Philips FlexCare+ Rechargeable sonic toothbrush - Review

My husband and I have been contemplating purchasing an electric toothbrush for a while. We knew we wanted one that we could easily switch the brush heads so we would only need one unit and we wanted the UV sanitizing light. We finally decided to purchase the Philips FlexCare+ Rechargeable sonic toothbrush from Amazon.  Amazon offered a very reasonable price, a $15 rebate, and free shipping which made this $180 toothbrush only $112.49!  NICE!!

Here is a little information on the toothbrush from Philips Website:

Combining patented sonic technology and 5 brushing modes, FlexCare+ is your solution for complete gum care. Now you can improve your gum health after just 2 weeks of use.

Guides you to follow dental recommendations
Two-minute timer automatically tracks brushing time and turns the toothbrush off after two full minutes of brushing is complete.

30 seconds interval timer indicates when you have completed each quadrant of your mouth and signals for you to move on resulting in more consistent cleaning throughout your mouth

Proven to improve oral health

• Naturally whiter teeth with patented sonic technology
• Dynamic Cleaning Action and direct broader contact with each tooth, has proven to remove everyday stains, to help keep teeth naturally whiter.
• Improves gum health in just two weeks
• Optimal cleaning between teeth and along the gumline provides improved gum health in just two weeks. Giving a superior cleaning in between teeth and removes significantly more plaque to a manual toothbrush
• Clinically proven safe and gentle

Your Sonicare is safe to use on: braces (brush heads wear out sooner when used on braces), dental restorations (fillings, crowns, veneers) and periodontal pockets.

Provides a superior clean

• Dynamic cleaning action drives fluid between teeth
• Sonicare's unique dynamic action gently and effectively reaches deep between teeth and along the gumline.

UV Brush Head Sanitizer - Cleaner brush, better oral health
All-in-one sanitizing, charging and storage. The UV Brush Head Sanitizer helps keep your brush head free of bacteria. It kills up to 99% of bacteria and viruses.* (* E coli, S. mutans and Herpes simplex)

Angled brush head neck for better reach to back teeth
Uniquely angled brush head neck makes it easier to reach back teeth, removing plaque in those hard-to-reach areas.

Offers you a customized cleaning experience

• Easy-start program to acclimate to the Sonicare experience
• Gently increases power over first 14 uses to ease into the Sonicare experience

Five different modes for a better cleaning experience
The five modes include a clean mode for an outstanding clean in two minutes. A sensitive mode for gentle yet thorough cleaning of the gums. A refresh mode for a those quick one minute touch-ups. A massage mode to stimulate the gum and a gum care mode

Performance: Removes up to 83% of plaque in hard-to-reach areas

Health benefits: Improves gum health in only two weeks

Whitening benfits: Helps remove tea, coffee and other stains

Modes: 5 Modes: Clean, Sensitive, Massage, Refresh and Gum Care

Brush heads: 1 ProResults standard brush head for an All-Around Clean and 1 ProResults compact brush head for a Precision Clean

Speed: Up to 31,000 brush strokes per minute

Timer: Smarttimer and quadpacer

Ease of use

• Battery indicator: Illuminated icon indicates battery life
• Brush head system: Easy snap-on brush heads for optimal hygiene
• Brushing time: 42 2-minute brushings OR 3 weeks
• Display: Illuminated display indicates selected mode, becomes invisible when power is off.
• Handle: Slim ergonomic design and rubber grip for easy handling.

Items included

• Additional brush head color code rings: 3 pcs
• Brush head color rings: 3 color rings for easy sharing
• Charger: 1 multi-voltage charger with UV brush head sanitizer and 1 multi-voltage travel charger
• Sanitizer: 1 UV brush head sanitizer
• Travel charger: 1
• UV sanitizer: 1

Technical specifications
Battery: Rechargeable
Operating time (full to empty): Fully charged should provide 42 2-minute brushings (3 weeks)

Design and finishing
Color: Soft Sky Blue, White with sky blue grip and illuminated display
Chrome front panel: Yes

Service
Warranty: 2-year limited warranty

Power
Voltage: Multi-voltage charger

All around, this is a great toothbrush. I use it along with my husband, with the separate brush heads, and the process is very manageable. I did a lot of research before making this purchase and it paid off. I was a bit hesitant about spending so much for a toothbrush, but it is well worth it. My teeth have never felt cleaner.

The brush has several settings depending on time you want to dedicate to the brushing, based on sensitivity of gums and also includes a gum massage mode.

The battery charge is very solid. For two people using it at least two times a day every day, it lasts well over a week.

This toothbrush is much better than brushing manually. It leaves your mouth with a feeling of freshness. It has a very intense cleaning action (vibrates gums) and might take a little time to adjust to. However, I strongly believe that once you go Sonicare you'll never go back to manual brushing.