Oral-B Professional Care Deluxe Electric Toothbrush - 8850 DLX
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Oral-B Professional Care Deluxe Electric Toothbrush - 8850 DLX Details
Manufacturer: Oral BBrand: Oral B
Model: 8850 DLX / D18555 DLX Professional Care
Product features:
- The only toothbrush system with unique 3D Excel cleaning action: 40,000 in-and-out pulsations gently loosen plaque, 8,800 side-to-side oscillations sweep plaque away.
- A Pressure Sensor helps promote gentle brushing since the pulsations will stop when you press too hard.
- Two-minute professional timer to ensure thorough brushing with thirty-second pacer to encourage complete mouth coverage.
- Includes: Flexisoft brushhead, DualAction brushhead, PowerPolisher brushhead
- Performance Guarantee: Use Oral B ProfessionalCare 8850 DLX for 30 days - we guarantee you will see a noticeable improvement in your oral health.
- Oral-B Sensitive (3 Extra-Soft Brush heads)
- Oral-B Precision Clean-4 Power Toothbrush Replacement Brush Heads (4 FlexiSoft Adult Refills)
- Braun Series 5 8995 Men's Shaver
- Crest Whitestrips Dental Whitening System, 56 Strips
- Braun Clean & Renew Refills (3 Pack)
Customer Reviews of Oral-B Professional Care Deluxe Electric Toothbrush - 8850 DLX
Customer Review: The Sonicare takes much longer to clean and the process is less pleasant.
Summary: 4 Stars
I had been happily using Sonicare for about seven years. I read positive reviews about Oral B and decided to try it. A key reason I decided to try the Oral B is that I had to unscrew the brush head of the Sonicare once a week and clean the gunk out of it. I hated doing this and often needed a cotton swab to clean the gunk out of the inside of the brush head.
In contrast, the Oral B is much easier to clean. After each brushing I just pull the bush head off and rinse it off and wipe everything off with a towel. It takes less than a minute and the toothbrush is always clean. The Sonicare takes much longer to clean and the process is less pleasant.
But how does the Oral B clean? The smaller brush head of the Oral B makes it easier to clean my back teeth and they are cleaner than they were with the Sonicare. For my front teeth the two products are comparable.
If you want to take the charger with you when you travel the Sonicare charger is smaller than the Oral B charger. But for trips of a week or two taking the charger just isn't necessary.
They both have 2 minute timers that prompt you to switch to different quadrant of your mouth every 30 seconds. The Sonicare shuts off after 2 minutes but the Oral B signals that 2 minutes are up but keeps going in case you want to go for extra credit by brushing more than 2 minutes. I just shut it off after 2 minutes. I prefer the Sonicare approach on the timer but it's not a big issue for me.
After 2 minutes, the Oral B leaves my teeth -- front and back -- squeaky clean and the brush and handle are easy to keep clean, which is nice considering that this is a tool that you put in your mouth. There is also a device to attach to clean your tongue which seems to work well.
I'm glad I switched from Sonicare and wouldn't go back. The Oral B leaves my mouth cleaner and is easier to maintain.
Customer Review: - The tongue cleaner is worse than useless.
Summary: 3 Stars
I've been using this brush for about 6 weeks, and haven't had a dental checkup in the meantime, so it's a bit hard to know how well it's really been working.
But here are a few observations:
- It feels cheap. Maybe it's just that I'm used to the solid heft of my trusty Sonicare toothbrush, but this Oral-B toothbrush feels like something you'd get at Safeway for $49.95, not $99.95.
- The polishing brush does seem to do a pretty thorough job. The main brush (whatever it's called) also seems rather decent.
- The tongue cleaner is worse than useless. A cheapie Walgreens manual tongue scraper does a much better job.
- So, too, does the interdental-stimulator / toothpick thingy seem pretty useless. Manual flossing is just as fast and seems much more thorough. And dental floss is about half a penny per 'serving', whereas the replacement Oral-B things are much more expensive.
- The base is so top-heavy, I've accidentally knocked it over twice, hurling the toothbrush to the floor (ouch!). Thankfully, the toothbrush still seems to work fine, but as you can guess, I finally wised up and screwed the base to the wall. I never had such a problem with the Sonicare.
- No carrying case? Not even any friggin' cap for the toothbrush? This basically makes it a total pain to cleanly transport this brush to work or on a trip or anywhere else. ALL the Sonicares (and their replacement brushheads) come with a simple, effective plastic cover. What was Oral-B thinking?!
In fairness, this toothbrush probably merits a 3.5, and if I get a great bill-of-health from my dentist at my next checkup, I'll revise this review to a 4. But in the meantime, I'm certainly disappointed that Oral-B has given a bargain-bin treatment to a premium-priced product.
