Oral-B Pulsonic Sonic Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush

Oral-B Pulsonic Sonic Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush Review

I've been using electric toothbrushes for years, but this is the first time I swayed from the basic models such as Oral-B Vitality Precision Clean Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush. After years I finally decided to make an upgrade to a sonic one, and Pulsonic became an obvious choice.

Initially I wasn't very used to the larger brush size, but it never became a problem. The design of the brush makes it easy to reach everywhere. Since the brush now only vibrate, I need to put in more motion than before, but once again I got used to it pretty fast. I'm not very sure my teeth are now whiter than before, but I do feel like it's now less likely to have anything "grows" on my teeth a while after brushing. I guess it does clean my teeth better than the basic models.

I charged the brush once, then used it for three weeks without noticing any difference, unlike those mechanically rotating cups that the rotation power changes with time observably. It might be nicer if Oral-B puts on an indicator to show the battery level, since it's very unclear to me that how I should notice the low battery status without running out of power. To be fair I haven't tried to see what happens if I just keep using it without recharging it (so far I recharged it once after the initial charge).

I saw a lot of complaints about the robustness of some plastic parts. While I was using the basic models, I remember that I'm supposed to only lightly touch the brush onto my teeth, yet from the aging of the brushes I realized that I pressed it too hard most of the time. Given that as a reference, I didn't find any part that i too fragile. I know a lot of people brush their teeth too forcefully, my mom being one of them. It's true that the brush doesn't feel like steel, but my gut feeling is that you probably don't need to press it so hard against your teeth anyway. I don't think any plastic part in this brush is less robust than your gums, or maybe I'm lucky to receive a better one, which I found more unlikely.

Overall I like this new brush, though it might be better if Oral-B puts in an indicator for battery.

Oral-B Pulsonic Sonic Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush Feature

• Sonic technology in our slimmest form
• Customize your clean ? Oral-B Pulsonic offers customized brushing modes to meet your cleaning needs.
• Promotes naturally whiter teeth by gently polishing off surface stains.
• Whitens teeth by reducing up to 94% of surface stains in 2 weeks
• Designed to provide a quiet, gentle clean

Oral-B Pulsonic Sonic Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush Overview

Experience Sonic Technology in our slimmest form. Oral-B's slimmest and lightest rechargeable sonic toothbrush yet is designed to provide a quiet, gentle clean. It whitens teeth by reducing up to 94% of surface stains in 2 weeks. With more than 27,000 vibrations per minute, Pulsonic's Thin Precision bristles clean and promote naturally whiter teeth while allowing effective maneuverability and control with the slim and lightweight handle design. The specially-designed Pulsonic brush head contours to the teeth to provide an effective clean, and a second Precision Tip brush head is designed to help remove plaque and stains between teeth. Oral-B Pulsonic features two customized brushing modes, Clean and Sensitive. The "Clean” mode provides an effective cleaning of your teeth, while the "Sensitive" mode is designed for the gentle care of your tongue and other sensitive areas. It's two-minute timer indicates when the dental expert recommended two-minute brushing time has been reached and an additional professional timer signals at 30-second intervals to encourage thorough brushing of the four quadrants of your mouth.

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• Oral-B Pulsonic Refill Brush Set
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• Oral-B Precision Clean Replacement Brush Head (4 ct.)

Customer Reviews

Feels "dentist" clean. - Terri Shoberg - Mpls., MN
I was skeptical about the sonic toothbrushes. My son loves his. When I asked my dentist, he said getting used to the vibration might take a bit of doing but otherwise he feels the cleaning is superior to brushing. I tried this one because the handle is slim, the charger is small & the reviews said the vibration wasn't quite as strong as the more expensive one. Also, there are 2 settings. I tried it, I use it twice a day, & I like it very much!



Love it - Ryan Sullivan - Tempe, AZ
I've had this toothbrush for a few months now and I am stil loving it. My girlfriend got a more expensive electric toothbrush and she is jealous of mine now because mine is so sleek and compact and my battery stays charged for at least a week when hers lasts a day or so before it's dead.



