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Ultreo™ – The Ultrasound Toothbrush

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review-ultreo.jpgActivated by ultrasound…

Both Susan and I have receding gum lines.

Susan even had to have gum surgery and said it ranked in her Top 5 Horrible Experiences! She never wants to go through that torture again — and neither do I.

Understandably, we are both always trying to look after our teeth and gums as well as we can.

So when we heard about Ultreo™, we both wanted to try it out. (But Susan graciously let me review it. What a nice sister!)

Now I know I am in danger of sounding like an infomercial right now – but after just one brushing, my teeth were so smooth and clean I literally laughed out loud! I couldn’t believe it. They felt even cleaner than after a polishing at the dentist.

I phoned Susan and told her that she simply had to get one too. This is a seriously exciting toothbrush!

Ultreo represents the first major innovation in the power toothbrush category in 15 years. It is the first power toothbrush to combine the forces of ultrasound waveguide technology with precisely tuned sonic bristle action.

How Ultreo Works:

  1. Precisely tuned sonic bristle action creates bubbles and cleans upon contact
  2. Ultrasound is channeled into the bubbles through a proprietary ultrasound waveguide
  3. The bubbles are activated by the ultrasound and transformed into pulsating bubbles for an incredible, long-lasting feeling of clean.

Clinical studies prove Ultreo™ removes up to 95 percent of hard-to-reach plaque in the first minute of brushing, reduces gingivitis and naturally removes stains for whiter teeth. Also, in a recent study 95% of respondents said their teeth felt clean and smooth after brushing and 75% said they preferred Ultreo™ to the power toothbrush they were using before the study.

Inspired by bubbles…

Dr. Pierre Mourad, a physicist and research associate professor in the University of Washington Department of Neurological Surgery, works to find medical applications for ultrasound and its ability to transform bubbles into miniature sources of mechanical energy.

Inspired by bubbles while giving his two children a bubble bath, cleaning his car and doing the dishes, one day Dr. Mourad had an idea, “What would happen if you applied ultrasound technology to a power toothbrush?”

With this revolutionary idea, in 2003, Dr. Mourad partnered with Jack Gallagher, founder of Ultreo, Inc. and former president of Optiva Corporation (developers of Sonicare®) to create this extraordinary toothbrush that uses ultrasound to transform ordinary bubbles into pulsating bubbles that remove plaque bacteria and produce a deep, long-lasting feeling of clean.

I think it is one fabulous idea and I love using it.

Because Ultreo is a new product, it is not available yet at most major drugstores. But you can buy it online at:
www.ultreo.com
www.amazon.com
www.drugstore.com
www.sharperimage.com
www.hammacher.com


If you want a chance to win one – just leave a comment here at this post. We will announce the winner March 7th. (This contest is only open to US shipping addresses.)

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  5. The Ultreo toothbrush is amazing. It is easy to use, keeps my teeth and gums healthy. I can actually feel the clean difference using this tooth brush. You have to try this to experience how clean and healthy your teeth can be. Every time I use it my teeth look like and feel they have been professionally cleaned at the dentist office. I am just waiting for my next check up from the dentist..I am sure they will be amazed at the difference. If you have a problem with plaque build up by using Ultreo it will be a thing of the past. Great product!! I am buying one for my sister, my Aunt and suggesting this to friends. The best price is at http://www.realtoothbrushdeals.com. $116.99 Retail is $169.99. I will use the saving for gas money!!!!!

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  13. I hate going to the dentist so will try anything to keep my teeth as perfect as can be. I’d love to try this out and see how it works.

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  15. This would come in handy right now while im having my mid life crisis and all my teeth are falling out!

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  32. The Ultrasound Toothbrush would be one item on my Dream /Wish list!!!
    I was told that would need gum surgery in my mid 20’s.
    I just happen to be one of those souls that is prone to gum problems & cavities.
    I never had a cavity till I was 29 and then loss several teeth.
    I was given high dosages of steroids in my late 20’s early 30’s. I now have premature bone loss.
    To all the wonderful women out there. Please ask about all medications and take extra prevention to prevent bone loss.
    Make sure you ask your doctors about a bone density test if needed!!!!!
    Taking care of ones teeth is so very important. Your gums and dental heath affect that of your entire body!!!
    I would LOVE to win this!!!

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  39. I think it’s just wonderful, and would be wonderfu; to use this way 5 minutes won’t be such a long time.

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  55. THIS SOUNDS GREAT. I’VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH ME GUMS TOO AND WAS TOLD TO SPEND EXTRA TIME BRUSHING THEM. THIS SOUNDS AS THOUGH IT COULD AND WOULD DO THE TRICK.

