i have notices a big difference in my teeth since i switched from a manual toothbrush to the spin brush. my teeth seem cleaner they also seem to be getting whiter. i use a whitening toothpaste with it but it seems to do a much better job than a manual tooth brush. i am so glad i switched . wish i had done it sooner. it takes a double a battery that has lasted a while now. i feel like i have just come from the dentist when i am done using it. i would definatly recommend this to anyone looking for a clean fresh mouth