20 Best Electric Toothbrush For Periodontal Disease (Jan 2023 Update)

My 4 star rating might be too high. 3 1/2 might be more accurate. My instructions say that when you charge the razor that the light will stop blinking when it is fully charged (about 2 or 3 hours). However, the first few times I would charge it, the light would still be blinking after 4 or 5 hours. So, after 3 hours I consider it to be fully charged, even though the light is still blinking. The razor needs to be recharged more frequently as compared to previous Norelco razors that I owned. I need to recharge it after about 5 days. Previous Norelco razors I would recharge about once every 10 days. Overall, I still get a nice shave from it, so I am not totally disappointed.PSUVPI

Having used a variety of toothbrushes in the past i can firmly say this is the best by far. The product comes with a carry case a four heads ideal those on the go. The toothbrush base can be charged within the vase itself or with the sleek charging stand provided. The most surprising and notable feature is the Bluetooth connectivity. This allows the brush to connect to a mobile app which can be downloaded for free. The app itself is fairly basic but provides useful insights such as brush times and frequency to reflect your daily routine. The app or Bluetooth connectivity is by no means needed but these features have bought the humble toothbrush to the modern age. The toothbrush also has 4 cleaning modes. Each mode differs in intensity and duration allowing different types of cleaning. The battery life is fantastic. Since receiving the product, using twice a day 2 minutes at a time, over a week later still not had to recharge. Cant ask for anything more. The brush being waterproof there no need to worry about the battery or the electronic inside. One of the things i believe that is missing for this product is the lack of a power pack within the carry case. eve though you can charge through the carry case attached to a mains' socket, there is no on the go charging inside the case. This is a very minor nitpick for an overall fantastic product.99Fix

About 5 years ago I bought a low end, series 2000, Norelco shaver and I was impressed with how well it worked for the price. So, it was time to get a new one and I bought a new Series 2000. This time I was horrified with how horrible it was. Low power, low RMP motor, low capacity and low power battery. It takes about 20 passes (literally) over an area to shave without feeling too much stubble. The literature says 40 minutes of charge time but you can feel and hear the motor weakening during the same shaving session, after starting with a full charge. The literature also says something about “self-sharpening blades that cut hair just above skin level”. If that was the design criterion then that is the problem. It appears that the blades glide over the hair. I can appreciate the pressure to keep prices low, but selling is dysfunctional product doesn't make for happy customers. So, why don't I buy a more expensive model? Because the more expensive models have essentially the same mechanical guts, except that they have superfluous and worthless gimmicks such as "self cleaning" or "smart hair sensor". As opposed to a stupid hair sensor? Too bad. My next shaver is going to be some other brand. Side note to the Philips designer,s engineers and bean counters: You never make a newer product that is so obviously worse than an old one.Hairy Dude

I recently purchased this as a temporary replacement toothbrush set and I must admit I am pleased with the performance so far. I previously owned a Phillips sonic care however it stopped working and I was shopping around for a deal because honestly spending almost 400 for a toothbrush didn’t really fit Into my budget at the time. I saw this and decided what’s the harm. I read the reviews and decided to purchase. I’m very happy, although there aren’t as many settings like i was used to; the ones that are on this device are the important once. The performance is pretty much the same dare I say almost as good as my old one. It came with enough replacement heads to last a while and I got two devices. I really am happy I gave this a try and I don’t even think Ill bother looking for a sale On the old brand I’m A satisfied customer.Resh

We are very very happy with our purchase. This is an incredible AquaSonic DUO-Dual handle Ultra Whitening Rechargeable Electric Toothbrushes. We love the travel case too. it is working perfectly. The Electric Toothbrushes have 3 times and clean very good our teeth and it is good quality. We bought a kit with travel case and 8 replacements for brushes. Thank you so much Walmart.nanita2000

The toothbrush exceeded all expectations after the first use. Feels like a professional cleaning. My teeth are clean, smooth, and shiny. The whitening effect became noticeable on the third day of use. I am sure that my visits to the dentist will become less frequent. Value for money is all about this product. The process of ordering, payment, and delivery was simple and just excellent. I am satisfied and will definitely recommend Sonicare to anyone who cares about the health of their teeth and oral cavity.Xu000

This toothbrush does clean well. It has a few other modes which I believe they suggest getting different brush heads for. I've only used the standard clean mode. I feel like the brush is too powerful. The instructions state you should be able to change the vibration when using it by pressing the mode button but….when I do that it doesn't seem to change at all. Occasionally the brush has slipped from my hand while brushing and the neck of the brush rattling against my teeth is not pleasurable at all. You really need to stay focused while using this brush to avoid the shaft of the brush hitting your teeth while brushing.Kam71

My teeth were hurting so bad a couple of months ago that I thought that I had a mouth full of cavities. I made a dentist appointment and it turned out that I didn’t have any cavities. The dentist said that I was brushing my teeth so hard that my gums were receding! They suggested that I switch to an electric toothbrush. I paired that with sensitive toothpaste and I’m no longer in pain. I chose the 5100 model because it had 3 modes: clean, white and gum care. Clean mode is the standard 2 min, White mode says it is for removing surface stains and is a little longer at 2 1/2 min, and the Gum Care mode that I’ve been using is 3 minutes, it’s the standard 2 minutes but then an extra minute at a lower power to gently massage gums. My teeth and gums feel great since I started using this Sonicare 5100.christina.c

I got this after receiving a recommendation from a relative, and after about 2-3 days of use I am already seeing (and feeling) improvement with my teeth. The electric brushes I had previously were not as powerful or abrasive. This one isn't one of the uber special ones — it has one mode and that's it. That's all I really need! I noticed after the first couple of users that some of the yellowing on my teeth has eased up, but today (after drinking espresso and eating donuts), I noticed my teeth were already brighter/whiter! (Disclaimer: I do use a fluoride-free whitening toothpaste, but it has never been this effective with the electric brush I tried before or manual ones). I would recommend this to anyone who is not looking to spend $80+ dollars and/or doesn't want or need anything super fancy but would still like to see some results or get that "clean" feeling only a decent toothbrush can offer. I don't think this product would be good for children under the age of say 13 or so, especially if their gums are sensitive. The brush is very abrasive, but that's where the "clean" feeling comes from. The only "cons" I've experienced after within 72 hours of purchase is that it takes FOR. EVER. to charge (in the manual it says it can take up to 22 hours, but lasts about 10 days [with x2 a day use]). It's not really a con because the manual says overcharging this unit is impossible so you can just leave it on forever.PAMELA

I don’t like this toothbrush. I tried it for quite a while and it’s just not for me. I’ve used different brands of electric toothbrushes for years, and I just don’t like this one. It kind of feels like I put a little hand mixer in my mouth, just way too aggressive of the vibration. I’m a regular flosser, with good dental visits and this toothbrush made my gums bleed the first few times. Part of the issue is that the rotating head is just too large, but also, the motor is very loud and aggressive. One thing that is superior to my other experiences is that this one pulsates after 2 minutes but doesn’t shut off. Sometimes I like to go a little bit longer if I felt like I missed a spot. However, with this toothbrush, I found myself just hoping it was done. Another positive is that my teeth were very clean when I used it, but I couldn’t help wondering if it was causing too much harm to my gum line. I included a comparison picture so you can see the side of the toothbrush head. I might try a different style head to see if I like this toothbrush more, but as-is, I can’t use it daily.Anonymously Sarah

