Philips Sonicare FlexCare Rechargeable Sonic Toothbrush
 | Average Customer Rating: Recommend FlexCare delivers the superior cleaning you're looking for with the flexibility your oral health routine demands. New ProResults brush heads and personal care settings are all found in a brush design that is smaller, lighter and has less vibration then any other Sonicare toothbrush. 1 Sonicare Toothbrush 1 ProResults Standard Brush Head 1 Deluxe Charger with Cord Wrap and Brush Head Storage 1 Luxury Soft Travel Case… Product details and pricing info |
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78 Customer Reviews Posted
- love it
- I love this new brush, cleans very well. however i only paid 119.00 for mine at the dentist office and it came with 2 brush heads compared to the one at amazon
- 2008-06-03, 1 of 2 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Best Sonicare Yet
- I have owned the 2 prior models of this brush. Although not all of the updates are great, most of them are. No more obnoxious gunk between the brush head and the handle! The charger is better designed and easier to keep clean. The battery seems to last forever, even when the indicator lights claim there isn't much power left. Most importantly, the brush leaves you with a cleaner and cleaner feeling mouth and than before.
I have no regrets upgrading to this brush from the Sonicare Elite. It is arguably the best consumer dental hygiene product available. I recommend it. - 2008-05-28, 4 of 5 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Superior Technology & Features
- I have used an Oral-B sonic toothbrush for several years. I have been quite happy with the results I get from it. I wondered whether there is something better so I selected this toothbrush. Quite simply, I am amazed.
The first thing I noticed is that this toothbrush is lighter. Second, the head has a thinner stem than my current toothbrush, making it easier to maneuver around my mouth. Third, the toothbrush seems to hold a charge longer than my current toothbrush, and it seems to hold one longer than when my current toothbrush was new. Fourth, this thing is loaded with settings.
This toothbrush features three two-minute cleaning modes that are selectable from the handle. The most vigorous mode is "Clean," followed by "Sensitive," and then "Massage." As you are going through the routine, a beep sounds every thirty seconds to let you know to move to another quadrant in your mouth. The toothbrush shuts off automatically at the end of these modes.
Two other modes serve other purposes. GoCare is a one minute routine for quick cleanings between regular brushing. MaxCare features a two minute "Clean" period followed by a one minute "Massage" period. I like this brushing mode the best.
Some people may find the various modes to be overkill. I personally like the MaxCare feature and the ability to choose between "Clean" and "Sensitive." Those choices may not seem like a big deal until you have oral surgery. I do not use all the modes, but who knows, some day I might.
The Good: Easy to maneuver around your mouth with the slender head. The charge lasts a long time. This model has lots of features.
The Bad: Whoa! This model is expensive. Most sonic toothbrushes are expensive when compared to your typical manual toothbrush, but this one seems expensive for what you get. I confess that I really like this model, but I struggle with the price. Also, all that money and only one brush? Wait until you see how much replacement brushes cost!
There are a lot of ways to brush your teeth. Sonic toothbrushes are nice because they help massage your gums in addition to cleaning your teeth. The built-in timer is nice too. However, you have to justify spending quite a lot on this model, and then spending even more on replacement heads. I love this model and will use it until it breaks, but I doubt I will purchase anything as fancy (read expensive) to replace it.
The four stars are for the features. It would have been five stars but for the price.
Good luck! - 2008-05-26, 1 of 2 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Easy to use, leaves my teeth feeling clean
- I've been use the FlexCare for a month. It's considerably lighter and has a longer neck than the Sonicare I had from about five years ago. I put it into clean mode immediately as I have been using the
Ultreo Ultrasound Toothbrush
for several months and didn't expect I would need time to adjust to the FlexCare's clean mode. The brushing instructions for the FlexCare differ from those of the Ultreo: without the waveguide that that Ultreo has, the FlexCare is easier to adjust to. I felt comfortable using the FlexCare the first day, whereas (as the Ultreo instructions say to expect) it took me a week to get used to the Ultreo.
My teeth felt clean after brushing with the FlexCare, at least as clean as with the Ultreo. I did prefer the handle of the Ultreo a little, it seems to balance and fit better in my hand. I still haven't gotten used to the placement of the FlexCare's on/off button and every few days I accidentally stop my brushing too early.
What is more of a concern for me is that after using the FlexCare, I've felt a return of some sensitivity along my molars that had gone away when I used the Ultreo [I have a dry mouth condition and have to take extra care of my teeth including more frequent brushing, use of a WaterPik, a brush pick, and a mouthwash]...and when I have switched back for a few days to the Ultreo during the past month that sensitivity went away. Whether that was due to some benefit of the Ultreo it is too soon for me to say. I had one dental cleaning after using the Ultreo for one month and one more after using the Ultreo another two months and then the FlexCare for most of the last month (sometimes using the Ultreo) and both times the hygienist was pleased overall with the condition of my teeth and gums.
Note: I haven't been using either the Ultreo or FlexCare long enough to have a certain preference between them myself. I haven't used any other electric toothbrush currently on the market. Starting with the Ultreo and getting used to it may have biased me in its favor. I can't tell yet if the Ultreo's ultrasound makes a difference so I don't know if it is worth adjusting to having the waveguide (and extra expense of the brushes). At this point, if I had to recommend one to a friend who did not have special dental needs, I might recommend the FlexCare but if someone had a dry mouth condition like mine I might suggest the Ultreo. But I am not a dental professional nor do I have the benefit of long-term controlled studies or even any long-term usage of my own. I'll go back to using the Ultreo now unless a future cleaning indicates problems and if so I'll try the FlexCare again ... but if I had started with the FlexCare it is possible I would have gotten accustomed to it and after reviewing the Ultreo I'd be going back to the FlexCare for now. Either seems preferable to me to using a regular toothbrush and there's been some improvement in my gums since using each that there hadn't been when I was using a regular toothbrush (even attentively). - 2008-05-04, 2 of 3 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- I love Philips products and FlexCare didn't disappoint
- I love this toothbrush. One thing that really made the difference for me is the fact that there is significantly less vibration that other products I've used so far. Believe me, I love the tickle I get from holding the brush handles of my Ultreo Ultrasound, but after a while it gets irritating. What the makers of FlexCare have accomplished is to practically eliminate this buzzing in their product (by as much as 80% according to the statement on the box).
Another interesting feature has to do with the bristles. I feel like I'm reaching some parts of my mouth a lot easier and I believe it has to do with the fact that FlexCare offers a wider sweeping motion and the bristles are more rounded than the average toothbrush. This combination makes for a more pleasant experience when after turning off the bathroom light and heading to bed, I feel refreshed. I guess the toothbrush does make a difference.
I highly recommend it. - 2008-04-29, 1 of 1 people found this review helpful, Rated:
