Philips Sonicare R710 HealthyWhite Power Toothbrush
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Let the natural whiteness of your teeth shine through. Proven to remove coffee, tea, and red wine stains, the Philips Sonicare HealthyWhite is clinically proven to whiten teeth up to 2 shades in 2 weeks with regular use of the Clean and White mode.
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- Advanced toothbrush uses sonic technology for whitening teeth- Can whiten teeth up to two shades in just two weeks
- SoniCare technology clinically proven to remove more plaque
- Quadpacer and Smartimer ensure a thorough cleaning every time
- ProResults brush head provides increase coverage while remaining gentle on the gums
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By J. Simon (GA)
The Sonicare Advance I had for too many years to remember when I first got it, was a rock- 100% dependable for a long time and very solid. This HealthyWhite feels flimsy. It works fine. But given the price, and the price of replacement brushes, I have to wonder, will it last ten years? I doubt it. It's got that 'one drop on a tile floor and throw it away' feel. Again, I'm comparing it to the Advance, which was really built by another company altogether. I'm not telling you anything after a month, only time will tell. But go to a Target and see if you like the feel before you order it on-line.
Also, the base in chintzy- cheap. Horrible? No. But it could have been much better.
Last point, I'd read some people (on Amaxon) saying their brush heads flew off the handle, so it stuck in my head. From my experience, this is not a concern- the way the brushes click onto the handle is secure and well designed and MUCH more convenient than the Advance model I started out by complementing.
By Craig Michelson
We have used Sonicare toothbrushes for years and this one seems as good, or better, than the others. We travel and its great that this model (R710) has a "world" charger and not just the 110 - 115V that our previous models have.
However, I feel I made two mistakes:
1) This model does not come with a carry case
2) I purchased at Target, could have saved $30 through Amazon. Yea, could return it, but...
By Tom Schuneman (USA)
Outstanding product. My old sonicare batteries wouldn't take a charge any more. This new one is just fantastic. Just enough bells, don't need a degree in programming to make it work.
By rob v (michigan)
Its amazing the difference seen after only one day. I will never go back to a manual toothbrush.
I'm actually excited to go home and brush my teeth.
By Desert Girl (Boulder City, NV)
My husband & I have been using the HealthyWhite for a little over a week now and we both agree that it gives our teeth the best brushing we've ever had at home.
Our new dentist and the dental hygienist recommended Sonicare to us both as we both have some gum recession and sensitivity. Rather than just go right out and purchase the first Sonicare we saw on the shelf, we decided to look at the available options.
The other big player in the power toothbrush game is Oral B. There are several others as well, but reviews were difficult to find so the choice eventually came down to Sonicare or Oral B. Also considering that power toothbrushes run on the pricey side (for us anyway), I insisted on doing research.
My research included: Visiting both the Sonicare and Oral B websites and reading about all the different models; reading online reviews, including Amazon reviews, for each of the different models; and a lengthy discussion with our dental hygienist.
The companies' websites were useful for general information. For me, though, the Amazon and other online reviews, were much more helpful in pointing out problems/successes with both Sonicare and Oral B power toothbrushes.
I actually looked at reviews for each Sonicare and Oral B models. After reading the reviews for the lower priced (and apparently older? Sonicare models), like the Essence, I determined that I did NOT want to purchase any of those models. The primary reason: The design of these brushes apparently allows water/toothpaste to seep into part of the brush handle in such a way that mold forms.
With the HealthyWhite and the Flexcare, Sonicare solved this problem, but I was very skeptical about spending nearly $100 (or more!) for a toothbrush.
The Oral B apparently does not suffer from the design flaw of the lower priced Sonicare models and I was actually all set to go ahead with one of the lower priced Oral B models, until I spoke with the dental hygienist.
Following that conversation, I concluded that even if I purchased an Oral B for my own dental needs, we would still need to purchase a Sonicare for my husband, whose needs exceed mine a bit.
For us then it made sense to buy one brush handle and just purchase another brush head.
Although I had read about the difference between sonic dental technology (which Sonicare uses) and oscillating/rotating technology (that Oral B uses), it didn't really make sense to me until my conversation with the hygienist.
The way it was basically explained to me as follows (Sorry if this is a bit graphic):
Sonic technology mixes the toothpaste with your own saliva. The "sonic" part of the technology not only reaches the surface of the teeth but into spaces that no traditional brushing mechanism can reach, even getting in and around the gums.
The Oral B apparently uses the more "traditional" brushing technology and only cleans the area that the bristles of the brush themselves can reach.
This changed my mind, especially in light of my husband's dental needs. At that point, it made more sense to buy one of the newer Sonicare models.
When I first used the Sonicare I expected it to be very loud based on reviews I had read. In my opinion it is quieter than my hairdryer, the noise of which does not bother me. It did take both of us a few days to get used to the feeling of the brush on our teeth.
The Quadpacer technology is helpful, as is the timing mechanism that all Sonicare brushes have, but not really essential in my case: I prefer the longer "Clean and white" cycle and sometimes find that that is not long enough for me.
Some criticize the auto shutoff, but the easy solution to that is just to turn the brush back on. I can always turn it off if I don't want to go through another 2 minutes.
I was a little surprised that the charger is so light and that the brush handle does not fit securely onto the charger: It just rests on the charger and could easily be knocked off. The charger does have room to hold 2 other brushheads.
I have not had any problems with the brushhead popping off the handle when I am brushing my teeth. I do have to be careful about keeping my mouth closed when I am brushing as well as remembering to not start the brush until it's in my mouth.
Overall, though we are very happy with our Sonicare and we really hope it results in better dental appointments. If it does, then it is well worth it despite the higher price tag. My issue with the auto shutoff and the charger do not outweigh the benefits of this brush.
I would recommend this toothbrush, but before doing so I would first recommend talking to your dentist/hygienist and doing your own research. Everyone's dental needs are unique and this brush (or any Sonicare) may not be the right fit for all.
Also, for those of you who do buy a Sonicare, if you register the brush with Sonicare (either online or with the card that comes in the package),the company will send coupons for additional products. I have not yet registered our brush so I don't know how well this works or what kind of coupons Sonicare sends.
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