Philips Sonicare Elite e7300 Power Toothbrush
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Customer Reviews of Philips Sonicare Elite e7300 Power Toothbrush
Customer Review: All still hermetically sealed.
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm an engineer, and this may be the most beautiful machine I've ever seen. The handle is permanently, hermetically sealed. The head has what appear to be magnets at the end of some good-sized struts, and apparently the electronics generate an oscillating magnetic field right through the plastic to shake them. But we're not talking wimpy here. I disabled the gradual start feature (they tell you how!) to see what I was getting into, and you've got to do this just right or the tickling of your lips will be unbearable. I think I'm getting the hang of it, and I rather like the brushing action. Anyway, charging is apparently also by transformer action right through the plastic. Just a fabulous design. And the timer function sounds as though it would be infuriating, but it turns out to be useful; just don't take it so seriously. One caution, though: As I recall, when I stopped brushing long ago and got 9 cavities, several were on the chewing surfaces, so best to hit those too.[Months later] The tickling is strictly a temporary problem. It hasn't been happening at all for a long time. This is a very nice product. And were you wondering how it beeps? Well, there's enough of a sounding board in it that the vibration makes sound waves, so some genius figured, hey, just switch to a much higher vibration rate of the main mechanism, and that's a beep. All still hermetically sealed.
Customer Review: The best dental investment I have ever made!
Summary: 5 Stars
There may be other electric toothbrushes out there that are "better" than the Sonicare Elite but I will say, with no reservations, that this is the absolute best toothbrush I have ever used. I thought those simple little rotary toothbrushes were pretty nifty when they came out but they were not truly up to the challenge of getting my teeth really clean and stain-free. Based on positive reviews and a tempting Gold Box offer, I gave the Sonicare Elite a chance. The best dental investment I have ever made! Yes, it will tickle at first when you just start using it but the brush actually ramps itself up over the first ten or so (forget the exact number) uses to allow you time to get accustomed to it. The tickle factor was only the first couple of uses and then it moved past that - but try to avoid hitting your teeth with the plastic part because you'll feel the vibrations right through your skull. The stains that were developing immediately began to disappear and my teeth looked much whiter and felt wonderfully clean in just a couple of weeks without any "extra whitening" toothpaste. The improvement was pure Sonicare. Other things I love about it is the fact that it indicates when it is time to switch quadrants. I found that not only am I spending the proper time brushing my teeth now (without overdoing it) but this feature also keeps me more mindful of HOW I'm brushing my teeth. The timer effortlessly helps you be more consistent in your brushing behavior. And the other big plus for me is the fact that years and years of abusing my teeth and gums with a manual toothbrush (using excessive pressure) has caused my gums to erode under some of my teeth. Manual and rotary toothbrushes would sometimes hit a vulnerable nerve and cause major pain. I feared that would happen with the Sonicare but for some reason the Elite has never caused me any discomfort. A single charge lasts many sessions and the unit simply drops into its charger as simple and sweet as you'd ever want. The head is compact and the neck is slender so it gets into the tighter areas with ease. My brushing sessions are now more consistent and pain-free and my teeth are noticeably whiter and they feel exceptionally clean. Money well spent, in my opinion!Customer Review: When I told the hygenist that I had been using the Sonicare...
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!
Customer Review: The 7500 comes with the stuff above...
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been using the Elite 7300 for about a week now. I really do enjoy it - my teeth feel like I've just been to the dentist. I have fillings on the front of my teeth, and food frequently gets caught on the rough surfaces. Not anymore! The only real drawback I've found is brushing my tongue - brushing it with the toothbrush on sprays toothpaste all over the bathroom, and brushing it with the toothbrush off (like an old fashioned manual toothbrush) is annoying because the toothbrush head is very small. LOVE the 2 minute timer, and I just can't say enough that I LOVE how my teeth feel.
I had a tough time deciding on the different Elite lines, because I didn't find any helpful info on the difference between the models. So I'm going to tell you.
The 7800 allows you to change the pre-programmed 2 minute brushing time to 2 1/2 minutes. It also comes with a "luxury brush holder" - a wall mount kit. Also has a dual speed control and different charger indicator.
The 7500 comes with the stuff above, except not the timer change option.
The 7300 does not come with any of that, and works just fine. No need to spend the extra cash - it's fine just the way it is.
Customer Review: I'd recommend it to everyone.
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a geek... and often find myself in love with the newest toy or gadget just to have my heart broken when it doesn't work. I'd had my eye on the Sonicares for almost two years when someone actually bought me one ("Tired of hearing you talk about it" was how I believe they put it) because as much as I wanted one, I couldn't justify spending $120 on a toothbrush. All I can say is "wow!" I used to brush once a day (I know, bad me) and floss about once a week (bad me again...). Now I'm using the Sonicare about three times a day because it's JUST THAT GREAT. When I'm finished brushing, my teeth feel brand new... it's exactly (as a previous reviewer noted) like I've just gotten out of the dentist's chair. I never thought I'd be so verbose over a toothbrush, but these are phenomenal. I'd recommend it to everyone.