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| Brand: Philips Sonicare
Buy New: $117.00
New (5)
Rating:  67 reviews
Sales Rank: 296
Ingredients: 1 Sonicare toothbrush w/1 ProResults brush head 1 Deluxe charger w/cord wrap and brush head storage 1 Luxury soft travel case 1 Hygienic travel cap 3 additional color code rings
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
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:
 What an electric toothbrush should be March 26, 2008
Andrew Gray (Minnesota)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is my second attempt at having an electric toothbrush. The first attempt was with an Ultreo Ultrasound Toothbrush. That was a terrible experience that left me with headaches after using it and teeth that didn't feel clean. (it's nw in a box in my closet collecting dust).
On the other hand this Phillips Sonicare Flexcare toothbrush is a great experience. The brush head is nice and compact, but still covers the entre tooth surface being cleaned. It provides a nice pause to remind you to switch quadrants of your mouth. It has three different modes to use. One for normal cleaning, one for sensitive teeth/gums and one that massages the gums.
There are also two other settings. MaxCare which is slightly longer than the normal setting and incorporates both regular and massage into each quadrant and GoCare which is a quick hit brushing when you are in a rush.
This package comes with everything you would expect. The toothbrush with one cleaning head (I would have liked to see one additional one included). It comes with a deluxe charging stand (I really like that you can wind the cord up inside the stand to get rid of some of the cords in the bathroom). A nice travel case (I wish it would have been more sturdy - it's basically a pouch). Three additional color rings to help know who's brush head is who's. (with the absence of more brush heads this addition is a little confusing).
The actual experience of brushing is great. Where the Ultreo was akin to torture for me, this was more like a spa for the teeth and gums. The head is small to where there is no jamming it into the back of your mouth, it leaves my mouth feeling fresh and almost like I just got done at the dentist. I usually brush my teeth twice a day, however, I have found myself wondering if I should brush more, just so I can use this toothbrush (sound corny I know - but it's the tooth! ok bad pun, sorry).
Like I said this is my second run at an electric toothbrush ad I am glad I tried again. This is what an experience with an electric toothbrush should be. I really enjoy this product and will be suggesting it to many people.
 Works great, but it is way over priced for the features April 17, 2008
Traveler (New England)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I want to stress that this brush works superbly. My 3 stars are for the value/bang for your buck aspect of this product.
I have used three other electric brushes besides this one. One was a very early model Sonicare, the other two were Braun Oral-B models. ALL of them worked great. The three other brushes I've used have all had excellent durability. And I never had a single cavity with any of them.
There are really just two major differences between these two brands. Brauns tend to have smaller heads and they have a kind of rotating pulsing motion. Sonicare models have more of a vibration motion and, in my experience, tend to tickle a bit more. Your mileage may vary. In my experience, Braun brush heads also tend to be a little cheaper.
All the electric toothbrush makers make claims about being the "best." However, as one major dental site commented, "There are currently no studies that we are aware of that compare objectively electric toothbrushes. The choice is really a personal one." If you look at multiple objective dental sources you'll find the same kind of advice - choose according to your own preference, not the PR spin of the companies making the brushes.
This specific model has 3 cleaning modes, 2 "routine" modes, 2 minute timer, a quad pacer (30 seconds per quarter of your mouth), and a few other lesser features. The thing is, all of these exist on many other brushes, many of them about $50 (or more) cheaper than this one. If you're looking for just a good electric brush then I can't recommend this model. For about $50 less you can get, for example, the Braun 8850 . . . or the Sonicare e5500, to name just two. They both have most of the exact same features as this model.
For the exact same money you can get the Oral-B Triumph 9900 with Smart Guide. That model tells you, graphically, when you're brushing too hard (which causes major permanent gum damage) and when you need to replace the brush head. Those are the kind of extras I'd be willing to pay for. All the extra modes and timers I find to be a bit useless.
Pros: This Sonicare model works and works well
Cons: It's over priced for the features. There are better choices on the market.
Starts like a bee in your mouth . . . ends up as a workhorse April 2, 2008
Debbie Lee Wesselmann (the Lehigh Valley, PA)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
This Sonicare electric toothbrush is, simply put, an excellent product. I've been using a Braun (which I believe is the same as Oral B) electric toothbrush for years, and it does not compare with this newest generation of dental hygiene products.
