My husband got braces last year and has been complaining ever since about how toothbrushes can dislodge his wires, which then poke his gums all night.The rest of us suffer for it the next morning!:-)I therefore took it upon myself to look into the Philips Sonicare, which most of us have seen in the shops or in advertising.After all, how could anybody miss that price tag?I had often wondered aloud if any toothbrush could be worth the money it cost and concluded that there was no way it could be worth it.I lost my skepticism when I bought a Clarisonic Mia2 facial brush, which also uses sonic technology.I was extremely pleased with the results of that purchase and concluded that the Mia2 was worth every penny of its high price.I was busy congratulating myself on making the investment in myself while admiring my complexion, when the lightbulb went off above my head.I jumped onto Amazon, shopped around, and found this Philips Sonicare HX6733/90 Healthy White 3 Mode Platinum Edition Rechargeable Toothbrush 2-Pack Bundle.The price was less than I had expected and thus a happy surprise, so I immediately purchased the set through Amazon Prime and had it in my hands in two days.
I am a longtime tea drinker with very sensitive gums.Despite a lifetime of excellent dental care and virtuous brushing and flossing, my teeth had a yellowish staining that wouldn't go away.My gums won't tolerate whitening treatments, so I concluded that I would just have to live with it.As I'm in my late 30s, I also thought that some of the yellowish color could be a result of natural aging and thinning enamel and didn't think any more about it.When I received the Sonicare, I read the packaging and indulged myself in fantasizing that it might MAYBE whiten my teeth, but I didn't really expect that it would.
I am very pleased to report that the Sonicare DID whiten my teeth, and in less than the week that the Sonicare advertising suggested that it would take.After only two days of usage, my teeth are not only noticeably whiter, they sparkle!I was so excited by the results that I decided that I had to review this product immediately to sing its praises.I really believed that my teeth would remain somewhere between ivory and alabaster in color from here to eternity, and I was beyond delighted to see that they have begun to return to their original whiteness with no extra effort on my part aside from my usual oral hygiene routine.
I was startled when I first put the toothbrush in my mouth, as it vibrates so quickly that it doesn't feel quite "right".The toothbrush head is very small and slim, which is great for getting into all of the crevices in your mouth.I used the Clean and Whiten mode (there are three, Sensitive, Clean, and Clean and Whiten) right from the start, just because I didn't notice the other two modes until my husband pointed them out this morning.Despite having sensitive gums, I did not feel that the DiamondClean brush heads were too harsh or that the cycle itself was too harsh.I haven't actually timed it, but the brush shuts itself off after the recommended two minutes of brushing.There is a slight pause every thirty seconds or so.My husband is a clean freak and flung the packaging and manual in the recycling bin yesterday, so I'm afraid I can't be specific as to whether or not it only does this in Clean and Whiten mode or in all modes.After brushing, I flossed thoroughly as always, and there seemed to be the usual minor amount of plaque after brushing as compared to the other electric toothbrush I had been using before the Sonicare.My one minor complaint is that it is very uncomfortable to brush your tongue with the Sonicare.
My husband commented that the Sonicare brush is very gentle on his braces, but he won't know exactly how well it works on his teeth until the braces come off. He is pleased overall and interested in learning more about the system, and as I said, I am now a major fan who has already bored several colleagues with how amazing I think this product is.I am planning to update this review in a few weeks' time with whether or not the Sonicare was able to whiten the backs of my teeth, which have the most staining from tea.
The travel cases, chargers, and UV Sanitizer are gravy on top of the brush itself, as we have a small bathroom and travel a lot.Even without any of the extras, this product was worth every penny and more.
Thank you very much for reading my review!