Great Toothbrush But May Last Only a Year - S. Lee - Fremont,CA
This is the 2nd one that I had purchased online. The first one was purchased a year ago and it just stopped working. I bought another one and it looks great and does a good job cleaning your teeth. It leaves you with that "just came from the dentist's office teeth cleaning feeling."

I hope this one lasts longer that a year.

I would give the product 5 stars if I knew it would last more than a year.

Oral-B Professional Care SmartSeries 5000 Rechargeable Toothbrush

Oral-B Professional Care SmartSeries 5000 Rechargeable Toothbrush Review

This will be a long and detailed review. If you don't want to read it all, I give you this quick summary. Great product, well worth the price at amazon. Best clean you can get and has many useful features. I have never had healthier teeth and gums. Read further for more details.

This product is simply outstanding and in a class of it's own.

I had a situation in which my gums are not in their peak condition, and that is putting it lightly. I have had this toothbrush for just a touch over two weeks. I also drink coffee every day, only 1 cup though. Since I have been using this, my gums are already noticeably healthier, my teeth are whiter, and I find it easier to make sure I brush at least twice a day. I think this is mostly because of how much I invested into this product. At this point I have nothing but good things to say about this toothbrush.

I also have my wisdom teeth fully grown in and this toothbrush is small enough where I am able to reach them and give them a proper cleaning. My wife is also using it with a separate brush head.

The device takes a full 10 hours on initial charge before use, as seems to be normal for most NiMh batteries. At first the backing on the timer is a bit confusing and difficult to get off as the instructions do not help. Once you figure it out though, It is quite easy to master.

Positive feedback:
Now onto a more descriptive part about the features this offers. Since my gums are sensitive to begin with I can only use the normal clean and sensitive options until my gums are healthier. The other modes are a really nice feature that I plan to use when I can.

The included 2 sided tape is nice for when you want to mount it to the wall.

I really like how both the toothbrush and the timer give you an indication of when to switch quadrants in your mouth every thirty seconds. The timer will blink and display that you should be working on the next quadrant. The toothbrush pulses every 30 seconds and pulses 3 times every 2 minutes. (I personally don't think 30seconds is enough for each quadrant so I often spend more time after brushing to give my whole mouth a quick once over.)

Once you get the timer set and mounted it does make a nice restroom clock as other have said. After charging and setting the timer, the toothbrush is easy effective and gives the best clean I have experienced sans a dental visit.

Also a side note, I asked my dental hygienist which toothbrush they recommend for electrical as they said I should get one. This one came at the very top of their recommendations. Before this I was using Oral-B's cheap electrical toothbrush. The difference is astounding.

The container for the extra toothbrush heads is very nice allows you to let the head dry out while not connected to the handle. They brush heads are very easy to remove and clean. The different color rings are very helpful if you have more then 1 person using the same style brush head.

The travel pack is a really nice and touch and is compact too.

Best clean you can get without visiting a dental hygienist.

Negative Feedback:
The back plate on the timer is a bit unwieldy at first.

The toothbrush is a bit loud but not as loud as the dollar variants.

IT would have been nice if the battery came pre-charged. It would also have been nice if the timer also came with a rechargeable battery solution.

It is expensive and costs way too much at a standard retail store(0).

It only comes with 2 brush heads.

Oral-B Professional Care SmartSeries 5000 Rechargeable Toothbrush Feature

• Deep Clean mode removes up to 99.7% of plaque from hard to reach areas
• Gentle on teeth and gums
• Improves gum health better than Sonicare FlexCare
• Outstanding whitening and polishing in 3 weeks
• Flossaction technology for superior overall clean

Oral-B Professional Care SmartSeries 5000 Rechargeable Toothbrush Overview

Experience the future of oral care. Oral-B Professional Care Smart Series 5000 Rechargeable Toothbrush -- provides extraordinary cleaning and improves brushing habits.

Oral-B Professional Care SmartSeries 5000 Rechargeable Toothbrush Specifications

Oral-B's most technologically advanced toothbrush, the Professional Care SmartSeries 5000 with SmartGuide provides Oral-B's most advanced cleaning technology for ultimate plaque removal and features a wireless SmartGuide to help maximize your brushing performance. Now with the NEW Deep Clean mode which removes up to 99.7% of plaque from hard-to-reach areas.

