Waterpik Sensonic Professional Toothbrush
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Waterpik Sensonic Professional Toothbrush Details
Manufacturer: WaterpikBrand: Waterpik
Release Date: 2008-03-20
Model: SR 1000
Product features:
- Ergonomic "no-slip" handle design
- Two speeds: High for plaque removal; Low for gentle cleaning
- Recharge indicator light in charger base with tip storage
- Two-minute timer with 30-second "quad" timer
- Reaches 90% of all tooth surfaces
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Customer Reviews of Waterpik Sensonic Professional Toothbrush
Customer Review: Power Clean with a Tingle
Summary: 5 Stars
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I had 2 Sonicaire toothbrushes and when I first started using them they hurt. Let's face it, when I flossed, I got "pink in the sink" (my teeth are tight together which exaserbates the problem) I bought the Sonicaire years ago, and the batteries finally ran out. So I have not used sonic cleaning in quite some time. When I received the Waterpik Sensonic Professional, I thought I would have to go through the training period with my gums again, until they firmed up with the healing, then it was no longer painful, but not so. (For the past 10 years, I have brushed several times daily, and at the very least, upon arising, and when going to bed, and often after a meal, so I am not referring to an uncared for condition.) The Sensonic does not create the initial use pain, whereas it has 2 speeds. One gentle for cleaning and gum massage, and a high speed for superior plaque removal.
Oddly enough, even though the Waterpik Sensonic has been clinically proven to remove significantly more plaque than the Sonicaire Elite, as well as the Oral-B Sonic Complete for that matter, it has a high speed brushing motion that I have to call tingly, instead of painful. It's not a full blown tickle, you know the kind that makes the dogs leg hop up and down, but sort of in that direction. I know this sounds trite, but I actually get a tingle out of using it in the high speed setting. Waterpik says, "You feel cleaner, confident, and more refreshed every time you use it." I say it gives you a full blown tingle. It's a great way to start your day with a smile.
Ok enough of the fun stuff, let's get a little more technical. In my dentist office they have an information packet that states, that "50% of tooth loss is due to internal decay, and 50% is due to gum problems" More specifically, when bacteria invades your gum line, it wants to work its way down under, until it reaches the tip of the root. That is periodontal disease, and once that happens, there isn't anything they can do other then pull the tooth. Sure they can give you antibiotics to temporarily relieve the condition, but it always returns. Rather than going through the swinging gate, they just pull the tooth. So truly this is a great example of an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. What are your teeth worth? How much is the typical dental bill?
So what is it with all this talk about plaque. Plaque is the hard crust that forms at or below the gum line. It is a great place for bacteria to set up fort. They are then at the gateway to the lower recesses of your teeth. Gums recede when losing the war. Notice how your gums grow higher up on the tooth, after using this brush over time. Notice them now, then notice them later. Dentists actually measure this dimension, and place it in your records. So after using this brush, see how your next examination goes.
Pertaining to plaque, getting you teeth professionally cleaned by your dentist, the first thing they do it scrape, scrape, scrape, to get that plaque off. The great way to reduce it, and maintain it is to use this Waterpik Sensonic toothbrush. It not only reduces plaque, it is a fun way to do it as well. I am serious, I look forward to using it in the morning. I use it in the shower. I do not submerge it, but rather rinse the head, and as much as I hate to admit it, give the body a quick rinse as well, although the instructions tell you to just wipe the body off, and remove the head and rinse. Maybe I will stop rinsing the body.
This unit comes with 3 heads. They claim that the 2 main heads are soft, although one is softer then the other. It also comes with a interdental head as they call it, and that is a fine toothbrush, that comes to a tip, designed to get in between teeth. I remember that when I went for my cleaning, they now use a liquid abrasive blaster to get in between the teeth. The dentist instructs you to close your eyes while they blast away. I find the toothbrush does a good enough job by itself getting in between teeth, but as a treat, maybe I will use the interdental tip for a special cleaning. Oh boy an excuse for more tingly. :-)
A sonic pulsating toothbrush does a much better job of cleaning in the hard to reach areas, then any typical toothbrush can do. C'mon how much time do you spend behind the fronts of your teeth, or all the way in the back, behind your molars. When you think about it, they are lucky to get a quick swoosh as a few bristles passing by. Is that effective cleaning? NOT. With this, while you are tingling along on your cleaning journey, you just place the brush head over an area, and gently let the sonics, and rapid brushing action do all of the work. It not only is scrubbing your teeth, it is massaging, and cleaning, along the all important gum line.