Edited to add:It has been awhile (almost 7 months) since I bought the Philips Sonicare, and I still love it.I had promised to add to this review as to whether or not the toothbrush worked on the stains on the backs of my teeth.It took several months for me to see results here, and I am not sure why, as the Sonicare worked on the the front of my teeth within two days.Maybe I have improper brushing techniques in place?Thinner enamel on the backs on my teeth?Either way, they are whiter than they have ever been, which matters to nobody but me, I am sure.:-)My husband still has his braces, but he is still happy with the Sonicare in the meantime (no complaints = happiness for him!)I will update this review with his final verdict on its effectiveness for him in a few months' time, when his braces come off.Thank you again for reading!
My wife and I have used Sonicare toothbrushs for years, and recently upgraded to this model from the Sonicare Elite so that we could use the DiamondClean brush heads. It was much more economical to buy this two pack than to buy one of the more expensive Sonicare handles (Flexcare, Flexcare Plus, or Diamond Clean) for each of us. While those handles all claim to have an assortment of additional features, using the DiamondClean brush head with this handle is all we need for good dental care.
Shop for price. I bought this on sale at my local Costco for $120; the regular price was $150.
Note: the DiamondClean brush heads are much more expensive than other Sonicare brush heads. Even at my local Costco a 6 pack still costs $50 (though $40 on sale), and it is recommended that you change brush heads every three months. So keep that in mind before you decide to upgrade.My dentist said my gum is in a poor condition, and recommended me to use an electronic toothbrush.
After some researching work, I found Sonicare is more effective than Oral B according to other people's review.
And this product is a good deal if you want to get 2 handles.
I bought this product for me and my husband. It was shipped fast by Fedex.
Now we have been using this products for a few days. The teeth are SUPER clean! I use the clean and white mode for the teeth, and sensitive mode for the gum.
The brush head is ok, not as tough as mentioned by some user. Though I also bought a set of the sensitive brush head as a beginner of using the toothbrush. (I think not necessary to do that)
I have another appointment with the dentist 2 months later, I wish the gum's condition could get a lot better this time....
Will update then...FIrst off, this toothbrush cleans my teeth well, which is the most important factor. My teeth feel dentist-clean after using the brush. The package comes with two toothbrush handles and two brush heads. It also includes a stand with a UV cleaning box (with spots for both brush heads) and charger peg. It also includes a travel charger and two travel cases. When I first used the toothbrush, I thought I was going to hate it because the vibration is aversive when you first use it. I used the EasyStart feature to get used to the brush it gradually increases the vibration intensity over 14 brushings and now it doesn't bother me. The brush also features Quadpacer, so it pauses every 30s to alert you to switch the quadrant of mouth you're brushing and the brush shuts off after the full 2 minutes so you know you're done.
My critiques are minor, but they may change whether you buy the HealthyWhite brush or look at the FlexCare:
--First, the set comes with two handles, but the charger/UV stand only has a single charging peg. It does come with an additional travel charger, but it's pretty ridiculous to have both bathroom plugs used for toothbrushes. As the handles hold charge for a couple of weeks, it's not a deal breaker you can store the other brush somewhere else, but I find it annoying to have to trade off using the single charging peg with my husband and try to remember whose handle is whose.
--Second, the brush has three seetings: Clean, Sensitive, and Clean+White. I usually want to use Clean+White, but in order to reach this setting, I have to press the on button three times EACH time I use the brush it defaults back to Clean every time it's used. It's hard to confirm which setting I'm on because I can't see the handle while it's in my mouth and if I take the toothbrush out to see the setting, the toothpaste splatters all over. I wish the brush would remember the last used setting.
So, overall, love the toothbrushes and if you can live with those minor complaints, you will, too!I bought this dual pack for my wife and son.She had been using an Oral-B sonic-type brush and the replacement heads were becoming hard to find and he was getting along with a Spin-Brush.I like the idea of the timer especially for my 10 year old.The UV bush sanitizer had nothing to do with my decision, but it is kinda cool.
I have been using an Oral-B sonic type brush for a few years and love it and was surprised to hear how much louder this brush is even on "gentle" mode.I am assuming that it is due to a higher oscillation rate.
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