Introduction

Oral-B's most advanced cleaning technology plus a wireless SmartGuide. Oral-B's most technologically advanced toothbrush, ProfessionalCare SmartSeries 5000 with SmartGuide provides Oral-B's most advanced cleaning technology for ultimate plaque removal and also features a wireless SmartGuide. Separate, wireless SmartGuide helps maximize brushing performance Deep Clean mode removes up to 99.7% of plaque from hard-to-reach areas* Pressure sensor stops pulsations when brushing too hard Gentle on teeth and gums Improves gum health better than Sonicare FlexCare Offers outstanding whitening and polishing in 3 weeks** 5 modes: Daily Clean, Sensitive, Whitening, Massage, Deep Clean Oral-B is the #1 dentist-recommended toothbrush brand worldwide * Based on single-use brushing study ** Via surface stain removal.

Product Features

FEATURES

	Separate, wireless SmartGuide: Separate wireless SmartGuide helps maximize brushing performance Cleaning action: Provides 40,000 pulsations and 8,800 oscillations per minute Professional timer with quadrant prompt: A two-minute timer with 30-second intervals helps guide you through the four quadrants of the mouth, making it easy to track how long you've been brushing Replace brush head alert: Signals when you're 10 days away from needing a replacement Pressure sensor: Stops pulsations to notify you when you're brushing too hard Digital clock: Acts as a clock when not in use 5 customized brushing modes: Daily Clean, Sensitive, Whitening, Massage, Deep Clean Indicator® bristles: Remind you to replace your brush head every 3 months, once they've faded halfway Multiple attachment brush heads with compact, round design Pro White™ Brush Head with polishing cup: Whitens teeth by removing surface stains Oral-B FlossAction® Brush Head: Offers outstanding interdental cleaning Oral-B Sensitive Brush Head: Is gentle on teeth and gums Base station toothbrush holder with protective cover Travel toothbrush case: Designed to protect your brush anywhere you go Charge-level display: Lets you gauge how full the battery charge is
DETAILS 2-Year Limited Warranty and Satisfaction Guarantee: If you are not 100% satisfied within 60 days of purchase, return it for a full refund. Warranty includes replacement or repair. Consumer must ship product, postage paid, and include a copy of proof of purchase. See inside of product package for full details. Parts: Handle colors: Silver/white Brush head types: Oral-B FlossAction, Oral-B Pro White, Oral-B Sensitive Oral-B Precision Clean, Oral-B Dual Clean, Oral-B Power Tip, Oral-B Ortho, Oral-B Braces Care Essentials, Oral-B Tongue Freshener Series: ProfessionalCare SmartSeries Model: 5000 Power source: Rechargeable battery Battery life: Up to 2 weeks

In The Box

Includes:* 1 ergonomic handle 2 brush heads (Oral-B FlossAction, Oral-B Pro White) 1 portable SmartPlug charger Travel toothbrush case 1 charging station with brush head storage 1 rechargeable battery *Contents may not be available in all models.

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• Oral-B Pro White Replacement Brush Head (3 ct.)
• Oral B Floss Action 3 pack brush head refill
• Oral-B Sensitive (3 Extra-Soft Brush heads)
• Oral-B BraceCare Essentials Refill Kit (2 Ortho Heads & 2 Power Tips)
• Oral-B Ortho Replacement Brush Head

Customer Reviews

GREAT dental hygene - clean freak -
This power toothbrush is GREAT!
I have been using manual toothbrushes all my life.
I should have switched to electric brushes long ago.
The ORAL-B Pro 5000 is perfect for getting all residual
material and giving a clean feeling after two minutes.
I highly recommend this product




From Sonicare to OralB - Hegel Who -
I have been a Sonicare user for the previous 15 years. As a dentaphobe, I will always be grateful to Sonicare for keeping my mouth cavity free for my 7 year hiatus from the dentist- though to be fair, I also drank mostly water (vs. sugared drinks) and made sure to brush and floss twice daily, chewing sugarless gum throughout the day. Still, I found the Oral B a very nice upgrade for several reasons:

1. NO ICKYNESS IN THE BRUSH HEAD!!! Sonicare brushes are notorious for getting all this disgusting gunk stuck up inside the brush head, leaving me with a sense of wonder about what exactly I was putting in my mouth, even after rinsing the head thoroughly in alcohol.

