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Philips Sonicare HX6972/10 FlexCare+ Rechargeable Toothbrush with UV Sanitiser
 
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Philips Sonicare HX6972/10 FlexCare+ Rechargeable Toothbrush with UV Sanitiser

by Philips Sonicare
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (150 customer reviews)
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Product Features

  • Features a ProResults brush head designed with a broader sweeping motion and contour-fit bristles
  • UV sanitiser kills germs on your brush head
  • Philips Sonicare is clinically proven to remove significantly more plaque
  • Comes with a handy soft travel case for brushing on the go
  • Five flexible brushing modes and two-year guarantee

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Take care of your mouth--your body will thank you
One of the first things people notice about a person is their smile. That’s one reason it’s important to look after your teeth and gums--you only get one chance to make a first impression. But brushing your teeth also gives you a healthy mouth, and that can make an impression that’s much more important than the first: a healthy body.

Research shows that your oral health can significantly contribute to your overall health, especially the health of your gums. Gum disease has been linked to a variety of conditions that affect the entire body. One recent study showed that bacterial by-products present in diseased gums can damage the heart once they enter the bloodstream. In fact, there is growing research that says people with severe gum disease have a significantly greater risk of stroke or heart attack. We’re also seeing studies that show a link between gum disease and diabetes. People with diabetes are more susceptible to gum disease. In turn, gum disease makes diabetes harder to control. It’s a harmful cycle that’s centred in the mouth.

And what if there is more than one mouth to worry about? Most pregnant women have heightened oral care issues, and certain pregnant women with severe gum disease are more likely to deliver a preterm, low birth weight baby. This risk can be significantly reduced, however, by treatment before the third trimester.

Philips Sonicare HX6972 electric toothbrush twin pack

From the makers of the number one recommended power toothbrush brand by dental professionals, Philips Sonicare introduces the FlexCare rechargeable sonic toothbrush, the most advanced power toothbrush ever. Featuring new innovative technology, FlexCare removes more plaque than a manual toothbrush and even Sonicare Elite. The integrated ultraviolet (UV) sanitiser removes up to 99% of bacteria* on your toothbrush.

The Philips Sonicare brand is not only a leader in oral health care, but is also backed by more than 140 publications and abstracts representing clinical and laboratory studies conducted at more than 40 universities and research institutes worldwide. Philips Sonicare power toothbrushes are proven to promote and improve oral health, from reducing plaque build-up to improving overall gum health. They have also demonstrated the ability to increase patient compliance to oral health and hygiene regimens between dental visits. Philips Sonicare is the number one sonic toothbrush brand recommended by dental professionals worldwide.

FlexCare--five brushing modes

The Philips FlexCare sonic toothbrush’s 31,000 brush strokes per minute guarantee effective and efficient oral care. Built for your individual oral care needs, FlexCare offers five different brushing modes to enhance your brushing experience. It comes with a standard bathroom-compatible two-pin plug. The toothbrush can also be plugged into a standard three-pin wall socket with a converter (converter not included).

Three flexible brushing modes
(i) Clean: for maximum cleaning efficacy
(ii) Gum care: improves gum health
(iii) Refresh: perfect for a quick freshen-up
(iv) Sensitive: extra-gentle on sensitive teeth
(v) Massage: to stimulate gums with an invigorating and pulsing motion
3 Flexible brushing modes


Patented sonic technology
Dynamic cleaning action drives fluid between teeth and along the gumline.

Illuminated display
When on, unique backlighting indicates selected mode. When off, display becomes invisible, for a clean look.

Three week battery life
Lasts three weeks between charges--ideal for travel.

Smart chrome front panel

The Philips HX6972 sonic toothbrush’s chrome front panel gives it a remarkably unique and eye-catching look. Its luxury soft travel case and three additional colour code rings make it a unique and exciting brushing experience.
Sonicare FlexCare features

ProResults brush head--designed for better fit

The Philips HX6972 sonic toothbrush is clinically proven to remove significantly more plaque than Sonicare Elite and manual toothbrushes. It is specially designed for a better fit with your mouth. The HX6972 brush head's contour fit, wider bristle range and broader sweeping motion provide better tooth coverage. It enables you to reach those contours of your mouth and clean the areas which others can't, and provides better plaque removal and a comfort-enhanced brushing experience.