I thought that since this was made by Waterpik, they would put forth a lot of effort creating a serious tooth and gum cleaner. I like the design.
To be honest, at first I got critical of the unit when I saw the soft green light flashing, let me explain. In my bathroom, I cleaned off the shelf, which had the electrical outlet in it. Then I plugged in the unit, and realized that the plug does not work unless you have the light switch on. So I needed to put it in my bedroom. The first night I plugged it in, there was this light on the front flashing, flashing, flashing, while it was charging. After awhile it became an annoyance. I thought what am I supposed to do, put tape over the light? Then after 16 hours it stopped flashing. It was fully charged. (First time charge takes 16 hours after that when I use it, it recharges in a flash) Fully charged it will give you a weeks worth of use, (typical use is 2 minutes of brushing twice a day) So you can charge it up once a week, then leave it in the bathroom. Or, you can plug it into a live receptacle, independent of the switch, if you have that type of setup.
It even comes with a wall bracket, with screws. That is one more comment worth noting, the base is really light. So if you place it in an area where it receives a lot of traffic, people can easily knock it over. Everyone has to figure out how to best handle that for themselves.
To tell you the truth, I bring it back into my bedroom. The soft glow of the green light, with the normal full charge by leaving it on the stand, acts as a gentle reminder to pick it up and use it. I had my Sonicaire setup the same way, and I can't tell you how many times I forgot to pick it up, then when in the shower I had to grab the regular toothbrush instead. I like little lights. In a dark room, it is bright enough to be able to make out a soft awareness of everything. Would I say that it doubles as a night light, not really, but it does softly create illumination in the room. I think I have a new buddy. I highly recommend the Waterpick Sensonic Pro, get one and enjoy the tingly.
Description of Waterpik Sensonic Professional Toothbrush
Sensonic Professional Toothbrush is 25% faster than other sonic toothbrushes with a superior brush head design producing dramatic results.If you are looking to keep your teeth in tip-top shape, then the Waterpik SR-1000W Sensonic Professional is what you're looking for. With outstanding features and technology that make effective brushing simple, your dentist will applaud your great oral hygiene at your next visit, something we can all smile about.
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The Waterpik Sensonic Professional is an advanced, high-speed sonic toothbrush designed for powerful, yet gentle, plaque removal. The Sensonic Professional features an advanced design, a bristle speed that is 25-percent faster, and, according to the Journal of the International Academy of Periodontology, is clinically proven to remove significantly more plaque than the Sonicare Elite and Oral-B Sonic Complete toothbrushes. You get superior stain removal for healthier gums, whiter teeth, and a brighter smile.
The Waterpik Sensonic Professional features a new ergonomic handle design with a non-slip grip, recharge indicator light, 2-minute brushing timer, 30-second quadrant pacer, and dual speed control--"low" for sensitive areas, and "high" for optimal plaque removal. It comes with two standard brush heads, one interdental brush head, and a charger base.
The Standard Brush Head features extra-soft, end-rounded bristles that gently target hard-to-reach areas between teeth and below the gum line. The Interdental Brush Head is specially shaped to gently but effectively clean trouble spots between teeth.
Other Waterpik Sensonic Professional Features
- Charger Base--Keeps the Sensonic Professional Toothbrush ready-to-use at all times.
- Recharge Indicator Light--Provides battery charge status.
- 2-Minute Brushing Timer--Indicates when two minutes of brushing time has been achieved.
- 30-Second Quadrant Timer--Signals 30-second intervals for thorough brushing of the four quadrants of the mouth.
- Rechargeable. No batteries needed.
- 2-Year Warranty
One Waterpik Sensonic Professional Toothbrush handle, one Charger Base with Recharge Indicator Light, two Advanced Brush Heads, one Interdental Brush Head.
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