I like it better than my Sonicare
926854
I like the feel of this brush on my gums much more than my Sonicare.  It rotates at 4 speeds instead of just vibrating.  The silicon cup within the brush holds paste very well and my teeth feel polished afterwards just like after a dentist visit.  I appreciate the travel container and brush head organizer, I do not use them yet but I am glad to have them if the need arrises.

I like the shape of the handle and the icons that show the level selected.  I do wish you could select and then activate because it starts at the default setting every time and you have to re-select your level, which I do looking in the mirror since paste would fly everywhere if I took it out of my mouth.

After back to back pregnancies I am trying to get my gums back in shape, the feather setting is very good for this.  Who knew pregnancy hormones reeked havoc on your gums?!

I am very glad to have this and use it exclusively now, my Sonicare is collecting dust.
3773458
I've never believed in electric toothbrushes because I remember years ago when they looked and operated like toys.  My dental hygenist strongly reccommended that and a water pic, so I relented and purchased one.  My teeth do feel cleaner after using it than they did with a regular toothbrush.  Also I have a gag reflex that is mostly eliminated by this product because the head is so small.  I do reccommend this product.
4557407
Until about a month ago, I had only ever used Braun Oral-B electric toothbrushes. I've really like the 3 or 4 models I have used over the years. But this Sonicare Diamond Clean beats every Braun I have ever used. By default, the Sonicare is set to get your mouth and teeth used to its power by automatically, over a number of brushings, going from a gentle setting to a full power. Because I have used electric tooth brushes for years, I turned this training feature off and plunged right in to full power brushing. I can only say wow. After the first brushing, my teeth felt cleaner than they ever felt before, Over about a week, I got used to the ultrasonic vibrating. However, the Sonicare feels different from the Braun.

The Sonicare looks great, too. The unit has different levels of intensity that are user selectable. The ADA seal of approval, though, only applies to the "Clean" and "Deep" settings. It comes with a travel case that doubles as a USB charger. For every day use, the brush handle sits in a glass which fits over wireless charging base. No fiddling with the handle to get it to mate with a base. Just set the handle in the jar and it starts charging.

It ships with two brush heads. The Diamond Clean head and more general usage head. They both do a good job and they both come with covers. The Sonicare Diamond Clean is a great system. However, when I read about disposing of its lithium ion battery, became a bit disconcerted. It turns out disposing of the battery means breaking open the handle with a hammer to get the battery out. That means the battery is not replaceable. When it dies your Sonicare is dead too. On the plus side, though, is that it should last for many years.
263915
I have been a Sonicare user for many years. This Oral-B is a very good sonic toothbrush and cleans my teeth just as well as Sonicare.

Some of the features that I really like are as follows:

- compatible with any Oral-B brush head and there are so many (affordable!) options to choose from. Too many of times have I purchased the wrong version head for my Sonicare.

- Brushing app: I don't care for Bluetooth technology in general. I carry my phone around too much as it is and the last place it needs to be is in the bathroom. You gotta weigh your own pros and cons on this one. However, my teenager who needs to focus on better brushing thinks it is very cool. Whatever works :/

- pressure sensor: I have been scolded by my hygientist for brushing too hard. This is a much appreciated feature and makes the app worth using.

