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Philips Sonicare FlexCare Rechargeable Sonic Toothbrush | 
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| Brand: Philips Sonicare
List Price: $144.99
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Rating:  184 reviews
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
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 9.3 x 3.7
Model: HX6911/02
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Rechargeable toothbrush uses sonic technology and new brush head design for outstanding plaque removal | | • | Three modes of cleaning: maximum cleaning, sensitive area cleaning, and massage | | • | Built-in timer lets you know when to move to a new brushing zone | | • | Lithium ion battery offers 2 weeks of brushing between charges | | • | Includes brush head, travel case, and recharger; 2-year warranty |
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Product Description
FlexCare delivers the superior cleaning you are looking for with the flexibility that your oral health care demands. The new ProResults brush heads and personal care settings are all found in a brush design that is smaller, lighter and has less vibration that any other Sonicare toothbrush.
Amazon.com Product Description
The Sonicare FlexCare R910 toothbrush features the latest innovations in oral hygiene from Philips to deliver the cleanest, most refreshing teeth you can get between dentist visits. Featuring new ProResults brush heads, multiple cleaning modes, and built-in timers, the FlexCare is clinically proven to remove more plaque than Oral B Triumph and even the Sonicare Elite.  | The Sonicare FlexCare R910 Toothbrush offers: - Three cleaning modes including Clean, Sensitive, and Massage
- Lithium ion battery that lasts up to 2 weeks between charges.
- ProResults brush head for more effective clean teeth.
- Smartimer that automatically shuts off the toothbrush after the recommended 2 minutes.
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Feel like you just went to the dentist, every day! View larger. | New Brush Heads for Better Cleaning
The FlexCare uses the newly designed ProResults brush heads with increased tooth coverage and a broader sweeping motion that results in better plaque removal. Combined with Sonicare's sonic technology, the high-speed bristle action allows a powerful yet gentle cleaning action that ensures a deep cleaning between teeth and along the gum line. With a slim, angled neck, the FlexCare makes it is easy to access hard-to-reach areas of the mouth. The ProResults brush heads come in two sizes: "standard" for a regular cleaning, and "mini" for precision in hard-to-reach areas. The toothbrush handle also has a new tapered design that is easier to grip, and with a non-slip soft grip for better control. Compared to the Sonicare Elite, the FlexCare is 30 percent smaller, 16 percent lighter, and has 80 percent less vibration, but achieves superior results. Multiple Cleaning Modes
The FlexCare offers maximum flexibility with your teeth cleaning. There are three two-minute brushing modes that offer "Clean" mode for full power and optimal cleaning, "Sensitive" mode for gentler brushing in sensitive areas, and "Massage" mode for a stimulating, soothing cleaning action. The FlexCare also offers two routines: "GoCare" is a quick one-minute routine for between regular brushings, and "MaxCare" is a three-minute cleaning mode that combines two minutes of "Clean" mode with one minute of "Massage" mode. Thanks to the FlexCare's Quadpacer, the toothbrush beeps every thirty seconds to let you know it is time to move on to the next quadrant of your mouth. The brush also features a Smartimer that automatically shuts off the toothbrush after the recommended two minutes of cleaning (unless using the MaxCare routine). 
The FlexCare is clinically proven to remove significantly more plaque than Oral-B Sonic Complete. | 
New ProResults brush heads have increased coverage for more plaque removal. | And for first-time users of FlexCare, an "easy-start" feature allows you to work your way up to full strength by gently increasing the power over your first 14 uses. Long Lasting Battery
With a lithium ion battery, you don't have to worry about running out of power when you're traveling; with regular brushing, the FlexCare lasts up to two weeks between charges! Lithium ion technology offers more energy and is more environmentally safe as compared to other rechargeable battery technologies. A deluxe recharge gauge on the handle keeps you notified of the amount of charge left. The Sonicare FlexCare R910 is backed by a 2-year warranty. What's in the Box:
Sonicare toothbrush, one ProResults standard brush head, deluxe charger with cord wrap and brush head storage, luxury soft travel case, hygienic travel cap, three additional color code rings.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 184
 What an electric toothbrush should be March 26, 2008
Andrew Gray (Minnesota)
72 out of 74 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 April 10, 2008
Brian Koch (MI United States)
57 out of 60 found this review helpful
I have been using the Sonicare Elite 7300 brush for a couple of years now, so it was no surprise to me that the FlexCare line is also a very good brush. All-in-all, using the new FlexCare is not all that much different than the Elite series, it feels about the same despite the advertised 80% less vibration. That being said the vibration does not bother me at all. The two biggest differences I noticed with the FlexCare are the significantly smaller handle size, which could be good if you have smaller hands and the somewhat larger brush head size, which I kind of like, because it seems to clean more areas faster. Of course the new ProResults brush head also means that I can't use the same brush heads that I have already bought for my older brush, but I like the new head design and also the way that it just presses on instead of screwing on like the older heads did.