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  65. I would love to win this for my wife. She has a beautiful smile, something I noticed the first time I laid eyes on her, and it sounds like this toothbrush would help her maintain this glorious smile for years to come!
    Thanks!

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  68. I refuse to go to the dentist because it is a rip off. I feel that dental pricing is astronomical and its not fair for people who don’t have alot of money to spend on dental to suffer, so this prize would really help save me money. I just take really good care of my teeth to avoid the dentist rip offs.

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  73. I just had my teeth professionally whitened yet I don’t even have an electric toothbrush. I’d love to win this to keep my teeth in tip-top condition.

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  74. I am 66 years old and everyone tells me I have beautiful teeth and I would love to keep them beautiful sooooo this great new toothbrush would be perfect for me.

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  80. I would love to win this! I am a graduate student, working full-time and am without the money to spend on this type of toothbrush. I need one with my receding gum lines:( This would be great!

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  84. i would love to win this wonderful brush. please enter me. thanks in advance if i win & may the good LORD bless us all.

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  85. Hi!! I think this sounds like the perfect toothbrush! Thorough cleaning while it’s gentle enough to not hurt your gums! what could be better then to win one of these? Happy brushing everyone!

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  94. I would love this! Everyone is my family has gum issue, and I don’t want to loose my teeth because of it!!!

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  99. I can’t believe the amount of money I have spent on my teeth. I could really use this toothbrush to help me keep my teeth (smile). Thanks.

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  100. I have always had terrible teeth (major cavity problems). Now that I’m older I am trying very hard to keep “all my teeth”. This would really help!

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  104. Oh do I need that! I just got the bad news that I need to have a gum surgery myself. Please enter me in the drawing!!!

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  113. I’ve used this type toothbrush before and loved it until it stopped working. I need a new one and would love to try this one.

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  135. As someone who also has receeding gums I understand completely what you mean about finding the perfect toothbrush. Thank you so much for this contest and for sharing your solution.

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  155. My husband and I have been using a Sonicare for several years. I have never heard of this brand. At this retail price it must be superior. I would LOVE to try it!

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  157. Hello,
    I cant afford the dentist right now and would sure like to be able to take better care of my teeth. Please consider helping me.
    Thank you so much.
    Stephanie

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  162. I’m jealous of my kids little battery operated toothbrushes because I have always wanted on of these! I never bought one because with 4 kids, their needs & wants come first and you all know that list is neverending!!!

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  164. I would love to be one of the lucky ones for this. I had an oral b but the whole arm broke off and I cant replace it.
    Me Me….Hand in the air.

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  183. I love clean teeth. I put on the brakes at the front door of the dentist’s office though! I am in my 40’s and never had a cavity! I need to win this to maintain my bright healthy smile! Thank you for the opportunity!

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  190. I think it’s time to switch out my Sonicare for an Ultreo! I’m lovin’ the sleekness and the spot of orange.

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  202. I just Googled some of the Ultreo reviews. Most folks have used the familiar competitors and favor the Ultreo! I’m psyched! Definitely a product to try!

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  206. I want my teeth to feel cleaner and smoother! Thanks for introducing us to another fabulous product!

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  208. Please enter my name and make me a winner.
    Once you get old everything needs replaced I hear so better win this so I can keep my own teeth for awhile longer. And boy a gum massage sounds exciting.

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  211. I would love to win this toothbrush. I have wanted one like this for years but have never been able to justify buying one due to the cost. Winning a toothbrush like this would be a dream come true for me.

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  219. I want to win this, it takes so much energy using my old manual tooth brush, this would make my life so much easier, Thanks!

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  250. I was a mother of 4 girls at age 19. One was 2 1/2 years old, 1 was 11months and 2weeks old, and then here come twin girls 1 1/2 months early. But then 8 years later, (trying for a boy), at 27, I have another girl. So needless to say, I fell short on taking good care of myself, teeth included. All of my girls have beautiful teeth though, we took care of theirs! I could still use some help with taking care of my own teeth now. Thanks for the chance to win some help.

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  260. Sounds awesome! Please enter me. Then I would have something to smile about! Grrr face to my old toothbush!

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  261. This toothbrush would keep my mom off of my back about how well I brush my teeth. Please enter me in the drawing. I would love to win it.

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  264. I went to the dentist today. $279.00 later, I know I need this toothbrush and it looks like a great one!

    Thanks for the contest

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  268. ‘Awesome’ giveaway prize! And a prize I can ‘actually’ use! Please, include me in your giveaway drawing!

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  269. …great giveaway prize !!! I have read some product reviews about the Ultreo that have nothing but praise about it’s cleaning ability; someone is going to have happy teeth soon !!!

