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Sonicare FlexCare

*Est. $140

Reviewed October 2009
Sonicare FlexCare

Electric toothbrush for smaller mouths

pros
  • Compact brush heads
  • Excellent cleaning ability
  • Two-minute timer
  • Gentler than Oral-B electric toothbrushes
cons
  • Price
  • Noisy
 
 
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Average Customer Review

(128 customer reviews)

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so far so good, November 20, 2009
I'm trying philips make for the second time. The first brush was an elite and after just a couple of years the battery stopped charging. I'm happy with the flex mainl. Iy bought it cause of the good price of 109.00 on Amazon
Whoa...this is C.L.E.A.N!, November 13, 2009

An avid Oral-B fan of many, many years, but finally decided to make the investment, and clearly a huge step up, after having this toothbrush recommended to me by two different dentists as the perfect tool for my sensitive teeth. Well what can I say? My teeth have never felt this clean (it still feels clean as I type this at 4pm - and the last time I brushed my teeth were this morning at 8am). That fuzziness that you sometimes get later in the day is something of the past and I simply cannot stop touching my teeth with my tongue. It's crazy clean! The intensity of the brush takes some getting used to, and I do think that I might chip a piece off one of my other teeth every time it comes in accidental contact with the top of the brush head, but so far so good! All teeth are still in tact and very, very clean. Oh, another note. I was tempted into buying the brush with the sanitizing station option, but ended up just getting the plain one and saving some money. So far I have not felt an ounce of regret and I don't think you will either. This version comes with a small charger (flat base) that also fits neatly inside a bigger one to make it more stable. There's also none of the 'gunk' build-up I had to rinse off my Oral-B brush after every use. Five stars - well worth the investment.

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Total Upgrade, November 2, 2009
Finally replaced the "first generation" Sonicare, and what a difference!!!!! The improvements made have all been positive and awesome. Added features, such as "Massage" really a Plus. Great Product.
It was the best of times, and then..., October 29, 2009
the brushes slipped off due to the vibrating head. This after about one month. And I haven't been able to use it since because the brushes continue to fall off. I gave it a 5 star rating for the great cleaning, and 1 for a lasting duration = 3 star rating. Now if I could only find that manual.
The best toothbrush you can use!, October 23, 2009

I've used a Sonicare toothbrush for several years now and I think they are great. My dentist is always very impressed with how clean my teeth are. This new brush features a MUCH better streamlined design. The older Sonicare brushes had a design flaw in which water would get caught between the brush part and the handle, allowing mold to grow. Not so on the newest models. They are sleek and functional.

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Philips Sonicare FlexCare Rechargeable Sonic Toothbrush

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Our Sources

1. Journal of Clinical Dentistry

This study compares the stain removal efficacy of the Oral-B Pulsonic and Sonicare FlexCare. Researchers find no significant difference in efficacy between the Pulsonic and the FlexCare. Both toothbrushes showed "highly effective stain removal efficacy."

Review: Clinical Assessment of Extrinsic Stain Removal Efficacy with a New Pulsonic Toothbrush, G.T. Terezhalmy et al., 2009, Vol. 20, No. 3

2. Good Housekeeping

The Sonicare FlexCare is the top-rated electric toothbrush in this review by Good Housekeeping. One tester likes the Sonicare's two different brush speeds, while a dentist likes that it includes a small brush head and ultraviolet sanitizer.

Review: GH on TV: Electric Toothbrushes, Editors of Good Housekeeping, March 2008

3. The Wall Street Journal

Staffers at The Wall Street Journal say that the Sonicare FlexCare is easy to use and "gentle on the gums," especially when compared to the Triumph.

Review: Shopping Around: New Technology for Toothbrushes, Anjali Athavaley, May 3, 2007

4. Amazon.com

The Sonicare FlexCare gets good ratings from Amazon.com reviewers, who, for the most part, say that it is an improvement over the older Sonicare Elite. Users praise the FlexCare's small brush head and excellent cleaning ability.

Review: Philips Sonicare FlexCare Rechargeable Sonic Toothbrush, Contributors to Amazon.com

5. Drugstore.com

The Sonicare FlexCare gets good reviews from the majority of users posting reviews to Drugstore.com. The reviewers praise its cleaning ability and compact brush heads.

Review: Philips Sonicare FlexCare Toothbrush RS910, Contributors to Drugstore.com

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