2. Smaller brush heads. I finally feel like I am cleaning my wisdom teeth, which stick back almost to the uvula.

3. Circular brush heads. Dentists always say to brush in circular motions, yet typical Sonicare brushes only go side to side.

4. Using the floss-action head truly leaves less behind when I floss right after brushing.

5. Another reviewer mentioned the fact Sonicare does not offer either soft bristled brushes or a sensitive mode.

There were a couple downsides:

1. Noise. The Oral B seems much louder, likely because the brush is moving in a circle vs. just side to side.

2. Vibration Speed. One of Sonicare's main tenants for their brushes is that the sonic action itself gets rid of plaque/germs. The Oral B does not seem to vibrate quite as much- though flossing seems to yield fewer hangers-on, and does not just compact any recently-eaten food- such as cracker mush.

There are other benefits, which Sonicare has also added to its latest greatest brushes, such as timers and better chargers. Still, I am happy with the switch- I'll just see if my dentist notices =)



Defective? - Angel -
I'm returning this brush. It doesn't stay charged very well. Even though the battery indicator on the brush shows a full charge or a 3/4 charge, the brush is wimpy and weak. I'd have to charge it every 2 days to keep it at an acceptable strength.
I've owned an Oral b Vitality for over a year that beats this one hands down-and it's a brush. I thought I was upgrading buying this one, but I was wrong. I'll keep my cheap brush that actually gets my teeth clean. I'll never waste my time or money on a ritzy brush like this ever again.

Philips Sonicare Essence E5550 Rechargeable Toothbrush System with 2 Handles, 4 Brush Heads, 1 Brush Head Holder, 2 Travel Cases

Philips Sonicare Essence E5550 Rechargeable Toothbrush System with 2 Handles, 4 Brush Heads, 1 Brush Head Holder, 2 Travel Cases Review

Perhaps the highest compliment I can give this product is that it has made me enjoy brushing my teeth. After years of reluctance and thinking it insane to spend this kind of bread when a toothbrush can be had for a couple of bucks, I sprang for it on the recommendation of my dentist. (and incentive via a large coupon from him, provided by the manufacturer to be given to his patients)

I considered myself to be competent at brushing my own teeth, and this product proved me wrong. Previously, my teeth only felt polished-smooth once every six months- after, that is, my dentist visit and professional cleaning. With this, my teeth feel that clean and polished after every single brushing. It is simply amazing.

High Points:

1. This particular kit comes with two bases (the battery part), and two extra brush heads (for four, total), a charging station, and two travel cases that neatly and cleanly store your brush head and base for traveling.

2. Excellent battery life - my battery unit lasts over one week between charges; I don't store my handle on the charger nightly. This is great for travel, as for anything but extended trips I only bring along a fully-charged base and brush head in its handy travel case and leave the charger behind.

3. Soft start feature - this is awesome for newbies such as myself. For the first dozen (If I remember correctly) uses, it operates with slightly reduced power, thereby easing your gums into the experience. As it was, it tickled like crazy; this feature 'conditions' your gums, if you will, and makes it much easier to transition from using a toothbrush.

4. The quadpacer feature is effective. Like any easily trained beast- excepting my cat- I responded very well to the subtle prompts that the toothbrush gives to move to a different quadrant. A split-second pause in the brushing action prompts you to move along. For me, it was always difficult to cover all my teeth equally well, so I love this feature. It is non-intrusive but effective at keeping you focused on how you ought to be brushing. Want to brush longer? No worries- just press the power button and keep on brushing.

5. Charger design - This really appealed to me, as I have a very curious toddler. The charging stand has no prongs, fittings, or other electrical connections in its base. It just presents a nice, boring surface that my toddler shows no interest in. The charging station charges the handle indirectly. This also makes for a cleanable surface.

