Oral-B CrossAction Pro-Health manual toothbrush Review

I was offered a free Oral-B CrossAction Pro-Health toothbrush in return for my unbiased review. I've used the brush at least a dozen times now, so I have a good idea if it will be comfortable for me over the long haul.

I've had lots of dental problems over the years, mostly because I was too lazy and pig-headed to take care of my teeth. My biggest regret is that I didn't take better care of my teeth as a kid, because that would have me in much better dental condition today. All water over the dam, I suppose. I got dental religion about eight years ago and now brush after every meal and snack, maybe as many as five times a day. My teeth -- the gums, really -- responded well to this treatment and what's left of my teeth are in pretty good shape today.

As a frequent brusher, I know that I have to adapt to a new toothbrush on a regular basis. When I first saw the Oral-B CrossAction Pro-Health toothbrush, I wasn't sure if I could ever adapt -- this thing is BIG. It's got a big head with several different kinds of bristles and a big fat handle. In fact, it's so big that it is too long for my toothbrush travel case, about 1/4 inch too long. The head is wider and thicker than my current toothbrush, a Reach model.

Sure enough, in my mouth the Oral-B CrossAction Pro-Health toothbrush feels big. It has ridges on the back of the head that I guess are to massage the inside of the cheeks, but it just feels bulky and awkward.

The bottom line for me on the Oral-B CrossAction Pro-Health toothbrush is that it works as a toothbrush but it just doesn't feel very comfortable to me. If I'm going to brush a lot, I want brushing to feel comfortable and the Oral-B CrossAction Pro-Health toothbrush hasn't felt that way in a dozen tries.