Two contoured brush heads
The contoured brush head fits along the gumline to gently clean and massage gums. The Philips HX6972 comes with two contoured brush heads: 'standard' is ideal for complete cleaning while 'compact' provides precision cleaning.

Philips Quadpacer and Smartimer® technology
The Philips Sonicare HX6972 toothbrush comes with a Smartimer, which encourages two-minute brushing as recommended by dental professionals. The Smartimer automatically stops your Sonicare toothbrush after the dentist-recommended brushing time of two minutes has elapsed. If you switch the toothbrush off at any time during the brushing cycle, for instance to rinse or apply more toothpaste, the Smartimer interrupts its timing and resumes where it left off when you switch the appliance back on again.

Although a two-minute brushing session is recommended for optimal results, you can always stop or restart the toothbrush at any time by pressing the power button. When the handle is placed in the charger, the Smartimer automatically resets to ensure a complete two-minute brushing cycle the next time you use it. The Smartimer also resets itself if you stop your Sonicare toothbrush for more than 45 seconds.

Philips Quadpacer® 30-second interval timer
The Philips HX6972 Quadpacer feature beeps at 30-second intervals during the two-minute brushing period, telling you when to move the toothbrush to the next section, thus making sure that you brush all sections of your mouth evenly and thoroughly. The Quadpacer takes the guesswork out of when to move the brush from the outside of the teeth to the inside, and from the upper teeth to the lower teeth.

Deluxe recharge gauge
The deluxe recharge gauge prompts about the charging left in the the electric brush.

Worldwide plug
This toothbrush comes with a worldwide two-pin plug for use in a standard bathroom two-pin socket. It can also be used in a three-pin wall socket via a converter. Converter not included.

Multi-voltage compact travel charger
The toothbrush comes with a multi-voltage compact travel charger to save you from hassle while travelling, so you can enjoy FlexCare while you're on the go.
Smart Timmer
Two Contour Brush
Smart Timmer
Charger
Charger
Charger
All-in-one sanitising, charging and storing solution
The Philips HX6972 rechargeable sonic toothbrush comes as an all-in-one UV sanitising, charging and storing solution. It is so convenient to carry anywhere and you can enjoy 20 two-minute brushings from fully charged. The multi-voltage charger and deluxe soft travel case give you peace of mind to carry it anywhere in the world. The deluxe recharge gauge helps track the battery charge by showing a light signal. The green light level tracks battery charge and the yellow light signals when to recharge.

Philips Sonicare UV sanitiser

Behind those pearly whites, the mouth harbours hundreds of different types of micro-organisms (germs), some of which are transferred to a toothbrush during use. Micro-organisms in the bathroom or household environment may also collect on a toothbrush. So how can you be comfortable that your toothbrush heads are as clean as can be? Philips Sonicare, the number one sonic toothbrush brand recommended by dental professionals worldwide, introduces the Philips Sonicare UV sanitiser, designed to sanitise Philips Sonicare and other leading rechargeable toothbrush heads.

Why Philips Sonicare UV sanitiser?

The Philips Sonicare UV sanitiser safeguards against potentially harmful germs on the toothbrush by using ultraviolet (UV) clean technology, similar to that used in hospitals, to alter the DNA of germs that may be residing on a toothbrush, preventing germs from reproducing and thereby rendering them ineffective. As a result, the Philips Sonicare UV sanitiser helps eliminate germs for a clean, hygienic brush head in one simple sanitisation cycle. Conveniently, the sanitiser unit holds two brush heads, and multiple family members may clean their brush heads in one go, without any cross-contamination.

