To maintain a healthy oral cavity, people use different care products. But the quality of teeth cleaning depends on many factors: the initial condition of the teeth, the brand of toothpaste, and the correct brush.
Some people use an electric model, which includes the Braun Oral-B. It helps control pressure on the gums and carry out hygiene in hard-to-reach places. Sometimes there is a need to repair or replace the battery, and to do this you need to know how to disassemble a Braun Oral-B toothbrush.
What is
To maintain a healthy mouth, dentists recommend brushing your teeth for 3-5 minutes. This must be done as efficiently as possible, trying to remove plaque from all surfaces.
The Colgate 360 electric brush makes this procedure easy. This became possible due to the fact that the bristles move at high speed. As a result, cleaning time is reduced to 2 minutes, while bacterial plaque and food debris are completely eliminated.
Design
The device has a special design. This company's product range includes Colgate electric brushes with a vibrating and rotating head.
A rotating product works on the principle of a round head acting on the teeth, making reciprocating movements with a set pause. With a device with a vibrating head, teeth are cleaned as a result of frequent pulsating movement of the bristles. In this case, not only plaque is removed, but also the gums are massaged.
The Colgate 360 electric brush runs on simple batteries. They are inserted into a plastic housing, which is located in a compartment located at the base of the handle. When the device is turned on, the batteries drive a small motor built into the body. A special microwire drives the brush. If there is an inverter, the bristles are vibrated.
This device has a button with which the electric drive is turned on and off. It can also be used as a regular brush.
How to change your electric toothbrush battery yourself
Even though the battery is by default a non-removable part of the brush design, replacing it is not that difficult. For this purpose, you can use the following instructions:
- Remove any removable structures, such as the brush head, from the brush.
- Find the device components attached to the case with small screws and unscrew them.
- Disassemble the device.
- Reach the battery and remove it.
- Remove the element from the Ni-MH battery that connects it to the contacts in the battery compartment. This may require the use of a soldering iron. The dismantling procedure is extremely simple - touch the heated tip of the soldering iron to the element, wait until it becomes hot and frees itself from tin.
- Take the battery you previously purchased as a replacement.
- Similarly, using a soldering iron and tin, attach the Ni-MH cell to the new battery.
- Return the battery to the compartment and reassemble the toothbrush.
- Check the functionality of the device with a new battery.
This way you can replace the battery in an Oral-B Triumph toothbrush and many other models, as well as from manufacturers such as Philips. As for directly purchasing replacement batteries, today you can buy such elements on well-known sites, such as:
- Ebay;
- Aliexpress;
- GearBest.
Now that you know how to care for, charge and repair toothbrushes, you will be able to not only use this device correctly so that it serves you as long as possible, but also independently remove and replace its elements if they fail.
Features of selected models
Colgate 360 series of electric toothbrushes have their own features that distinguish them from products from other manufacturers. Basically, all models are equipped with non-standard heads, which combine regular and rotating bristles. In the lower part there is a standard one, in the upper part there is a movable one, capable of intensively removing plaque. The handle of the Colgate 360 electric toothbrush is designed to fit the anatomical structure of the hand. It has a relief surface covered with special overlays. Due to the fact that the bristles vibrate at a high frequency, bacterial plaque is completely removed from the teeth, and tartar on the enamel surface is loosened and exfoliated.
The bristles used have a very smooth surface. It has rounded ends that gently clean and polish the enamel. The high elasticity of the bristles, even with strong pressure and frequent use, does not injure the gums or erase the enamel. On the back of each head there is a structured pad that is used to clean the surface of the tongue.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Colgate 360 electric toothbrush has many advantages. This device, unlike many others:
- removes plaque 40% better;
- reduces gum problems by 72%;
- 96% eliminates germs from the tongue.
There is a built-in timer that indicates the cleaning time, and the existing pressure sensor will not allow you to press too hard on your gums. There are models that do not require paste at all.
This type of toothbrush “Colgate 360” has:
- compact size;
- light weight;
- reduced head;
- narrow handle and neck.
Multi-level crossed bristles perform different functions. Soft rubber ones remove darkening from enamel and whiten teeth. Cone-shaped thin ones perfectly clean the space between teeth and gums. Tall bristles penetrate hard-to-reach places.
Some models are equipped with a unique intelligent system. Using special sensors, it is able to determine the required operating speed and select a cleaning mode. The Colgate 360 electric toothbrush has replaceable heads, so it can be used for regular renewal or for different periodontal conditions. The disadvantages include the need for systematic recharging.