I used to use a combination of a manual toothbrush and a battery powered toothbrush for years until I finally decided to take a leap and purchase the Oral-B Pro 1000 rechargeable toothbrush on October 13, 2022. I started using it that night and couldn't believe how clean it got my teeth! I had a spot on my upper right tooth that had some plaque on it that the manual toothbrush just wasn't getting. Within the first use, the plaque was GONE! I will never go back to a manual toothbrush for as long as I live. If you want that "Fresh from the dentist clean" feeling everytime you brush your teeth, spend the money and get this toothbrush! I picked it up in white as well as some Equate brand replacement heads and Hello toothpaste from my local Walmart and am amazed at how much less plaque I have on my teeth as a result of using this toothbrush twice a day for two minutes! Highly recommend.cameragal24

I love this waterpik/toothbrush combo! When I bought it, we were in the process of moving so it went into storage for 9 months. By the time I took it out to use (over a year), the battery was completely dead, but Waterpic send me a replacement at no-charge (THANK YOU!). I use to use a separate electric toothbrush and waterpic, but this takes the cake. The size is perfect since it doesn't take up too much space on my vanity, and I appreciate the various speed settings for both functions, but most of all … the cord doesn't get twisted and goes right back into position easily. Keep inventing great products and I'll keep buying.Carolina Girl

My dentist recommended this product, said she uses one herself. I don't know if I could ever go back to needing 2 separate devices to clean my teeth. And, having the flosser work through the brush makes it much easier to to control where the stream is going. I did run into one problem: after several months, the flosser started to run by itself at random times (like the middle of the night!). I had to keep it unplugged when I wasn't using it. But I had an online live chat with a Waterpik support person, and they sent a new unit as a replacement.geo.

The Sonic-Fusion® Professional 2.0 has exceeded my expectations! The toothbrush and flosser and very powerful and left my teeth very fresh and clean. This product doesn't take up much counter space and charges quickly. I have previously used a different electric toothbrush that did not reach all of my teeth. This Waterpik toothbrush reaches the back and sides of all my teeth. I love the flosser because I honestly hate traditional flossing and this one ensures I use it daily. It does the work for you – what more could you need? So far I have been noticing that my teeth aren't as sensitive. I can consume cold/hot food and drinks. Previously I had to do avoid this due to extreme sensitivity. I like that you can choose your own water settings or cleaning modes. Brushing your teeth has never been more fun and interesting! I think it is worth the price. You get 2 amazing products in one and it will definitely last longer than a manual brush.kari89

This product should come with better instructions in the box rather, than and a one sheet pictorial representation which seems to be a little different to the product. In my case, image 13 on the pictorial seemed to show that there are three LED’s to show differing levels of charge status but on the product itself there is only one LED for this. I had to telephone Philips to find out the meaning of the displays from the single LED and, in so doing, got pointed in the direction of a 64 page user manual on their website which gave the information on how to decipher the various phases of flashing lights. I realise that putting a user manual in the box covering all languages would be a bulky document but there must be a way of producing a manual in the official language of a particular market. Additionally, replacement toothbrush heads for G3 sensitive gums in black HX9054/06 are shown in the Philips online shop as being “no longer available” – see photo. Using the website’s “Find the toothbrush head that is best for you – Go to advisor” function and selecting G3 Premium Gum Care only brings up one option which is in white. I had to telephone Philips to query this and was given a different code HX9054/33 which the online advisor does not show. The website toothbrush head finder needs to be kept up-to-date by (1) not showing products “no longer available” e.g. HX9054/06 but (2) showing those which are e.g. HX9054/33. Furthermore, when trying to find my toothbrush on the Philips online system I type in the code on the bottom of my product which is HX680B but that is not recognised. The website needs to recognise all of your product codes.Boroman

This is a great item if you want a good quality electric tooth brush. I have the fancy $300, connect to your app one. This is fairly comparable in terms of power. This is great for kids or someone looking for a basic, yet good quality electric tooth brush. I bought this specifically for my boyfriend to convert him over to electric tooth brushes. Certainly can’t be the price. For anyone considering the more portable version of these…there’s a battery one and a similar but rechargeable model…get this one instead. Those ones lack the power of this one significantly.BvonBraun

I bought these for my family on my dentist's recommendation. This model is simple and affordable does the job that more expensive Sonicares do. There are many brush heads available which work great so that means you can use different brush head on the same handle which is fantastic. We are using this brush since a year now, what a difference! We would never go back to regular brushes. Takes a few times to get used to the vibrations, you have to be gentle and let the toothbrush do the work. Also has a high end look and feel. The charger is great too and it has 3 year warranty. This is very easy to use and the features are very handy. I would recommend it this was a great purchase decision. #philips #Sonicare #influenster #voxbox @influenster @voxbox @aenaarsalblogaena.a

I have used many battery powered toothbrushes in my lifetime but my teeth and mouth have never felt as clean as they do since I've started using the Aquasonic Duo Pro smart toothbrush. Everytime I use it, it's close to feeling like I've just left the dentist's office. The four different modes are awesome depending on your preference. My two most used modes are cleaning and whitening. I love the smart timer. It is recommended that you brush your teeth for 2 minutes every time. As you are brushing, it pauses 3 times total. This is meant to let you know how long you should brush each quadrant of your mouth. After 2 minutes, the toothbrush will automatically turn off. The UV light is great because it sanitizes the brush head after every use. Just simply remove the brush head and set it into the sanitizing port. Set the tooth brush back into the base and it will automatically start charging. I love that each brush comes with 5 heads so I won't need to order any replacements for at least a year. The travel case is great too! I highly recommend this toothbrush.Hailey93

What a difference to go from a toothbrush to a 40K VPM electric smart toothbrush! I can see my teeth whitening as the days go by. Using the timers helps me brush for the proper amount of time and the vibrations are really soothing on the gum line and my teeth. The sanitizing base. It makes it easier to have a clean toothbrush every day. I like the fact that we can charge it and it travels with me. I really appreciate the extra brush heads and travel cases. This means that I will be using this everywhere I go. This makes brushing much easier and more effective. I gotta make sure I thank my dentist for the suggestion, maybe he will recommend the AquaSonic duo PRO to all his patients!Rx3Scrappy

This is our first electric toothbrush, and I am in love! The directions are very straightforward, and easy to understand. There are 2 buttons on the handle. The top button turns it on and off. The bottom button switches to 4 different modes. The modes are clean, soft, whiten, and massage. When using any of the modes, the brush will pause after about 30 seconds, letting you know you need to switch areas. In the center of the charger, there is a UV sanitizer to clean the brush heads between use. It takes about 10 minutes to sanitize them. It comes with 10 brush heads, and 2 carrying cases. My family travels often, so this will come in handy. We have used this toothbrush for almost a month, and I can tell a huge difference. My teeth feel cleaner, and my mouth feels fresher. We are all very happy with the results, this is definitely a keeper.Brinley

