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| Philips Sonicare FlexCare Rechargeable Sonic Toothbrush | 
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| Brand: Philips Sonicare
Category: Health And Beauty
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Avg. Customer Rating:  89 reviews
Sales Rank: 126
Ingredients: 1 Sonicare toothbrush w/1 ProResults brush head1 Deluxe charger w/cord wrap and brush head storage1 Luxury soft travel case1 Hygienic travel cap3 additional color code rings
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 9.3 x 3.7
Model: HX6911/02
UPC: 075020803443
EAN: 0075020803443
ASIN: B0013TVEWA
Release Date: March 7, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Customer Reviews:
 Liked my old Sonicare better December 31, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've had this toothbrush since June, 2008. I bought it when my old Sonicare's battery died. I had the old Sonicare for 3 years and liked it very much--it did an excellent job cleaning my teeth.
Unfortunately, this new Sonicare does not seem to clean my teeth as well as the old one, especially where two teeth meet and up by the gums. I think this is because of the brush shape. It seems too rounded for my teeth and the bristles on the edges of the brush seem too short. I get my teeth professionally cleaned every 6 months and, at my last cleaning, I was surprised to have some tartar on my teeth (usually I do not have any, or I only have a very small amount).
They do sell other brushes for this toothbrush aside from the one which I am currently using (which is the model of brush that comes with the toothbrush), but these other brushes are very small and I also find that they do not do a very good job cleaning. I really wish they would make some of the old-style brushes to fit this Sonicare. I also think that this toothbrush is overpriced (I paid 89 dollars).
There are some things that I do like about this toothbrush. I like the long battery life and I like the fact that a lot of grime does not build up where you attach the brush head (which was a problem with my old Sonicare). It's also nice that there is a built in timer which alerts you every 30 seconds so that you can change quadrants while you are brushing your teeth. I do, however, think it's silly that it shuts off after 2 minutes (my old Sonicare did this too) because I am often not done brushing my teeth.
The massage function is okay. I tried it, but do not use it because you have to set the toothbrush up for it before you start brushing (and I always forget). The only reason that I would be interested in going through this extra step would be because it adds 1 minute to the overall time of the brushing cycle (so the toothbrush would not shut off before I was done brushing and I wouldn't have to turn it on again to finish).
Overall, I think the toothbrush is okay--it is way better than a manual toothbrush--but I really wish I had my old Sonicare back. I'm thinking about replacing this Sonicare and maybe trying a Braun.
 Consider the battery December 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This model uses a lithium ion battery (the HealthyWhite also uses Li-ion). This is the reason I chose this product over oral B or the other cheaper sonicare models. All the Oral-B models that I could find used either NiCad (toxic) or nickel-metal-hydride (NiMH). Previous experience with NiMH batteries that they wear out quickly. And since you cannot replace the batteries in rechargeable toothbrushes, I didn't want to have to purchase another one in 2 years. I've had very good luck with Li-ion batteries in laptops, cameras, phones, etc. They hold their charge better and last longer.
Justifying the price is difficult. Although I got a very good deal at a warehouse store for the flexcare with 2 handles and UV sanitizer. The replacement brushes are also more expensive. However, if I can get a few more years out of this because it uses a better battery, then the price will be more comparable to cheaper models.
As far as cleaning ability, I feel that it is doing a better job than I would do with manual brushing. I would be surprised if the cleaning ability is significantly better than the oral-b models.
good investment December 29, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
this is my first automatic toothbrush so i can't compare it with another one. i have no complaints about it. it was recommended by my dentist to help me clean my teeth better, especially in the back because i had borderline periodontal diseases and pockets in my gums. i've been using it for a few months (with the compact head on sensitive mode) and in addition to using listerine and flossing, my dentist told me there was dramatic improvement with the health of my gums and teeth. so i think it works. amazon had the cheapest price at the time i bought it (back in august) too.
great product December 28, 2008
I have had this brust for over a month now and it does a better job than oral B. There is less chances of it damaging the gums since it is pressure sensitive and excessive pressure to the brush will cause it to stop.
Only negative is that the large brush head just doesn't get into the narrow corners. Will try the compact head to see how it works.
Overall a great product.
Sonicare Flexcare Toothbrush December 26, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a great toothbrush. I bought them for everyone for Christmas. Don't waste your money on lesser brands. This one is expensive but worth it.
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