, when I finally tried the dual action head it slowed the toothbrush down so much that I thought it burned it out. Turned out the battery needed a charge and the dual brush was simply too much. After a recharge I was really impressed. Now my only complaint is that I have a half dozen new single head brushes around that weren't cheap. And I can't see going back.
  
  
• Oral B tooth brushes
  By ARXFKA249AUBN on 2007-09-02
  I find the brushes are a little hard and the brissles are sort of permenantly seperated. I did not see an expiration date nor whether the brush was hard or soft on the package. Maybe it doesn't expire nor come in anything other than soft. However, delivery time was good.
  
  
• Oral-B dual action review
  By A290BXX9CMPDMI on 2007-11-21
  Excellent product. Price through Amazon is very competitive, even beating WalMart after taking into account shipping. The product itself works great, Amazon has made it much more reasonable. Thanks.
  
  
• forget single circular go dual clean
  By A1T52NEE3SROCK on 2007-12-04
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• Dual Action is Better
  By AU39TOTNHJUTA on 2007-12-28
  These Dual Action brushes seem to clean better and more area than the regular circular brush. However, the rectangular brush portion seems to break at about 4 months of twice a day use.
  
  
• These are Terrific!
  By A2LP2QNJS35D9N on 2008-01-27
  OMG! I LOVE these brush heads...I finally feel like I'm getting a whole cleaning and it takes less time to brush my teeth. It gets in between better, really!
  Price is rather steep though...would be nice if the "razor blade theory" company would stop raping consumers!
  
  
• Great bargain
  By A2SQFGSX1HL8BK on 2008-02-27
  For the price, this can't be beat. These are the deals I look for in the subscription shop and save. If you can get this for a deal, its worth it! The product is a standard tooth brush, but obviously does ALL of the work for you. I prefer these to the single small rotating head. Some prefer the smaller one because it moves to smaller areas. Maybe not the best toothbrush for children, but I love it.
  
  
• Perfect match!
  By A3R08RUCKUXVN8 on 2008-02-27
  These refills were relatively simple to find but I was a bit apprehensive that they might not fit my toothbrush however, they turned out to be a perfect match. It took a little more time to be delivered than was the norm but they did finally arrive a few weeks later.
  Thank you.
  
  
• Surprised I didn't like it more
  By A15NULPRPJ45GC on 2008-02-29
  I absolutely love my Oral B toothbrush but I really wanted this bigger toothbrush head instead of the one that comes with it. With an "old fashioned" toothbrush, I always looked for the most bristles I could find so I was surprised to discover I actually prefer the smaller Oral B toothbrush head to this one!! The simple reason is that with the smaller head (with just the cicle of bristles), I feel like I have more control and can really get around my back teeth. This will really boil down to preference for anyone. I'm sure both are great at getting your teeth clean. But for me, I am going to stick with the standard head that comes with the toothbrush.
  
  
• Best value
  By A1GV9ND49PO1BU on 2008-03-03
  Be sure to order replacement heads from Amazon with FREE shipping. Keep several brush heads in stock to replace every 3 months or when color begins to fade from brush. Fewer cavities, reduced tartar and plaque, healthier gums, fresher breath! Great system.
  
  

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