How to use the Philips Sonicare UV sanitiser

The Philips Sonicare UV sanitiser is simple to use and has a built-in automatic shut-off for a hygienic and chemical-free sanitisation process. Users place one or two rechargeable toothbrush heads inside the unit, close the door and push the button. It is that simple. A blue light will indicate that the product is on and working. Once the sanitisation cycle has begun, the sanitiser will run for 10 minutes, and will automatically shut off when the cycle is complete, leaving fully sanitised brush heads ready for their next use. The unit may also serve as a storage device until the next time the brush is used.

Sanitise your brush head daily with Philips UV clean technology

Frequency of sanitisation is at the user’s discretion, but it can be done as often as you brush to be sure that your toothbrush head is sanitised before each use.

UV Sanitiser
Philips UV Sanitiser How do I sanitise a Sonicare brush head?
  • After brushing, rinse the brush head and shake off excess water.
  • Place your finger in the door recess on the right-hand side of the sanitiser and pull open the door.
  • Place the brush heads directly on the drip tray with the bristles facing the UV light bulb.
UV clean technology

Specially engineered Philips UV sanitising technology helps kill germs on brush heads.

All-round clean

All-round clean reflection for optimal results. The reflector distributes sanitising light around entire top of the brush head for optimal results.

One touch

It is so simple to use. A simple push of the button safeguards against germs.

Auto shut-off

You don't need to tie up yourself with the sanitising cycle. It just automatically turns off after 10 minutes when the UV clean cycle is complete.

Hygienic storage

Hygienic storage for your brush head.

Compatible design

The Philips UV sanitiser fits all leading rechargeable brush heads.

Why Philips Sonicare?
  • The contact of Sonicare’s specially-designed soft bristles, supported by unique, dynamic fluid forces, has a thorough cleaning effect, even in hard-to-reach areas.
  • Sonicare gives a uniquely stimulating clean feel that encourages you to brush for almost two times longer than with a manual toothbrush.
  • Sonicare is clinically proven to reduce plaque bacteria in hard-to-reach areas.
  • Sonicare is clinically proven to improve gum health, reduce gingivitis and help shrink periodontal pockets.
Two-year warranty
The FlexCare comes with a two-year warranty, but remember to replace your brush head at least every three months for optimal results.

Warning: This product is  not suitable for people with pacemakers
Smart body with Timmer Feature

Box Contains

  • 1 x Philips Sonicare HX6972/10 deluxe handle
  • 2 x Toothbrush heads
  • 1 x UV sanitiser
  • 1 x Travel case
  • 1 x Travel charger
  • 1 x Charging station
  • 1 x Two-year guarantee card

  • Product details

    • Item Weight: 1.5 Kg
    • Boxed-product Weight: 1.5 Kg
    • Delivery Destinations: Visit the Delivery Destinations Help page to see where this item can be delivered.
    • Item model number: HX6972/10
    • ASIN: B003HGHBTC
    • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 9 Jun 2009
    • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (150 customer reviews)
    • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 90 in Health & Beauty (See Top 100 in Health & Beauty)
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    Most Helpful Customer Reviews
    30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
    By Edb101 TOP 1000 REVIEWER
    Like all Philips products This Toothbrush and station is Very well made and has a quality feel to it, (designed and made by Philips medical devision i'm guessing, who also make the MRI scanners).

    Firstly as to what you get in the box:

    1 x Electric Toothbrush
    2 x ProResults brush heads (mini + Standard)
    1 x UV Brush Head Sanitiser
    1 x Travel Charger
    2 x Hygienic travel caps (that cover the heads of the brush heads)
    1 x Hard travel case

    Firstly about the Toothbrush, it is well weighted and features two buttons on the front, an ON/OFF button and a slimline button below that you press to select which mode you want to use...The modes range from: CLEAN (standard use)....Gum care, refresh, Sensitive, Massage...and i'm sure you can work out what which is for!

    Unlike other toothbrushes this one vibrates and uses ultrasonic pulses against your teeth to gently BUT effectively dislodge food between your teeth and remove plaque from you teeth. It does it very well and over a period of a week use you can notice the difference! Teeth DO appear whiter and cleaner than they were when i used my old "oral B" Pro from Braun. on the standard setting you get 30 seconds or there about in each quarter of your mouth before it vibrates irregularly, telling you to move onto the next section (just as i guide). The brush heads are contoured which also help remove more plaque that other brushes around the gum line which is the most prone place so i hear.