Customer Review: The 2 minute timer is great and I like that it does not shut off after the 2 minutes has been reached.
Summary: 4 Stars
I have owned earlier Oral B's and a Sonicare. This product is superior, IMO, to both.
I stopped using my Sonicare some time ago because my teeth just did not feel that clean after I finished - particularly in back. I thought it was just me until I switched back to manual brushing and found my teeth to be far more clean. At that time I assumed that I was not using the Sonicare correctly, which may have been the case. Recent studies suggest, however, that the Sonicare does no more for cleaning than a standard toothbrush and only those using a rotating action actually remove more plaque - albeit a marginal difference.
This sold me on the Oral B. So far, the brush seems to clean very well. The speed is good without being punishing. The brush head size is comfortable to reach the back teeth. A slimmer shaft would be nice like the newer Sonicare.
My only complaint in the product's operation is that I cannot feel or hear the difference when the pulsating action stops due to excessive pressure. I would like to have a better idea of the sweet-spot, as it were, for pressure. Without this feedback, which the documentation indicates should be obvious, I am unsure as to the effectiveness or functioning of the pulsating action. The 2 minute timer is great and I like that it does not shut off after the 2 minutes has been reached. I always felt like I was racing against the clock with the Sonicare.
A carrying case would have also been nice and the charging indicator is like having a airport landing beacon in your bathroom.
The Oral B seems like the best product out there right now to me. I would encourage anyone thinking of spending the $$$ to do some research regarding the effectiveness of these products to develop a realistic expectation of their advantages over regular brushing.
Customer Review: My dentist recommended the change though he does like the sonicare as well...
Summary: 5 Stars
This has been a great toothbrush. I have used the Sonicare for the past 4 years and I enjoyed that toothbrush as well. However, its batter was dying and I was trying to decide whether or not to buy a new sonicare or go a difference route and get the professionalcare. I am glad for the switch.
My dentist recommended the change (though he does like the sonicare as well, but he thought I might want to try something different) and I will not go back. I love the pushing/vibrating feel against my teeth. This is not a sensitive toothbrush, you can feel the bristles go to work on your teeth. It really seems to have made a difference in cleaning up the plaque and keeping my teeth very clean.
It seems to be slightly messier than my sonicare (toothpaste, etc. running down the handle as I brush) but I am very pleased by my purchase. My package also came with the hummingbird flosser (not my favorite and I can do the same thing with a normal flosser than turning this one on) and some different heads for the toothbrush. This has been a good buy.
Customer Review: Don't pass it up if you are at all concerned about your oral hygiene.
Summary: 5 Stars
I've never been so excited about brushing my teeth! I could never use anything else after being introduced to such an incredibly superior product. There is definately a significant difference in the texture as well as the shade of my teeth. This item is ideal for the application of whitening agents and the overall results are phenomenal! Don't pass it up if you are at all concerned about your oral hygiene.
Description of Oral-B Professional Care Deluxe Electric Toothbrush - 8850 DLX
The new Oral-B ProfessionalCare 8000 Series is the most advanced oral care system inspired by dental professionals for ultimate cleaning, superior whitening & polishing and healthy teeth and gums. It is the only toothbrush system with unique 3D Excel technology: 40,000 in-and-out pulsations per minute gently loosen plaque, and 8,800 side-to-side oscillations sweep plaque away to help keep your mouth at its healthiest. Features: Unique 3D Excel Brushing Action: With 40,000 pulsations to loosen plaque and 8,800 oscillations to sweep plaque away, it removes twice as much plaque as a manual toothbrush. A complete oral care system with up to 5 dentist inspired attachments: FlexiSoft brushhead surrounds each tooth for a deep clean, PowerPolisher brushhead contains a special polishing cup to whiten, polish and clean teeth, DualAction brushhead combines 2 brushing motions for total cleaning, freshening and gum care, Tongue Freshener cleans tongue to freshen breath, Interdental Cleaner cleans deep between teeth. Customized Speed Control offers a range of speeds to better meet individual needs. Rechargeable: lasts up to two weeks, brushing 2 times a day for two minutes. 2 Minute Timer: Ensures professionally recommended brushing time. Professional Timer: 30 second timer helps you brush each area of your mouth. Pressure Sensor: Pulsations stop when you brush too hard. Unique 3-Bristle System: FlexiSoft bristles bend for gentle brushing. Long Interdental Tip bristles clean deep between teeth. Indicator bristles signal when to replace brushhead. Takes DualAction and PowerPolisher brushhead refills.Toothbrushes
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