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| Philips Sonicare FlexCare Rechargeable Sonic Toothbrush with Sanitizer | 
| Brand: Philips Sonicare
Category: Health and Beauty
List Price: $179.99
Buy New: $105.00
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Seller: cathys-better-deals
Rating:  440 reviews
Sales Rank: 64
Ingredients: The new ProResults brush head works in a broad sweeping motion with contour fit bristles to help increase tooth coverage. This, combined with Sonicare's patented sonic technology, creates a high speed bristle motion that allows a powerful but gentle dynamic cleaning action, ensuring a deep clean between teeth and along the gum line. Additional features include a 30 percent smaller and lighter design and an 80 percent reduction in vibration (compared to Sonicare Elite).
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.9
Dimensions (in): 12 x 5 x 4
MPN: 075020803436
Model: HX6932/HX6930
UPC: 075020803436
EAN: 0075020803436
ASIN: B000UK2W4C
Release Date: August 27, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | ProResults brush head provides better plaque removal and a comfort-enhanced brushing experience | | • | Integrated UV sanitizer safeguards against bacteria | | • | 2-minute timer helps ensure dental professional recommended brushing time | | • | Green light level tracks battery charge and yellow light signals when to recharge | | • | Compact charger lets you enjoy FlexCare while you're on the go |
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Product Description
3-Modes and 2-Routines for a Custom Clean
Advanced cleaning: "Fit" teeth and gums are important. Philips Sonicare FlexCare is proven to deliver an exceptional clean, while adapting to individual oral care routines.
Philips Sonicare Rechargeable Sonic Toothbrush with FlexCare Features:
Redefine Clean
Innovative technology delivers better results. Now there's a guaranteed way to better oral health. It's the new Philips Sonicare FlexCare that adapts to your oral care needs.
Superior plaque removal - Clinically proven to remove significantly more plaque then Sonicare Elite
ProResults brush head - Designed for a better fit with your mouth
FlexCare System -
3 Flexible brushing modes: clean, sensitive, massage
2 Personalized cleaning routines
Go Care: 1-minute brushing cycle for a quick clean
Max Care: 3-minutes for an extended care routine.
UV Sanitizer - All in-one sanitizing, charging and storing solution. The UV clean technology kills up to 99% of bacteria* on your brush head.
Ideal for Travel - Includes compact travel charger and case for a convenient travel solution
Energy Efficient - 77% reduction in energy consumption vs. Sonicare Elite®
Less Waste - 30% Smaller and 16% Lighter than Sonicare Elite. Smaller brush head vs. Sonicare e-series. Significantly smaller and lighter than Oral-B Sonic complete and Triumph.
New Li-Ion Battery - Reduces harmful heavy metals in the waste stream (vs NiCad)
Quieter: 80% less vibration than Sonicare Elite®
Specifications:
ProResults Brush Head's - contour fit, wider bristle range, and a unique angled neck provide increased tooth coverage and a superior deep clean, even in the hardest to reach places.
2 Contoured brush head sizes
Standard - Is ideal for complete cleaning
Compact - Provides precision clean
Smarttimer®: 2-minute timer encourages thorough brushing of each quadrant of your mouth.
Quadpacer®: Interval ti
Amazon.com Product Description
From the makers of the number one recommended power toothbrush brand by dental professionals, Philips Sonicare introduces FlexCare, the most advanced power toothbrush ever. Featuring a new innovative technology, FlexCare removes more plaque than Oral B's Triumph and even Sonicare Elite. The integrated ultraviolet (UV) Sanitizer removes up to 99 percent of bacteria* on your toothbrush.  | 
The most advanced power toothbrush ever. View larger. | Built for your individual oral care needs, FlexCare offers three different cleaning modes and two routines to enhance your brushing experience. Three modes include:
Clean - for maximum cleaning efficacy
Sensitive - for those with sensitive teeth and gums
Massage - to stimulate gums with a invigorating and pulsing motion
Routines include:
MaxCare - which delivers a 3-minute, thorough, full-mouth clean
GoCare - for a quick 1-minute clean between regular brushings
The new ProResults brush head works in a broad sweeping motion with contour fit bristles to help increase tooth coverage. This, combined with Sonicare's patented sonic technology, creates a high speed bristle motion that allows a powerful but gentle dynamic cleaning action, ensuring a deep clean between teeth and along the gum line. Additional features include a 30 percent smaller and lighter design and an 80 percent reduction in vibration (compared to Sonicare Elite). The specially engineered UV sanitizer helps to eliminate bacteria commonly found on your toothbrush. Simply place the brush head in the FlexCare sanitizing unit, and with a single push of a button, your brush will be sanitized. The UV Sanitizer utilizes similar ultraviolet technology used in hospitals to clean and store your toothbrush so you know it is always ready for the next use. 2-year Warranty
The FlexCare comes with a 2-year warranty, but remember to replace your brush head at least every three months for optimal results.