    On to the sanitizer, and its a closed unit that only operates when the door is closed, it works by placing your brush heads inside, closing the door and pressing the button on the top...the UV bulb inside turns on and because the inside is chrome its beams are reflected around the inside meaning the whole brush head is cleaned and the claimed figure of 99% of germs are killed over the 10-20 minute cycle! So you can be sure that the brush heads that your using are clean unlike many from other brands that you have to throw away after a certain period....although you still do the same with these brush heads, they do last longer.

    My dentist who has been a leading dentist in the UK and looks at all these products before they hit the streets was telling me about these toothbrushes years before they came out, He fully recommended this product to me and said they perform better at cleaning and protecting teeth better than any he'd seen before. Other things i'd like to mention are that the unit is quiet in operation and the toothbrush simply "hums" while switched on. There is a power saving feature so it switches itself off when not in use after a certain period and once charged the main unit switches off, so it doesn't damage the battery, which last a very long time

    Overall very impressed with the quality and results, my teeth feel like they've been polished once I've brushed with this

    HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
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    131 of 138 people found the following review helpful
    By AnimaSola TOP 1000 REVIEWER
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    I was never, in any form, a brand snob, and would raise my eyebrow high and proud at people hell bent on spending an additional £20 or more on a product just for a label.

    However...

    Back in the day I used to use an electric toothbrush which cost less than £20 and did the job very nicely thank you very much.
    I upgraded via Vine to an Omron 548 (varying from £45-90) - now it might sound ungrateful but I was a little dissapointed, and if Id bought it I wouldve contemplated returning it, as it was absolutely no better (in some respects worse) than my old one.

    This Philips one however is exceptional.

    The brush head (comes with two sizes) is remarkably comfortable - the larger one feels like its cleaning 2 or 3 teeth at once, very thoroughly. The "clean feel" is just ok first time - but from the third or fourth use onwards feels honestly fantastic. Whether thats because its acheived a much deeper clean over time or because Im getting used to it, Im not sure, but my mouth felt really fresh afterwards, my teeth are - definitely - brighter and lighter (which horrified me as much as it thrilled me - I always thought my teeth were pretty white. Seems not) and they stay feeling cleaner for longer - now, for instance, its been 14 hours since I brushed my teeth and they still feel squeeky clean even though Ive had countless cups of coffee, a bar of dairy milk and two full meals since then. This cant just be down to the toothpaste, because Ive used the same brand now for months (Beverly Hills Formula in case you were wondering)
    It feels like it cleans in all the interdental areas, and my tongue and gums feel somehow "lighter"... I dont really know how to explain that, but basically my whole mouth feels like its had a really high class valeting. (Im almost positive that by the end of the month I'll have one of those white sparkling "TINGGG" things appear everytime I smile)

    The vibration from it (some 31,000 shakes a minute allegedly!) is vigorous enough to feel like its doing something, but not so harsh it makes your fillings shiver. So I imagine would feel just as good for those with sensitive teeth as those with unsensitive ones. In any case the brush has a "sensitive" setting along with the smaller size brush head (it just gets better) so would suit most anyone I think.

    The unit is really comfortable to hold - one of the issues I had with the Omron was that in a natural position I was forever turning it off accidentally, and in retrospect it also felt... awkward, and slippery in the hand: not so with this one - it feels the right amount of heavy and grippy and Ive not killed the power halfway through brushing yet either.

    The base is sturdy and secure, and wonderfully comes with an enclosed UV sanitiser. I love the idea of this: ever since seeing on Kim & Aggie that flushing the loo can result in aerosolised poo-&-pee-bits ending up on your toothbrush Ive been vehement about my toothbrush sanitation, so this helps me deal with that particular OCD quite nicely. Sure this will for some be a gimmick (the point of it apparently is to kill the bacteria transfered from your mouth. Which used to live in your mouth and is vacationing on your toothbrush. So putting it back in your mouth is bad... how? Meh), but if nothing else its a nice clean, tidy way to store the heads.

