Oral-B Triumph Professional Care 9400 Power Toothbrush Review
My dentist recommended the Oral-B 9400, and I've put it though its oral hygiene paces the last year. It's more expensive than many other models with similar features, but the similarity extends only so far. We've seen a proliferation of electric toothbrushes at and under, and one might wonder why more you get for your money here. I'll go over the highlights below, but suffice it to say that the 9400 works very well but is overpriced.
Power. First, any rechargeable toothbrush is going to cost significantly more--somewhere in the - range. If that's an important feature, you're already heading towards the Oral-B cost. Where this toothbrush really shines (no pun intended, I think) is its POWER. When fully charged, this baby's rotation leaves others far behind. While not as fast as a dentist's drill-toothbrush (and, really, I'm sorry to bring up that word), it resembles it more than others. The power enables the Braun to brush without slowing, even as you manually move it against your teeth.
Motion. Personally, I don't notice any action other than the rotation. I Trust that there's 3-D oscillation, but I don't feel it (maybe that's good). I'm also skeptical about their claim to a "floss-like clean." Use floss instead.
Features/Gimmicks.
1. Speed. There are three speeds; I don't think I've ever used anything but the fastest, but perhaps those with some initial sensitivity would appreciate the medium speed. I don't know why one would use the slowest speed.
2. Timing. The toothbrush is programmed to conceptualize brushing as a two minute endeavor, 30 seconds per each quadrant of your mouth (i.e., top left and right, bottom left and right). Accordingly the brush pauses briefly every 30 seconds, letting you know you've done your time, and then it's all ahead full for the next quadrant. At two minutes, there's a longer, easily perceived paused, at which point you can stop (and look at the electric face beaming at you from the handle) or keep going without having to turn it back on. I actually like the timer: Two minutes sometimes is longer than what my mind tells me, and I also spend as much time on the last section I brush as the first.
3. Ease of use. This is a substantial electric toothbrush, but as long as you don't have muscle issues in your hand or wrist, that shouldn't be a problem. It's quite maneuverable and it has an excellent reach. The charge lasts two weeks or more, and I recharge overnight.
4. Toothbrush Bristles. The toothbrush head contains an assortment of bristles, both softer and stiffer, and varying in length and angle. Supposedly these armaments help you tackle various oral scenarios such as food stuck between the teeth, massaging gum lines, reaching distal areas. Again, I don't think these are any substitute for flossing, but they do seem better than a conventional brush. The heads last around 3-4 months or so, and replacements are available, although at a absurdly high price. I;m still not sure how I'm supposed to know it's time for a new head, however.
5. Noise. In normal use, the Braun is medium loud, you probably won't disturb anyone if you keep the door closed, but you may if you don't.
At times, either toothpaste residue or a loose head seens to cause a high rattling sound; this just requires some cleaning or tightening.
Cost: This model has just zoomed up in price aat Amazon.com since I bought it. I suggest you shop around and see what else is available (either this model at other stores, or other models), and whether the "extras" here are really worth it.
One person's gimmick is another's brushing motivation, so it's a personal decision--although also one that should be made in consult with one's dentist. Overall, a powerful, effective, reliable, but costly toothbrush.
Oral-B Triumph Professional Care 9400 Power Toothbrush Feature
- Electric toothbrush clinically proven to improve oral health, creating a brighter and healthier smile
- Advanced FlossAction brush head penetrates between teeth
- Different brush modes
- Built-in timer provides feedback on when to change brushing locations
- Includes charging base station and travel case
Oral-B Triumph Professional Care 9400 Power Toothbrush Overview
New Oral-B 9400 Triumph gets your teeth cleaner and gums healthier than you ever thought possible! Independent testing confirms the superiority of oscillating technology, and now Oral-B raises the bar with its most advanced rechargeable toothbrush ever! Oral-B Triumph features four unique brushing modes which allow for customized brushing. The new clinically superior FlossAction brushhead has MicroPulse bristles that penetrate deep between teeth for a floss-like clean. And Oral-B Triumph employs patented Smart Technology with dentist-inspired feedback helps you brush your best every day. The result is advanced cleaning and polishing technology for cleaner, whiter teeth.
Oral-B Triumph Professional Care 9400 Power Toothbrush Specifications
Get a smile you can feel triumphant about. Achieve cleaner, whiter teeth and healthier gums than you ever thought possible. Experience Oral-B Triumph- a triumph over ordinary brushing.
