Sonicare replacement
 

So I dropped my trusty sonicare in a hotel bathroom and the metal post thingy to which the brush head attaches is now bent. Time to replace!

im trying to find a sonicare with a minimalist travel pouch but they all seem to come with the large bulky plastic travel cases.

1) does anyone have a sonicare electric travel toothbrush recommendation?

2) does anyone know where I can get a minimalist case for a sonicare?

Sonicare has newer slim toothbrushes with smaller travel cases. The reviews are not as favorable as the bulkier toothbrushes. I use the bulky Somicare at home and another slim brand when I travel. My home toiletries are never packed in a Dopp kit.

I'll be following this for any recommendations. I religiously used sonicare electric toothbrushes for years, but just wanted a small one for traveling even if they took replaceable batteries. So, I started using "GUM Technique Deep Clean" manual toothbrushes and they actually do a better job than electric toothbrushes because they clean under your gums. But, I would still like to get a miniature electric toothbrush for surface cleaning only.

I love my Sonicare. I've got a plug-in Sonicare for home and a battery operated one for travel.

But my wife is a heretic, and has forsaken her Sonicare for a Spinbrush. There are several types of these, and you'll find them easily with an Amazon search. They are inexpensive (most are under $8), quite a bit smaller than a Sonicare, and have replaceable batteries. They don't include a case, but I'm sure you could find something on Amazon that would work if you wanted a case/cover.

I too dropped my Sonicare, but it did not bend the metal post. However, it is at least twice as loud now.
I always pack it in my Dopp kit, so size is not an issue.

My dentist has really been pushing the Sonicare the last couple of years. He sells them, but not at an inflated price. He says that are so much better than manual ones. I'm curious as to how well the spin ones are vs. Sonicare.

I have a Quip brush in my travel case. Its small and works well.

2 pack Quip is on clearance at Sam’s Club. I tempted to replace my travel toothbrush with this Quip which comes with a total of 4 replacement heads

Do you really need a travel case? My Sonicare HX6911/02 FlexCare Rechargeable purchased in 2010 has circled the globe many times and is still going strong. It goes in a zip-lock bag and then into a larger zip-lock that includes toothpaste, floss, and a few other things.

Using a water flosser has made an even greater dental hygiene improvement for me the past few years, so in a separate zip-lock is my Waterpik Cordless Advanced Water Flosser and mouthwash.

I've traveled the last 15 years with my sonicare just in toiletry case. The brush comes with a little plastic cover and I just use that while it's in the bag and also when it's on the counter in the hotel room.

That said, I just bought a quip for upcoming travels. It's a lot smaller/lighter than the sonicare and for a few days at a time, it should be fine.

Manual for me...
 

I just leave my Sonicare at home. I've looked for 'travel sized' replacements. But the ones I've gotten off Amazon don't make the cut.
They tend to 'just vibrate' instead of giving you that mysterious 'sonic cleaning' - and typically it's the handle that vibrates instead of the brush head.
Basically, they're vibrators with a brush stuck on end. So if you have a spare pocket-rocket laying around by your bed - duct tape a toothbrush on it - and you'll get the same experience.
;)

We went back to throwing some of those travel Colgate manual toothbrushes, (that fold over into themselves). I think they cost about USD $2 each, and we bring a couple and throw away when needed - or when we return to the hotel an find the bristles wet after the maid has been in (and they should be dry!!!). I think I can floss and brush my teeth manually while on vacation.

My Sonicare did come with a case, and you can buy them separately on Amazon, But they were huge and not worth it.

Good luck!

Disappointed that the new Sonicare models don't have brush storage like the old ones have. The shelf inside our cabinet isn't that high, plus... 2 brush heads.