| Sonicare FlexCare Features |  | FlexCare System
3 Flexible brushing modes
2 Personalized cleaning routines |  | ProResults brush head
Provides better plaque removal and a comfort-enhanced brushing experience |  | UV sanitizer
One simple push of the buttom safeguards against bacteria |  | Two Contoured brush heads
Standard is ideal for complete cleaning
Compact provides precision cleaning |  | Smartimer
2-minute timer helps ensure dental professional recommended brushing time |  | Quadpacer
30-second interval timer encourages thorough brushing of each quadrant of your mouth |  | Deluxe recharge guage
Green light level tracks battery charge and yellow light signals when to recharge |  | Multi-voltage compact travel charger
Compact charger lets you enjoy FlexCare while you're on the go | What's in the Box
Sonicare Toothbrush with two ProResults brush heads (Compact and Standard); UV Sanitizer with integrated charger; cord wrap, and brush head storage; travel charger; two hygenic travel caps; luxury soft travel case; and three additional color code rings. *Kills up to 99 percent of E. Coli and Streptococcus Mutans
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 Wonderful product! September 6, 2010
C. Basner (Las Vegas, NV)
I purchased this product based on a recommendation from my dentist. I had recently undergone significant periodontal work, including lots of laser treatment, significant enough to have the procedure done under anesthesia. Afterwards, the office recommended using a Sonicare toothbrush. I was reticent, as my only experience with electric toothbrushes was from many decades back, when such things only used an exaggerated up and down brushing motion. I wasn't sure what to expect with this product. However, to say I was blown away with what this thing does is understatement. From the first time, I felt like I got a better cleaning than I got even from the dentist. My wife agrees. I have nothing but superlatives to say about this toothbrush. Well, except for the cost. This is a pricey unit, and the replacement toothbrush heads are outrageously priced, even here on Amazon. However, the cost is well worth it if it keeps my teeth and gums in the shape that the product appears to be capable of. I can only hope that the problems I've read here about the toothbrush not holding up for the long haul won't be something we encounter.
Great Toothbrush! September 5, 2010
Audrey Sumberg
I've been looking at Phillips Sonicare toothbrushes since my Oral-B electric died, but was hesitant to purchase one because they are more expensive and the replacement brushes are a bit pricey. After reading a lot of reviews, I finally gave in and I'm thrilled with it! There is no comparing my previous Oral-B to the Sonicare...the Sonicare is so much better. I tend to brush too hard, and the Sonicare alleviates that problem. I recently had my teeth cleaned, and my dentist commented on how great my gums are doing! I'm more than happy to pay a little more for the replacement brushes.
Get Buzy Buffing Your Chompers September 5, 2010
E. Lisansky (Tampa Bay, FL USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this toothbrush following a recommendation from a dental hygienist, who only said two words: "Philips" and "sonic." So I was on my own trying to winnow down the wide array of models and features available online and at local retail stores. I settled on this unit based on several positive reviews, its feature set, and the fact that for $5 more than the next model down, it came with the UV sanitizer feature. Although that is an unnecessary embellishment, I thought what can it hurt to try it out for about 3% more money?
I have now been using the Sonicare Flexcare for more than 90 days, and I have to say I am extremely pleased at its performance so far. The sonic action really does leave my teeth and gumline feeling cleaner than I was EVER able to get them by manual brushing, and I have even seen slight improvement in my periodontal situation (some moderately deep pockets). Of course I did start with a pair of very thorough periodontal cleanings 3 months apart, but my periodontist and hygienists agree than the Sonicare is an outstanding dental home-care maintenance tool.
The features on this unit all work as advertised, and are actually handy. I found the 14-use "ramp-up", which slowly increases the brushing to full-power over about a week's time, to be a good way to ease into the Sonicare experience, which can be startling for a newbie. This is a very powerful cleaning tool, unlike anything I have ever felt, other than at the dentist's office. I normally use the "MaxCare" cycle, 30 seconds of cleaning plus 15 seconds of massage on each quadrant. The regular "Clean" cycle (30 seconds of cleaning per quadrant) is fine for the morning brushing. The "GoCare" cycle (15 seconds of cleaning per quadrant) is fine if you're in a hurry, or just want to touch up The "Sensitive" cycle will probably come in handy as I ease back into brushing following any future dental work or periodontal surgery. The "Massage" cycle is fine for some gum stimulation.