As for all of the brushing modes and cleaning routines offered with this brush, I have not even bothered with them, I like brushing my normal 2 minutes (30 seconds each quadrant) which is what the standard clean mode does, so that is what I use. The charger station is also nice because it can hold two extra brush heads so that up to 3 people can share the same space easily. It also has a "travel charger" which is just the main charger without the extra brush head spaces and also a cloth-like travel case. The battery life also claims to be longer than any of the previous versions, so taking this on longer trips without even worrying about the charger is more of a possibility.
So, in conclusion, I never had any problems with my Elite series brush and I don't expect to have any with the new FlexCare either. It also seems to work just as well if not better and I have had wonderful dentist check-ups for the past several years with no cavities and very little plaque despite the fact that I only brush once a day, so I'm pretty happy with the Sonicare brushes and plan to use them for a long time to come. If you are switching from a regular manual brush up to this it does have a little bit of a weird feeling at first, but other than that first week or so of getting used to it, I really have nothing negative to say about this product.
Top Notch Power Toothbrush March 26, 2008
Philip R. Heath (DFW)
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
BACKGROUND: This is my second high end electric toothbrush. Prior to this one, I have used the Ultreo Ultrasonic, and I make comparisons between the two throughout my review.
SETUP: There's nothing too complicated about getting this toothbrush ready for use. I popped the end off of the brush head, and switched to the blue color ring in anticipation of this being a multi-user brush. After attached the brush head to the main body, I plugged in the charging base and put the toothbrush on to charge. There is a contradiction between the quick start guide and the detailed instructions. The quick start guide says to charge for a minimum of 2 hours while the detailed instructions call for at least 24 hours. I charged mine for about 5 hours before my first use. I doubt that there will be a negative effect on the battery life since this device is used about 5 minutes a day and sits on the charger for the remainder of the time - unlike a cell phone or other portable electronic device where you are more likely to drain the battery between charges.
After charging, I went ahead and made a few personalization settings. The personalization button is just below the power button, and it lets you choose between three brushing modes (Clean, Sensitive, and Massage) and two brushing routines (Go Care and Max Care). I did find it unusual to have these split out this way, but I guess more options appeal to a larger audience. I chose the "Clean" brushing mode because there is a special note in the instructions that this mode must be used for clinical studies. To me this implied that this is the most effective of the options.
For people who have not used powered brushes before, Philips has added an "Easy Care" feature which gradually increases the power level in order to keep from overwhelming you with the difference with a manual brush. Since I have previously used a powered brush, I disabled this feature by holding the power button for 5 seconds while on the charging base until I heard a single beep as indicated in the instruction.
Finally, Philips has built in a "Quadpacer" which is a timer that beeps every 30 seconds to indicate that it is time to move from one zone to the next. The zones are outside upper, inside upper, outside lower, and inside lower. You can toggle this feature on or off. I wanted to make sure this was on so I held the personalization button for 5 seconds while on the charging base. The first time I did this I heard a single beep which indicated that this feature was turned off. I repeated this process a second time, and two beeps indicated that this feature was enabled.
The variety of adjustments is one area that sets this Philips Sonicare toothbrush apart from the Ultreo Ultrasonic. The Ultreo did not have a single thing that you could alter. You could put the brush head on and turn it on and off, but that's it. This is a clear advantage for the Philips model as it is anything but a one size fits all product.
USAGE: The Sonicare toothbrush gives a great overall user experience. The Quadpacer signal is subtle so you will have to pay attention during your first use in order to know when to move to the next zone. However, once you know what to listen for, it is easy.
The Sonicare brush head is smaller than that of the Ultreo Ultrasonic, and I think people with smaller mouths will find this to be a plus. I also found it interesting that while the Sonicare brush feels more powerful, the occasional bump against my teeth is nowhere near as painful as it was with the Ultreo. This allows the Sonicare toothbrush to be used with my mouth fully closed which is absolutely necessary. Whether it is from being more powerful or just a greater range of motion in the brush head, the Sonicare is extremely messy if you open your mouth after having started.