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  275. I can’t imagine how great my teeth would look and feel for $170, but I’d love to find out. thanks for the giveaway!

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  282. looks like a great tooth cleaning system (toothbrush sounds so pedestrian when you’re looking at $170).

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  291. My gums are receding, too — my dentist recommended a different electric toothbrush, but this one sounds great, too. Count me in!

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  292. I have periodontal disease, and this brush sound perfect! Please include my name in the drawing!

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  300. ‘Have had a lot of tooth problems these days, – maybe this toothbrush would help. I’d love to try it.

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  313. I LOVE THIS CONTEST AND I REALLY .REALLY COULD USE THIS. WELL I LIVE IN MICH DO I NEED TO SAY MORE.

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  321. I brush my teeth about 5 times a day. I am a superfreak when it comes to oral hygiene. I would love to win this so my obsession can continue.

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  326. I really need one of these, even with my Braun I still have trouble with my gums. Thank you for the opprutnity, it soudns like a great brush!

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  332. So hoping to win this toothbrush. It is such a good product. A friend has one and I’ve been wanting one ever since. She has nothing but good praises about it.

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  333. I’ve never been able to afford to take the chance buying an electric toothbrush. Please let me win…

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  335. I would love to win this for my husband – he really needs to take better care of his teeth and gums.

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  346. i keep on saying i’m going to buy an expensive toothbrush but i never do. I want this so bad

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  357. I could really use a deep cleaning tooth brush that doesn’t wear down my gums. This looks like it meets that need.

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  363. I know it’s doing a good cleaning job, and it leaves my mouth feeling refreshed every morning. It’s the second thing I do as soon as I get up.

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  391. Wow this is pretty cool! It would be nice to have being we dont’ get anything here in Hawaii until everyone on the mainland U.S. has already seen it!

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  394. I have been trying to get my husband to try a toothbrush like this! Winning one would take away his “they’re so expensive!” argument.

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  401. I have been thinking about getting one of these for awhile. If I win one I guess that will make my decision for me!

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  431. With 2 mouths in braces here and me with my own set of dental issues, this sounds like a great product! I’d love to try it!

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  436. i have had teeth problems all my life, every member of my mothers side of the family has false teeth, even my sisters. I can’t afford to buy this fancy ultrasound tooth brush, and I am told they are truly wonderful for your teeth, so this would be a wonderful gift for anyone…I would love to have one.

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  447. Wow–I would love to win this. I am a fanatic about taking care of my teeth, but I can’t afford to go to the dentist. This Ultreo would definetly make me feel like I was keeping up w/ my dental hygiene.

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  474. I have teeth that are sensitive in spots because of brushing too hard and recession. Would LOVE the opportunity to try this and see if it helps!

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  481. Hey, I saw this and thought it would be a good thing to get for my family. My wife is picky about her teeth and would really like something like this. Plus if i works well and lasts long then my children would be able to use it, too.

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  482. After 4 pregnancies I am not sure I have a tooth left that isnt filled, fixed or 90% fake, but I would LOVE to be able to take care of them! Pregnancy induced teeth problems run in my family, no matter how hard we work at it, but I did make it with out false teeth to 32 ( beating mom and g-mom) I’d love to keep it that way!!

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  495. I need a new toothbrush and this one sounds awesome. I am having a hard time finding brushes that actually work.

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  504. This toothbrush rocks! Good dental hygiene is absolutely essential in life. This is the toothbrush delivers superior performance and results!

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  513. I’d love to win this toothbrush! I’m so passionate about my teeth and their care… this toothbrush would be like Crest on the cake!

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  515. I’m more than excited about this giveaway! I’ve heard so much about this toothbrush. Wanna try it! Thank you.

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  533. Wow, popular contest! I see why – I would love to have this. Doesn’t it suck that as we get older we get all these issues??? I have receding gums – this wold be great!

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  534. Hi, I’m a mommy of 3, so being able to afford something as awesome as this sounds, is nearly impossible. Please remember this mommy who would love to feel good about her teeth all the time! 🙂

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  547. I’dlove to give this toothbrush a whirl! I’ve tried a few of the cheap toothbrushes like this, and I wasn’t terribly impressed. However, this one sounds great!

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  551. hmm i would love to win this toothbrush my gums are pretty much in bad shape … lol my gums would love it if i won this toothbrush i would take really good care of it and im defienlty adding this website to my favorites =]

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  556. This is a great giveaway. The best way for my little ones to learn how to take care of their teeth, is for them to see me taking care of mine. Learning by example is such a great teacher, this toothbrush would be a great learning tool, and wonderful for my teeth, my smile and my health.

    Every child loves their mothers smile!

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  561. my granddaughter just had her braces off.
    This would really come in handy to keep her teeth the best they can be.