- super long charge

- nice travel case
4175276
We love Sonicare toothbrushes.  Everyone in the household owns one because 1. I said they would have one 2. the dentist recommended electronic toothbrushes 3. we were trying to prevent more cavities and dental bills.  When buying them, I had a friend who recommended the Sonicare brand, and we love them.  When buying one for my son, I decided to go with this one because it was cheaper and didn't have recharging capabilities.  I thought he would let it run down and then have to use it as it was not intended- without the vibration or whatever.  While it works well, the problem is with something that I thought was an advantage- the battery.  It runs through batteries very quickly, and it isn't because my son brushes so often for so long.  The second problem is that there is no way to change the head on this particular model, so you just have to replace the entire toothbrush when it is time.  As for the product having the ability to clean teeth, it is awesome unless you have a teenager who won't use it anyway.  It came in the original packaging and shipped in a separate box for extra protection.
2754609
I was incredibly excited to receive this toothbrush for review from Oral-B. Some people obsess over their waist size, others their hair. I obsess over my teeth. If I could go to the dentist monthly, I would. That said, that this toothbrush promised to whiten teeth right from the start peaked my interest. I was unsure how I would feel about such a small brush head however. The small, round design definitely takes some getting used to and even now, one month in I still miss the larger, rectangular brush head of my manual brush. I appreciate the light that flashes when I brush too hard, as that was something my dentist had spoken to me about at my last visit . Now though, I worry about not brushing hard enough - a light that shone when the toothbrush experienced just the right amount of pressure would be nice, but for now just knowing that I'm not damaging my gums is great. My husband immediately tried to claim this toothbrush as his - thank goodness the individual heads come with colored bands to differentiate them. That makes the price of the toothbrush a little easier to handle, when two people can use the same base and just switch out brush heads. Just don't forget which color is yours!

My mouth feels as clean after using this toothbrush as it does after coming back from the dentist. With less than perfect teeth, it's a big deal for me that the toothbrush can get into all the nooks and crannies. I'm looking forward to my next dentist visit in a few months, I can't wait to compare with the last time when I only had my manual toothbrush. I wish I had done a tissue test on my teeth before and after using this toothbrush. Though I think my teeth appear whiter, I don't have any evidence of that.

The app is ok. Nothing too earth shattering, but I do like that it times out the quadrants of your mouth equally. Other than that, tips and tricks for getting a cleaner mouth. I didn't keep the app long.
1162172
I initally bought my husband a Sonicare for Christmas at a department store, but happened upon a two-pack of the e7700 series at a warehouse club - for the same price!  Lucky me, I got to have one, too!  We both love this toothbrush.  My husband went on a business trip for a week and took a regular toothbrush, thinking it wouldn't be that much of a difference (remember he's had the Sonicare less than a month).  Well, he couldn't wait to get home to use his Sonicare.

The angled head is great, and does a wonderful job cleaning your back teeth.  I didn't think the Quadpacer would be a big deal, but I really like this feature.  Each time I use the Sonicare, my mouth feels soooo clean.

There were several Sonicare brushes available when I went shopping, but I chose this one because it is more slim-line than some of the other models.  The handle is a nice size, and not too big (diameter-wise).  I am petite, and found that some of the other models to be too big and less comfortable to hold.

If you want a fantastic toothbrush that makes your mouth feel like you just had a professional cleaning - I highly reccommend this brush.
871751
I had bought a Sonicare toothbrush not too long ago as I had one that died. On a recent trip to the mountains of Colorado I misplaced the Sonicare and cannot find it. I bought this for a couple of reasons - it was less expensive than the Sonicare, I wanted to compare the two, and if I find the Sonicare I will have two different brushes.

So far I have been very pleased with the unit. Has many of the same features and the timer is a nice feature. Pros are that it seems to be as efficient as the Sonicare, easier to keep clean, and is lighter. Cons are that after the timer goes through it cycle it does not shut off the toothbrush. Also, the location of the on/off button is such that (for the way I use it) it is easy to change the setting on the brush or shut it off. Once you change it the timer resets itself.

All in all I would recommend this to anyone.
2635962
I have been advised by my dental  providers to get a better flosser than I had been using. I found Water pik on Amazon at a reasonable price and have been using it daily and got a good report from the dentist a few months later about the improvement of my mouth and gums. It is easy to use and the warm water pulsing , cleaning out food debris, feels good.  Water pik service is very good also when I had a problem with my ist one.
1147126
This is my second Sonicare. I don't know how long I've had the first one but it's still working. This model is lighter and much thinner. It's easy to  use and works like a charm. If you haven't had one of these before it will take some getting use to but give it a month and you'll wonder how you ever used anything else.
2506605
If you're wondering about my headline, I never knew I wanted it because I didn't know anything like this existed. I ordered this toothbrush a few days ago after seeing it sold on TouchOfModern, a website/app with deals on modern designs and various cool products. However, the wait time if you buy something on there is 2-3 weeks and, so I purchased it here. I just got it in the mail today and used it almost right away.

