Dr. Collins Perio Toothbrush Value Pack, 2 Count

This is my favorite kind of toothbrush. The fine bristles allows one to direct brushing in areas that need special attention. They are soft enough that they don't irritate the gums.I have found it's easy to miss some areas when brushing, which leads to cavities or decay. For example, with some of the edges beneath my crowns, I need to also brush upward from the gum up toward the top of the tooth to clean the edge. Hard to do this with some toothbrushes, as they don't provide the fineness, or they irritate the gums because they are too large or tough. These brushes also are able to get into recessed areas without digging into the nearby gums, so they provide a very thorough cleaning.These brushes get teeth very clean yet are also gentle.I find that after about 2-3 months it's good to replace them, even if they don't look changed. They lose some of their firmness and effectiveness otherwise. A new brush has a noticeable effect for getting a really good cleaning.Also to note, any regular toothbrush will not remove biofilm, which is a slimy bacterial precursor to plaque, which breaks down enamel. I was told that only a sonic electric toothbrush, such as Sonicare, or a dental polishing, will remove biofilm. So I also sometimes use the electric toothbrush, which is not as gentle or precise, but seems to get in some other areas well. The combination or alternating of manual and electric brushing is good. Some mouthwashes and special toothpastes can also help with biofilm by managing the oral microbiome (balance of good and bad bacteria).

I was skeptical. I didn't see how this thing could really be as different or better than other, more complicated brushes with fancy multicolor bristles of all shapes and sizes. Surely those fancy ones were designed in some kind of supercomputer with wind-tunnel, high-altitude, flame-retardant testing to be the pinnacle of teeth brushing technology.So I was skeptical.The first thing I did was rub the bristles on the back of my hand. They were indeed very soft, as advertised. The bristles bent apart without much effort. I took my laser-guided toothbrush, and rubbed that on the back of my hand. There was really no comparison to be made. The ultra-modern bits of the superbrush just aren't meant to give at most any pressure. It behaved like a dense block of bristles rather than a brush; something that I hadn't really ever paid attention to before. It was also not at all soft.I examined the new brush up close. The bristles are straight, white, and arranged in a plain, ordinary pattern. No sign of any technology designed on the space station here. The tips of the bristles were very thin and pointy. From the side, the surface has a kind of blurry appearance from the tiny bristle tips.The head was a decent length, but a tiny bit more narrow than I was used to.The handle is slightly banana shaped, with a good textured bit for the thumb. Maybe more of a gentle curve, like a banana that had been straightened a little.The bristles took the toothpaste well. It kinda sank into the bristles a bit, impaled on their spearlike tips. I wet the head a little, took one last look at the device, shrugged, and brought the brush up to my mouth.I rubbed it against my front teeth first, lightly, as to mitigate injury if things got out of control. It was an odd sensation. There wasn't a centralized point of pressure. It felt more like I was rubbing my teeth with my finger rather than a brush. Intrigued, I began to apply a more regular pressure and speed as I started to follow my usual brushing path around my mouth. Still, there was not a feeling of direct pressure. The bristles were yielding to the tooth surface to a very large extent, preventing them from poking my gums when I got close to the tooth edge.This was all a pleasant surprise; I hadn't realized how irritating my regular brushes had been until the source of irritation was gone. Have my multicolored brushes designed by NASA truly failed me?The main reason I went looking for a new brushing lifestyle was due to a bit of dental surgery I'm going through at the moment. I'm having a broken tooth replaced, and for the moment, there is an empty space between two teeth that is fairly sensitive. Despite the promises of brushing as if in paradise, my fancy brushes were never able to brush in that area without causing a degree of pain. This was the real test. It all came down to this. Could I actually brush this area and remain pain-free in the process?The answer was a 95% yes. There were a couple times when the bristles rubbed the gums the wrong way, and it made me wince a little. But I was able to brush that section more effectively than ever before.As I rinsed the brush, I examined it once again. Still no sign of racing stripes or supercharged turbo anything. Not even a battery compartment or USB port.I had to admit, while thoughtfully looking at my FancyBrush, that "simple" had beaten out the complexities of colorful bristles pointing every which way, made of eight different alien polimers.So for now, this brush is my daily driver, but the old brush still hangs inside the uv-brush holder. Will I ever use it again? I don't think so, but I have a real problem letting go of the future.

Love these. Soft, tapered bristles clean between teeth. Only ones I use.

If you really want a toothbrush that is soft, yet holds up to cleaning your teeth well, this is the only brand I have bought in years. Cannot find in the stores anymore, so I always get them on Amazon. You won't use any other brand after this!

I am in love with these toothbrushes! I know saying that being "in love" with a toothbrush is odd, but when you are dealing with dental issues, it really is a huge relief to find brushes that are gentle and effective. In my case, genetics gave me sensitive teeth, and years of aggressive brushing and flossing gave me sensitive gums. Because of these issues, soft toothbrushes are essential for me. I use a Sonicare electric brush, with sensitive brush heads and on the sensitive setting. But, doing that twice a day seemed like to was a bit much for my teeth and gums. So, I decided to use the Sonicare in the morning, and the manual toothbrush at night (along with flossing).In the past, I tried the sensitive/extra soft brushes by Sensodyne and Colgate. One of the brushes from Sensodyne was great, but they stopped making them. The brush they replaced it with was mediocre, at best. It was soft, but not "extra" soft as labeled, had a smaller head, and didn't seem to do a good job cleaning my teeth. The Colgate one was the worst though - odd shape, weird silicone bristles, etc.Thanks to all the amazing Amazon reviewers, I decided to give these a try. They are perfect! The bristles are the softest I have ever felt on a toothbrush, yet they clean very well. I also like that they have a full brush head. And the slight angle of the brush handle, for some reason, prevents me from using too much pressure when brushing.Yes, I have found my soulmate in the form of plastic and bristles :-) I am happy to share my love though - my parents were visiting when my shipment of these brushes came in. They asked about them, so I gave them a couple to try. They immediately fell in love with them too. Like me, they ordered a bunch of them.