Philips Sonicare HX6972/10 FlexCare Plus Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
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Philips Sonicare HX6972/10 FlexCare Plus Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush Details
Manufacturer: Philips SonicareBrand: Philips
Release Date: 2009-07-01
Model: HX6972/10
Product features:
- Gum Care mode improves gum health in only two weeks
- Contoured brush head removes plaque along the gumline
- Decreases gum bleeding and helps prevent gum recession
- Patented sonic technology drives fluid to stimulate gums
- Model# of handle component is HX6950
Customer Reviews of Philips Sonicare HX6972/10 FlexCare Plus Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
Customer Review: Philips delivers another solid product
Summary: 5 Stars
MODES: There is no shortage of brushing options here. The Sonicare has five modes: Clean, Gum Care, Refresh, Sensitive and Massage. After reading the directions and making several trials with each one, I still can't quite figure out why Refresh is on here. There appears to be no distinction between Clean and Refresh, and the directions only indicate that the Clean mode is designed for a two minute brush, while the Refresh is designed for a one minute brush. The difference is also subtle between Clean/Refresh and Gum Care. Nothing wrong with having too many modes per se, but it almost seemed like Philips just wanted another selling point by offering five modes.
The other Sensitive and Massage modes, however, demonstrated their unique value. Notably, the Sensitive option offered a much gentler brushing, and the Massage option was a nice change of pace along the gum line.
As a side note when using any of the modes, and you will probably learn this within five seconds of your first use, make sure the toothbrush is in your mouth before turning it on. As I found out, a brush this powerful can and will spray toothpaste everywhere.
PERFORMANCE: There is no denying that my teeth feel cleaner after each use of this toothbrush. The Sonicare does all the work, so there is no actual "brushing" involved on your end. The brush head is designed well. It gets into all the crevices and does a great job between the teeth and on the gums.
I discovered one interesting thing upon reading the directions. The Sonicare comes defaulted to setting called Easy-start. Basically, this feature starts you off with a gentler brushing experience for your first use, and the power gradually builds throughout the first week (i.e., 14 brushings). The directions say this feature is there for you "to ease into the Sonicare experience." If you don't feel the need to ease into a toothbrush, don't worry, there's a way to turn off Easy-start. Further, I could not detect any difference in intensity during my first 14 brushings, but this may be the point of the feature.
Also, I noticed that while brushing, the Sonicare sometimes stopped its buzzing for brief moment. After looking this up in the manual, I learned that this is the toothbrush's way of letting you know it's time to move to a new part of your mouth (e.g., after 30 seconds it's time to go from the front of the lower teeth to the back of the lower teeth).
DESIGN: The handle of the toothbrush has a nice grip. The brush head is small, but I find this a good thing, because anything bigger would be a nuisance once it started buzzing in your mouth. The front of the handle will highlight which mode you are in, and it is very easy to tell which mode is highlighted. You can only switch modes when the Sonicare is turned off.
UV SANITIZER: The UV sanitizer takes 10 minutes, if that. The brush head fits right inside the compartment on a small peg, and the door shuts firmly even though there's no latch. You push a button to start the cleaning process, and the UV light will turn off automatically. Also, if you open the door at any time during the cleaning, the UV light will immediately shut off (tried it). This is a safety feature. The brush head will come out slightly warm, but only slightly. I like this feature. I can't imagine what a hotbed of germs a toothbrush is, and the UV light kills 99% of bacteria and viruses.
CHARGERS: It takes 24 hours to give this product a full charge, but once it's charged, you won't need to do it again for a long while. I've heard this from other reviewers, and I can tell you from my own experience that after a week of use, I still have full bars (3 of 3) showing on the display. The device comes with a travel charger as well, but you may just want to leave it in the drawer if you're only going out of town for a week or so. You can also leave the toothbrush in the charger after each use, and once the device is fully charged, it is designed to draw only minimal power from the outlet.