Caring for Electric Toothbrushes
To begin with, we suggest considering information about how to care for such important hygienic devices. To ensure that your brush serves you for as long as possible, and the cleaning effect remains at the same quality level, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the tips described below:
- Carry out systematic rinsing of the brush. Both before and after the cleaning procedure, it is necessary to rinse the brush under running water. This way you can remove various particles of debris from the bristles. You don’t have to worry about the safety of the device, since modern brushes are moisture resistant and are not exposed to water;
- After brushing your teeth, always check the charge level of your toothbrush so that the next time you brush your teeth you won’t get a “pleasant” surprise in the form of a dead battery;
- Always keep the device upright. It is recommended to dry the brush only in a vertical position, placed in an empty, dry glass;
- Change attachments at least once every few months. Just like mechanical toothbrushes, electric ones also require periodic replacement. Fortunately, this does not mean purchasing a new device, but only purchasing a spare brush head. By making such a replacement in a timely manner, you can count on the fact that the effect of brushing your teeth with an electric brush will not decrease, and the attachment itself will not be a breeding ground for germs (after all, when using attachments for more than 3 months, they begin to accumulate a lot of bacteria);
- When changing attachments, it is necessary to perform a cleaning procedure, which involves thorough rinsing under running water. It is not recommended to use heat treatment (such as boiling), as this disrupts the structure of the bristle fibers.
Optical White
The Colgate 360 Optic White toothbrush has a dual-function head with a rotating and a stationary part, so it can be used as a regular or electric one. This device does a good job of removing the pigment layer that covers the enamel. This was made possible thanks to the unique bristles and high rotation speed. Because of these qualities, dentists recommend using this model to maintain the color of the enamel in the period between professional whitening courses. In particular, the Optic White toothbrush is recommended for use by people whose enamel has a dark tint due to smoking, exposure to pigment substances, and coloring drinks. Teeth are whitened by soft, non-traumatic grinding. One of the positive aspects of this brush is its ability to operate from 1 battery included in the kit.
Super cleanliness of the entire oral cavity
This version of the Colgate 360 toothbrush, reviews of which are mostly positive, is equipped with a double-action head - stable and rotating, which is located in the upper part. Therefore, the device can be used for spot and volumetric cleansing. The head is 1.5 cm wide and no more than 3 cm long. When brushing, it can cover 2-3 teeth. For this type of model, replaceable brush heads are sold, so all family members can use one brush. Replacing them is not difficult, you just need to turn the handle around the axis. You will need 2 batteries to operate. They will last for several months, and this is with daily brushing of your teeth. The device is turned on and off using buttons specially designed for this. This model is available in 4 colors:
- light green;
- blue;
- purple;
- pink.
How to disassemble: stages
Braun Oral-B comes with a charger for activation.
But the model can work without a network, in which case it will function without recharging for a week. You can replace the battery yourself using these instructions:
- Disconnect all removable parts.
- Insert the device into the charger and twist it 15-20 times until you hear a click, which indicates the case is opening.
- Unscrew the small security screws.
- Carefully remove all internal components.
- Unsolder the contacts and remove the battery.
- Connect the contacts to the new battery.
- Insert the block into place and try to turn on the device. If it starts to work, reassemble the device completely.
- If the assembled model does not work, you need to put it on a short-term charge. But for this you will need: a new battery, a small screwdriver, a soldering iron.
When purchasing an original toothbrush, the kit includes:
- Charger;
- Toothbrush;
- nozzle, in some models there may be several of them.
Analysis of a mechanical model is no different from sound and ultrasonic. The differences concern:
- power;
- cost;
- appearance;
- number of combined movements.
Disassembling the Philips brush is practically no different from the Braun Oral-B, the only difference is in appearance and the place where the contacts are soldered when removing the battery.
Optic White® with vibrating bristles
The Optic White® electric toothbrush with vibrating bristles is distinguished by the fact that teeth are cleaned not by rotating, but by frequently vibrating bristles. They make up to 20,000 movements per minute. This model is recommended for use by people whose tooth enamel is quite thin and very sensitive. The Optic White brush has a slight mechanical effect on the tissues of the oral cavity. The head has 3 polishing cups, which remove pigment and plaque very efficiently. The downside is that it is not possible to change the head.
Comprehensive cleaning Sonic Power
The operating principle of the Sonic Power electric toothbrush is vibration. A special feature is the presence of bristles of different levels, so it easily penetrates into the most inaccessible places. This model was specially designed to keep the surface of the teeth and the space between them clean. Elastic cups remove plaque from the enamel without harming it. To make the brush convenient to use, it has a curved anatomical handle with rubberized pads.
How to charge an electric toothbrush
The next very important issue regarding the operation of the electric shield is the correct use of the device’s battery resources and extending its life. Many consumers who systematically use electric gadgets to brush their teeth mistakenly believe that the best solution is to charge the device daily, simply by keeping the brush on charge the entire time the gadget is not in use. Of course, such a hypothesis is doomed to failure, and such actions can only lead to rapid failure of the battery and the need to replace it. In fact, caring for your brush battery should be different, and below we will look at some practical advice from experts.
It is worth noting that some popular manufacturers of electric brushes today assure their consumers that recharging their devices is impossible. That is, if you leave the brush always installed on the charging base, there will be no problems with it, the charge will reach the maximum, and the device will automatically stop charging. However, this is not the most practical solution, so it is not recommended to use it.