I find the feature that makes the toothbrush "burp", a tiny pause and beep after each of the first three segments of a cycle, to be also extremely handy. I don't have to keep track of time, I just switch to the next quadrant when the toothbrush tells me to. The brush heads fit perfectly, and do not seem to get any gunk underneath where they attach to the unit. I do take the brush head off and clean the mounting post about once every 8-10 days. The battery seems excellent: the instructions say a full charge takes 24 hours, so when the battery indicator has been on one green bar (out of three) for a couple days, I put the unit on the charger after my evening usage, and leave it there for 24 hours, using a manual brush the next morning. The charge has lasted at least 10 days per, so far, or at least 20 cycles. It might even go longer, but it's probably bad for the battery to drain it all the way. BTW, I do NOT keep the unit on the charger, but stand it up next to it. I believe it is better for the battery to "cycle" all the way up and most of the way down, rather than keep it fully charged all the time. Your experience and intuition may vary.
I use the sanitizer about once a week, putting the brush head in the little compartment after the evening brushing, firing up the UV light, and then wiping off the unit's mounting post. The sanitizing cycle takes only 10-15 minutes, and shuts itself off automagically. So far, I have avoided any hideous mouth diseases (except for my pre-existing periodontal disease), but I didn't contract any in my previous 55 years of non-sanitized toothbrush use, so I can't say this UV sanitizing thing is too essential. Might be good if you shared the brush AND the brush head. (Yuck-o!)
I was able to buy extra brush heads for about $8.50 apiece for a 3-pack, cheaper than retail. Philips also sent me one free one as a purchase bonus for signing up online with them. You're supposed to change the brush head every 90 days, but you can probably go 4-6 months between new heads without diminishing brushing effectiveness too much. Since you actually do NOT need to press the brush hard against the tooth and gumline surfaces, the brush does not wear out and get ragged as quickly as a manual brush.
Regarding criticisms that this toothbrush spurts toothpaste and water all over, is difficult to use, make a deafening sound, is accidentally activated, etc, I can only say that some people clearly did not read the instructions carefully. I have found NONE of these flaws and, if used correctly, the unit is fairly easy to use. It should be held lightly but firmly, not clenched in one's fist, taking care to keep your fingers off the various buttons on the front. No "brushing" motion is required: simply moving the buzzing brush head over the tooth surface and gumline at about a 45 degree angle does the trick. My teeth feel cleaner than they have ever felt, and seem to stay that way between professional cleanings. I have also noticed an appreciable increase in the overall "whiteness" of my smile, an unexpected benefit.
I cannot speak to the longevity of this product, but the two-year warranty should take care of any issues. If it breaks in month 25 of my ownership, I will definitely buy another one- it's still cheaper than dental work! To possibly improve my chances for toothbrush longevity, I rinse the brush head and toothbrush body briefly under running water after usage, dry it lightly with a hand towel, and flick it a few times to shake the excess water off the brush head. So far, I am VERY pleased with this product, and recommend it unconditionally to anyone seeking to maintain and augment their professional dental care.
SEMI-DISCLAIMER: My dad is a retired dentist (practiced 45 years) and had nothing to say about, or add to, this review. I showed him the toothbrush, he felt the buzzing brush head with his finger, and said, "Huh. Might have to get one."
 Had two. Both have died after a year. Major quality issue. September 5, 2010
RJL (Texas)
Cleans teeth very well, but expect to buy a new unit once every 18 months. My first one had the on/off button wear through and stop working. Luckily I had bought it at Costco and was able to return it. My second (current) now has a problem where the brush won't stay on. Even a new brush pops off every few seconds. I have cleaned the brush thoroughly and can't see why it's coming off. Apparently just a quality issue. And my call to Phillips? Sorry, your unit is out of warranty and we don't provide support. Please give us another $150 and we'll talk to you for another year.
Good Brush...with a short life. September 1, 2010
Rickster
I thought I would check these reviews and it seems that mine were not the only ones with short life. I first bought my Flexcare in Nov.2008 after using a Sensonic brush for 9 years (they no longer made them and brush heads were hard to come by). This newer SonicCare was a similar design, with the simple and MUCH cheaper brush replacements than the original SonicCare, so I bought it. That one quit working in August 2009 and SonicCare sent out a replacement free of charge. Now exactly 1 year later the new one has gone crazy turning itself off and on at will at any hour. It's just under the two year warranty and now there's another replacement on the way
The brush works great, Phillips will stand behind it for two years and the service reps are good: after that you are on your own. You can see how Sensonic went out of business selling one brush every 10 years, but you have to wonder how long Phillips can keep sending out free warranty replacements. I don't know how many of these things they sell and replace, but it's hard to think of that sad lot of trash going into landfills just to keep our teeth clean.
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