Does the Spinbrush Really Work?

Brushing your teeth can be fun when using a battery operated toothbrush like Spinbrush, manufactured by Arm & Hammer. While it wasn’t necessarily created to make tooth brushing easier, as the chore of cleaning your teeth is easy enough, but was constructed so that you can get more in those 2 minutes allotted for brushing your teeth. But, does a mechanical tooth brush such as the Spinbrush really work? Read on to see what we’ve discovered.

Overview
It is extremely important that you follow good hygiene habits, especially for your teeth. Our mouths are said to be home to at least 600 different kinds of germs and bacteria. That is absolutely disgusting if you think about it, which is why you shouldn’t skip brushing after meals. Dentists recommend we brush our teeth at least three times a day, but in reality, most of us only brush our teeth twice a day. So, if time is of the essence and you can’t squeeze in that extra tooth brushing session, then a product like Spinbrush might just be what you need.

The Claim
Surprisingly, Spinbrush doesn’t make any over-exaggerated claims like a lot of their competitors. It seems like all the data they cite is based on actual research and tests. It is stated that the Spinbrush can remove almost 70% more plaque than a manual tooth brush and you definitely want all that plaque build-up gone when you brush your teeth. It can make your dental visits a breeze when there’s not so much build up to deal with.

The Cost
The price of a Spinbrush battery operated tooth brush depends on which one you decide to purchase. Arm & Hammer offers eleven different kinds of Spinbrush toothbrushes, all targeting a certain problem that manual toothbrushes seem to have. You can find the Spinbrush in almost all major stores such as K-mart, Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, Target and Walmart. The prices may vary between selling chains, but should be around $6.49 to $13.99. We found it on Amazon for less than $10.

The Commitment
Pearly white teeth can only be obtained through good oral hygiene. Spinbrush doesn’t require a whole lot of effort to use, but you do have to see to it that you brush after every meal. Other than that, this battery operated tooth brush will do the work for you.

Evaluation
Spinbrush is an especially good idea for kids. It can be stressful to try and get any child to get into the habit of brushing their teeth when they wake up, as well as before they go to bed. A mechanical tooth brush will give them enough interest to want to do it on their own. Many parents have happily announced that this has worked for their kids.

There are certain places in the mouth that cannot be reached by a manual toothbrush, therefore it ends up not getting cleaned. This can lead to all sorts of complications like cavities, gingivitis and bad breath. Using a product like Spinbrush will do more work for you in the same time it would take if you were to use a regular old toothbrush.

The major problem that people had was changing the batteries. It was incredibly difficult for some to remove it for replacing. One user exclaimed that he was replacing batteries every other week. So, it seems like this product likes to munch on batteries. So while this might have a low up-front cost, you could end up spending a good amount in battery costs, which is bad for the environment as well.

Only one or two people complained about the size of the head of the brush, saying it was too big and didn’t feel comfortable in their mouths. You do have to understand that there are a range of Spinbrush tooth brushes being offered. It’s just a matter of choosing the right one for you based on your preferences. Another issue was maintenance. It seems consumers don’t like the fact that they have to remove the brush head to rinse it off. Some have even reported that water gets stuck in the handle of the tooth brush all the time and has to be cleaned.

So as you can see, there are some drawbacks to the Sprinbrush that you might have to overcome in order to be happy with it. At this price point you can expect to have some things that aren’t quite up to snuff. Other electric toothbrushes can be 10 times the cost or more, so you have to take that into consideration.

Final Spinbrush Review

We’re giving the Sprinbrush a Thumb Sideways review. This is because while there are a considerable amount of complaints being had with it, it still is one of your cheaper options when it comes to switching from a manual toothbrush to an electric one. After you factor in the battery replacement, you might find out that it’s smarter to go with a more expensive rechargeable models. In today’s economy you want to be sure to get good value for your money, and not just buy something because it’s cheap on the front end.

Our Recommendation
We recommend putting your money towards a model that comes with a charger and lets you keep it continually charged. You’ll also get a better quality brush with more features that does a better job. A few different models got our Thumbs Up review, including the Sonicare line as well as the Oral B family of toothbrushes.

What do you think? Does Spinbrush work or not?