Philips Sonicare FlexCare Rechargeable Sonic Toothbrush

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The Sonicare FlexCare R910 toothbrush features the latest innovations in oral hygiene from Philips to deliver the cleanest, most refreshing teeth you can get between dentist visits. Featuring new ProResults brush heads, multiple cleaning modes, and built-in timers, the FlexCare is clinically proven to remove more plaque than Oral B Triumph and even the Sonicare Elite.
FlexCare R910 Toothbrush At a Glance:

• Three cleaning modes including Clean, Sensitive, and Massage.
• Lithium ion battery that lasts up to 2 weeks between charges.
• ProResults brush head for more effective clean teeth.
• Smartimer that automatically shuts off the toothbrush after the recommended 2 minutes.

Feel like you just went to the dentist, every day! View larger.New Brush Heads for Better Cleaning The FlexCare uses the newly designed ProResults brush heads with increased tooth coverage and a broader sweeping motion that results in better plaque removal. Combined with Sonicare's sonic technology, the high-speed bristle action allows a powerful yet gentle cleaning action that ensures a deep cleaning between teeth and along the gum line. With a slim, angled neck, the FlexCare makes it is easy to access hard-to-reach areas of the mouth. The ProResults brush heads come in two sizes: "standard" for a regular cleaning, and "mini" for precision in hard-to-reach areas.
The toothbrush handle also has a new tapered design that is easier to grip, and with a non-slip soft grip for better control. Compared to the Sonicare Elite, the FlexCare is 30 percent smaller, 16 percent lighter, and has 80 percent less vibration, but achieves superior results.
Multiple Cleaning Modes The FlexCare offers maximum flexibility with your teeth cleaning. There are three two-minute brushing modes that offer "Clean" mode for full power and optimal cleaning, "Sensitive" mode for gentler brushing in sensitive areas, and "Massage" mode for a stimulating, soothing cleaning action.
The FlexCare also offers two routines: "GoCare" is a quick one-minute routine for between regular brushings, and "MaxCare" is a three-minute cleaning mode that combines two minutes of "Clean" mode with one minute of "Massage" mode.
Thanks to the FlexCare's Quadpacer, the toothbrush beeps every thirty seconds to let you know it is time to move on to the next quadrant of your mouth. The brush also features a Smartimer that automatically shuts off the toothbrush after the recommended two minutes of cleaning (unless using the MaxCare routine).
The FlexCare is clinically proven to remove significantly more plaque than Oral-B Sonic Complete.New ProResults brush heads have increased coverage for more plaque removal. And for first-time users of FlexCare, an "easy-start" feature allows you to work your way up to full strength by gently increasing the power over your first 14 uses.
Long Lasting Battery With a lithium ion battery, you don't have to worry about running out of power when you're traveling; with regular brushing, the FlexCare lasts up to two weeks between charges! Lithium ion technology offers more energy and is more environmentally safe as compared to other rechargeable battery technologies. A deluxe recharge gauge on the handle keeps you notified of the amount of charge left.
The Sonicare FlexCare R910 is backed by a 2-year warranty.
What's in the Box: Sonicare toothbrush, one ProResults standard brush head, deluxe charger with cord wrap and brush head storage, luxury soft travel case, hygienic travel cap, three additional color code rings. Looking for the right Sonicare brush head?Click here for the Sonicare Brush Head GuideFor KidsEssential CleanWhiter, Healthier TeethAdvanced CleaningGum CareUltimate CleaningAir FlossSonicare for KidsXtreme e3000Essence5300Essence5350EasyCleanHealthy White 710Healthy White R732FlexCareR910FlexCareRS930FlexCare+Diamond CleanAir FlossModel # HX6311/02HX3351/02HX5351/46HX5352/46HX6511/50HX6711/02HX6732/02HX6911/02HX6932/10HX6972/10HX9332/05HX8111/02RechargeableAn easier wayto floss•Battery•••••••••QuadpacerFor best results use your Philips Sonicare rechargeable toothbrush with Air Floss•   •••••••Brushing ModesAges 4 - 7CleanCleanCleanCleanCleanCleanCleanCleanCleanCleanAges 7 - 10    Clean and WhiteClean and White   White      SensitiveSensitiveSensitiveSensitiveSensitive       MassageMassageMassage        Go Care/Max CareGo Care/Max CareRefreshPolish         Gum CareGum CareAir & Microdroplet TechnologyHandles11121111111Clean between all teeth in only 60 seconds with one teaspoon of water or mouthwashIncluded Brush Heads21121121222UV Brush Head Sanitizer        •• Travel Charger    ••• ••Deluxe travel case with USB ChargerIlluminated Display         ••
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This review is from: Philips Sonicare FlexCare Rechargeable Sonic Toothbrush (Health and Beauty)
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?) BACKGROUND: This is my second high end electric toothbrush. Prior to this one, I have used the Ultreo Ultrasonic, and I make comparisons between the two throughout my review.

