How long do I charge my Oral-B rechargeable toothbrush for? (2024)

FAQs

How long do I charge my Oral-B rechargeable toothbrush for? ›

Depending on which model you have, it should take between 14 and 22 hours to fully charge the brush, and then the juice should last for between 5 and 12 days of brushes (when brushing twice a day, for 2 minutes each time).

Depending on the type of rechargeable electric toothbrush you have, it will take anywhere between 12 to 18 hours on average to fully charge your brush. If you have an Oral-B iO 7, 8 or 9 Series Toothbrush, the full charge time is only about 3 hours!

The best way to check whether the Oral-B Vitality brush is charging is to pick the toothbrush up off the charger after 30 minutes and switch it on. If it comes to life, you know it's charging. Switch it back off and leave it on the charging stand for the full 16 hours it needs to complete a full charge.

Once your handle is fully charged, continue using your electric toothbrush until no charge is left. Then, fully charge it again instead of charging between each use. This will help your battery perform at its best longer.

Take the tooth brush off for the 2 minutes it takes to brush teeth and put it back on the charger. This is from a randomly selected Oral B toothbrush users manual. the charging unit to maintain it at full power. Overcharging is impossible.

Once your brush is fully charged, the battery-life should last between 5 and 14 days of brushing (when brushing twice a day, for 2 minutes each time). You can find out how long to charge your electric toothbrush for to ensure a full battery by checking the user manual that can with your handle.

Most Oral-B handles have a charging indicator to let you know its battery status or if a charge is needed. However—for optimal performance you can keep your Vitality brush always on the connected charger when not in use.

All our toothbrushes apart from the Vitality and PRO 500 have a charging light. It should blink green during charging. Note that this can take up to 15 minutes to start happening if the toothbrush was entirely drained of battery during brushing. When charging is complete, the blinking should stop.

A: Hi jane, it either means you are applying to much pressure when you are brushing your teeth, the red light is a warning not to press so hard or it means the toothbrush needs recharging. If it needs recharging it will carry on flashing after you turn the toothbrush off.

The average lifespan of an Oral-B electric toothbrush and its charger is approximately 3-5 years, depending on the model and the whether the toothbrush has been used as intended.

Why is black stuff coming out of my oral-B electric toothbrush? ›

The black liquid comes from inside the electric brush unit itself, not the brush head. You should always clean the electric brush unit also after brushing your teeth. Do this: When you're done brushing, take the brush head off.

As a rule, it's safe to leave your toothbrush on the charger. The charging stand serves two purposes. The first is to provide a place for the toothbrush to sit when it's not being used. Secondly, it's a quick and convenient way of recharging when the battery is low.

If a simple dental-care routine is your thing, or you're an electric toothbrush newcomer, the Oral-B Pro 1000 is a great option. Its less-is-more functionality, combined with its accessible price point, makes it a super place to enter the world of electric brushing.

The Oral-B Genius will charge for as little as 12 hours while the Oral-B Pro 4000 will take 22 hours. It all depends on the model. If your brush has a charging indicator feature then the light will tell you when it is charging and also when it is full.

If the red light is near the bottom of the handle, this could be the low battery indicator (PRO 1000 and above).

Can I replace the battery in my Oral-B electric toothbrush? Yes you can replace the battery inside your Braun Oral-B, Philips Sonicare or Colgate Omron toothbrush. Use one of our detailed photographic battery replacement guides as listed at the top of this page.

The average lifespan of an Oral-B electric toothbrush and its charger is approximately 3-5 years, depending on the model and the whether the toothbrush has been used as intended.

All our toothbrushes apart from the Vitality and PRO 500 have a charging light. It should blink green during charging. Note that this can take up to 15 minutes to start happening if the toothbrush was entirely drained of battery during brushing. When charging is complete, the blinking should stop.

If the red light is near the bottom of the handle, this could be the low battery indicator (PRO 1000 and above).

To charge, you simply place the toothbrush on the included charger. A light will blink on the Oral-B Pro 1000 until the toothbrush is fully charged, and then the light will turn off. The user guide says that the Oral-B Pro 1000 takes 22 hours to fully charge.