6. The brush heads are nice and compact and the bristles are soft. Despite this, they are extremely effective at cleaning.

In the end, I had to ask myself what is the value of not having gum disease, cavities, or lost teeth due to inadequate cleaning? My own answer was that it was far, far more than what this unit cost.

Others probably do a much better job at using a toothbrush than I apparently did, but for me this Sonicare is amazing and has resulted nothing short of better oral health. My teeth are cleaner and whiter, my gums are healthier,and I now actually look forward to brushing where before I did not. This skeptic has been convinced. Highly recommended!

Philips Sonicare Essence E5550 Rechargeable Toothbrush System with 2 Handles, 4 Brush Heads, 1 Brush Head Holder, 2 Travel Cases Feature

• Quadpacer: 30-second interval timer encourages thorough brushing of each quadrant of your mouth.
• Extra-soft bristles are gentle on teeth & gums; Advanced contoured head w/slim angled neck for enhanced maneuverability.
• Smartimer: 2-minute timer helps ensures professional recommended brushing time. Gently increases power to ease into the Sonicare experience.
• Patented Sonic Technology: Gently & effectively reaches deep between teeth & along the gumline. Ideal for travel
• Improves gum health by reversing gingivitis & helping shrink periodontal pockets. UL listed. Full 2-year warranty.

Philips Sonicare Essence E5550 Rechargeable Toothbrush System with 2 Handles, 4 Brush Heads, 1 Brush Head Holder, 2 Travel Cases Overview

The NEW Sonicare Essence Series rechargable power toothbrush removes 80% of coffee, tea, and tobacco stains. Only Sonicare combines 31,000 brush strokes per minute and extra-wide sweeping motion to create dynamic fluid cleaning action. Sonicare improves gum health by reversing gingivitis and shrinking periodontal pockets. Whiter teeth and healthier gums in 28 days guaranteed! The Philips Sonicare Essence E5550 has patented sonic technology. Sonicare's unique dynamic cleaning action gently and effectively reaches deep between teeth and below gumline for a brushing experience unlike any other. It is the only sonic toothbrush with a slim angled neck, contoured-fit bristles and ultra high speed bristle speed for greater plaque removal in hard to reach areas. Sonicare is the no. 1 personally used and recommended brand by U. S. dental professionals. With the Sonicare Essence comes superior cleaning technology you'll have naturally whiter teeth and healthier gums, guaranteed. Includes: 2 Handles, 4 Brush Heads, 1 Brush Head Holder, 2 Travel Cases, 4 Hygienic Travel Caps and 1 Charger Base With Easy-Wrap Cord.

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Customer Reviews

CLean and fresh - G. T. Lupin -
I had used the Phillips Sonicare before and loved it, so I knew pretty much what to expect. I was a little surprised at how much smaller the heads are but they still do the exact, same wonderful job. Actually it is much lighter and less clunky overall, than the earlier version I had owned. This Sonicare makes my mouth, my gums and my teeth feel so clean. I can feel it when it works free some debris from under the gumline and you feel such relief. If you use toothpaste with baking soda like I do, I can see that my smile looks whiter than before. I don't know why I waited so long to replace the old one that simply wore out, but I am very happy with this one.



Love this toothbrush - James E. Greer -
This is an excellent product. I can't bursh with a regular brush after using it. I keeps my teeth very clean. Almost like having a dental hygenist in my bathroom.



Love It - savvy shopper -
This is the same product as the Sonicare 5500(one brush)and the 5750 (two). This product is excellent!!! I have had one for a few years and this purchase was for my family. Fantastic value for the money (0bucks). Love the 2minute timer, with 30 second intervals. This toothbrush is like "Brushing for Dummies". Turn it on, put it in your mouth, it tells you when to change sides etc. and then it turns off. Lasts for 2 weeks on a charge so perfect for vacations. Comes with an extra brush head each so the product is good for a year before needing replacements. Can understand why it comes with only one charger as most would buy it for one bathroom. Like I said above, I already have one and bought this for my mom and hubby. My mom took the charger with her and my hubby uses mine. Would suggest getting the sonic seal, (cheaper from the actual website) which my son calls a toothbrush condom, to go with it.