Unboxing the Philips Sonicare 2100 was a pleasant surprise. Easy to get into and very minimal packaging. Contents were simple: A toothbrush handle, a toothbrush head, and a charging stand with a USB connector at the end of the cord. No charging brick is supplied, but it appears that any old USB charger you have in a drawer will probably work fine. I’m using one that came from an old Chromecast we decommissioned years ago. The documentation says it was omitted to reduce environmental impact, etc., and if you want one to contact Philips. Contact instructions are included. A full charge can take up to a day, but the instructions say it can be used with partial charge. When the toothbrush is placed on the charging stand, there is a double beep signaling correct placement, and a battery level indicator LED toward the base of the toothbrush handle lights up. I have only been using the brush for a few days at this point, but after the initial charge it is still going strong. Brushing is a straightforward process. The Philips Sonicare ships in a mode called EasyStart that gradually increases vibration intensity over 14 days of use. This is to allow the user time to become accustomed to the new brushing method. The toothbrush automatically shuts off after two minutes of operation. It has a cool feature Philips calls Quadpacer that beeps and pulses brush operation at 30-second intervals as a cue to move on to the next quadrant/area of your mouth. It’s a handy reminder. For years I have used an electric toothbrush with a round oscillating head, and I always thought it did a good job. After using the Philips Sonicare 2100 a handful of times, I can tell you that I have never had a better home toothbrush. Its performance exceeds any expectations I had. After brushing, my teeth have that just-from-the-dentist kind of clean feeling that I usually only experience right after a professional cleaning. This is my new favorite toothbrush! It is so impressive, I bought one for my wife.GamerDad

I have had several electric toothbrushes over the years and always have had mixed results. The Philips Sonicare 2100 Power Toothbrush is no different – mixed results. The first thing you will notice (as with all the Phillips Sonicare toothbrushes) is that it built very well. Fit and finish are top notch and the toothbrush is well balanced. For such relatively low initial cost, Phillips so confident in the quality that they give you a 2-year warranty. Battery life is most probably unbelievable. I’ve only had the toothbrush for 3 days, but I own its predecessor and it was last weeks on end. Oddly enough, I had not used the older version in over 2 years, and it still held a charge when I used to compare it to the 2100. Everything sounds good so far but let’s look at the mixed results part. There is nothing inherently wrong with design, but I find the vibrating only head a bit to much to bear. I also find that if I compared the vibrating head to a competitor’s rotating head (which I currently use,) I find the rotating head does a more thorough job at cleaning. It’s not that the Philips Sonicare 2100 Power Toothbrush does not do a good job, I just find the competitor does a better job. Keep in mind that I do not have anything empirical to back that up, just a feeling that the rotating head design on the competition does a better job in the same time. With that in mind, I am in a tough position for a review. The product is built well and some people may prefer the vibrating head design of Philips Sonicare 2100. However, if I had to recommend an electric toothbrush; I’d pick the competitions rotating head.TechnicallyCorrect

I love my new Sonicare power toothbrush. I’ve previously used battery operated spinning brushes you buy in the toothbrush section, but this is my first time trying a Sonicare. This is also the first time I’ve had to read the instructions for a toothbrush before using it, lol. And I’m glad I did! At first glance you think, just charge it, press the button, brush and done. But there is so much more here. This toothbrush not only gives you a top-notch sonic cleaning, it also instructs you along the way! The Sonicare 2100 comes nicely packaged in a small easy to recycle box. Along with the handle unit it includes a charging base, USB charging cable, one toothbrush head and a hygienic travel cap. This does not come with a power adapter, however you can contact Philips support to have onc sent to you for free. There is also an offer to receive a free brush head, however after following the steps I couldn’t figure out how to get it so I called customer support. I was told that you have to sign up for one of the Sonicare brush head subscription plans to receive the free head. The subscription plans cost between $7.99 and $11.99 every three months to receive a new head every three months. Furthermore, out of the eight brush head designs they offer, all but one are currently out of stock. Hopefully I’ll be able to find a new brush head in three months, when it’s time to replace mine. The vibrations from the Sonicare can take some getting used to, but luckily it comes preset with the EasyStart feature turned on. EasyStart gently increases the power over your first fourteen brushings to help you adapt to brushing with the Sonicare. You can turn this feature off if you don’t want to wait fourteen brushings to experience the full power of your Sonicare. Another cool feature of the Sonicare is something they call the QuadPacer, an interval timer that has a short beep and pause to remind you to brush the four sections of your mouth evenly and thoroughly. It gives you thirty seconds to brush each section. The instruction booklet includes a diagram of teeth and how to divide it into the four sections. There is also a SmarTimer feature which turns off the toothbrush after two minutes of brushing, which is the minimum time recommended by Dental professionals. Personally, I don’t understand why they choose to set the timer to the minimum recommended time. Why shoot for the minimum? Also, the QuadPacer has you brush the front top, back top, front bottom, back bottom, then the timer goes off. It doesn’t offer time to brush the top and bottom chewing surfaces. You have to start the brush again to continue brushing. Either I’m not understanding this fully or they didn’t put much thought into the timing between the QuadPacer and the SmarTimer. Either way, it’s not that hard to press the button again and go for another round of brushing. The battery seems to last a long time, I’ve been using this for about five days now and have only charged it once, after I first got it. I’ll probably only charge it when the battery light indicator starts flashing at me, that way I don’t have to have a cord and charger sitting on my bathroom countertop all the time. Overall I’m very happy that I got this Sonicare toothbrush. Brushing just got a little more exciting and my teeth feel cleaner than ever before! I don’t think I’ll go back to a regular toothbrush again, unless I can’t find any new brush heads. We will see. 😉Orion

PROS: • Novel design that offers options for user to BRUSH ONLY, FLOSS ONLY or BRUSH & FLOSS simultaneously. • Initially had apprehensions because a less sophisticated competitor did not afford the range of adjustments for flow rate of the flossing water that’s available with the WATERPIK model. • The water flow on the competitor’s model was so high that my gums felt stung by the high impact of the water. Moreover, the other model was only a flosser, not a two action (brush & floss) in one brush head deal. • At the lowest point on the dial, the WATERPIK affords a very low and gentle water flow so the user can turn up the volume for higher impact flossing to ‘tolerance’ after getting comfortable with handling the tool. • As well, the WATERPIK brush function has a high and low setting. • Due to the range of adjustments, integrating the brush with the floss function was an unexpectedly easy transition. • I have a countertop water filter that delivers ionized water: acid, alkaline and purified. Using the negatively ionized water in the WATERPIK unit gives me a deeper cleaning than purified water only. • But any mouth wash or similar dental hygiene product can be used as the flossing liquid. • When I found my teeth were sensitive to the flossing impact of chilly water, I now warm up my water just a tad before starting a brush and floss session. • I use the WATERPIK as a complement to daily electronic brushing and flossing with essential oils such as peppermint, spearmint, wintergreen (when dowsed positive). • Bottomline, I liked the extreme fresh mouth results so much that, next day, I used the ½ OFF Coupon Code to purchase a second, larger brush head at the WATERPIK online store. • The multi-tasking brush and floss solution helps all who are 'dental hygiene resistant' to up their plaque elimination game, especially great for those who find flossing near impossible. CONS: • Though the tool is one giant step for humanity, disappointed that when the battery dies, the unit must be trashed in order to recycle the battery. • You literally must crack open the bottom of the brush handle to remove the battery. Consumers could use a battery range data point as one might get with an EV. As well, an EMF data point is useful for those who are sensitive to electromagnetic fields. • Among a litany of other personal and household tools, electric toothbrushes should allow easy battery removal and replacement. • During our green initiative to mitigate global warming, corporations should be leaders in post-consumer waste management. Protecting the buyer’s ‘Right to Repair’ reduces waste and eliminates the microaggression of transparent ‘planned obsolescence’. • When I experience durable longevity in a product, I become a loyal brand ambassador with lots of promotional good will to share.greenrita

