Philips Sonicare Advance 4100 Sonic Power Toothbrush
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Customer Reviews of Philips Sonicare Advance 4100 Sonic Power Toothbrush
Customer Review: It's recommended that you replace the head every 6 months...
Summary: 5 Stars
My initial reason for wanting this brush was that it was mechanical. I'm a gadget geek; I can't help it! So my mother bought it for me for Christmas two years ago, and I've used it religiously since then. This toothbrush takes a bit of getting used to, but it does a fantastic job of cleaning your teeth. My dental hygiene was good before buying this brush, but I feel like my teeth are even cleaner now. The vibrations keep my gums cleaner and healthier, too. Every time I go into the dentist now, I always get complimented on how clean my teeth are. I have very little tartar (which saves me from that painful process), and though I had the beginning stages of gingivitis when I was younger, those have cleared up completely.
The main two things that take adjusting are the wider handle and the vibrations. If you're ticklish from the toothbrush they use in dentists' offices, you'll have the same problem at first from this one. However, it takes very little time to get used to the vibrations, and in fact if I use mine without it turned on (such as when I forget to recharge it), my teeth feel numb! Speaking of the battery, it's supposed to last for up to two weeks. Thus far, my brush has always lasted that length of time. I do wish there was a warning to let you know when the power was running down (I think one of the higher-end models does this), but otherwise the battery lasts as long as the company says it should.
My only complaints are the price of the replacement brush heads and the backing that's on this model's brush head. It's recommended that you replace the head every 6 months, but I prefer to replace mine every 3 months or so. And the backing on it tends to trap stuff in it (such as lip balm, if you happen to be wearing it when brushing your teeth), which is very difficult to clean out. That's the only reason why I'd want to upgrade to one of the higher-end models, because the brush heads don't have that plastic backing behind the brush itself.
Otherwise, I would recommend this brush to just about everyone. If you don't have the best brushing habits, this brush will definitely help you out; and if you already have great dental hygiene, this is only a bonus!
Customer Review: This is a great toothbrush which I've had the pleasure of owning for about 18 months.
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a great toothbrush which I've had the pleasure of owning for about 18 months......and now for the warning......during this time the battery performance has gradually deteriorated from keeping its charge for up to 14 days to just 3 days if I'm lucky! This is a major pain as the battery itself takes up 24 hours to fully recharge each time.
Not sure what I can do about it, except buy a new one!
Customer Review: This is my 2nd Sonicare 4100.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my 2nd Sonicare 4100. My other one lastest for 10 yrs., until it would finally decide to turn on by itself. Can't complain for the amount of use it got, 4 family members for 10 yrs.! I decided to go with another 4100 because it is a solid performer. I decided against getting a newer model Sonicare, as it seems all they did was add frills to spruce up an already great power toothbrush and raise the price as well. I am just thankful they still offer the Sonicare 4100, as it does exactly what they originally designed it to do, clean teeth remarkable well, and provide a power toothbrush that lasts!Customer Review: I am looking forward to my next checkup...
Summary: 5 Stars
My dentist has been trying to sell me one of theses for years, at $125 and I thought he was full of it. But now after using mine for a month I am very impressed. Of course I bought it from Amazon and paid much less. This one might not have all the bells and whistles, but it is a great toothbrush. I am looking forward to my next checkup, I know I have much less plaque.Customer Review: This is fabulous!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is fabulous! I have everyone in my family and extended family using this toothbrush. My dentist recommended it to me and to all his patients. I hardly had to sit for my last cleaning. And the price is the best on Amazon.com. I love Amazon.com for DVDs and books and now appliances.