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  579. Alright, try three. I would love to enter your contest, because I honestly have terrible dental hygiene, despite being blessed with a fabulous set of teeth. As my son grows, I don’t want to model bad behavior for him, so perhaps a fancy new toothbrush will help me be more diligent about brushing.

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  583. I would love to try this Ultrasound toothbrush. I’m a heart patient and take coumadin so I must be very careful that I don’t make my gums start bleeding when I clean my teeth. HOpe to try it soon. Thanks. GS

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  599. I would really love to win this toothbrush! I have the same “mouth” problems that my mom had and I would love to really feel like I was getting my teeth clean.

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  608. Oh yes – I want to get that clean teeth feeling. Count me in! If I win, you can contact me at dmj53(at)hotmail.com

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  618. wow…that is a lot of comments. If I had that many comments one my page I think I would have a cow… but hey maybe I could win a REALLY cool tooth brush. Count me in!

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  626. this is exactly the model that my dentist recommends. thanks for the chance to win this super-dooper toothbrush.

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  631. My mother helped me pay over $12,000 for dental work the last few months and this would be perfect to help keep my teeth looking great! I hope to win this!!

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  640. I am probably on the verge of needing “gum work” myself. A toothbrush like this would be fabulous! Please enter me…

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  646. hey put my name in the drawing to, I would love to have one of those. With four boys and only my husband working there is no way I could aford that.

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  659. I’d love to have one of these. I htink you can buy extra heads and that way the whole family could use the brush, too! Awesome giveaway!

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  663. OK, I could definitely use this — I haven’t been to the dentist in…. a REALLY long time.

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  664. I just got up to let the dogs out (1:41a.m.) – do we ever get to sleep! but as an added bonus – I just might win – Lets keep our fingers crossed!

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  672. I’ve been using my Oral-B electric TB forever – this one sounds like a new technology worth checking out.

    Camille

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  682. Very nice! I got an electric one… but am having my daughter keep it in her bathroom to encourage her to brush with it… it would be SO nice to have ‘my own’!

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  696. I would like to win. My gums are problematic. If this is gentle enough maybe I can stop the sea salt rinses that my dentist has recommended for me.

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  706. I need an electrical toothbrush and this would be great to have! It looks like a lot of people would like to have one too!

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  712. I would love to have a good toothbrush that really did clean your teeth and gums. All the electrics I’ve tried didn’t clean any better than my regular manual toothbruth.
    Thank you for offering such a nice prize.

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  715. I am constantly brushing my teeth all day long because I love clean teeth! This looks like it would be a product just for me

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  726. I have extra sensitive teeth and gums – so anything that will help get them clean without the constant brushing would be a great help. Bubbles sound like the perfect solution! Pick me please! 😉

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  728. I would love to be entered to win one of these. I have undergone the same procedure that it sounds like Susan had, and I’m with her…it isn’t the kind of thing that you ever want to go through again if you can help it.

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  742. I would love a new electric toothbrush. Ours broke and I still haven’t replaced it, but miss that ultra-clean feel.

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  744. WOW! This sounds like just the toothbrush I need…I, too am starting to get receding gums, ouch! I brush my teeth too hard according to my dental hygenist-if I win this I won’t have to!

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  749. So, I’m guessing since you love it that it is easy on your gums? I would love that! I hate feeling like my sonicare is tilling up my gums like a garden.

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  762. Wow! I could use this toothbrush. I’ve used a sonic jewelry cleaner and it’s amazing how it cleans. Thanks for the chance!

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  795. This is a GREAT giveaway. Thanks! Gums are my problem area and my dentist says mine are receding. This would be a great solution and such a big help.

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  799. I would so love to win one! Dental offices are the bane of my existance! I would love to get my teeth cleaner and have less horrid experiences at the dentist.

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  803. My gums a receding in a few places so nice to see there is a toothbrush out that can help prevent this sort of thing!

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  808. I have receding gums. My dentist tells me that I have the braces that I had on my teeth 20 years ago to thank. I have been using a sonicare but still have recession but not quite as bad. I would dearly love that toothbrush. It would give me great peace of mind not to have to worry about future gum surgery!

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  814. I would love to be entered.

    My Dad had gum surgery about 20 years ago. A few years ago he started taking an herbal calcium supplement (supposedly easier to assimilate than other types) and has had vast improvements.

    Might be worth looking into. I have read that receding gums are due to calcium issues. 🙂

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  831. I would love to win this great toothbrush! I want to be healthier in 2008 and studies have linked many diseases, esp. cardiovascular type, with the care of one’s teeth.

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  837. Wow! I have had so many problems with my teeth due to having babies and family history of bad teeth. this would be awesome!

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