Philips Sonicare Elite e7300 Power Toothbrush
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Customer Reviews of Philips Sonicare Elite e7300 Power Toothbrush
Customer Review: Almost 5 years...
Summary: 5 Stars
After cleaning my teeth for almost 4 years and 8 months, my sonicare Elite 7300 buzzed its last vibe yesterday. The battery did not die on me, but the rubber button that covers the power switch developed a tear and thus allowing water into the chamber where the electronics reside. Unlike few reviews where the battery lost its charge after few years, mine held charge for at-least 10 days even on the day it died. Thats because of the fact that I charged and drained the battery completely on the initial charge and continued to do so once every couple of months or so.
While its a great product, i had few issues with this brush:
* The brush head cavity can fill up with water and gunk and can harbor bacteria unless its cleaned every week. More frequently if you brush while in the shower.
* While operating in the tooth brush for a couple of month abroad, the magnet in the brush head fell off.
* Brush heads are expensive. When i bought the brush, the cost of a pair was around $20 and they were supposed to last for 6 months. Lately, the duration has been shortened to 3 months while the cost of a pair has gone up about $5 a piece.
* The brush heads were made of plastic, metal, rubber and magnets. Made me feel so-not-green while throwing them away.
* The charger is only 110V and can be a trouble when traveling outside US.
Even with all these shortcomings, elite 7300 is a great dental hygiene product that was way better than manual brushing. I would buy this product in a heartbeat, but the newer Philips Sonicare Flexcare Rechargeable Sonic Toothbrush series seems to solve most of the issues that I faced with the elite series. So, if you are on a moderate budget for a squeaky clean teeth and don't mind shelling out a couple of "jacksons" a year for brush heads, this is the tooth brush you need to get.
Customer Review: Everyone should own one - I'd give it more stars if I could!
Summary: 5 Stars
Never thought I'd say this about a toothbrush, but the Sonicare Elite has got to be one of the best purchases I've ever made. I had always thought that it was just a gadget made for people who had too much money or who simply had to have the latest electronic gadgets. Boy was I wrong! On my dentist's recommendation, I purchased a 7300 about a year ago (at full price, ouch!), and I've never regretted it (even though I hate spending money).
12 months later, I still marvel at how smooth and clean my teeth feel after each brushing. At my last 6-month checkup, my dentist literally exclaimed with joy at the lack of tartar build up, and the cleaning itself was a breeze. She also commented that I must have used my followup Zoom! application at home because my teeth were still a bright white almost a year after the in office Zoom! treatment. But no, the continued whiteness is just from regularly using the Sonicare Elite toothbrush (with Crest's Rejeuvenating Effects toothpaste, if anyone is interested).
Furthermore, I no longer have any gum bleeding or soreness, my gum lines have stopped receding, and heck, it even helped eliminate some causes of bad breath to boot! (Not saying I had bad breath, mind you... :) But, of course, the main reason to get the Elite is because it will make your teeth cleaner and healthier than they've ever been before.
No, I'll never go back to a manual toothbrush. Even though it's pricey, the Sonicare Elite is easily worth it. If you care about your teeth and want to keep them for the rest of your life, get the Sonicare Elite. I imagine the 7500 will give you similar results to the 7300, so it just comes down to deciding whether or not to spend the extra bucks for some cute lights. Personally, I don't think the LEDs are worth it. Go with the 7300, and you'll never look back. Just make sure to clean it as per the maintenance instructions and you'll be happy with it.
