Philips Sonicare FlexCare Plus, Rechargeable Toothbrush
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- Gum Care mode improves gum health in only two weeks
- Contoured brush head removes plaque along the gumline
- Decreases gum bleeding and helps prevent gum recession
- Patented sonic technology drives fluid to stimulate gums
Product Description
With nearly 80% of adults suffering from gum disease, Philips Sonicare, the #1 recommended brand by dental professionals, brings you FlexCare+. Clinically proven to improve gum health in only 2 weeks, FlexCare+ features a unique Gum Care mode, which provides 2 minutes of overall cleaning plus 1 minute to gently clean problem areas and along the gumline, reducing gum inflammation and bleeding, and protecting against gingivitis. Patented Sonic technology drives fluid … More >>
The handle, brush and charger were fine. However the sanitizer and brush storage area were unnecessary and cumbersome to use. Whoever got an infection from leaving his personal toothbrush in the atmosphere? The cumbersome nature of the product was such that I concluded that my wife who is blind would find it frustrating in the extreme.
Rating: 2 / 5
I purchased this product about six months ago and as other reviews note, it works very well. I was quite happy with the purchase until one day, while sitting on the travel charge stand, the toothbrush fell over. I had accicently bumped the stand (gently). After that the brush no longer vibrated properly. I called Philips and they said that the brush falling off its own stand onto the counter is like my dropping it. The warranty was of course voided. The product is not very robust and I am loath to spend another $150 with a company that cares so little for its customer. If only REI sold this product….
Rating: 1 / 5
I’ve had the last version of this Sonicare FlexCare for 2 years now. This was my first experience using an electric toothbrush, so I did not know what to expect.
This one has a Gum Care mode, which previously with the electric toothbrush I’ve had is Max Care, which is 2 minutes of Clean, and 1 minute of Massage, so the options are changed alittle by name. The layout of your options is alittle different too.
I prefer this new one. They are all in line. I love the idea of having different options. Most times I use just the Clean Mode, and sometimes I will run it twice.
I like knowing I have brushed my teeth the recommended amount of time. It is alot less strain on your hand and arm using an electric toothbrush too.
The first time I used it, I ran the Sensitive mode, just to see how hard it would be on my teeth,or how hard it would be to get used to. The first few times I used it, it did kind of tickle, but it takes very little time to adjust to using this. In fact, I look forward to using it!
The most dramatic thing happened tho. I had this dark spot on one of my upper teeth,in the upper right hand corner, near the gum line. Soon after using the Sonicare Flexcare electric toothbrush the spot disappeared.
I was always self conscious about the spot, so this certainly has made me feel more confident when I smile. I think your smile is one of the first things, if not the first thing people will notice when they look at you, so to have that added confidence is very important.
I do change the brush heads every 3 months like they recommend. They are alittle pricey, but I do notice the difference when Iam using a new brush head, or closer to when I first have changed it, to when it’s closer to the 3 month change.
To me, it’s worth the expense of replacing the brush heads, because what would be the point of using this electric toothbrush, if Iam not going to use it correctly?
For me, this Sonicare Flexcare electric toothbrush has made my teeth alot whiter, given my smile confidence, which in turn has given me confidence. I can’t afford dental insurance, so to me, this Sonicare Flexcare electric toothbrush is my dental insurance.
I know I will never go back to using a manual toothbrush again! You think a manual toothbrush is doing a good job of cleaning your teeth, but it takes using this Sonicare Flexcare electric toothbrush to see that it wasn’t. I know I never had such dramatic results ever using a manual toothbrush.
I just leave my unit plugged in, so that I know it’s always read to go. Everytime I use my toothbrush, after I have cleaned my teeth, I take the brushhead off, rinse it, then I put it into the small area where the UV Sanitizer is, press that button, which turns on the blue light to sanitize the brush head. I just leave it in there til the next time I brush my teeth. That way, I always know my brush head has been sanitized. I love having the UV Sanitizer. Who wants a germy brush head, that will then go into your mouth to clean your teeth?
The unit comes with stickers to remind you to change your brush head, but I just put in in my planner every 3 months, to remind me to change my brush head. When Iam on my last brush head, I order or buy new ones.
I think this Sonicare Flexcare electric toothbrush is well worth the price. My dad who recently turned 82, just had all his teeth pulled in May, 2009, to get dentures.
After hearing about his ordeal, and seeing his difficulty in eating with dentures, I know I want to keep my teeth as healthy as possible, to possibly avert having to go through the same thing. I want to keep my own teeth as long as possible.
I definitely do not want to have to go through what he went through!!
Rating: 5 / 5
I love my new Sonic toothbrush. It was bought to replace an older Sonic that finally quit. I had to go several days with a regular toothbrush before my new toothbrush arrived. It felt like forever. I couldn’t wait to get my new one and really feel like I had a clean mouth and teeth. It’s great!
Rating: 5 / 5
I’ve been using Sonicare for ages, this is my third.
This is definitely worth the money, my dentist visits are always quick and never much plaque.
Perfect purchase for someone who wants to keep their teeth.
Rating: 5 / 5