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| Philips Sonicare FlexCare Rechargeable Sonic Toothbrush | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 78 reviews)
Sales Rank: 168
Category: Health And Beauty
Publisher: Philips Sonicare
Studio: Philips Sonicare
Brand: Philips Sonicare
Label: Philips Sonicare
Ingredients: 1 Sonicare toothbrush w/1 ProResults brush head1 Deluxe charger w/cord wrap and brush head storage1 Luxury soft travel case1 Hygienic travel cap3 additional color code rings
Media: Health and Beauty
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 9.3 x 3.7
Model: HX6911/02
UPC: 075020803443
EAN: 0075020803443
ASIN: B0013TVEWA
Release Date: March 7, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Top Gum! April 8, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I used the first generation Sonicare Advance for many years, because I thought it was a great improvement over a manual toothbrush. The FlexCare is the "advanced" Advance - there is just no comparison. Most importantly, my teeth felt cleaner with the FlexCare than with the Advance. But there are many other advantages of the Flexcare as well.
The FlexCare is much easier to hold because of its rounded shape, slimness and lighter weight. That makes a significant difference when you're holding and moving something around in your mouth for 2 minutes.
The only thing that's the same between the two models is the 30 second beeps which signal you to change the area being brushed. But now, instead of just one two-minute brushing mode, the FlexCare has several options which are easily selected by a push of a button. You can do a 1 minute "quick" brush when you're in a rush - and the brush will beep every 15 seconds instead of 30. Or you can do a 3 minute "maximum" brush which includes a 30 second brush plus a 15 second gum massage for each area. The gum massage is a nice feature - I liked the feeling of just a gentle massage. You can even opt for just the gum massage without any brushing. And for people with sensitive teeth, there's a sensitive mode (although I haven't tried it.)
Other seemingly minor features were actually very user-friendly details that really won me over. First was the brush head attachment, which unlike the Advance, is a single piece which is designed so that excess water that drips down the side of the brush can can be wiped off. Any of you Advance users out there know that excess water can easily collect between the two pieces of the Advance brush head and create yellowish-brownish gunk between the two pieces, unless you always take the two pieces apart and wipe them regularly.
Second was the charger base. It includes a cord wrap, which you can use to hide the excess cord within the charger so that you don't have a long cord snaking around your sink. Also, when the cord wrap is removed, the charger converts to a smaller travel size. And a travel case is included.
In trying to improve the Advance, Sonicare was thinking of not just the performance of the brush, but how to make it easier and more flexible for the user. And they certainly succeeded. I recommend the FlexCare for top gums and teeth.
Lightweight alternative April 8, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I think those who are looking for a lighter weight and smaller diameter handle will be pleased with this version. It cleans as well as the regular Sonicare, although it took me a few sessions to get used to less force and less time in brushing (I have the E9800)while using the initial program setting. This is also a very good brush for those w/ gum erosion or sensitive teeth. Since you can get the one w/ the santizer for only $10 more, I'd suggest that combo. I also have the regular Sonicare santizer which works well, but it also costs around $50, so the combo listed here is a better deal. I really think Philips has overtaken the electric toothbrush market for a few good reasons-quality brushes, desired features, durability, easy to find replacement heads, and THEY ARE the one brand recommended by the 2 different dentists' offices I have gone to in the past year.
Does a great job! April 7, 2008
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
Not long ago, I asked my dentist about sonic toothbrushes. I half expected him to say that they were just a gimmick, or perhaps were more hype than reality. Instead, without a moment's thought, he said, "I'm a big fan." Then he proceeded to tell me just what a good job a good sonic toothbrush does - a good sonic toothbrush like the Philips Sonicare!
This is a great toothbrush, with three basic modes (clean, sensitive and massage), and two "advanced" modes (Go Care and Max-Care). I like the clean mode, of course, which give my teeth a great clean feeling (you won't believe this until you actually try a sonic toothbrush!), and I like the massage mode which does a great job of massaging my guns (very important for protecting your teeth).
So, if you want to take proper care of your teeth, take your dentist's advice and get a sonic toothbrush. And if you want to get a great sonic toothbrush, then get the Philips Sonicare FlexCare Rechargeable Sonic Toothbrush. My wife and I give it two thumbs up!
Great Product April 7, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
After a problem with another Amazon vendor not shipping my order, Ordered direct from Amazon.com with overnight shipping and everything was as promised receiving it the next day before I left the country. Product is such an improvement over the older models I have used in the past. Smaller and lighter unit is much easier to use. More modes to work in and charge light very useful. New style battery much better with more uses per charge. Best of all is both small size AND that it can be used in any type of power plug. A big plus for me here in Thailand (where my girlfriend had blown up one of the older model chargers for my old Sonicare by bypassing my power converter)is that I can plug it into ANY power plug on my travels around the world.
Improved Sonicare Toothbrush April 6, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This new model is much slimmer and lighter than its predecessors. While expensive, the Lithium Ion battery should provide a longer life.
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