Sonic Travel Toothbrush

I have been traveling for, essentially the last 5 years with this brush (maybe 20 countries). It is Excellent! Small, lightweight, efficient and durable. No, it is NOT waterproof, and not supposed to be so just don't fully submerge it. Only the brush should get wet. I dry it off after each use and take proper care. Try to replace batteries on a regular schedule or else the speed will dramatically slow and you won't notice. Great Value - I even use at home - and am now buying more! Good job !

Not as vicious as the regular sonic toothbrushes. Actually better because I will use these more often. Initially purchase for trips, now use all the time.

Bought two of these, as my husband and I travel a lot and we love our Sonic Care toothbrushes, but wanted something smaller for travel. My husband had a hard time using it because the neck of the brush is short and he couldn't comfortably reach his back teeth. In addition, the power on/off button is difficult to push while brushing your teeth - just a weird design. Finally, it is NOTHING like a Sonic, or even a regular electric, toothbrush. It jiggles/vibrates a little, but I was able to clean my teeth better using a manual brush. My husband gave up after one trip, I tried using it on a 2nd trip but ended up buying a manual brush halfway through our 3-week vacation because my teeth (after using 2-3x per day) felt scummy and gross. Next time, I'll sacrifice the space and bring my full size Sonic Care!

Before the review of this specific product, a brief introduction to tooth cleaning. In the beginning, people used twigs and leaves to clean their teeth (millions still do). Then came what we call the toothbrush . . . a small bristle brush which cleaned the teeth by mechanical action (just like cleaning loose paint with a brush). People began to add cleaning agents to the process, including a number of difference abrasives and breath-fresheners (just like adding some fine grit to wood polishing or sucking on a mint leaf). The "electric" toothbrush simply automated the process so that small, consistent brushing motions were applied to the teeth, and the harder you pressed the brush against the teeth the better you scraped off plaque and tartar (as well as microscopic amounts of enamel and surface gum tissue). What we got was a small rotor sander for the mouth aiding by an abrasive paste, gel, or powder. In addition, some of those additive provided chemical support through fluoride and/or triclosan. A sonic toothbrush removes the plaque on teeth through a high frequency motion (and its resultant "sound" waves) in a nearly non-mechanical fashion. I am sure you have seen jewelry cleaned in this way -- the sound waves dislodge the dirt without scratching the surface. With a sonic toothbrush, one should have the tooth surfaces well moistened (to transmit the waves), apply the brush gently to the teeth (no need for more than contact . . . pressure does not increase any benefits) and let the waves do their job. Add such dentifrice as you might desire, but the waves alone can do the work. There is no abrasion of the tooth nor of the gums. The bristles in the brush will be vibrating at about 333-500 times a second and since our eyes cannot differentiate motion (think motion picture frames) faster than about 30 changes a second, the head may not appear to be moving at all -- it is just moving faster than you can see! The Go Travel Sonic Travel Toothbrush operates at about 2/3 the vibrations of the top line, domestic model (20,000 vpm as opposed to 30,000 vpm) but well within the range of effectiveness. The reduction in vibrations is a result of needing to match the action to the power source. One of the great benefits of this model is that it does not rely on either plug-in nor rechargable power, but rather on internationally and easily available AAA batteries. It's compact size makes it easy to carry along on both long and day trips, and the protective cover makes it a durable unit. The on/off switch is a combination electro/mechanical one, and you will need to find the "sweet spot" on yours near where the marked on and off are - it may not be exactly in the middle of the "button." Cleaning is efficient and effective. Battery life will be excellent if one remembers to moisten teeth first, not press down on the brush as if it were mechanical, and so not load up the drive mechanism. I suspect that once a person who customarily uses a mechanical toothbrush (hand or electric) experiences the cleanliness created by this unit, they will want to invest in a home model (or maybe just keep using this travel unit as a home unit!) Well done.

My husband and I usually take our Sonic/charger with us when we travel but this travel sonic toothbrush is so much more packable and is the next best thing to having the our regular sonic from home and no charger.

Loved the litle portable tooth brush,It was so much lighter than my home one, it kept the mouth and teeth clean

I purchased this product for an upcoming trip to Europe. I tried it out for a long weekend trip. The included battery died before I started so I put a fresh battery in. That lasted two days. On/off switches poorly designed and did not always work. Vibration so minimal as to be almost non-existent. I became so frustrated that I threw it away. I should have returned it but had destroyed the packaging and receipts. I would give no stars but you have to have one to submit.

