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Oral-B Floss Action Replacement Brush Head (Pack of 5)
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Oral-B
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 these apparently damaged my tooth surface
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By mathwonk on October 16, 2013
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After years of using a vitality oralB brush with traditional soft round heads, I was unable to find those in the store and bought these floss action heads. After a few months of use I noticed that I could no longer remove red wine stains from my teeth, which had never been a problem before. I even stopped drinking red wine and tried everything to get the stains off that had become semi permanent but nothing worked except a professional cleaning, which then lasted only a couple days.
Although initially skeptical, after cleaning my teeth again today, my hygienist agreed that my teeth have recently become roughened on the surface in a way they never were for all the past years she has cleaned them. This occurrence was precisely during the period when I used these new floss action brush heads.
Apparently the little plastic whips built into these brush heads actually change the experience from a soft brushing experience to a hard one, and in my case seem to have done permanent damage. Hence I would caution others to be very careful about using these - indeed I would warn the average person to completely stay away from them.
Update april 2014: With the chemical damage to my teeth from acids in the mouth apparently accelerated by the loss of enamel, today my dentist showed me current photographs of my teeth compared to 4 years ago, before using these floss action bristles. The damage is so extreme she asked if she could use them as a case study for other dentists. The only thing comparable she has seen is in children born with a defect preventing formation of enamel. The only adequate remedy now is extensive, and very expensive, cosmetic dentistry. If you are using these, at a minimum I advise having your dentist monitor your tooth enamel.
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CounterFeit Product
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By CNJ Guy on October 06, 2011
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Today, Oct 6th, after 2 of the 3 brush heads broke I called Oral-B Braun. They had me perform the "scratch test". If you use a dime, and scratch off the gray Oral-B label, it is a counterfeit. Very disappointed to find my purchase was a scam. Buyer be ware.
Vendor: Trend Marketing. Please assess your purchases and vendors to ensure your customer protection.
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Counterfeit
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By Maine AV8R on October 03, 2011
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These are NOT Braun replacements. They do not have molded/stamped numbers inside the rear oval window on the rear of the brush head. These fakes are made with a plastic that wears out from the friction, and the brush head loosens up to a point where it starts to become useless after about 60 brushing cycles. The "indicator" bristles will never change color, because they aren't really indicator bristles... and because the head will start to fall apart after 3-4 weeks.
REAL ORAL B REPLACEMENTS:
Have a number stamped or molded inside the oval window on the rear of the brush head.
Come with TWO color rings (not one)
Last for several months, and the bristles change color LONG BEFORE the head loosens up from wear.
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Still sending fakes - and it's getting harder to tell...
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By wumarkus on April 24, 2011
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Well, I knew about the problem with fakes but when ahead and risked the purchase because of the low price. I knew something was off with the package, but it met several of the criteria for genuine. It wasn't until I picked-up another set at Target that I noticed that I indeed had received fakes from Amazon. Some items to note of my fakes:
- Had the right packaging, but it printing was blurry on the back. It's hard to tell from the picture, but the text and graphics were noticeably fuzzy.
- The logo did not scratch-off and there was an engraved serial number
- The package only had 1 ring
- Bristles were noticeably sloppy, particularly when compared to the real thing
- There was blue dye leaking onto the yellow piece
Overall, these fakes were slightly better than some of the previous fakes people posted, but still fake nonetheless.
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Knock-Offs
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By B. Smith on March 30, 2011
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I bought directly from amazon, not a 3rd party seller, hoping that amazon would send me genuine Oral B brush heads. These are not genuine Oral B Floss Action brush heads, they are cheap knock offs as alot of the reviews are pointing out. The brush head falls off the handle instead of snapping on like the genuine ones do. The brush dosent even make the same noise as it does with a genuine head, it sounds more rattly. I've been reading that these heads fall apart in your mouth while brushing so I'm returning mine before they have a chance to do that. Check out the pictures with the notes at the top of the page, the brush heads amazon sent me look identical the the knock-off ones. (Grey oral-b markings etc.)
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copy of original--not the same thing
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By MJ on March 06, 2011
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This is rip off of the original Oral B brush heads with far fewer filaments in the center. A copy of the original product but not nearly as good. If you have been using these brush heads for awhile as I have (i.e., four years) you will notice your teeth don't feel as clean after a brush. They are an INFERIOR product and should not be sold under the Oral B label.
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