Just don't be lazy

They say that beauty comes from within. It's only skin deep.

I was really excited to receive this months Shine Guru's product, until I found out it was a toothbrush. However, it is a fancy toothbrush...

Colgate 360° ActiFlex SonicPower Toothbrush

I've used this toothbrush every day, morning and night for the past month.

My teeth felt really clean. But no more clean than a regular, non-vibrating toothbrush. I still spent the same amount of time using the toothbrush as I would a common brush. My teeth weren't any whiter. I even coupled it with Colgate's extra whitening toothpaste. No visible difference.

And being the forgetful self I am, I accidentally left the brush "on" and realized that I don't have any spare batteries to put into it. Well....hmph!

I noticed that the toothbrush costs $5.99, so with tax that's over $6 for a toothbrush. Just one. Not a two-pack, not a family pack -- one! I don't have kids, but I'm a person who always wants the most bang for her buck, and this toothbrush just doesn't cut it.

My two-cents: Buy a manual brush with cross bristles and a tongue scrubber on the back (like the kind my dentist gave me recently). Don't waste your money!