    The battery seems to last forever(ish). I charged it up for 24 hours a week ago, and despite two uses per day (sometimes 3 if Im feeling that way out), the battery bar is still showing full. Impressive - this would be a great feature for someone who travels a lot.

    Speaking of traveling - it comes with a very sturdy travel case (oh the hygeine!) and travel charger. Seriously - little things like that make a huge difference when it comes to choosing between brushes, so I like what theyve done there.

    And it does something to shrink your peridontal pockets apparently. I dont know what they are, or if I have or want them, but it sounds like something I need shrinking. (I must admit I am a little bit in love with Philips at the moment, so they could say anything and Id nod and smile and tell them they have lovely eyes)

    So - in conclusion: Well worth the price (its probably cheaper in Boots as they usually have a sale on electric toothbrushes every xmas) and in terms of tooth-brushing - does a bang up job. I am officially converted to brand whoring.
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    76 of 80 people found the following review helpful
    Good and bad points 19 Dec 2010
    By Hen H
    In terms of performance, this toothbrush cleans extremely well and reaches difficult spots which wouldn't be thoroughly cleaned with manual brushing actions. After a descaling at the dentist, it maintains the smooth polished feeling for a months if used regularly. My dentist has certainly noticed the difference.

    Now for some less favorable comments:

    It can be quite harsh and abrasive on enamel so I generally use this once a day and brush manually otherwise.

    It has a number of features e.g. different brushing modes/ UV sanitiser etc, which may influence the decision to buy but I would guess most owners will soon ignore.

    A word of warning: It has begun to turn itself on and off randomly (any time of day including night) after I have had it for around 1 year. At first I thought the battery simply needed another full recharge but the problem continued. I have now allowed the battery to run flat and no longer use it.

    Another problem as stated in another review is the black mould that grows around the handle/neck area. The discolouration is hard to remove. I am sure the manufacturers can counter this issue with an anti-fungal impregnation.
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    Most Recent Customer Reviews
    A different gravy.
    Awesome, my dentist recommended this brush and it works a treat!

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    Published 1 day ago by Mark B
    Great product
    The toothbrush system is really great. I upgraded to it from a previous old version of the oral B oscillating version. Read more
    Published 2 days ago by Mr. L. Zingarelli
    Dissapointed!!
    It is so rubbish, I bought it before 1 year after this the battery doesn't charge any more and i cant change it becouse very difficult to change the battery. Read more
    Published 5 days ago by Dena
    Very good toothbrush
    I bought this to replace an older version which started switching itself on, and then wouldn't switch on at all. Read more
    Published 10 days ago by jlmc
    Well delivered but poor design
    There was absolutely no problem with the order machine. Arrived well packaged on time.
    Sadly the strange alterations Philips made to the product, give you MUCH LESS FOR MORE... Read more
    Published 21 days ago by A. Barnes
    Excelletn Product
    I've used a variety of electric toothbrushes up to now, but this has to be the bees knees. It cleans very effectively and the massage function has done wonders. Read more
    Published 25 days ago by D. Sanders
    best ever
    this toothbrush is the best electric toothbrush i have ever purchased. it does exactly what it says it can,my disabled brother in laws teeth have never looked so clean for a long... Read more
    Published 1 month ago by millership
    Unreliable in the long term.
    Like many of the reviewers I would echo that this product initially impressed me hugely. It is a different story just over a year later however. Read more
    Published 1 month ago by Paul R
    My dentist is happy
    I bought this a month ago, replacing an older version of the Sonicare.

    Very pleased with it, it leaves my teeth feeling and looking clean and fresh. Read more
    Published 1 month ago by Steve
    Best toothbrush i've ever tried
    My hygienist recomended one of these toothbrushes, after a bit of online research, this was the best value one i could find. Read more
    Published 1 month ago by Seb
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