The Oral-B Triumph 9400 is a powerful, rechargeable toothbrush with multiple brushheads and functions. View larger. |
MicroPulse bristles penetrates between teeth for a more floss-like clean. |
Key Features:
1. Innovative Brush Head Technology- Advanced Floss Action™ Brush Head with MicroPulse™ Bristles
2. Customized Brushing
- Three Unique Brushing Modes: Clean, Sensitive, and Polish
3. Smart Technology
Dentist-inspired feedback helps you brush your best every day.
- Brushing time: Helps you achieve the dental-recommended 2 minutes
- Charge level: Tracks charge level so you can brush with optimal power
- Brush head change: Adivses when individual brush head should be changed
- Smart brush head: Recognizes FlossAction
In addition, a professional timer signals every 30 seconds to encourage throrough brushing for the four mouth quadrants, while a pressure sensor stops pulsations when you brush too hard.
4. Innovative/Attractive Design
- A unique, curved handle made of high-tech materials ensures a good grip and comfortable brushing
- An easy-to-read digital display communicates key information clearly
- A premium overall design ensures that you'll like the way Oral-B Triumph looks in your bathroom
5. Convenient Charging and Storage
- Innovative, dishwasher safe base station provides storage for up to 4 attachments
- A portable SmartPlug™ Charger with a multi-voltage plug makes traveling with the Oral-B Triumph easy
- The SmartPlug charger can be attached to the base station to create a single storage and charging unit
- A travel case stores your brush when you're on the go
Get the clinically superior results that you and your dental professional will notice. Building on the 70 published studies that confirm the superiority of Oral-B oscillating-rotating technology, Triumph represents Oral-B's highest level of cleaning performance.
Superior Cleaning.
Oral-B Triumph is clinically proven to remove significantly more plaque than the best performing toothbrush, Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000. Oral-B Triumph provides a superior overall cleaning, even in those hard to reach places: in-between teeth, the back teeth, and along your gumline.
Improved Gum Health.
Oral-B Triumph is clinically proven to improve gum health for firmer, healthier gums. It also improves overall gum health by healing and reversing the effects of gingivitis.
Exceptional In-Between Clean.
Oral-B Triumph cleans as effectively as brushing and flossing with a manual toothbrush, even in those hard-to-reach places between teeth. While flossing is an important part of a healthy oral care routine and can't be replaced, Oral-B Triumph provides exceptional cleaning in-between teeth for a floss-like clean.
Oral-B Triumph is gentle and safe on all oral tissues.
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Customer Reviews
Rechargeable Throw Away - M. Pluchino - USA
I am extremely disappointed in the Braun Triumph 9000. I purchased it on 3/04/2006 and now the battery will not charge. I followed the care instructions and did a discharge every 6 months hoping that the battery would last a little longer, but it still will not charge correctly. I called Braun customer service and explained the problem and was told the handle is no longer good. they said they only last about 5 years. Perhaps Braun should advise the consumer that the unit is going to be disposed of in 5 years. I was offered a dollar coupon or a replacement handle that would cost . It is very frustrating to have to purchase another handle when the whole unit costs about 0.(Sam's club) I have to really think about purchasing another Braun brush verses another similar product by another manufacturer. Perhaps I will get more than 5 years out of another company.
My Favorite Toothbrush - Merrymaker -
This is an excellent product, in my opinion. Here are some of my notes:
1. I have used my Oral-B Triumph Professional Care 9400 Power Toothbrush for about a year without any problems.
2. The toothbrush digitally indicates when it needs charging.
3. The charge is relatively long-lasting. (I have noticed that my battery indicator will blink when it is low and will continue to blink once plugged in although it is charging at this point).
4. The base station has a small footprint, with a place to store the toothbrush heads.
5. The portable charger takes up little space, and is especially useful for travel.
6. The toothbrush indicates a smiley face at the end of your two-minute clean.
7. It will also show a toothbrush head when it is time to change to a new head.
8. The toothbrush promotes two-minute cleans, 30 seconds for each quarter of the mouth. The toothbrush pulses and indicates a change when it's time to switch position in the mouth.
I have no problems at my dentist visits, and I know that I am doing a great job with this toothbrush. I now use this toothbrush with the Waterpik Ultra Dental Water Jet for an exceptional clean.
Pain of an off system - Nick Orciuoli -
A complicated running system where it should simply shut itself off, it does not, I find it quite irksome.
Best Toothbrush I had - Peter D. Jansen - Lousiana, USA
This is a great product -
I am using Braun electric toothbrushes since over 30 years - I am always happy with them - but the 9000 series beats everything!