All this considered, the real question is how good of a job of actually cleaning your teeth will this do? While this is not fully scientific, I think that the Sonicare and Ultreo brushes are difficult to distinguish in this category; however, they both do a great job. Both provide the squeaky clean feel to your teeth that just isn't there when using a manual brush.
From an ongoing usage standpoint, replacement brush heads for the Sonicare brush are currently being sold at 3 for ~$25. This is essentially 1/3 the cost of the Ultreo. This seems like a pretty reasonable cost to pay since the brush heads last for about 3 months. So after the initial investment, you are looking at ~$32 a year on an ongoing basis.
DRAWBACKS: In the grand scheme of things, there aren't any serious drawbacks to this product. There may be a group of people for whom the degree of options is considered unnecessary and confusing. The only other thing to be aware of is the included travel case. It is a soft case, and I would not put the toothbrush in this case with the intention of checking your bag on an airplane. It will not give the toothbrush any protection from the manhandling that checked bags receive.
CONCLUSION: This is a great, easy to use product that has pretty reasonable ongoing costs for long term use. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking to take their tooth brushing experience to the next level for day to day care.
a major step up for Sonicare April 3, 2008
Robert D. Harmon (Mill Valley, CA)
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
Prior to acquiring this model, I had over a year's experience with the Philips Sonicare Elite toothbrush, which I was using on my dentist's recommendation (and, frankly, after a fair amount of dental work). I needed something that would provide good brushing and I found the basic principles of the Sonicare system to be helpful, so I understood the system and what it could do.
This FlexCare model, however, is a big step up over the Elite series. This is less cumbersome and has some very useful (and easy) choices in modes of operation: it even has a "Go Care" 1-minute quickie routine if you're pressed for time. The charger, if reduced to its travel mode, is very small and it, and the brush/handle assembly, are very compact, much more so than the Elite. The "beep" that signals the time the user spends on each quadrant of his/her teeth is clever and means you will be spending the right amount of time on your teeth.
The toothbrush is cheaper to replace, is a lot simpler (the Elite toothbrush includes much of the mechanism) and, if more than one person uses Sonicare, means that you need have only one handle, a considerable savings as we've found the older Elite really needs one handle per user because of the clunky nature of the screw-on toothbrush. The FlexCare toothbrush is much smaller, has a nice series of colored rubber gaskets to distinguish one from another, and snaps on and off easily.
One point to stress that the manual does not: the Sonicare system really does need a light touch on the handle -- like holding a flute -- to save wear on the brushes. And a light touch is all that's needed, a lot better than using a manual toothbrush with too much force. Given the fact that dental work is costly, this toothbrush may save far more than you'd think. Highly recommend.
WOW!!! Best toothbrush experience!! March 24, 2008
T. Bux (Barnesville, PA United States)
26 out of 28 found this review helpful
I've been using a competitor's electric toothbrush for years now; I swear by them. This is by far the best I've tried. It is full featured, easy to use, comfortable, and offers a great clean!
The toothbrush comes with the body, one head, deluxe charging station (which includes removable travel charger) and three color coded bands for identifying your brush head for multiple user households. There is also an attractive vinyl carrying case as well as a nice instruction booklet.
The tooth-brush has an easy-to-read display and controls. There is a battery indicator light that indicates how much battery power remains and blinks when the unit is charging, there is the on/off button as well as a selector button that lets you choose modes of operation.
The modes are as follows.
Three 2-minute timed modes:
Clean: Full power mode
Sensitive: A more gentle cleaning mode
Massage: A gentle pulsating mode for stimulating gum massage.
Additional Modes:
Go Care: Timed 1-minute cleaning mode for a quick mid-day or after meal clean.
Max-Care: 3-minute timed mode that alternates between Clean and Massaging modes.
During each of the modes there are short "bursts" every 30 seconds telling you to switch a quadrant in your mouth. After two minutes the unit automatically shuts off.
The unit also has an "Easy-Start" mode that starts at a lower power and slowly ramps up to full power over 14 uses, approximately 7 days of regular brushing. This can be deactivated or reactivated at any time.
The experience itself is very nice and invigorating. The sonic action stimulates gums and leaves teeth feeling clean, almost as if you just came from the dentist. The 30-second pulsing reminder is nice, as is the 2-minute and 3-minute timers.
For people used to electric toothbrushes, you will be amazed at the gentle power this unit has and you can probably go right into full power from the start. For those of you who are not used to electric toothbrushes, I recommend you utilize the easy-start to ease into the great experience.
I rarely give even great products 5 stars, but this toothbrush warrants a 5-star rating as it is perhaps the best oral care product I've tried.
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