This model comes preset with a step-up program that gradually increases the speed of the brush head over 14 uses until it reaches maximum effectiveness, a feature designed especially to those new to electric toothbrushes. Although I've used an electric toothbrush for years, I decided to try out the pre-programmed sessions to see how it worked. On the first day, the toothbrush sounded like a bee in my mouth; it was gentle, with enough high-speed vibration to clean my teeth better than my old, full-speed Braun. Over the fourteen uses -- I did it in a week, but those new to electric toothbrushes might want to use it only once a day at first -- the brush lost its whine and gradually moved to its final, more authoritative vibration that cleans exceptionally well. Even at maximum power, this toothbrush does not vibrate through my entire skull the way my Braun does.
The coolest part of the Sonicare is the option of selecting different modes. The sensitive teeth setting is more like a mosquito than a bee; although I have sensitive teeth, I find that the regular cleaning doesn't bother me and is more thorough. You may select "Go Care" (a one-minute touch up between regular brushings), "Massage" for the gums, and MaxCare for a 30 second tooth brushing following by a fifteen second gum massage for each quadrant (total time = 3 minutes.) To remind you to switch "quadrants" of your mouth, the pitch changes slightly. After the routine time is up, the toothbrush stops.
First time electric toothbrush users should note the instructions about angling the brush head and moving gently side to side. You do not move the brush much yourself as you would with a traditional tooth brush; otherwise, you'll irritate or even rip your gums. My dentist has always advocated using an electric toothbrush once a day, not twice, with a traditional brush doing the work for the second brushing, although I find that the Sonicare, unlike my old Braun, is gentle enough to use twice. Still, users might not want to throw out their toothbrushes.
The Sonicare comes with a stand charger, one standard brush head, user identification bands, a soft carrying case, and a plastic cap to protect the brush head while traveling. Those who have smaller mouths will want to buy the optional Philips Sonicare Elite (E-Series) Replacement Brush Head, Compact (2-Pack) since it's not easy maneuvering the head behind, say, the front teeth. If you are concerned about sanitizing the heads, you might prefer to buy the version with the sanitizer (Philips Sonicare Flexcare Professional with UV Sanitizer), although you can always buy a sanitizer separately later (Philips Sonicare UV Sanitizer.)
I have only two complaints about this product: you cannot attach it to the wall to keep counter space free, and the automatic stop feature is annoying if I'm not quite done brushing. The inability to mount it on the wall is especially frustrating since the handle is incredibly easy to knock off the charger. Some people might not like the fact that it tickles like the Dickens when you hit the roof of your mouth while on the brushing speeds.
I highly recommend this toothbrush. Electric toothbrushes promote oral health through both cleaner teeth and gum stimulation, and the Sonicare is an exceptional entry into the market.
Top Gum! April 8, 2008
Maclen (Hawaii, USA)
7 out of 7 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.
It's like a party in my mouth, and everyone's invited! March 31, 2008
Justin Gaines (Atlanta, GA)
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
After using manual toothbrushes my entire life, I finally decided to give the electronic version a try, starting with the Phillips Sonicare FlexCare R910. All I can say is "wow". I mean, this has to be the ultimate toothbrush. After using it just once I felt like I just walked out of the dentist's office.
I had a tendency to brush too hard, which often resulted in torn gums. The Sonicare FlexCare brush takes care of that, and even offers a separate sensitive setting for tender gums in addition to the basic and massage settings. The brush also features a "newbie" program that gradually introduces new users (like me) to the brush's intense cleaning regimen.
The unit comes with a charging station (with a sturdy cover for home use), travel pouch, one brush head, and three colored rings that can be used to identify different brush heads. I love the idea of using different color-coded brush heads so that my wife and I can use the same FlexCare base unit. Another perk is that the battery charge lasts about two weeks, which means that even though the charger is compact, you don't even need to bring it with you on trips.
Suffice to say I'm never going back to manual toothbrushes. The Sonicare FlexCare has made a believer out of me.
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