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1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 This is a discontinued product... Feb 18, 2010
I have an Ultreo and really liked this toothbrush, however the company went out of business some time ago. You won't be able to find replacement heads, there won't be a warranty and you are just going to have to buy another toothbrush once the heads wear out.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Ultreo works, that's why the company is dead Jan 16, 2010
The toothbrush worked very well. Better than sonicare. Better than rotary oralB even, which is very hard to beat. Maybe on par with the ionic battery tech. At any rate, Proctor and Gamble sued the Ultreo company dead because it worked so well it would have put their toothpaste / surfactant monopoly out of business. So there you have it: another win for the 'poor' corporation that puts food on your family, in your teeth and needs protection from rogue startups that threaten to undermine them entirely with the new use of a proven technology - real ultrasound. Good job P&G! You've made the world worse for consumers by killing off a good new technology instead of fighting to own it for the betterment of your customers. So while their teeth are rotting in their skulls at least their pits smell fantastic!
What people don't know is that dental calculus is a biofilm and needs either to be physically touched to be removed, blasted of the surface by something like electrical charge or ultrasound...and that traditional chemicals alone just aren't sufficient---the stronger you make them in fact, the more likely they are to damage your mucous membranes than they are to remove a biofilm, thats a fact. That's why Proctor and Gamble make crap products, because if it actually did what it claimed beyond leaving your breath minty fresh, we would be going to dentists every 5 years instead of twice to four times a year.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Warning: Manufacturer bankrupt; replacement heads expensive Oct 13, 2009
This is an excellent electric toothbrush, but after the manufacturer's bankruptcy the shortage of replacement brush heads has quintupled their price. If you use two brush heads a year, as I have, it's going to cost you $225 per year to operate your $72 toothbrush.
Two years ago, on my dentist's recommendation, I upgraded from a Sonicare to the Ultreo. I've visited my hygienist every few months since then, and she feels that my teeth have been cleaner since I switched to the Ultreo. It works well, is just as comfortable as the Sonicare, and is very similar in design. It has a sturdy plastic case and when I travel it typically runs for five to six days without charging. It reminds me to change brush heads about twice a year.
There's a big problem: The manufacturer went bankrupt in February, 2009.* The resulting scarcity of replacement brush heads has quintupled their price, from $23 to $112. My hygienist fears that the brush-head supply will run out if no investors step in and revive the company.
So, much as I love this toothbrush, I'd advise against buying it unless you can afford to stock up on brush heads at $112 each.
[...]. A search on 10/13/2009 of the web sites of the two main local newspapers that cover the manufacturer's region -- The Seattle Times and the Seattle P-I -- turned up no articles suggesting that the manufacturer was back in business.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Excellent, but the firm is out of business .....This may not exactly be a long-term relationship, if you know what I mean... Jul 03, 2009
The Ultreo is a sensational unit and does an amazing job - but sadly it is truly an orphan brand now - Ultreo went under in the early part of 2009- thus if you DO by this, do understand that there is no warranty,and the once easy to find brush heads are gone from the retail market.
The unit is similar to the Sonic products, but did seem to work faster and better. If you are lucky, you may find some brush heads for sale at your dentists office- the product was also sold by dental professionals.
The instructions say to replace the brush head every 3 months - you might be able to extend that a bit by alternating with another system every other day.
Though one can hope, I dont think we will see this made again- I understand that there were several legal issues regarding the technology that was used.
Really too bad, as this was the best toothbrush I ever used. I say keep your eyes peeled in case there is ever a gold box deal/liquidation price on this one. It might be well worth it to buy a new system for the elusive brush heads!
Alas, even were that to happen, you are just buying time..
I dont think I have ever written a review quite like this before - I LOVE the product ( so did my dentist ) and even bought one (at full price!) as a gift for a famly member last year. But it is hard overlook it's now very limited lifespan.
I am sure you will like it if you get one, just dont get too attached!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Great, until it kicked the bucket! Jun 29, 2009
The Ultreo was a fabulous toothbrush for the almost four months it worked. I loved it dearly. One day it suddenly stopped working correctly. I tried to contact the company, only to realize they had went BANKRUPT the month before. So much for getting my money back or getting a replacement. I have since bought a much cheaper and equally nice Oral B Pulsonic. I ran over my Ultreo, might as well get a last thrill out of it.
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