The Sonic Fusion 2.0 is a great electric toothbrush and waterpik combo. Inside the box, you get the main unit, the toothbrush, and a nice hard carrying case. The main unit has the water tank and a detachable Water hose that connects to the toothbrush to turn it into a waterpik. The side of the unit has a dial that is labeled 1-10, this the the intensity of the water pressure that comes out of the waterpik. The water hose doesn't have to be attached in order to use the electric toothbrush, meaning you have the choice to use just the toothbrush, or you can use both the waterpik and the toothbrush at the same time. The toothbrush has 2 different speed settings, normal and high. I found that the normal setting works just fine for me and is able to clean my teeth very well. When I combine the toothbrush with the waterpik I get an even better cleaning. The rechargeable battery lasts a good amount of time without having to charge. This comes in handy, especially if you decide to take the toothbrush on trips and don't bring the charging base with you. Overall, I think this Sonic Fusion 2.0 is solid electric toothbrush/waterpik combo. The toothbrush does a fantastic job at cleaning my teeth and the waterpik manages to get in between every little crack and crevice. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a new electric toothbrush.Ace254687

I bought this product for the same reason I assume most people have which is because having a toothbrush that flosses at the same time sounds amazing. Who doesn't love products that can do more then one task at a time and in turn save us precious time?! I have used the waterpik flosser for many years and still think it's an amazing product. This one however just doesn't work. First thing I noticed is how small it is , it's very compact which I guess for some is good but I was expecting a full size water tank. It does look nice on the counter, well designed in terms of appearance. First time I used it I went for the floss and brush right off the bat and the first problem was apparent within like 10 15 seconds. When you use floss at the same time as brushing your toothpaste is gone almost immediately because of all the water. I kept having to stop and put more on so that was annoying. The second issue is with the brush heads themselves, not only are the very small ( compact size ) but they are extremely soft. It did nothing for my teeth at all and they didn't feel clean whatsoever so I immediately had to brush again after using my oral b. There almost like baby toothbrushes they are so soft. Why they wouldn't include a full size brush head with the product is beyond me but I can only assume they will be just as soft even if they are bigger. I tried using the toothbrush by itself today and had the same feeling, it did nothing in terms of brushing my teeth and I had to once again brush right after with my oral b. It blows my mind how they let this come to market with such a poor toothbrush that doesn't provide any benefit or give you a healthy brushing routine. The full size brush heads are also apparently very hard to find in Canada as I couldn't find any store that had them in stock and I don't trust anything off Amazon to be authentic so wouldn't go down that route. I've decided to return this and stick with my oral b and waterpik flosser seperately, at least that way I know I'm getting a good brushing . Too bad!DonoInYYC

I have already reviewed the white version, so this is the same product and just a different colour. Again, I cannot fault this product at all. The price may be too steep for some but I really think it is worth the premium price. Almost as good as a hygienist appointment! To add to the other review, it has a great interactive display which you can use to change the setting e.g from teeth to tongue brushing. I definitely recommend loading the app to track your brushing – this was especially helpful to my daughter who neglects certain areas of her mouth. It encourages her to ensure that she applies the correct pressure and gives the same brushing attention to every tooth. So instead of the usual 10 second brush, she now brushes for the full two minutes. It is not whisper quiet but it not a deafening noise either. It is easy to charge and having two brushes means I only needed one charger. Such a wonderful toothbrush and I look with envy at the newer version out!Julie

I couldn’t justify the price difference to buy the IO8, which appears to have more features, but the reviews for this IO6 were good so opted for what is still expensive for a toothbrush even at sale price of £110. I was expecting something better then my existing 5 year old 5000 series, but I wasn’t expecting this huge difference. Quieter than the old style, it vibrates away rather than rumbling. Following the 2 minute guide on the app, my teeth genuinely feel clean, proper clean all over! Note: Black and Grey have whitening function. On pink this is replaced with a second Ultra sensitive function. Must add, Staff at Fareham branch were really helpful. I opted to buy in branch after checking stock on line. If you are not fussed with fast charge, I believe this is as good as IO7/8. A 2 minute brush uses around 8-10% battery so should last 4-5 days per charge. In summary… this is not a new version of normal Oral B brushes, this is a whole new experience. Ting!MbgMark

Love it! I was a very happy Oral B user for many years. I had switched to Sonicare because I liked the way it vibrated, but never liked the brush shape. This Oral B iO is the best of both – the round brush that I'd always preferred, plus the updated vibration…er…style? The relatively small charger will be great for travelling. My teeth feel really clean, the purple is really pretty, and the timer makes cute little faces. It's just a wee bit expensive and I wish it'd been on sale, but I love the thing so oh well. I don't care about the app, so haven't tried it. The toothbrush does everything I need without it. Note: if you're switching from a different Oral B, the iO takes completely different replacement heads.lawrentienne

I have purchased 4 childrens toothbrushes, and 3 adult toothbrushes and they are all a hit. Helps clean teeth better and gums and whitens teeth also. Do not need to use much toothpaste either. I highly recommend for all. Ease of use. Wish the price of the replacement brushes were lower however. Thank youDebbie W.

Triple Bristle Toothbrush is EXACTLY the kind of hygiene care I have been searching for in my whole life. I had serious gum erosion in my 20s that a dentist said I could lose my teeth by the age of 30!!! It scared the bejesus out of me and have been vigilant with dental care ever since. The brush envelops my teeth and relieves tension in my mouth. I highly recommend this product to any one that seriously cares about the well being of their teeth!.Agnes M.

As a parent of a child with severe Autism proper brushing is a real challenge. We got the duo for my husband, a single adult size for my son who is 16, and the kid's version for my 8-year-old. We will never go back to traditional brushing. These are the best toothbrushes ever. My husband raves about how clean. his mouth feels.Lissette G.