This toothbrush is terrific,easy to pack and works as good as the expensive Oral B or Sonic. I do recommend this to any traveler.

Although the size of this toothbrush is compact for travel purposes, the size of the toothbrush does not reach the back of your mouth. Nor does the power of the brush substitute for an electric toothbrush. Save yourself the money and just take a regular toothbrush with you. I had high hopes but unfortunate it did not live up to my expectations.

I bought this on a whim as already had another travel toothbrush. But am in love with this one. It is nice and tidy as well as doing a great brushing job!!!

Received our toothbrushes have not used them yet but just the size and style for travelling liking them

Highly reccomend- quiet, great sonic wave, light weight, easy to clean.

My husband and I both have these travel toothbrushes. They do a great job, you can replace the battery instead of having to charge/recharge one more thing. They weigh next to nothing and the size is just right. Oh, and the head is replaceable. I wish they came in more colors, but you could write names on the side if that is a problem for your family.

I'm ordering a second one to use as my regular day-to-day toothbrush. This feels so great on my gums, it's just amazing. Cannot recommend highly enough....

This is the second I bought as a gift. Excellent!!

My dentist is very emphatic on taking my sonic toothbrush on trips. My regular one is fairly large,cumbersome, and requires recharging every ten days or so. This little sonic wonder works as well as my "at home" model. It doesn't require recharging, and will fit in a purse or the smallest travel bag! Cover included. I love it!

Finally a travel toothbrush that doesn't take up unnecessary space or weigh you down. I love the power behind one small battery that seemingly never needs to be replaced. This is an exceptinal alternative and one of the better travel items I've purchased.

I have not used this much yet but I can say it's a great item for all the traveling that I do. I no longer have to disassemble my big Sonic and pack it along with its charger. Great, great idea!

This is an exceptional alternative to carrying your big toothbrush. Which just last month I opened my suitcase to find I had broke the head on my outbound trip.

I regularly use an electronic toothbrush at home but found the travel model nowhere as powerful as that used at home. Of all the items purchased from Magellan this was the one disappointment.

We use a sonic toothbrush all the time. I was so pleased to know we would have one to use on our vacation, too. We are very pleased with the product.

My husband and I both got one of these to travel with so we wouldn't have to drag our Sonicare along. We love these toothbrushes and highly recommend them.

I use a sonic care brush and home and was planning 30 day trip to New Zealand. I saw this travel toothbrush and bought it in hopes that it would be a good substitute for my daily brush. It worked great and continues to be my travel tooth brush. The brush head can be challenging to replace so you have to be careful when changing it. We found out the hard way and had to buy a new brush when the whole brush snapped while trying to replace the brush head.

This worked well. as advertised. I will definitely save it and use for the next trip!.

I use electric toothbrushes all the time at home, my dentist says I get great results from them and I know I get great and easy check-ups every year. I'm on the road 6-8 months a year for my job, so it's inportant for me to have a good working electric tootbrush to take with me that I know will do they same job my one at home does. The sonic travel toothbrush so far meets mine and my dentists expectations.

I really like this little travel-size powered toothbrush; bought 2 for my 1st mate & I to use on our new motorhome's "maiden voyage". Used them for 2 weeks. Much better than a manual toothbrush, esp. at keeping tartar build up at bay on our pearly whites. The only minor compaint is I had a hard time removing the bottom cover (handle) on mine in order to install the (included) AAA battery. Loved that they came with an extra brush head, so I didn't have to buy replacement heads (2 ea. @ $5.85)

Electrics are so much more convenient and this one makes packing much easier than taking along a regular sized unit and having to be concerned about it losing it's charge. With this toothbrush, if it loses it's charge simply insert a new AA battery and your ready to go. Fits my needs perfectly. And works well.

Took on a 2-week 1-bag trip around Ireland. The battery lasted the length of the trip plus an additional 8-days at home. Much lighter and more compact than my Sonicare. Only complaint is that it is difficult to reach all of my teeth with good brush head contact. If they would make the base of the neck thinner, it would help with this problem.

I have always missed my Sonic Care when traveling and was really pleased to find a suitable replacement. Does a great job, not sure how long the battery will last but am considering getting rechargables since I have to take a charger (which will charge the AA/AAA) along for my camera batteries on my upcoming 18 day trip.

Bought one in each color, we haven't used them yet to travel, but they work well and are very compact and light weight for a power toothbrush. They come with an extra head, but I also bought a package of two replacement heads. Nice for in one's pocketbook too.

