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| How does the Colgate Motion toothbrush work? |
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The battery powered Colgate Motion toothbrush has two types of bristles. The oscillating bristles are designed to clean deep between teeth and along the gumline. The stationary bi-level bristles are meant to gently whisk away plaque. |
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| How does the Colgate Motion toothbrush compare with electric toothbrushes? |
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Colgate Motion cleans like an electric toothbrush. Advantage is, being battery powered one does not need to re-charge hence it is more convenient for travelling. |
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Brushing should take approximately 2 minutes, the same amount of time as it would if using a manual toothbrush. The best way to brush is to:
- Start at one of the back molars and brush the outside of the teeth first
- Hold the brush parallel to the teeth and clean each tooth individually while avoiding exerting too much pressure
- Proceed to clean the inside of the teeth
- Finally, clean the biting edge of the teeth
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| Should I jiggle or use a brushing motion with the Colgate Motion toothbrush or just hold it on each tooth? |
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There is no need to jiggle the toothbrush. Colgate Motion is designed to allow you to brush as you would any other manual toothbrush (regular brushing motion). |
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| Is the Colgate Motion toothbrush safe for a child to use? |
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A child over the age of 3 can use the Colgate Motion toothbrush, but we recommend adult supervision for children under 3 years of age, as stated on our packaging. |
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| Do I need to use special toothpaste when I use the Colgate Motion toothbrush? |
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Colgate Motion can be used with any toothpaste except whitening toothpaste's that have alumina and may shorten the life of the bristles or the brush. |
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| How much toothpaste do I need to apply to the head? |
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We recommend using the same amount that you normally put on a regular toothbrush. |
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| Can I use the Colgate Motion toothbrush on dentures, braces or restorations? |
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Yes, Colgate Motion can be safely used on all three. |
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| Is it safe to get the Colgate Motion toothbrush wet? |
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The brush is safe even when fully immersed in water as it is waterproof. |
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| How long will the Colgate Motion toothbrush last? |
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Dentists recommend that a toothbrush be changed at least every 3 months (same as a manual toothbrush). After that time, the brush could start to wear, which could result in inadequate brushing and abrasion to gums. |
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| How do I know when the batteries need replacing? |
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The brush may slow down or stop working when the batteries need replacing. Typically, batteries will need to be changed approximately every 2 months with an average use of twice a day. |
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| How do I replace the batteries? |
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The battery cap is the colored part located at the base of the Colgate Motion toothbrush. To remove, simply pull cap downwards. |
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| How should I store the Colgate Motion toothbrush - upright or on its side? |
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Colgate Motion should be stored upright. |
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| Are there replacement heads available for the Colgate Motion toothbrush? |
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Yes, replacements head available. Dentist recommend that brush head to replace every 3 months for effective removal of plaque. |
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| Are there other bristles (soft/hard) available for the Colgate Motion toothbrush? |
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The Colgate Motion toothbrush only comes in the soft bristle type. Colgate, as do most dental professionals, recommends soft bristles for all people. It is better to spend a little longer brushing away plaque with a soft brush than risk damaging the gums or tooth enamel with too-hard a brush. |
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