This Phillips Sonicare Diamond Clean toothbrush has been an absolute game changer in my daily routine. It’s beautiful, sleek, futuristic design and gorgeously subtle pink colour means that it sits beautifully on my bathroom shelf. I didn’t ever think I would be as proud as I am now to display a toothbrush! The product itself is also amazing and I cant rate it highly enough. It comes with 4 different cleaning modes; Clean, White+, Gum Health and deep clean. My personal favourite of these settings was the White+ mode as I have been wanting to achieve a brighter, whiter smile. As an avid coffee drinker, I wasn’t sure if this toothbrush would be able to help me with the staining on my teeth, but after only a few weeks I am absolutely amazed with this toothbrush and its abilities. My teeth are already at least a shade whiter and the stains are much, much lighter. My mouth also feels incredibly clean and my breath feels so much fresher for longer. I can only compare the clean feeling this product gives your mouth to that feeling you have after visiting the dental hygienist for a cleaning. I definitely now understand why the toothbrush was called Diamond Clean as my teeth are polished to perfection and shine like diamonds after using. This toothbrush also comes with an app, which I initially thought would be more of a gimmick than for actual use, but I have been absolutely fascinated by the stats it brings up after each brush… Including the message to advise I was brushing my teeth too hard. This app really helped me break the pattern of applying too much pressure when brushing my teeth and I always keep an eye now to ensure I am not being too rough with my new pearly whites. The app automatically pairs with the toothbrush once connected, so you don’t even have to open the app to track your brushing. The brush itself charges quickly and holds the charge well. In fact, I have been using the product for several weeks now and have only had to charge it once so I am very impressed with the battery life. I would highly recommend this product to anyone who, like me, wants to brighten their smile and really take their dental hygiene seriously. I cant believe I have been missing out on this feeling of clean for so long before trying this!Xxanna11xx

I feel confident that my teeth are getting a good cleaning with this brush, so I will focus on the bluetooth app, which could be better. First, for the deep cleaning setting, the app has you brush in 6 discrete areas, front and back. It can show you whether you are brushing in the designated area, but it doesn't always pick up the brushing, and it doesn't pick it up if you are outside the area. It would be nice if you could change the amount of time for each designated area, especially since you can mark areas that need more attention (but the app only marks the area graphically and doesn't add time). The app is designed to make the user want the teeth to turn all white, but even when you spend the allotted time in an area, the shading might be white on one side and light gray on the other, leaving a less than optimal user experience. Furthermore, if you miss an area, either by not spending enough time or the app not reading, the app highlights the area in yellow and you are given 20 seconds per area to turn it white. If you continue brushing the app doesn't register the additional time beyond the overtime it has allowed. Another annoying factor is if I brush in the morning and then after midnight, it acts like I only brushed once during the day and gives me annoying helpful reminders to brush twice a day.Giant1

My first electric toothbrush was the first version of Sonicare. I switched to Oral B after a few years. When I switched back to Sonicare I got the first version of DiamondClean. I was astounded. It felt like I went to the dentist and received a professional cleaning from a hygienist! 6 years later that DiamondClean died. I knew I was gonna get another. Upon searching one out, I was surprised to discover that there were two versions that were even more advanced. I really wanted the Prestige just because I often try to get the best available, but the price was a little beyond my justified budget. And after reviewing these extensively, I determined that I was proficient enough to accomplish everything I need for an excellent teeth brushing experience with the DiamondClean 9300. Almost half the price of the prestige. I will say that if I was single and didn’t have kids and wife to provide for I probably would’ve gotten the Prestige. I just love the look of the case and some of the other technology benefits seemed great. So I got me and my wife the 9300, and connected them with the app, and I have been greatly enjoying the experience of having the app guide the areas to brush to make sure I cover each area sufficiently and for the optimal amount of time. This has helped me to be more patient with and to actually enjoy the process. I’m excited to keep my numbers up. Whereas I used to only brush for one minute, now I do a full two minutes. I also floss every night and wear my retainers every night again. Feels great to have great oral hygiene. Thanks Philips for an excellent product! It has improved greatly from the previous iteration. (also, my dentist prefers Sonicare to Oral B, now I see why) I also ordered the new A3 brush head which is excellent! Have to order separately as it seems to only come with the 9700 and 9900 versions.Jack be nimble

I'm rating the DiamondClean as a 3 because I've owned 3 in the last 5 years. I'm a long time user of Sonicare toothbrushes (at least 20 years); We used to use another brand and the Sonicare toothbrush is far superior and my dentist is always complementing my teeth and gum health. My first experience was the e series – expensive replacement brushes, bulky…Then My husband bought the next series – not sure which it was but I used it for 10~15 years; the handle grip rubber started to peel off..so My husband bought me the DiamondClean; black, sleek, sexy, came with a glass charger and a travel charger kit – Loved it however after only 1.5 years of use the tip started to wobble; I called Sonicare and they sent me a replacement – I was happy for about 2 more years – then a few months ago, It just stopped working. I'm not sure why, my guess is the lithium ion rechargeable battery wore out. (I read on line lithium ion rechargeable batteries last about 5 years – mine lasted only 2) I called Sonicare and they told me my warrenty would not be honered on the replacement date and the origional purchase date was out of warrently. They gave me a 15% off coupon however when I went to their website I saw there was a 15% off sitewide so my special coupon did not seem very special. I was so unhappy, the idea of spending so much for another sonicare toothbrush (plus the cost for additional replacement heads every 3 months) seemed irresponsible; not to mention…brushing manually made me feel really spoiled. To my surprise, my husband bought me a new DiamondClean classic edition toothbrush for my birthday. I could not be happier; I tore open the box and ran to plug it in to start charging it…I also registered it right away – a 2.5 year warranty. Technically speaking the idea of spending so much every 2.5 years – really seems excessive. My big question to Sonicare is, what was wrong with the first rechargeable battery that lasted 10+ years. My 2nd question is; why not make it easy to replace the darn lithum ion rechargeable battery or at the very least provide a replacement battery service. Clearly, the Sonicare toothbrush is one of the best brushing experiences anyone will have. Why not make the product experience just as nice; or extend the warranty to 5 years. I was so on the fence; already searching for a competitor product that might last longer. Luckily my husband came in and saved the day… I can tell you this much -we can't afford to purchase these for our teenagers. Could you imagine the cost? Every 2.5 years…JP-99

I love how clean my teeth feel after using. I was having tremor issues using a manual toothbrush and decided to try an electric toothbrush. My dentist recommended Sonicare. Does take a bit of getting used to buzzing sound and sensation, unlike manual brush. And, unlike the directions, it took longer than 24 hours the first time for the charging light to stop blinking. I do think the glass charger is a bit over the top–a simple base would have been adequate. However, I love that I was able to obtain a charging carry case for trips away from home. Overall, I am hooked on using Sonicare!Lita1710

I have had my for probably ten years now. Previously I had been using an older Sonicare, and I’m definitely going to buy another once this one stops working. I get compliments on my oral hygiene from the dental hygienist, which is nice. The more time you spend taking care of your teeth, the less time you have to spend in the dentist chair! The vibration from the Sonicare helps to remove debris from my teeth as well as partially in between my teeth. And that same vibration helps stop a bad habit I have with regular toothbrushes: pressing too hard on my teeth when brushing. You can’t do that with a Sonicare because the vibration from the brush head on your teeth is downright unpleasant. The battery on my Sonicare lasts forever and it charges back up quickly. Brush heads can be found at [brand:costco] and are a great deal there even if there isn’t currently a sale on them. I don’t have a single bad thing to say about my !d.s

