You can solder in a new ni-mh battery on that braun OP.
Oral-B Pro 1000
Oral-B Pro 1000 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush, White
By Braun
What one Redditor said
“I used my same Oral B electric toothbrush for 20 years before it died last year. It looks like it was a similar model to the one you have here. I was so impressed with how long it lasted that I bought”
What Reddit thinks
Pros
8- +effective
- +durable
- +teeth are cleaner
- +Battery is replaceable
- +Repairable
- +lasts over 10 years
- +NiMH battery is robust and tolerant to over-discharging
- +replacement batteries available
Cons
6- −broke
- −traditional electric toothbrushes only rotate the head a bit fast
- −have to push button multiple times to turn off
- −has modes/settings that are not used
- −integrated batteries mean they can't be BIFL
- −pricey replacement brush heads
Where Reddit talks about it
274 comments · 38 subreddits
Reddit reviews
Braun still makes an updated version of this model, it is branded under Oral-B and it's like $50. ... I had the same one you have and it lasted me over 10 years.
it does a much better job than the traditional electric toothbrushes that only rotate the head a bit fast
Now I have to push the botton like 3-4 times to turn it off. Apparently it has like modes or settings that I don't use.
Oral B make good electric toothbrushes that will be a significant improvement over a manual toothbrush
round-headed electric toothbrushes are the best and there’s no difference between the cheap Oral-B ones and the expensive ones (for purely dental hygiene)
I only do the flossing and brushpicks once a day, brushing twice - once with an electric and once with a manual.
Oral b io 3. They're both great budget electric toothbrushes that have all the basic features you need.
the Oral b definitely has the better options imo.
Just get the 39.99$ oral b electric toothbrush, oral b is scientifically proven to be the better electric brush for plaque removal! ... the oral b is much better IMO
I got one for myself and it's helping keep me on track. Anyone find they notice less bleeding or healthier gits since switching?
Switched to an electric toothbrush couple months ago and it's been great for keeping up with brushing. I think it's worth paying more for extra features if you've got the $50
Electric toothbrush is on my wishlist mainly for the convenience. It helps in keeping the tooth healthier, and it’s faster in usage.
My gits have been thanking me since I switched to an electric toothbrush. it's been a noticeable difference in comfort. Does anyone use the different modes on theirs or just stick to one setting? I've
I tried aquasonic’s black series sonic whitening electric toothbrush and I am impressed with it because it cost around 40$ and provide good results
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