Sometimes, toothbrushes don’t turn on by themselves. Sometimes, the user has to push or press a button to get the toothbrush to turn on. These types of toothbrushes are usually more expensive due to the added features.
The buttons are there to help you control your brush, such as changing the head or removing the power cord to store in your charging case. When these teethbrushes are charge, they will definitely be in their charging case while being used!
Rechargeable Toothbrushes are usually more cost-effective than battery-powered teethbrushes. The rechargeable brushes can stay charged for several weeks before needing a charge again!
This is why it is important to look for a less expensive but quality teethbrush if you have one of these problems.
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Solutions for a Sonicare turning on by itself
Occasionally, a toothbrush will receive a notification from the Sonicare device that it’s brushing your teeth too hard. This can be confusing as you’re trying to brush your teeth as quickly as possible, but the brush is taking some time to arrive at the tooth and then continuing to work on it.
This happens frequently when you have a new toothappearing right after an extraction or when you move your new tooth up and down in your mouth. You may also notice this if you have a very very small or very large replacement tooth!
If this happens frequently, try turning the Sonicare off for 5 seconds while still having it positioned on your newly arrived second tooth. This should help ensure that it begins working again!
Another way to solve this problem is to simply stop using the Sonicare device for a few days! Your body will eventually recognize that it was brushing your teeth correctly and then resume use after this break.
Check the battery compartment
If the toothbrush turns on by itself after a few minutes, then it may be charged but not used. To check if the battery is full, gently insert one end of the Toothbrush into the charger and remove a similar sized piece of Toothbrush to see if the two connect. If one does, then the toothbrush is fully charged!
If not, take it off immediately to ensure you do not damage it while charging. If you would like to purchase a Sonicare toothbrush that turns on by itself, then look into the models with intelligent features such as Alexa or Duralink compatibility. These have better user support due to being able to connect with a smart device or computer.
This article was written for kids by professionals based on research from KidsHealthUSA.org and supported by Oral-B ProSeries 5 Electric Toothbrushes. You can read more at www.kidshealthusa.com/buying_advice/.
Check the battery
If the toothbrush turns on by itself after a few minutes, then it may be battery-related. To check the battery, pull off the power chord and look for a charge. If there is a charge, the toothbrush is working, then congratulations!
To replace the battery, you must remove it first. You can do this by pulling off the power cord and removing the small rechargeable battery located inside. Then you can put it back in and reattach the power cord.
Replace the battery with a new one
If the toothbrush turns on by itself, then the next step is to replace the battery. There are many different types of batteries, so this can be done easily.
Most battery replacement kits have a make and model of the toothbrush, so it is easy to replace the battery. Most include a usb charging cord as well, making it even easier to replace the battery.
Reset the toothbrush
If your toothbrush turns on by itself, you may have to replace the power adapter. This may be easy to do as just take it out, and then you can re-charge the power supply!
Another possibility is to reset the toothbrush. This can be difficult if not impossible with some models. A good way to know if your toothbrush has this feature or not is to check the manual for instructions on how to do this.
If you find that your brush still does not turn on by itself, try a different charger or cord. If that does not work, then it must be a battery issue.
Saving time and energy by having your toothbrush turn on by itself is a nice feature! Many people forget about this when they pick up their new Sonicare because they think it “resets” every time they take it out.
Change the mode button position
When the toothbrush is in the On by Itself mode, you can change the position of the mode button by removing and adding power.
When the toothbrush is off, you can change the position of the mode button by removing and adding power. To do this, first remove the USB cable from the back of the device. Then add a charge to the device by pressing and releasing its power button for a few seconds. You’re ready to go!
This feature was added so that users could easily switch between modes without having to take out and re-inserting the Toothbrush.
Brush head not properly attached
If the toothbrush heads are not connected properly, then either one of two things can happen. The brush head can detach from the handle or it can not turn on at all.
The first possibility occurs when one changes the heads on the toothbrush. When that process is completed, then you upload your personalized reminders and you’re good to go.
The second possibility occurs when one notices that one of the heads is not turning on oringally. When this happens, one must take a moment to make sure that the power button is correctly plugged in and turned on. If that does not fix the issue, then it is time to purchase a new Sonicare toothbrush!
Bullet point concluded: If you are having problems with your Sonicare Toothbrush, take a break from changing heads and fixing issues with them! It could save you from buying another faulty model.
Wall or outlet plug is loose or damaged
If your toothbrush turns on by itself, make sure the wall or outlet plug is intact and connected. If it is damaged, then the toothbrush will not turn on.
Believe it or not, this happens! We have had a few that would turn on and off by themselves. Sometimes they were just loose or broken parts that needed to be re-installed correctly.
Either way, if it happens to you, you will need to get it fixed! It is very expensive to have a new wall plug and battery replacement done.