My husband, daughter and I have been using Philips Sonicare Toothbrushes for a couple of decades now. The dental tech always praises me for having so little plaque and for brushing so well! The handle's battery life is excellent … Goes for a long time between charges, and, the handles last for several years. I've never replaced one because of failure, only because it was taking longer to charge, and the charge wasn't lasting as long – lasting a couple of weeks instead of a couple of months. My one and only complaint is that they've discontinued the compact heads. My daughter and I have small mouths, and the compact heads were GREAT for better maneuverability in those tight spaces in the back!!CrazyOldNana

This is the best brand of electric toothbrushes, hands down. Many dentists recommend Sonicare and every one of their toothbrushes works great. I have one of the older, basic varieties and have been using it for years, it really does cut down on frequent visits to the dentists for fillings. I bought one for every member in my family and noticed a difference in the first four months of using this. No more cavities for us! It also does a great job at keeping plaque and gingivitis at bay. I highly recommend these toothbrushes.eva.h

I have had my for probably ten years now. Previously I had been using an older Sonicare, and I’m definitely going to buy another once this one stops working. I get compliments on my oral hygiene from the dental hygienist, which is nice. The more time you spend taking care of your teeth, the less time you have to spend in the dentist chair! The vibration from the Sonicare helps to remove debris from my teeth as well as partially in between my teeth. And that same vibration helps stop a bad habit I have with regular toothbrushes: pressing too hard on my teeth when brushing. You can’t do that with a Sonicare because the vibration from the brush head on your teeth is downright unpleasant. The battery on my Sonicare lasts forever and it charges back up quickly. Brush heads can be found at [brand:costco] and are a great deal there even if there isn’t currently a sale on them. I don’t have a single bad thing to say about my !d.s

I had originally ordered the new version – it deserves one star. The battery was horrible, it would die after one use. I was charging it everyday until the battery indicator stopped blinking but, it would still die after one use. Plus it was hard to hold, it was too slick with no grips. Decided to get an exchange thinking it's probably just defective and I wanted an electronic toothbrush. My replacement however was the older version – definitely 5 stars! I had had this version in the past so I decided to keep it instead of complaining. It is much more comfortable, with grips! The battery so far has lasted 7 uses and it still feels like it was newly charged. I wish Colgate would have just kept this version instead of filling landfills with "improved" items!Kelly

I was very excited to use this toothbrush after using Sonicare. Oral-B is a name that I find synonymous with dentistry and the idea of a spinning head should clean my teeth pretty well. The issue lies in the design of the brush head. While Oral-B claims this is for airflow and drying, it is very annoying and near impossible to keep a clean handle and charger. Water and toothpaste collect in this small hole, despite wiping the toothbrush and trying to dry it after, the watery toothpaste mixture runs down the handle later and collects on the charger. After a while, even after cleaning and drying, the brush just feels dirty and not something I want to continue to use. Going back to Sonicare where the design is more compact and easier to keep clean…. there is no hole in the brush head.Josh

I’ve been using this toothbrush for a year now and I still love it. It gives a very smooth brushing at the perfect speed and I can just pop it back in the charger when I’m done. The only thing I actively dislike about it is how it drips water down the shaft and after a couple weeks of rinse water collecting and drying in the charging well it turns into a gross crust you have to clean, though I appreciate that it falls INTO the charging well and not onto my sink. Also seems like the safety stop to keep you from brushing too hard doesn’t have a ton of consistency on what it deems to be the threshold for ‘too hard’. Overall I recommend this toothbrush but think engineering for these brushes as a whole need some tweaks.Toothbrusher

I have seen these for about a year before I bought one for my daughter. My daughter who's 14 struggles with teeth hygiene. She has autism and a intellectual disability and she just can't get her teeth and gums clean. So I have to do it but it's so difficult for her to go through the sensory issues. So I decided to give this a try. Um yes!!!!!!! Absolutely works and does a fantastic job. She doesn't have an issue with it in her mouth and it's whisper quiet unlike other electric toothbrushes. Highly recommend.sarah.h

I bought this thinking it would be better and faster to use. it lasted a week before it needs changed again. I just would really have liked it to make my teeth feel cleaner an not so nasty. i would buy it again if they Improved it more.sierra.g

I've been using Philips Sonicare toothbrushes for a number of years now, and I won't spend a ton of time in my review on the toothbrush itself. This product is set up just like I would expect from any other Sonicare product. The integration of the base for the flosser and the toothbrush charger is a nice feature, and it saves space on the counter. I mention this because you won't have any choice but to put it on the counter – it takes up some substantial room! After having previously used a Waterpik flosser that was a little messy, this is a nice change of pace. Philips has applied the same idea with the changeable toothbrush heads to their flossing system, and the tips are replaceable. The handle of the flosser is the same form factor as the tooth brushes and the water tube is self retracting nicely into the base. It's also long enough to give you some working room when you want to floss, even though you won't want to wander far from the sink anyway while you're using one of these. Multiple cleaning modes and pulsing to the water stream serve similar functions as the toothbrushing letting you know when it's time to change sides. Of course refilling the tank is dependant upon how often and for how long you use the flosser, but during my first few weeks I got at least 3 days out of each fill before I had to refill it. None of the modes are painful on my gums, and the deep clean feels like it is making a difference on my teeth and gums. The added inclusion of the Sonicare toothbrush as well really tops this one off. The included brush has the 3 modes – Clean, Deep Clean and Gums, and it's compatible with the wide range of Sonicare heads as well. This is the brush that I had already replaced most of my family's with (or one similar) and I loved that there is a charger for it on the base of the flosser. Overall this is well made, and garners the room that it takes up on the counter. I love being able to answer "YES!" when the hygienist asks me if I've finally gotten around to flossing…dronedad