Here are a few reasons I became interested in this product to begin with, all of which--in my opinion--justify spending $50 on a new toothbrush:

1. It says you don't need any toothpaste. One of my problems brushing is that I seem to be very sensitive to it and gag easily when it foams up alot. Without toothpaste, all I have to do is spit out saliva and dip the brush in water and there's no bitty, chalky aftertaste. That was a huge plus for me.

2. It's not electric. I own an electric toothbrush as well as a normal one, and while I feel it's very effective in removing plaque the vibrations can be fairly harsh at times. While not all that painful, if your teeth happen to be sensitive it's not a good time to go the electric route. The Soladey J3X uses light to activate the semiconductor, and the only movement is your own brushing.

3. You can brush with less force. I probably push too hard when brushing most of the time, as many people do. If I get too close and press too hard, my gums bleed and hurt. More sensitive areas also hurt when you apply too much pressure to your teeth, but with a regular toothbrush we feel the need to do that for it to be effective. With this toothbrush, there's no need to do anything but make contact with your teeth - it's the chemical reaction that does all the work, removing tartar and plaque from the surface of your teeth to make them smooth and clean.

That's what made me want it. But now that I have it, what do I think?

After just the first use, I feel a NOTICEABLE difference. If I slide my tongue across my teeth, they all feel smooth as if I just had a dental cleaning recently. My bottom teeth happen to be especially rough at times, and while not perfect this is as close as they've felt to being really smooth in a long time. In fact, my last cleaning was 5 months ago and I'm going back in another 5 weeks, hopefully with teeth just as clean as the dentist will make them. There was no toothpaste to gag on, and I brushed very lightly and had no blood at all. You may not be able to see what happens, but based on my experience I believe the chemical reaction created with the ions really happens, so this brush is well worth having.

This is a great product! I hope they continue improving products like this any way they can, because I'll surely buy the next version as well if there's a difference. If you have around $50 to spare, you can greatly improve your oral health without too much effort.
1404798
I used the Oral-B 3000 this morning for the first time. I may like it a lot but the toothbrush will not turn off after 2 min (like the Sonicare but this is not a dealbreaker).

Update: I saw my dental hygienist today. She stated that my gums are looking much better. I think the Oral-B 3000 is a keeper!
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This Sonicare brush has an auto shutoff function after two minutes (recommended brush-time length), and at each 30-second interval it will stop for a brief second to let you know to "switch quadrants".  There is also a silver button you can push to select "Sensitive" mode, for your gums, and "Go Care" mode, for those that need to finish quick.  The quality of debris removal is very good and my teeth feel squeaky after I brush.  It's no replacement for flossing though, I still floss every night, but the Sonicare does a good job getting most of the debris out and off my teeth.

I noticed that the brush head tends to get really dirty inside.  I took the brush off and looked into the little pocket to find really nasty stuff in there.  It kind of bothered me so sometimes I soak it in alcohol by take the brush attachment off, and wipe the metal rod.  Also, don't leave your brush wet on the bottom.  The rubber part tends to mold and it gets smelly.  So make sure to wipe it dry before you leave it on the counter top.

I charge my battery only when it tells me to so I can't comment on battery life when it comes to daily-charging.  I've had my brush for over two years now.  When I got this I was charging this about twice a month, and now I charge it twice, maybe three times, a month.  The battery life is pretty good and the power is still just as good.  As the battery weaken you will notice a decrease in power so make sure to promptly charge it when you need to.

The set comes with two brush heads (a small and regular) but the brush head replacements are quite pricey!  I'd suggest buying them in bulk for cheaper or try and use your brush longer than the recommended time.  I generally use my common sense to determine if the brush head has hit its life's end.  But don't wait too long because a bad bristle will decrease cleaning results.  The charging dash is kind of awkward.  It is a little wobbly sometimes it's hard to see where the prong goes into but it does it's job.