Customer Review: Sonicare Has Changed My Life...Teethbrushing, Anyway
Summary: 5 Stars
It took me a long time to make the switch from a regular toothbrush to an electric one. I had tried the Crest spin brush before. You know the one, you put in a couple of AA batteries and it supposedly gives you a great clean. Well, it's crap. It's not waterproof, so eventually the batteries get wet and that just makes a big mess. But I digress. I received my Sonicare by mail after ordering it from Amazon. I got a killer deal (50 percent off regular price), so that really influenced my decision. However, I also have sensitive gums and my dentist had been recommending one of these for a while. I charged it up and started to use it. And my teeth have never felt cleaner! The Sonicare e7300 has a digital battery display, as well as a 2-minute timer that lets you know every 30 seconds that you need to move on to a different area. I never timed my brushing before, but I've heard it's the best way to keep your teeth healthy. I had excellent oral hygiene before. Now, I've reached the pinnacle with my Sonicare.
I mentioned before the problem with lesser electric toothbrushes. The Sonicare base is completely sealed and waterproof. I've had mine for a little over a month now and decided to see if the promise that it's dishwasher safe was true. Sure enough, I ran it (the base, not the brush) through a dish cycle last night. It works just fine, and my toothbrush looks brand new. I recommend this product to everyone. Two minor complaints are the noise it makes (it's a high-pitched whine, but if you know physics, you know vibration through a medium produces sound) and battery life. It says you get two weeks' use out of one charge, to make it easy to travel with it. I get about 12 days out of one charge. Not too far off the mark, but that's a little annoying. Otherwise, it's perfect! Pick one up today. You'll have a dentist clean feeling twice a day, without all the poking and prodding.
Customer Review: Definitely worth the upgrade!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had one of the older Sonicare models before the Elite came out. Great toothbrush. In fact I never would have thought of upgrading except for the fact that I was doing lots of traveling and the older models didn't keep their charge very long. I am really glad I made the change. All of the Sonicare toothbrushes apparently have better batteries now. I have taken my Elite for trips in excess of two weeks, using it twice most days. There are, however, lots of other features which make this a better brush. Most importantly is the size and shape of the head. The original Sonicare and the current Advance models have a large head which extends straight from the main body of the toothbrush. The Elite series has a smaller head and comes off of the body of the brush at a more ergonomically functional angle. Smaller is better in terms of doing a good job of cleaning. The first time I used my old Sonicare I was amazed. I had a similar reaction when I upgraded to the Elite. It does a much better job at getting into small spaces and cleaning back teeth.
Another nice feature is that it is less messy than my older model. If you don't clean the underside of the head on older models, they get pretty gross very quickly. While the Elite also requires cleaning, it seems that the seal that separates the base of the head from the arm holding the bristles seals much better. Definitely a cleaner medicine cabinet.
One hundred dollars seems like a lot for a toothbrush. However, given how this brush really saves teeth and preserves their attractiveness, it is really a bargain. If you don't have a Sonicare, order one today. If you have an older model, definitely consider upgrading to the Elite. This is a wonderful product!
Customer Review: The best toothbrush I've ever used!
Summary: 5 Stars
About 2 years ago, my dental hygenist recommended this toothbrush to me, and I didn't buy it at the time, because I didn't really want to spend that kind of money on a toothbrush. On a subsequent visit to my dentist for a cleaning, I was in so much pain when the hygenist was scraping the plaque and tartar off of my teeth, that I had tears rolling down my face, and she offered me novacane. After that visit, I did a little more research into the Sonicare and based on all of the positive reviews from both dentists and patients, I decided to go ahead and buy one. The next time I went to the dentist for a cleaning, I was in the chair for literally 5 minutes, and there was no pain at all! The condition of my gums was so much improved and there was hardly any buildup of plaque or tartar. I was very amazed. When I told the hygenist that I had been using the Sonicare, she said that she could tell by the condition of my teeth and gums.
I would highly recommend this toothbrush. The only bad things that I can say about it is that it does take a little getting used to at first, but now using a regular toothbrush feels weird to me. Also, it is a little pricey, but doing a little bit comparison shopping to find a better price really pays off. I bought mine originally from an Amazon Marketplace vendor, and I was able to get a great price, much lower than buying it in the store. I'm planning on getting one for each of my parents as birthday gifts.
This really is a great toothbrush, and I don't know how I've managed without it for so long!