Oral B Pro Expert Review
Hello everyone!
I hope you all had a good week. On my side, I seem to have caught an INSEAD bug that’s going around, so I’m feeling a bit under the weather. I’m taking it easy this morning ahead of a BIG weekend, the Grand Prix is happening all weekend in Singapore- with performances by J Lo, Robbie Williams and John Legend. Can’t believe that a year ago, I came all the way to Singapore from SA for 3 days, just for the Grand Prix, with no idea that I’d be living here a year later.
Just before I left SA, Oral B got in touch with me, asking if I’d be keen to review a brand new product of theirs- you guessed it, they’ve launched their own toothpaste! I may be a bit biased because when I first started working (some 8 years ago), I worked at Procter and Gamble and was a financial analyst on Oral B. Since then, I’ve been using an Oral B electric toothbrush, and I don’t quite know how I ever lived without it. Sometimes when I travel, I take a less bulky “normal” toothbrush, and my teeth always feel icky after.
Toothpaste, however, is not something I’m particularly fussy about. I know I like something with granules, and I also like a very minty taste. I’m very bad and only brush once a day, so I definitely need my mouth to feel fresh all day.
So I was super keen to get involved and be part of Oral B’s trial. I’ve been using the TriZone electric toothbrush and Pro- Expert toothpaste for about a month now, and I can definitely vouch for both.
The Claim:
This is a little technical, and the only reason I kind of understand it is because one of my BFFs is a dentist, but most toothpastes contain fluoride, which protects enamel and combats tartar and plaque. However, if you want a toothpaste that whitens or something for sensitive teeth, you have to get a product specifically for that.
Where Pro- Expert is different, is that it contains something called Stannuous fluoride, which is patented to Oral B.
This stuff has a broad spectrum of benefits, it protects against cavities, plaque, gum problems and bad breath AND it removes stains and helps block sensitivity.
The Result:
It took me a while to get accustomed to the toothpaste because I found that it didn’t “foam” as much as I was used to, and at times I had to add a little extra toothpaste midway through brushing. Its texture is also kind of runny and less gel- like. However, these weren’t biggies and I quickly got used to it. I found that my breath stayed fresh throughout the day, there was far less plaque build up on my teeth, and I can see that my teeth are whiter. Sorry if this is gross, but previously, before I brushed each morning, I could SEE the plaque on my teeth. Now, I can’t see anything before brushing, my teeth stay clean.
I’m also a big fan of the toothbrush, and although this wasn’t part of the trial itself, I still want to tell you about it. The brush head is larger so wraps around 2-3 teeth at a time, rather than just one tooth like normal electric toothbrush heads. The combo of the snazzy brush plus toothpaste = teeth that are sparkly and clean for longer.
The Oral B Pro- Expert toothpaste retails for R34.99 and is available at all the usual outlets.
If you end up trying it out, let me know your thoughts!
Love from Singapore,
Hasmita
September 20, 2014 @ 11:52 pm
Thank you for the review. My son, who is 8 years old, had problems with plague. This morning I went out to buy him the electric toothbrush – he has been ‘begging’ for an electric toothbrush – and the Oral B Pro-expert. I also bought myself the same.
We are so far ‘happy’ with the products, although prematurely so! So, we will aslo give it a month and let you know. Thank you
September 21, 2014 @ 4:10 am
Hi Tebogo
I’m almost certain you’ll see results after a few weeks of using the toothpaste, especially if you’re combining it with an electric toothbrush. Let me know how you get on with it 🙂
x H
November 6, 2014 @ 4:18 pm
Feedback after a month and a half. Brushing teeth has never been so exciting to my kids. I don’t even remind them. They are always looking forward to morning and evening teeth cleaning.
I am also very happy with the tooth – pastes. I bought the guy – protection for the boys and the whitening and sensitivity for myself. Thank you for your review. I am confident about my breath
November 7, 2014 @ 10:03 am
Hey Tebogo, so glad that the products are working for you! They really are great 🙂