The Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant Spinbrush does have some negatives, but there's also a lot of good to it and let's face it, it's a huge upgrade from a manual toothbrush.

Even compared to a high end, fast speed electric toothbrush I've tried in the past, I felt much cleaner around the gums, so I was pretty impressed with that. The instructions didn't say if you are supposed to move the toothbrush in a brushing motion while it does it thing, so I gave it a gentle brushing motion while it worked and I much preferred being able to brush almost like normal, but with the added cleaning the battery power gave. And compared to my manual toothbrush, I felt five times cleaner, even if I didn't floss.

Another benefit I noticed is that the vibration is a lot lower so it didn't cause the tickling sensation in my nose as badly as a high frequency brush would. (If you get that tickle, you know what I'm talking about!).

Improvement wise, the battery section was almost impossible to get open, I needed my husband's help. So I would recommend a redesign in that area. Also the button to switch the spinbrush on was very difficult to press (and would be impossible for those with mobility issues in the hands are arms) and if your hands were even slightly wet, it wouldn't budge. I would prefer a push button mechanism.

It's also quite loud and rumbly (Like an AC unit or fan level) and I felt guilty using it at night, as I live in an apartment.

Last, and this is a minor gripe at best, it does tend to get quite dirty. No matter how much I shook it off and rinsed it, it always dripped gunky water where it was drying and tended to get toothpaste residue stuck in the joins.

There's definitely room for improvement in the design of this spinbrush, but the bristles and it's cleaning power is actually perfect. After a week's use (morning and night) I do think my teeth looked whiter compared to the beginning of my testing period.

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Pros
+ Not as 'ticklish' as a high powered electric toothbrush.
+ Great cost for what you get.
+ Teeth feel very clean after use, especially around the gum line.
+ Whitens teeth over time.
+ Bristle shape feels more natural than a small round head as some electric toothbrushes have.
+ Huge improvement in cleaning over manual toothbrush.

Cons
- Loud.
- Battery will need replacing eventually.
- Certain operations are very difficult; opening battery section, using the on/off switch.
- Not easy to keep clean.

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Overall, I'd say it's definitely worth buying this over a manual - especially at this price - but in time an upgrade to a more expensive option might be more well-suited to you, it just depends on what you're looking for.

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Note: I received this product from the Chickadvisor website in exchange for an honest review and feedback on the product, which I pride myself on giving fairly and truthfully.

I received this from Chick Advisor as a tester, i've used it about a week now. I have never used an electric tooth brush before. I was a little scared by it ruining my enamel so the first couple days i think i was pressing beyond to light lol once i figured out the pressure thing I felt my teeth were cleaner after brushing my teeth. The things i do not like about this; 1. i wish there was a lid or case that came with for traveling purposes 2. they opening for batteries and taking off the top is no where as easy as it makes it looks.. you need some muscle.over all it's a great tooth brush and I will probably continue using it.

Pros :
-practical feature that allows for changing of batteries which some brushes do not
-effective in whitening and removing more plaque than regular brushes
-easy to use and comfortable

Cons:
-battery lasted for only a month, It would be better if it was rechargeable
-a bit loud but is expected from most of these products

This product was provided by ChickAdvisor for me to review.

I am not a huge fan of this brush. It is quite loud, cumbersome and you definitely don't want to turn it on until it is in your mouth. It is overall very effective for cleaning, but because of how loud it is, I wouldn't recommend this as a toothbrush for people who have to be quiet in the morning as to not wake anyone else in the house up.

I love this brush. I have a water pic as well and find this nearly as effective. The results I think so far are the same, but with much less effort. The bristles are soft and it doesn't hurt, not too much pressure. I love the colour changing bristle idea so you know when to replace the head. It fits comfortably in your hand, is not too heavy and is easy to use. I will likely get these for the rest of my family as well now.

While this toothbrush was great in the aspects of leaving your mouth feeling clean and i love the idea of the color-wear bristles telling you when it is time to change the brush head. Having moved from a manual directly to this toothbrush I felt as though the motor was much too strong for a toothbrush. Leaving my hand and mouth still vibrating after I stopped brushing. I will not be re purchasing this toothbrush.

I received the Arm & Hammer Spinbrush for free to try and review from ChickAdvisor. I have been using it for just over a week now and have to admit I am quite pleased with it. My teeth do feel much cleaner and it is very easy to use. Because this is a battery operated brush I do find it to be noisy (compared to the rechargeable ones Ive used in the past) but that is the only negative thing I have to say. The price seems quite reasonable for what it is and I would definitely recommend this product.

I haven't been using an electric toothbrush recently, for many reasons, mostly related to price and convenience. I used to have a somewhat professional electric toothbrush, the type that costs around $100 and had to get rid of it given my current bathroom plug situation. So I can say that I do not find this Spinbrush to be of that quality but I do think it is pretty good for the price. It is also more convenient because it runs with a battery, which can be replaced if it ever stops working. I know for sure that every dentist and hygienist I have ever been to has recommended using an electric toothbrush for better oral hygiene. I think this is a reasonably affordable option that will be accessible to many. This has two moving sections, one that is shaped like a traditional electric toothbrush and one part shaped like an old school manual toothbrush.

I received this product for free from Chick Advisor and Arm & Hammer but I guarantee my reviews are always honest and complete.

When I received the Arm& Hammer Spinbrush Truly Radiant Toothbrush I was really excited to try it. I really feel as if the toothbrush is deep cleaning my teeth. Im going to the dentist soon so I will see if I get some type of feedback from the hygienist.

When I received the Arm& Hammer Spinbrush Truly Radiant Toothbrush I was really excited to try it. I thought the way it fit in my hand was perfect and I really liked that the bottom bristles moved as well as the top. Being able to replace the batteries and the brushing head make this already well priced brush an even better value. However, I found this brush to be too aggressive. Using it seemed to shake my whole head. I worried that it was doing more than just removing plaque and maybe damaging the enamel and gums.