10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice Hampsteads :o), 12 Jun 2009
This review is from: Philips HX6983/33 Sonicare FlexCare Electric Toothbrush With Soft Travel Case - Twin Pack (Personal Care)
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Having heard only good things about the Sonicare range I ordered this set a few weeks ago. First impressions were good, the unit looked smart and well designed, certainly a bit classier than my faithful Oral-B. Build quality is excellent and the charger/plinth looks the part too. Two different colours should hopefully stop bathroom battles. The only slight (aesthetic) let down is the small gap between head and main body. The instruction booklet is very detailed and gives "sound" (geddit?) advice on teeth cleaning.
Brushing is an enjoyable and thorough affair, ticklish at first and I did notice a slight gum bleed on the first couple of uses, but all was ok after a couple of days once the edge had been taken off the new brush-head. Little effort is required for those with weak wrists or just plain lazy as you hold the brush still rather than brush up and down. The angle of the head is just right for reaching inside those back teeth and the timer is a good idea to stop you over or under-doing it. One mini toothbrush head is also supplied for more precision cleaning - you'll have to share that one. Top tip - press the on button when the toothbrush is right in your mouth or your toothpaste will end up on your mirror, wall, and feet - anywhere but where it's supposed to! The battery lasts for about 10 days on a full charge but no doubt this will decrease with age. The booklet says you can leave it on the double plinth/charger all the time but being a bit paranoid, I prefer not to. Smart travel cases (hard and soft) complete the quality ensemble.
I think that under a hundred pounds for the pair is good value but don't forget to take into account the cost of replacement
brush heads which are currently £15.99 for three. The booklet says they will need replacing every three months. I think that is a bit optimistic but maybe I'm just a bit heavy handed.
All in all, I'm really pleased with this toothbrush. My teeth feel dentist-clean after use and definitely look better :o)
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb, 28 April 2009
This review is from: Philips HX6983/33 Sonicare FlexCare Electric Toothbrush With Soft Travel Case - Twin Pack (Personal Care)
Replaced my old sonicare with this one which is effectively 2 toothbrushes for the price of one and am delighted with it. The features are excellent: it's great to have an indicator that lets you know exactly how much battery life is left and the various cleaning programmes are easy to use and a real bonus. Lovely clean teeth from an excellent product.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
brilliant value, 3 Aug 2009
This review is from: Philips HX6983/33 Sonicare FlexCare Electric Toothbrush With Soft Travel Case - Twin Pack (Personal Care)
this product was amazing value for money and with 2 handles there is no messing about changing heads.
the travel pouches are nice and compact but the only problem with the soft pouch is that you can accidently knock the switch if you dont pack it with button facing inward.
as far as cleaning teeth i have never used a brush like it. i had to use my old electric toothbrush the other day whilst i recharged this one and the difference was really noticable. i will never go back to another brush
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