UNBOXING: The unboxing experience of the Sonicare Power Flosser & Toothbrush System is pretty straightforward. In the box, you receive the Power Flosser machine and removable reservoir, 3 flossing nozzles plus a nozzle case; the toothbrush plus brush head, and travel case, and also a travel charger. There are also two manuals—one for the flosser and one for the toothbrush. I do recommend going through some of the details, as it explains some functionality that you might not otherwise realize if you skip the manual. BUILD: Overall, it’s a very plastic build, but that’s to be expected. The flosser is lightweight in the hand and while it’s permanently attached to the system, the tubing easily retracts into place, so you won’t be hassled with the cleanup. The water reservoir is easily lifted up without any sort of latching mechanism, and the reservoir door swings up from the top so you can refill the reservoir with ease. I found this to be very easy to work with. You just want to take care to hold the reservoir at the base rather than near the reservoir door so that you don’t accidentally lose grip and spill water everywhere. The pressure level knob on the flossing system has a very gentle clicking feedback when you turn it in order to indicate changes to the pressure level. The Power and Mode buttons, however, are a bit annoying to press because the system doesn’t quite weigh enough to prevent it from sliding across the counter while you press the buttons. So more often, I find myself using my thumb to press the buttons while wrapping my fingers around the flosser for support. This is such a nit-pick thing, but something at least worth noting for Philips to improve upon—whether it means using capacitive buttons or adding more friction at the base so the whole thing doesn’t slide across your sink countertop. The toothbrush certainly weighs more than the flosser, but was comfortable in the hand, the buttons were easy to press, and it was easy to attach/detach brush heads. And I certainly like that it can be charged by simply dropping it on the Power Flosser’s dedicated charging station as well as the basic travel charger. FLOSSER: Starting with the Power Flosser, you have 4 different flossing modes—clean, deep clean, sensitive and massage. Clean mode pushes water out in rapid succession like a machine gun, while Deep Clean mode starts gentler and ramps up to a peak then abruptly starts over from gentle and ramps up again. This makes it sort of confusing as to why the more brutal Clean mode is not called “Deep Clean”. If I had to guess, Philips might have found that people were more attracted to the name “Deep Clean”, but didn’t want to associate their most brutal mode with the one that people would likely use the most, as this could yield negative results if people found it to be too painful. Whatever the reasoning is, between those two I think the “Deep Clean” mode is probably more comfortable mode at higher pressure levels, while the normal “Clean” mode may yield discomfort at high pressure levels. Your mileage may vary based on the condition of your teeth and gums. Sensitive is much more like Deep Clean, but it actually oscillates by starting gently then ramping up to its peak, then ramping back down to gentle pressure, and repeats that cycle. Massage mode is more like the Clean mode, but switches between a high pressure blast and a lower pressure blast but in a consistent, rapid succession. Realistically, I think you’ll find one or two you like and generally stick with them. Overall, I think these modes are really just a matter of preference towards comfort. Additionally, there are 3 nozzles included which can spray in multiple directions. I’m honestly not sure how necessary this is, as the standard single-direction nozzle can provide the highest pressure for a deeper clean. As long as you are decently thorough, I think that is probably all that is necessary. Compared to conventional flossing, I do think this does a good job at being convenient and accessible. I recently visited my dentist who told me I should floss more. So I started flossing more with traditional floss and floss picks, but found it somewhat difficult in terms of reach. Not only that, but it was also a more time-consuming activity, which I think detracts a lot of people from flossing on a daily basis. Interestingly, studies have shown that most people don’t have great flossing techniques. Experts believe that a good flossing technique should be more effective than a waterpik solution, but on average, those who use a waterpik end up removing 17% more plaque than those who only use traditional floss. So while experts might not recommend a waterpik solution to be a pure substitute for traditional flossing, it does appear to be more effective on average because it’s easier to do. And in my pragmatic opinion, having a convenient way of flossing daily is better than not flossing at all. Overall, I did find the Power Flosser to be quite effectXephyroth

Philips Sonicare Power Flosser and Toothbrush System is an absolute deal and a complete system for you to keep your teeth and gums happy and healthy. I have had a week with the new 7000 series products and being an already end user of Sonicare products, I wanted to see the improvements Philips has made since 2018 when I purchased my last products. The Toothbrush is great as I expected matching and honestly beating the 2018 version when it comes to the feel on my teeth. I feel that Philips changed the intensity of the vibration to a true 3 level system for low, medium and high. The picture I included shows the original on the left and new on the right. My original is hard to notice much difference between low, medium and high. The updated brush besides looking better, had a much more prominent difference between the 3 power levels. Also, the 2022 version uses the same replacement head structure, which is great, because now my wife can have the old one an stock leaving my brush heads on the sink to fall on the floor. The Power Flosser has a charging base for the toothbrush but due to my bathroom design, we do not have the counter space to keep the power flosser on top. Luckily, Philips includes another individual base to keep that brush charged daily and I must say, hats off to them for including that extra charging base, helps for traveling too. The flosser is great, the white tipped cleaner is my favorite already, making sure my molars are clean of heavy foods before brushing and rinsing. The white tip on level 6 power gets pulled pork loose and I have yet to go over that power level. The clear tip also forces out heavy foods just as well as the other two, just no guard or tip protection like the other 2 included tips. The purple tip seems to work best for me on for the backside of my front teeth. With the Power Flosser, here comes the main reason for the 4 stars and not the 5 it almost deserved. The base is great with the power connector under the unit and a cord routing channel as well. It is great but not perfect, meaning, here are the 2 reasons for the 4 stars. First, the wound up water carrying tube is horribly stiff, making me pull over the base 3 times in a week spilling water all over my feet. The tube does not flex or pull out easy and this is because they need it to stay its shape for storage as they picture. This makes the reach very hard for tall people like myself, in turn, makes me have to bend over to the point I cannot look in the mirror to see what I am doing. Secondly, the water container falls off so easy making it very frustrating when putting away or if you move wrong and it all of a sudden is no longer giving you water. Philips could easily fix this with a little latch or magnets. Being a house that is old. our sinks are small, so I have to store this in the closet and every night for the past week, the top has fallen off when setting on the closet shelf, it is truly a frustrating design of the Power Flosser. The Power Flosser does make up for most of the hassle with its function and power, but, these 2 things keep it from a 5 star all day long in my house. So, to finish out, here is some Pros and Cons to the Philips Sonicare 7000 series products. Pros: Power to clean out hard foods Brush works perfectly as every other Sonicare and better to be honest Same heads as all other Sonicare brushes Integrated brush charging base Included Separate charging base Great looks and easy to clean Cons: Water Tube stiff making it difficult for tall people Water container falls off way too easily So, if you have a nice place to store or a sink large enough to keep this on top all the time, this is a perfect fit and you will love the Philips 7000 Series Sonicare products. If you are like myself and have to store it every night, be ready for a little frustration with storage.ElectronicJunkie

Having sensitive teeth, using the Philips Sonicare Power Flosser has been a suprisingly comfortable experience. Out of the box, the flosser is very easy to set up. It has a easily removable water tank, 3 water pik tips, a nice plastic travel case to hold all 3 tips in, the main base, and a power cord. It also comes with nice instructional paperwork that describes all the settings and how to use. While setting up, it should be noted that while this will most likely be going in the bathroom at the sink, using the product may end up making a bit of a mess due to the high rate of water being pumped into your mouth while using the flosser pik, so you may want to move it away from any electrical devices, and make sure it is plugged into a gfi protected outlet to protect you from electrical shock. Not because of the flosser itself, but the amount of uncontrolled water being used around electrical components or outlets. It is a safe product. That being said. Setup is easy, and the water pic comes with a magnetic mount, which requires removing two small plastic tabs on the pic and the base during set up. There is some tape also that needs to be removed on the water tank before use as well. The electrical plug has a beefy brick on the wall plug side, which is kind of off putting, but most likely needed for being safe around water. The other end plugs fit into the bottom of the base and has left/right cord routing to help guide the cord out the back. When you are ready to use, the water tank lifts easily off the base and has a flap door on top. Just open and fill the tank with water. I like to use warm to hot water while using the water pik because of my teeth being a bit sensitive, but you can use whatever water temp you are comfortable with. The pik is connected to the base by a coiled plastic tube. It does stretch out quite a bit for flossing use, but does take some finessing to get it coiled back into the storage hole after you are done. On the front of the base are all of your cleaning settings. The dial controls the pressure, while selecting the mode controls the pulse style. It has 4 modes to pick from. Clean, Deep Clean, Sensitive, and Massage. You can control the pressure from level 1 to 10. Choosing the right pik head for what you are wanting to do is more of a personal choice. For flossing though, I found using the narrow pointed pik did the best job, but you can't run as high of a pressure as it will start to hurt and sting. The more open end pik heads are for the massaging and sensitivity settings. Selecting Clean mode will give you a continuous pressurized stream, while deep clean gives a long pulse wave pressure stream. The sensitive mode gives a couple short pulses and a long pulse and the massage gives fast, short pulses. The pressure cuts back if it is met with too much resistance. The pik wand has a on and off slider switch. The motor will bog down if you dont have it fully on when using, but it is easy to switch on and off to give youself time to spit the water out. The motor for the pump is not too loud which is nice. Overall, the flosser does a great job at cleaning and a very noticable difference when done. My favorite mode is just the regular clean because the stream is steady and doesnt pulse. Would highly recommend!Viabledata

