Sonicare PS-1 Sonic Toothbrush
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Customer Reviews of Sonicare PS-1 Sonic Toothbrush
Customer Review: A Giant Leap Forward in Dental Care.
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought a similar model of Sonicare toothbrush about four years ago and I still marvel at how well it works. Honestly, when the price comes down everyone will own one of these.I never used to enjoy brushing and I never used to brush my teeth as much as they needed it. I was just too lazy. My teeth were a little discolored and my gums were consistently a little puffy around the tooth. Then I bought the Sonicare with the interval timer and I'll never switch back to a manual toothbrush.
After the first few brushings my teeth were noticably whiter and after a few months I noticed the puffiness in my gums was gone.
At 30,000 strokes per minute it's like brushing hundreds of times with a manual brush. But all you have to do is "aim the brush" while it glides back and forth across your teeth. It feels like a vibrator in your hand. The timer pulses every thirty seconds to prompt you to switch from front to back of teeth and from top to bottom. After two minutes it shuts itself off after what is supposedly the ideal length of brushing time.
You can also take this brush with you when traveling as it works for more than a week without recharging.
Could it have any downsides?
Although I consider it easily worth every penny, the upfront cost is staggering compared to a manual toothbrush. It also requires a replacement brush head approximately every six months at about $15 each. But this is a sophisticated unit and is more like a medical device than a disposable supply item. The only thing they have in common is the brushes on the end and I'm sure the Sonicare is higher quality.
It is important to note that the brush head will slowly wear out without any visible sign of wear. The performance gradually degrades until the unit seems nonfunctional. I know because I tried to save money by not replacing the brush heads according to schedule. Fortunately all the moving and wearable parts (including brush, magnets and metal connecting parts) are in the brush head and when they are replaced performance is restored to like new again.
The first time you use this product it may make your teeth hypersensitive for a few days (because of the vibration) and while its permanent and rechargeable battery will last through most trips it is physically larger and takes slightly more space to pack than a manual brush.
Now I have never had to share the brush with anyone so I never had to switch brush heads on a daily basis. This seems to me like it would be an enormous hassle as you have to unthread and detach the head each time. While this is possible, I would probably buy two units instead if the finances allowed.
This is one of the best purchases I've ever made. I like it so much that I want other amazon.com readers to know about it too.
In summary, if you think you might like it and you can afford it, then go ahead and get one. They last a long time...
Customer Review: Excellent product
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had a Sonicare for approx. 6 months and can say that it does a great job. I feel that this toothbrush does a much better job of cleaning your teeth and gums than traditional toothbrushes. Features: The Sonicare provides a timed, two-minute automatic shutoff. My experience: I've found this timer reinforces spending an adequate amount of time to get a thorough cleaning. My natural tendancy is to keep brushing until the auto-shutoff kicks off, rather than turning it off prematurely.
This toothbrush slowly builds up it's speed during the first twelve uses, allowing the user to get comfortable with the sensation of vibration. My experience: The sensation of the toothbrush's vibration seemed strange for the first use or two, but I quickly felt comfortable with using it.
I regularly take this toothbrush on the road, away from it's charger for up to a week at a time, without any reduction in it's usability or brushing speed.
The charger base is well designed, not requiring the toothbrush to make a connection which may wear over time. Simply place the brush into the base, and the battery is charged via a wireless conneciton.
One quick word of advice: If you purchase and begin using this product, you'll need to remember not to remove it from your mouth until after it has been shutoff. Once, while rushing to get to work, I forgot to follow this simple rule and ended up with 'brush spray' going everywhere!
Customer Review: This is the BEST way to brush your teeth.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have to admit to being skeptical when my new dentist recommended that I get a Sonicare. Seemed like a new way to get another $... out of me. But I had just had another filling put in and although my gums were better than the last time I had been to see the dentist, they were not where they needed to be.So I shopped around and finally bought one here. I have to say it has a learning curve of a couple of brushes. As a recommendation I would say that you will do better to strip down and do this in the shower until you get the hang of it. It can be messy the first few goes.
As for the results: My gums are so much healthier and my teeth don't ache like they did. Even after the first two weeks I could feel a real difference in the sensitivity of my front teeth to cold beverages. My teeth actually still feel slick and clean in the morning from brushing the night before(although you should always brush at least twice a day).
I bought mine from Pasadena Trading Company (an Amazon partner) and it was here in only 3 business days. Sean wrote me back within a couple hours when I sent him a message asking about the shipping method. They come highly recommended.
In summary: If you are considering a Sonicare enough to read reviews, then you will not regret buying one. OH! And go ahead and order the replacement heads. You will need them.
Customer Review: Give it a try!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best product you could possibly buy for your teeth. Yes, you can find another brush that costs less, but don't assume that all electric toothbrushes are the same. I have been using Sonicare for over three years, and my teeth have never looked better. My dentist tells me I have beautiful teeth every time I go for a cleaning. They hardly have to do anything to clean my teeth, and I'm up and out of the chair in no time. I've always been lax about flossing, and every time I went for a checkup my dentist would make me promise to try harder, but I never did. Since I started using the Sonicare, my dentist doesn't get so upset with me anymore. Although he still tells me I should floss, he had to admit that there was very little plaque between my teeth. So for all of you who know you should floss but don't, let the Sonicare help you out! By the way, don't be worried when you first start using the Sonicare if it feels a little strange. As mentioned in the booklet that comes with the brush, the first few times you use it may cause a strange sensation. The vibrations made me feel a little bit dizzy the first three or four times I used it, but that has never happened since. It just takes a few times for your head to get used to the sonic waves! It's well worth it. Trust me!
Customer Review: A Good Product At A Great Price
Summary: 5 Stars
We have had this Sonicare Sonic Toothbrush set for almost a year now and are very happy with it. When my husband had his permanent upper bridge completed, our dentist recommended this unit for the duality of its keeping dentrifices and natural teeth in good health with its powerful, yet, gentle enough rotating bristle action. We appreciate the long time battery charge, comfortable grip, ease of use, and just the way it makes your mouth feel so good. My husband always reminds me to pack his "oral massage" when we travel. Laughing....if he had just used this before, he might not have HAD to get that permanent bridge! What a savings that would have been. I like cleaning my tongue with the tickling ends, (lightening the pressure by hand) keeping any halitosis in check.
Note: if you brush your teeth frequently, (3-4 times per day), you may want to buy some extra brushes in advance, they do tend to wear quickly as they keep everything clean and almost plaque-free.
Amazon.com has this at a great price.(we paid much more) In my opinion, a perfect practical gift of health anytime, possibly even for those teens headed off to college who might need a fun 'lil maternal reminder to--"keep brushing your teeth!"