The base of the charger also has a way for you to wrap the power cord under the device. This just allows you to shorten the amount of cord you have exposed to view. I first found this annoying because it's not that easy to fit the cord into the grooves in the bottom of the charger. Once done, however, it was nice to get the excess cord out of the way so it wasn't bunched up on the counter top.
BOTTOM LINE: I know this product is expensive, and I know there may be more bells and whistles than you're looking for on a toothbrush, but I think it's worth it. Dental health is important, and we too often take it for granted.
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Description of Philips Sonicare HX6972/10 FlexCare Plus Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
With nearly 80% of adults suffering from gum disease, Philips Sonicare, the #1 recommended brand by dental professionals, brings you FlexCare+. Clinically proven to improve gum health in only 2 weeks, FlexCare+ features a unique Gum Care mode, which provides 2 minutes of overall cleaning plus 1 minute to gently clean problem areas and along the gumline, reducing gum inflammation and bleeding, and protecting against gingivitis. Patented Sonic technology drives fluid to stimulate gums, while the contoured brush head removes plaque along the gumline. FlexCare+ also includes a UV Brush Head Sanitizer, which helps you keep select bacteria away from your brush head, and out of your mouth. The sanitizer helps eliminate up to 99 percent of select bacteria and viruses. Includes: 1 Philips Sonicare FlexCare+ toothbrush with 2 ProResults brush heads, 1 UV Brush Head Sanitizer, 1 travel charger, 2 hygienic travel caps, 1 hard travel case.Featuring five brushing modes, the Philips Sonicare FlexCare+ is your solution for complete oral care. Utilizing patented Sonic technology, this rechargeable toothbrush removes plaque deep between teeth and along the gum line to decrease your risk of gingivitis and improve your gum health in two weeks. For convenience, backlighting indicates your selected brushing mode, and a UV brush-head sanitizer kills up to 99 percent of bacteria and viruses on the brush head*.
Standard ProResults brush head and Compact ProResults brush head included. View larger.
Illuminated display
Quadpacer and Smartimer
Standard ProResults brush head and Compact ProResults brush head included.
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Five brushing modes let you personalize your brushing experience and address your specific oral-care needs.
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Sweeping motions drive fluids deep between teeth and along your gum line, resulting in less inflammation.
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Gently Cleans to Reduce Inflammation
Unlike a manual toothbrush, the Philips Sonicare FlexCare+ uses powerful Sonic technology to clean teeth with up to 31,000 movements per minute. These sweeping motions drive fluids deep into the tight spaces between your teeth and along your gum line, resulting in a cleaner, healthier mouth and less inflammation.
Improves Gum Health in Just Two Weeks
Gum health is the foundation of good oral health, yet most adults suffer from gum disease at some point in their lives. Thankfully, FlexCare+ is clinically proven to improve gum health in just two weeks.
FlexCare+ cleans along the gum line, removing plaque while stimulating gums. Less gum pain and bleeding will allow you to enjoy the brushing experience more and develop better brushing habits.
Five Brushing Modes for Customized Oral Care
FlexCare+ features five brushing modes, so you can personalize your brushing experience and address your specific oral-care needs. For improving the health of your gums, Gum Care mode provides two minutes of complete whole-mouth cleaning, followed by one minute of gentle cleaning for problem areas and along the gum line. Brushing in this mode improves gum health by reducing inflammation, recession, and bleeding. Massage mode also improves gum health by using patented technology to drive fluids between teeth to fight plaque and stimulate the gums.
Clean mode is ideal for complete, whole-mouth cleaning, while Refresh mode is for touch-ups and quick cleanings between regular brushings. Sensitive mode is extra gentle for new users or those with sensitive teeth.
Illuminated Display Indicates Selected Mode
When FlexCare+ is turned on, unique backlighting indicates which of the five brushing modes you have selected. When the brush is turned off, the display becomes invisible for a clean, sleek look.
