[Electronics-Talk] Accessible Toothbrush app?

Tue Oct 25 19:16:59 UTC 2016

Does it time you while brushing your teeth?  If so, I can just set a timer, or ask Siri to time it.  I don't need an app for that.  I've done all right up until now.  I am still the proud owner of all of my own teeth.

Shannon Cook, MSW, CPM
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I agree! Seems like tech overkill.
Andy

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From: Gerald Levy via Electronics-Talk
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Seems pretty obvious.  The purpose of a toothbrush app is to maximize
profits for the manufacturer who can charge a premium price for a
fancy-shmancy toothbrush with this feature of dubious value.  I have yet to
find any studies that demonstrate that a$150 electric toothbrush cleans
teeth more effectively and does a better job at preventing cavities and
tooth decay than a $30 model.  You still have to put the darn thing in your
mouth and brush properly for the recommended two minutes for it to be
effective.  No app can do that for you.  And you still have to floss.  And
the only dentists who seem to recommend electric toothbrushes are the ones
who sell them directly to their patients right in their offices.  Most
dentists still encourage their patients to brush their teeth the
old-fashioned way with a manual toothbrush. My previous dentist kept trying
to sell me a professional-grade electric toothbrush from a brand I never
heard of for $200.  I told him, no thanks.  My current dentist is skeptical
about the benefits of using an electric toothbrush, although I nevertheless
brush daily with a battery-powered Sonicare PowerUp model.

Gerald

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From: Shannon Cook via Electronics-Talk
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Maybe I messed it, but what is the purpose of the app for a toothbrush?

Shannon Cook, MSW, CPM

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Why spend $150 for an electric toothbrush?  I use a $15
battery-poweredPhilips Sonicare PowerUp toothbrush which is just as
effective as the more expensive rechargeable models.  The advantage of a
battery powered toothbrush is that it does not require a charging base that
takes up counter space in your bathroom.  I use a pair of rechargeable
Panasonic Eneloop AA batteries in my Sonicare and get about 4 weeks of usage
before the batteries have to be recharged. And I have two pairs of
rechargeable batteries, so while one pair is recharging, I can simply
install the other pair into  the toothbrush, and I'm good to go again right
away. It's just totally ridiculous.  Where are you supposed to keep all
those charging bases for those bathroom gadgets like electric toothbrushes,
electric shavers, hair trimmers and oral irrigators?  Nobody has yet
invented a universal charging base that can charge all the bathroom gadgets
you own.  In my case, it doesn't matter, because I have no counter space to
begin with in my tiny bathroom, and so rechargeable gadgets that require a
charging base are out of the question.

Gerald

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Hi,
Ah I asked because I know Sonicare was launching one too I was just curious
about that one as well.
thanks for letting us know.Robin

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The Oral-B Pro 5000 SmartSeries.. has an app you download.  And he app is
not accessible.  At least, not yet.
So don't waste your time downloading it.  It's not necessary.  My dentist
said I needed to start using an electric toothbrush, so I just thought it
was cool to have a bluetooth toothbrush, and since it was a $150 item, which
dropped to $85 after it being on sale and a coupon added from Amazon.com, I
got it.

Vince

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> Hi,
> Oh no which Bluetooth toothbrush app is that? I'd thought about giving
> them a play so not the best idea then?
> Robin
>
>
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> Probably not, and if so, probably won't be easy to use.  Like my bluetooth
> sonic toothbrush's app.
>
> Vince
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>>I wonder if any of those over-the-hood microwaves can be controlled by an
>>IPhone app?
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Robin Frost via Electronics-Talk
>> Sent: Monday, October 24, 2016 9:59 PM
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>> Lost
>>
>> Hi,
>> thanks for letting us all know.
>> Obviously had I known I'd never have posited as a potential solution.
>> I'll return to my quiet non-participatory corner now with the hope that
>> perhaps legislation could be crafted or structured negotiations could be
>> entered into in an effort to address this issue as it seems like that
>> might
>> be the only way to impact the situation going forward.
>> Robin
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
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>>
>> Whirlpool no longer makes braille overlays, and I'm sure GE has followed
>> suit.
>>
>> Vince
>>
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>>
>>> Hi,
>>> doesn't Whirlpool make braille overlays for their appliances? they used
>>> to do so.  Perhaps a call to them might shed light on this situation?
>>> Robin
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Annette Carr via Electronics-Talk
>>> Sent: Monday, October 24, 2016 4:37 PM
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>>>
>>> Hi All,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Well I am at a dead-end when it comes to finding an accessible over the
>>> range microwave.  They just do not exist.  We are left with no option
>>> but to
>>> purchase one that I cannot use as we need the exhaust.  We cannot just
>>> replace the microwave with a traditional exhaust hood as we would have
>>> to
>>> replace the cabinet above the range to position the hood at the required
>>> height.  Well, that is not going to happen since it is not possible to
>>> match
>>> a new cabinets to the existing cabinets.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> The appliance manufacturers think that making an appliance ADA
>>> accessible
>>> requires them to only meet physical access requirements.  Access for the
>>> blind is not even a consideration.  It is just a matter of time before
>>> access to all appliances are out of our reach.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Annette
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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