SETUP: There's nothing too complicated about getting this toothbrush ready for use. I popped the end off of the brush head, and switched to the blue color ring in anticipation of this being a multi-user brush. After attached the brush head to the main body, I plugged in the charging base and put the toothbrush on to charge. There is a contradiction between the quick start guide and the detailed instructions. The quick start guide says to charge for a minimum of 2 hours while the detailed instructions call for at least 24 hours. I charged mine for about 5 hours before my first use. I doubt that there will be a negative effect on the battery life since this device is used about 5 minutes a day and sits on the charger for the remainder of the time - unlike a cell phone or other portable electronic device where you are more likely to drain the battery between charges.

After charging, I went ahead and made a few personalization settings. The personalization button is just below the power button, and it lets you choose between three brushing modes (Clean, Sensitive, and Massage) and two brushing routines (Go Care and Max Care). I did find it unusual to have these split out this way, but I guess more options appeal to a larger audience. I chose the "Clean" brushing mode because there is a special note in the instructions that this mode must be used for clinical studies. To me this implied that this is the most effective of the options.

For people who have not used powered brushes before, Philips has added an "Easy Care" feature which gradually increases the power level in order to keep from overwhelming you with the difference with a manual brush. Since I have previously used a powered brush, I disabled this feature by holding the power button for 5 seconds while on the charging base until I heard a single beep as indicated in the instruction.

Finally, Philips has built in a "Quadpacer" which is a timer that beeps every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to move from one zone to the next. The zones are outside upper, inside upper, outside lower, and inside lower. You can toggle this feature on or off. I wanted to make sure this was on so I held the personalization button for 5 seconds while on the charging base. The first time I did this I heard a single beep which indicated that this feature was turned off. I repeated this process a second time, and two beeps indicated that this feature was enabled.

The variety of adjustments is one area that sets this Philips Sonicare toothbrush apart from the Ultreo Ultrasonic. The Ultreo did not have a single thing that you could alter. You could put the brush head on and turn it on and off, but that's it. This is a clear advantage for the Philips model as it is anything but a one size fits all product.

USAGE: The Sonicare toothbrush gives a great overall user experience. The Quadpacer signal is subtle so you will have to pay attention during your first use in order to know when to move to the next zone. However, once you know what to listen for, it is easy.

The Sonicare brush head is smaller than that of the Ultreo Ultrasonic, and I think people with smaller mouths will find this to be a plus. I also found it interesting that while the Sonicare brush feels more powerful, the occasional bump against my teeth is nowhere near as painful as it was with the Ultreo. This allows the Sonicare toothbrush to be used with my mouth fully closed which is absolutely necessary. Whether it is from being more powerful or just a greater range of motion in the brush head, the Sonicare is extremely messy if you open your mouth after having started.

All this considered, the real question is how good of a job of actually cleaning your teeth will this do? While this is not fully scientific, I think that the Sonicare and Ultreo brushes are difficult to distinguish in this category; however, they both do a great job. Both provide the squeaky clean feel to your teeth that just isn't there when using a manual brush.

From an ongoing usage standpoint, replacement brush heads for the Sonicare brush are currently being sold at 3 for ~$25. This is essentially 1/3 the cost of the Ultreo. This seems like a pretty reasonable cost to pay since the brush heads last for about 3 months. So after the initial investment, you are looking at ~$32 a year on an ongoing basis.

DRAWBACKS: In the grand scheme of things, there aren't any serious drawbacks to this product. There may be a group of people for whom the degree of options is considered unnecessary and confusing. The only other thing to be aware of is the included travel case. It is a soft case, and I would not put the toothbrush in this case with the intention of checking your bag on an airplane. It will not give the toothbrush any protection from the manhandling that checked bags receive.

CONCLUSION: This is a great, easy to use product that has pretty reasonable ongoing costs for long term use. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking to take their tooth brushing experience to the next level for day to day care.