This is the first power flosser that I’ve ever owned and while it takes some getting used to, but I’m starting to get the hang of it. The biggest issue I had was trying to not make a mess everywhere. If you think about it its going to be a messy process. You have a reservoir of water that it sprays on your teeth and that water has to go somewhere. I guess technically you could drink it, but it’s a lot of water fast and you’re trying to move the flosser to the right spot in your mouth, so that doesn’t work well. Essentially you just keep your mouth slightly open and let it all drain into the sink. That’s what the instructions say. But it takes some practice to get it to actually go into the sink without spraying all over your mirror or running down your arm. The flosser comes with 3 different heads. Traditional style, a sensitive style and a quad direction head. I don’t really get the traditional vs sensitive because you can change the intensity at the pump and you can just turn it down instead of using a sensitive head. Maybe my teeth and gums aren’t sensitive enough to notice the difference, but if you have really sensitive teeth this may be a plus for you. I didn’t love the quad jet because it seemed to make an even bigger mess for me, but maybe after I get to be a pro I’ll switch back and try it again. In theory its supposed to do a better job of cleaning out the gum line because of the extra streams, but I’m not sure if that works really well. I like that it can adjust the pump’s sensitivity and action so you can really customize it. It makes me feel like I can really get a good clean rather than relying on the setting that the company would consider “average”. I did notice that if I set it too high it really pumped out the water to the point that I felt like I ran out of water too fast. Not a big deal since I can just refill it, but I wonder how they came up with the reservoir size. It suggests you spend 30 seconds on each section of your mouth to have a total of 2 min (similar to an electric tooth brush). I’m still getting used to it and go too slow so I always go over 2 min and always run out of water, but I expect as you get really good at it you’ll want to make sure you’re not going too fast and get a good clean. The flosser is able to get my gum line fairly clean and I feel like it is helping to remove plaque. It did a good job getting the skin from popcorn out of my gum line and raspberry seeds out of the divot in my molar, but if you have something bigger stuck in between your teeth (like pieces of corn on the cob), it can’t seem to get them out. Things that are just resting there or building up it takes out no problem, if its wedged in there with force pressing between your teeth it still takes some floss, a toothpick or something more. Overall I do like this and it helps me feel like my teeth are cleaner than regular floss, but I’ll have to wait until my next dentist appointment to know for sure if its helping me more.dren

I’m one of those people whose teeth are pretty tight, so flossing has always been a necessity for me. Flossing is not one of those activities that you look forward to doing, but there’s really no substitute for it. That’s why I was interested in the Power Flosser 7000 by Philips. It promises to provide an easier, superior alternative to flossing that is also better for the health of your gums. Setting up the Power Flosser is easy. Just fill the tank with lukewarm water, choose a nozzle, insert it into the handle and you’re ready to go. There are 4 modes to choose from: clean, deep clean, sensitive and massage. There are also 3 nozzle choices: standard, quad stream and comfort. The standard nozzle is what you might expect: a plastic tip with a single stream of water. The other two nozzles add rubber tips to increase comfort and make it easier to position it on your teeth. The difference in the quad stream is that it splits the water stream into 4, arranged in an “X” pattern. I don’t have sensitive gums, so I didn’t find a huge difference between the nozzles, but I liked the quad stream best. The other two seem to give a little more control as far as directing the water where you want it, but I got good results using all 3 nozzles. When I first started using the Power Nozzle 7000, it was a bit awkward. I wasn’t prepared for just how much water is expelled by the nozzle. After the first time or two, I figured out how much I needed to lean over the sink and how much to use my lips to control the water flow, so as not to make a big mess. The more I used it, the better I got. The 4 different modes should allow just about anyone to get what they need. The sensitive mode is more gentle, as you would expect, but it’s still effective at removing food from between your teeth. Deep clean is the most interesting, as it includes both strong and gentle pulses of water for cleaning your teeth. The clean and massage modes also include a pacer, where the water pauses every 30 seconds to let you know it’s time to move to another section of your mouth. The deep clean and sensitive modes don’t include the pacer, but you can use the brief pause as the flow varies in intensity to move to the next tooth. The unit is well constructed, but there was one design decision that I didn’t like. The button for ejecting the nozzle is right on the back of the wand, where you naturally want to rest your thumb. I accidentally ejected the nozzle during use several times before I retrained myself not to put my thumb there. There is a slide button on the front of the want for turning the water on and off. A push button might have been easier, but the slide leaves no question as to which way you need to move it. Thoughtfully, there is an intensity dial, allowing you to dial in the level of intensity that is right for you. That’s important when you think about the massaging features of the Power Flosser. You’re massaging your gums when you use the Flosser, not just in massage mode. This is perhaps the biggest reason to use this over standard dental floss. No piece of string will provide the benefits of a massage to your gums. To see whether the Power Flosser was actually effective at removing food, I used it right after meals. To check it, I immediately flossed with regular floss to see if there was anything left behind for the floss to find, but I did not see anything left behind by the Power Flosser. The Power Flosser is miles ahead of standard dental floss, both in ease of use and the benefits to your teeth and gums. But what about those pre-loaded flossers that come in packs of 50 or 100? Just comparing flossing, it’s a bit of a toss-up. I can get good results out of my 5-cent plastic flosser, and they’re also a lot easier to use than standard floss. But no string-based approach to cleaning your teeth can provide the benefits of gentle massage on your gums. This is the part that I’m interested in over the course of time. If you’re considering the Power Flosser 7000, you’ll want to do a cost-benefit analysis to see if you think it’s worth buying a unit such as this. If you improve the overall health of your mouth, then it’s worth it, but I’m not sure I’d suggest buying it only for a cooler way to floss your teeth.BobinVA

My toothbrush worked less than 2 months. It is supposed to have a year warranty, but I cannot get anyone to answer my emails. I would like to be able to contact someone about the warranty and the fact the phylian Sonic Electric Toothbrush does not work.Connie Lytle