I want to find out which is the BEST Sonicare toothbrush? I have sensitive gums
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You can always try their ultra-soft brush heads with Sensodyne toothpaste or a lower-priced toothbrush with slower revolutions.
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For sensitive teeth(and maybe gums too?), try Sensodyne toothpaste. I really couldn't tell you which is the best Sonicare toothbrush though.
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this one has 5 choices for brushing, one is for sensitive teeth and one to massage gums. I have multiple issues and I love this toothbrush. My dentist and others recommended this one. You'll be happy.
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this one has 5 choices for brushing, one is for sensitive teeth and one to massage gums. I have multiple issues and I love this toothbrush.My dentist and others recommended this one. You'll be happy.
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Hi Jamie, I personally use this Philips Sonicare HX6911/02 FlexCare Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush (Sonicare FlexCare) and it came with brushing mode. It costs a little bit more than other Sonicare toothbush but it is all worth it. I have a very sensitive gums so this works out for me. And also, I noticed after I started using Sensodyne toothpaste, my gums bleed less. In fact, it hasn't bleed in a while. Hope this helps.
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I do not know but if you contact Philips directly, they should know the answer. Google Philips Sonicare or Philips toothbrushes and there should be contact info for them. Good luck!
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I like the Phillips Sonicare ProResults Standard. They are stiff when new but soften up pretty quickly with use. I buy mine at Target. Target frequently discounts them so watch for their coupons to save money. If you prefer a softer bristle you'd probably like the Philips Sonicare Standard Ultra Soft Sensitive brushes. They fit Diamondclean, Flexcare, Healthywhite, and Easyclean handles. Amazon.com sells Philips Sonicare Standard Ultra Soft Sensitive, 3 brush heads for $16.45. That's a great price. Not too sure if Target carries the softer bristle brushes. You'd have to check. Do a little research at Sonicare.com to see which brush model is best for you. Best of luck to you Barb! I like the Phillips Sonicare ProResults Standard. They are stiff when new but soften up pretty quickly with use. I buy mine at Target. Target frequently discounts them so watch for their coupons to save money. If you prefer a softer bristle you'd probably like the Philips Sonicare Standard Ultra Soft Sensitive brushes. They fit Diamondclean, Flexcare, Healthywhite, and Easyclean handles. Amazon.com sells Philips Sonicare Standard Ultra Soft Sensitive, 3 brush heads for $16.45. That's a great price. Not too sure if Target carries the softer bristle brushes. You'd have to check. Do a little... » Read More I like the Phillips Sonicare ProResults Standard. They are stiff when new but soften up pretty quickly with use. I buy mine at Target. Target frequently discounts them so watch for their coupons to save money. If you prefer a softer bristle you'd probably like the Philips Sonicare Standard Ultra Soft Sensitive brushes. They fit Diamondclean, Flexcare, Healthywhite, and Easyclean handles. Amazon.com sells Philips Sonicare Standard Ultra Soft Sensitive, 3 brush heads for $16.45. That's a great price. Not too sure if Target carries the softer bristle brushes. You'd have to check. Do a little research at Sonicare.com to see which brush model is best for you. Best of luck to you Barb! « Show Less
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I agree with the answer below. The healthy white has the new toothbrush so no gunk or mold will accumulate where it attaches to the unit. If you don't have a need for the features of the Diamond Clean, I wouldn't upgrade. All Sonicare tooth brushes clean equally as well. I have been using one model or another for over 20 years. It's merely a matter of options available with the different models. I personally believe that Sonicare is the best toothbrush available, whatever the model.
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I agree about the sensodyne. I found that if I used the strips after I had been using the Crest 3D whitening toothpaste exclusively, I got sensitivity. So I suggest using a sensodyne type toothpaste for a week or more before using the strips. Then when you are done you can go back to whitening toothpaste. Both the strips and the 3D toothpaste worked great though.
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I've a Phillips Sonicare HX6063/64 toothbrush, which has only one adjustment speed. It's easy on my teeth and gums, but I also have a Phillips Sonicare Diamond/Clean 300 Series toothbrush, which provides 5 setting modes, including 'Sensitive'. If sensitivity is an issue, it would be a good choice. I like both models, however.
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There are only medium stiffness bristles on the DiamondClean brush heads. There is, however, a "Sensitive Mode" for gentle teeth and gum cleaning. If gums are bleeding when brushing or flossing, then that is gingivitis or periodontitis. The Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Electric Toothbrush is one of the best solutions for these conditions, including seeing your dental professional on a regular basis. Brushing with the DiamondClean and flossing twice a day for 3 weeks should improve gum health significantly.
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I've used generic brand brush heads for this toothbrush before, and they were very loud. I wonder if the ones you got weren't certified Sonicare ones.
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I just switched to the FlexCare from 20 years with the first Sonicare and a Sonicare Elite. The dental hygienist suggested the soft bristles because I have gum that's receding over one tooth, and I'm very pleased with them, will continue to buy them.
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I've read on many other reviews to use a soft bristle brush. I have sensitive teeth and didn't experience any discomfort in my teeth but a little in my gums but it only lasted a few minutes.
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Sonicare Elite 9800 = The Best Much like the 7500(except it comes with a travel case & a couple other extras.) They also come with the updated angled brush heads that get those hard to reach areas. The 9500 is the slightly outdated newer model with the travel case. Hope this at least gets you started in your quest for better teeth & gums.
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I got a Braun Oral B toothbrush at Costco. It came with two brushes and one charger. We just took turns charging--the charge lasts about a week. Mine just died, though(I brush in the shower) so I'm wondering if I should try a Sonic. Everyone raves about it.
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I use these "Philips Sonicare HX6013 ProResults Brush Head Standard, 3-Pack" just search that model number.
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Yes, this is my question, too. I got an outdated Sonicare Intelliclean as a gift and cannot find replacement heads for it. However, I loved the sonic cleaning. Since it's fairly expensive, I'm trying to read all the comments/research that I can. The top 2 seem to be Phillips Sonicare Elite 7500 and the Oral B Triumph 9400. The Oral B cames out a shade ahead in some research, but I read that it does NOT have the sonic clean feature.
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Yes. Without a doubt, my teeth feels like I have daily professional dental cleaning. Very polished within 2 minutes.The very opposite of my prior regular non-electric toothbrush. The Sonicare is a must-have.
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It is just like any other oral b toothbrush. It does not vibrate. The brush head spin clockwise and and anti clock wise. You get more control on the area you want to brush. This might be helpful to the sensitive gums.
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They are smaller than a "normal" toothbrush - but the standard size for Phillips. Be aware - there are at least 2 types of Sonicare brush-heads...price wise, they are similar. Once you get one, you will see the type of head you need. On average, I would say the Sonicare brush is about 2/3 the size of a normal toothbrush...and note, it is not "square and flat" - it is more rounded, and the bristles are shaped to go around and between teeth. I have been using Sonicare for about 10 years now - and in those 10 years, each dentist visit for cleaning has been shorter and shorter. The last visit the dental tech actually said "Did someone just clean your teeth" - because it really does a better job cleaning than a normal brush.