Oral-B Precision Clean Replacement Brush Head (4 ct.)

• An Advanced bristle system remove more plaque and cleans deeper that a manual toothbrush
• Interdental tips penetrate hard-to-reach areas
• Indicator bristles let you know when to replace the brush head

There's a lot of confusion about replacement heads for Oral B electric toothbrushes on Amazon, and I just want to give you all some facts. There are only three kinds of heads for ALL Oral-B electric toothbrushes. Flexisoft EB17, Extrasoft EB17, and Ortho OD17. I prefer Flexisoft EB17, which is what this item is. (The Extrasoft is a little too soft, and the Ortho is overpriced)

The reason I mention this is that the prices are all over the board for what is the same product. For example, this listing is for four Flexisoft EB17 heads for $24.99 (The EB17-4 just means there are four of them). There are other offers through Amazon partners for this exact same item for $12.99. Make sure you find the best deal, because they're all the exact same product, listed multiple times at different prices!


How Something So Basic Can Be Fun   March 11, 2005
Daniel Rutkowski (Wernersville, PA USA)
35 out of 37 found this review helpful

This review is about the Oral-B Flexisoft replacement heads. Coupled with the Braun electric toothbrushes, this is one of the most effective aids to oral hygiene ever developed. My introduction to Oral-B goes back over 27 years to a USAF basic training briefing; a dental technician held up an Oral-B toothbrush with medium bristles and said "this is the toothbrush you need if you want to keep your teeth" or some such statement like that. Well, I haven't lost one yet.

The motorized mechanicals of the toothbrush do most of the work while you guide the oscillating round head around and over your pearly whites. While the heads are undeniably pricey when looked at just in dollars and cents, there is value in the fact that the total package actually makes a rather mundane chore a little more fun while actually living up to the claim that it does a better job on your teeth than manual brushing.

Since I've always believed the entire surface area of the toothbrush head was meant to be covered with toothpaste and the size of the head on these is smaller than the average brush, I know I'm using less toothpaste to do the same job. While this is no big deal, the long term economic benefit is plaque under control, healthy gums and a bright smile full of natural teeth. It's kind of hard to deny it works since my dentist has confirmed the positive results upon direct examination.

Just be careful what model of these brush heads you are selecting and watch the pricing. Oral-B uses a kind of color code for the bristles, and the ones that have the colored indicator bristles in a line with the shaft are the Flexisoft model that seems to equate to medium hardness.

Enjoy life!


Best value   March 3, 2008
Rachel's Mom (Michigan)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

Be sure to read the product description and get the heads that ship free from Amazon. It is a good idea to keep several replacement heads in stock to replace every 3 months or when the color begins to fade from the brush head. Excellent fresh, smooth, clean, polished feeling. Promotes healthier gum tissues without damage or encouraging recession.


These Do An Excellent Job!   June 23, 2008
Loyd E. Eskildson (Phoenix, AZ.)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

Visits to the dental hygienist have become far less traumatic (on both of us) since using this product. The different colored bands allow sharing the more expensive base unit. Last a very long time, and worth far more than what is charged here.


Oral B power toothbrush replacement   April 5, 2008
Brian Taylor (Carlsbad, NM USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Oral B EB17-4 Power Toothbrush Replacement Brush Heads (4 FlexiSoft Adult Refills)The brushes are excellent and work well with my toothbrush.