Easy-Start, Smartimer, and Quadpacer Simplify Brushing
FlexCare+ 5500 makes it easy to care for your oral health. You need to apply only light pressure when using this toothbrush--FlexCare+ will do the brushing for you. For further convenience, the Sonicare FlexCare+ features an Easy-start option that gently increases the toothbrush's power over the first 12 uses, so you can gradually adjust to the Sonic technology.
FlexCare+ also features two timers that ensure proper brushing technique and effective results. Smartimer encourages you to brush for a full two minutes, the time recommended by dental professionals, while Quadpacer beeps in 30-second intervals to make sure you thoroughly brush all four quadrants of your mouth.
ProResults Brush Heads Remove Plaque Along the Gum Line
Two brush heads are included with FlexCare+:a Standard ProResults brush head and a Compact ProResults brush head. Each of these contoured brush heads cleans along the gum, removing disease-causing plaque for a more thorough clean.
UV Brush-Head Sanitizer Kills Bacteria and Viruses*
FlexCare+ comes with an all-in-one sanitizing, charging, and storage unit. The multifunctional unit comes with a built-in ultraviolet brush-head sanitizer that kills up to 99 percent of bacteria and viruses on the brush head*. After you brush your teeth, simply place your brush head in the sanitizer--the sanitizer will run for 10 minutes and then automatically shut off.
For added hygiene, the toothbrush comes with three interchangeable color-code rings to identify your brush head and make sure everyone in your household uses the correct one.
Three Weeks of Power on a Single Charge
After a full 24-hour charge, FlexCare+ will provide approximately three weeks of typical use (two minutes of brushing, twice a day). A convenient recharge indicator on the brush displays the available battery life and blinks when you need to recharge.
Because FlexCare+ can last three weeks between charges, you won't need a charger for most of your travels. A travel case, two hygienic travel caps, and multi-voltage travel charger are included for further on-the-go convenience.
What's in the Box
Toothbrush, Standard ProResults brush head, Compact ProResults brush head, three brush-head color-code rings, UV sanitizer, travel charger, two travel caps, and travel case.
*E. coli, S. mutans, and herpes simplex.
| Looking for the right Sonicare brush head? Click here for the Sonicare Brush Head Guide | |||||||||||
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| For Kids | Essential Clean | Whiter, Healthier Teeth | Advanced Cleaning | Gum Care | Ultimate Cleaning | Air Floss | |||||
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| Sonicare for Kids | Xtreme e3000 | Essence 5300 | EasyClean | Healthy White 710 | Healthy White R732 | FlexCare R910 | FlexCare RS930 | FlexCare+ | Diamond Clean | Air Floss | |
| Model # | |||||||||||
| HX6311/02 | HX3351/02 | HX5351/46 | HX6511/50 | HX6711/02 | HX6732/02 | HX6911/02 | HX6932/10 | HX6972/10 | HX9332/05 | HX8111/02 | |
| Rechargeable | An easier way to floss | ||||||||||
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| Quadpacer | For best results use your Philips Sonicare rechargeable toothbrush with Air Floss | ||||||||||
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| Brushing Modes | |||||||||||
| Ages 4 - 7 | Clean | Clean | Clean | Clean | Clean | Clean | Clean | Clean | Clean | ||
| Ages 7 - 10 | Clean and White | Clean and White | White | ||||||||
| Sensitive | Sensitive | Sensitive | Sensitive | Sensitive | |||||||
| Massage | Massage | Massage | |||||||||
| Go Care/Max Care | Go Care/Max Care | Refresh | Polish | ||||||||
| Gum Care | Gum Care | Air & Microdroplet Technology | |||||||||
| Handles | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Clean between all teeth in only 60 seconds with one teaspoon of water or mouthwash | |
| Included Brush Heads | |||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| UV Brush Head Sanitizer | |||||||||||
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| Travel Charger | |||||||||||
| ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | Deluxe travel case with USB Charger | ||||||
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