I got my Sonicare brush for $50.00 at my dentist's office.  Yes, I know, "What a deal!", but after using it, I think I would recommend it even for its normal price ($116.00 on Amazon), I certainly think it's worth the results and it will last you a long time.  I can't say that it decreases cavities because I have generally healthy teeth but I do notice my teeth feel cleaner.  If you are into oral health, this would be a great investment.

Pros:
1. Great clean.
2. Function options allow different styles of cleaning.
3. Battery/Power life.

Cons:
1. Price
2. Replacement brush heads are expensive.
521264
I originally bought a cheaper sonicare to try and take $$; however, the cheaper one is heavier, doesn't have the little buzz to change sides and did I mention heavy? I'm so glad that I was able to return it and purchase this one! I didn't think electric toothbrushes would REALLY make your teeth that much cleaner as I brush my teeth 3x/day but I was wrong. After the first week of using this, my teeth did feel more clean. I found that this model is a great happy medium of not too cheap, very light and efficient for the money. Also, this one is also have the size (of the cheaper sonicare) which makes it easier for travel.
1382602
Years ago our whole family used electric toothbrushes, and after several years we regressed to manual brushing. My dentist has been recommending this to his patients for many years, and I kind of ignored him, thinking yeah, yeah, been there done that. One day I finally broke down and thought I would give this Philips Sonicare a try. Let me tell you, from the first use I was impressed. It barely makes a sound and the brush doesn't go up and down or spin like the old ones. And best of all, I feel like I just came from a dental cleaning each time I use it. You will not be sorry ~ you'll wonder why nobody ever recommended this to you before!
2311315
My dentist suggested I use a sonicare tooth brush to clean my teeth.  I use VCU dental school.  I took there advice.
2160736
According to specs, all Sonicare toothbrushes are essentially the same - they all vibrate at the same speed (31,000 strokes per minute) and can all use the wide range of available brush heads (except for the older Essence line).  That is to say, they are all incredible at cleaning your teeth and if you've never used one, you are in for a real treat.  The difference between models is sometimes negligible, and often more than a little vague - all the bells and whistles are of dubious value.  Often, the simpler the toothbrush is, the better it is - there's less buttons to break and less to pay for.

In practice however, there are some features that may be worth paying for, but it really depends on your needs and the openness of your pocketbook.  I have been through several Sonicare brushes, and the model I was using prior to this one is the 2 Series, pretty much the barest-bone model there is.  I really like it, but I prefer this new HealthyWhite Plus (AKA Series 5) - not because of the buttons or features, but because I think it is actually built better.  Moving to the Series 2 from the model I had before, I had noticed (as had many other people) that the brush had a loud rattle (or buzzing) when it wasn't in your mouth.  It was a little distracting, but I honestly thought it had to do more with the brush head than the handle.  However, I immediately noticed with this new brush that the buzz is almost gone - and if you look at the photo I've attached you can see that the brush head sits significantly closer to the top of the handle than on the Series 2.  I tried them both with a variety of brush heads, and always got the same result: the new model is much quieter.  It's nice, but I really don't know if it's worth twice the price.

This model has a few superior features as well. It has a "Quad-pacer" which alerts you every 30 seconds to change to another area of your mouth.  All the brushes have a 2-minute timer, and you can definitely do without the 30-second alerts, but it is nice just to note the passing time.  It also uses a Lithium battery instead of the NiMH battery, which gives it three weeks between charges instead of two.  Obviously that's better, but honestly, going two weeks is fine.  This model also has three power levels and a whitening mode.  Whitening is really just an extra 15-seconds of brushing that get tacked onto the end of the 2 minutes, and unless you have sensitive gums, you will probably never use the lower power settings. Philips touts this as "6 different modes" which is a really just the math of 3 power levels x 2 cleaning modes, and it's really nothing to write home about.

I really like the new Diamond Clean brush head that is included with this set - but you can put any head on you like.  The charger and travel case are the standard-issue Sonicare accessories and will also work with most other Sonicare brushes.

Really, it's the better build that has locked this in as my daily toothbrush, but if I had to pay (I was provided both these brushes free for review purposes) I don't know if I wouldn't rather pay $30-$50 for the more basic model.