Toothbrush scare!

I have just bought a Philips Sonicare toothbrush. On reading the instructions I was startled discover that  I should cntact my 'physician' or the manufacturer before use.

This is because it has an elctromagnetic field. 

I am a bit annoyed that this was not mentioned on the website from which I bought it (Amazon) . 

Has anyone else got one of these items and  what  did your physician or manufacturer  say  if you contacted them? 

 

 

 

 

 

5 Comments

That toothbrush

by MissFitts - 2019-07-12 11:18:44

Sorry I have just discovered several other queries about this.

Seems  to be OK if you keep it away from your PM. 

However,  Which?   (UK independent Consumer organisation)  had it as a 'Best Buy' which is why I bought it. I have just rung them, they were concerned and  said the issue would be  'flagged up'. 

 

urban legends

by ROBO Pop - 2019-07-12 12:49:20

That concern along with most others is pure nonsense.

Because we live in a litigious society the manufacturers must do everything in their power to avoid lawsuits, so they come up with these ridiculous disclaimers. We call it CYA (Cover Your Assets).

I have had ICD's and CRT-Ds for 13 years and never had a problem. My wife stacking refrigerator magnets on my chest hasn't interferred, much to her disappointment. Relax it's fine. My kids bought me one of those electric toothbrushes 3 years ago in hopes of an accelerated reading of the will and I'm still here spending their inheritence

Lawyers are scary people

by AgentX86 - 2019-07-12 12:51:32

Forget about the warning. Lawyers, politicians, and journalists want you to be in a constant state of fear. Brush away. It's not a bad idea to discuss restrictions with your EP or cardiologist,  though. Mine has drawn the line on a few things but it sure ain't tooth brushes.

NONSENSE !!

by MartyP - 2019-07-12 17:58:20

FORGET ABOUT IT - I've been using the Sonicare for years !!

Still alive

by MissFitts - 2019-07-13 09:59:25

Encouraged  by your posts, everyone, I used it this morning and have survived.. I now have extremely shiny teeth, very impressed. 

 Our charger lives well away from where teeth are cleaned so we should be OK.

Thanks to everyone for the reassurance.

 

 

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