I have a husband who will not travel without the electric tooth brush. We used these on a 5-day trip and we wer both very pleased with them. They are compact. They are more quiet than an electric, but they did an excellent job of cleaning the teath. I can highly recommend them.

Compact and practically weightless, yet offering the cleaning action of a sonic-- I love my sonic travel toothbrush! My companion on my trip to Ireland was jealous when he saw it and he had only a regular toothbrush.

It's featured as a sonic tooth brush, and yes it does vibrate. It's not going to replace my sonic care, but it sure makes it easier to carry. We keep them with our travel stuff (just remember spare batteries) which makesrerembering to pack them fool proof. For the price you can't go wrong

this was a gift for my husband and he was thrilled with it.

I was disappointed w/the toothbrush. It was difficult to open to install the battery and that deterred me from taking it on my trip. Then when you slide the handle open to remove the battery, that action caused the battery to activate. A very awkward design. I would not recommend this product.

I used this when I was traveling for two weeks. I worked great, almost as well my regular toothbrush, on the same battery.

Just got back from Maui today and used this item all week.It it great,compact and works well.Some may feel it is a bit small in a larger male hand but it isn't awkward to use.Only irritation is finding the "sweet spot" to turn it off as the off button under the rubber cover does not correspond exactly to the "off" round dot.I bought some extra replacement heads.

The toothbrush is a good travel size but the brush is bulky compared to the actual sonic and with the short handle it seems a bit awkward and takes some getting used to

This is just the right size to fit into the Quart size bag that TSA requires for liquids/toothpaste. Also works just like my full-size Sonic toothbrush at home. Great Idea/Just Right!

Great item for travel. Small, easy to transport. Recommend for anyone who travels

I bought one thinking that I could change the heads and share with my husband. The heads do not lend themselves to quick changing. But the toothbrushes do a much better job than a toothbrush without power. I bought a second toothbrush and like them more and more as the trips become longer.

I like the size of this brush and thought it did a good job. The cap kept the brush too wet if you left it on, but I like having a cover on my toothbrush.

I bought this toothbrush as I miss my regular Sonic Care toothbrush when I go camping. As I travel by motorcycle the small size, travel cap, and secure on/off switches are perfect. I no longer long for my regular toothbrush, this one works perfectly on the road.

I used the Sonic Travel Toothbrush during a 5-week vacation this year and loved it. No quite as fantastic as the Sonicare toothbrush but comes close! Light-weight, easy to pack. I do have a hard time changing the brush head but that's a minor inconvenience. I have purchased several more for stocking stuffers for my travel companions.

This is certainly not your home toothbrush, but a really great substitute. Feels like it's getting the job done.

I use a full size, non-travel Sonic toothbrush at home. This product does not work the same way. The travel version does not have a regular cycle of two minutes brush time. Also, the brush is much larger than the home versio. Having said that, I would buy this again, because it is much better than a regular toothbrush. Great size!

My dentist has told me that I need to use an electronic toothbrush because plaque builds up quickly on my teeth. However, I travel a lot - close to 50% of the year. It's impractical for me to haul my Sonic Care toothbrush around especially because of the different voltages where I travel. This toothbrush has worked really well for the two weeks I've had it. I'm delighted with it. I had a little trouble turning it off at first but then realized that I just needed to push up a little higher

Just got this Sonic Travel Toothbrush. Works exactly like the full size Sonic, which is a top rated toothbrush. It is not supposed to move back and forth. The vibration breaks up the tarter and plaque, just like it's big brother. It also does stay on while you use it if you push the button in far enough. There is a second button below the "on" button that shuts the toothbrush off. I love being able to have the function of a full sized Sonic toothbrush that is small enough to pack in my toiletry bag. And it is great that Magellan offers replacement heads as well.

This toothbrush works great ! I purchased it to use when we go out to eat. It is just the right size and better than a larger electric toothbrush.I just got invisalign to straighten my teeth and must floss`and brush after each meal before putting the retainers back in. This tooth brush works great for this

I think these are a great size; I can stick in my day bag and go.

This is not a very useful tool. The brush does not move, but simply vibrates. Also, to keep it vibrating you have to keep pushing on the ON button, which is a bother. You cannot just turn it on and it stay on until you turn it off. I do NOT recommend this for travellers!

Nice idea but no indication of availability, cost, and source of replacement brushes. Once the two brushes included in the package are used, it may be a throwaway purchase which is disappointing. Magellan's should consider this need when it decides to carry products requiring replacement components.