After using this mechanical brush for several months, I can easily say I am never going back to a manual brush! By the way, this is the first mechanical brush I have owned so I can't compare it to others in this class
Through using this brush, I have noticed (no placebo effect here) that a considerable amount of plaque has been removed. Seeing this really made me happy and my teeth were indeed more white. Using this brush does not damage nor cause your gums to bleed. If anything, it feels like a slight massage on the gums. Nothing harmful
When you first use this brush, and if it's your first time using a battery-powered brush, you're going to feel a lot of noise in your mouth, traveling up to your head. This is normal and will subdue after a week of using the brush. At this point, I can't exactly recall what that feels like
I read a few comments where people were complaining that this model brush did not feature the "30 second beep" interval, but a very simple way to counter that is just to use your smart phone as the timer. I do this every time I brush my teeth and the brush and timer are always spot on of each other. If you try to wing it without a proper timer, you might get an "uneven" sensation feel. It's best to get a timer and brush it that way so each quadrant gets an equal time.
The travel bag, for me, is convenient when I sleep over relative houses and the bag is water resistant.
The bad news is about this brush is the battery is sealed in the unit. Now, we all know batteries will die out sooner or later so once the battery can't hold a charge, you will need to think about replacing it (and recycling the battery). Depending on the battery, it could be a few years before this happens (I'm sure there is probably a clever way of opening this up and replacing the battery, but I imagine not everyone can be so crafty. If I see or figure out a way to do this, I'll possibly post an update on it). Philips recommends leaving the brush on the charger when it's not in use so I am going to assume the battery does not suffer from the "memory effect", but I only charge it when the "low-battery" indication comes on, and for me, that's a week (sometimes I brush multiple times a day).
I would also going on Philips site and downloading the user-manual for this. It has some good tips for using this brush that I can't remember right now.
Overall, fantastic brush, and I can not go back to a manual brush again!
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Philips Sonicare Essence Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
Taking care of your oral health is easy with the Philips Sonicare Essence 5600 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush. This rechargeable power toothbrush features an angled neck, soft contoured bristles, and patented sonic technology to gently remove plaque in hard-to-reach areas. An easy-start feature helps you adjust to the Sonicare experience, while the two-minute Smartimer ensures you brush thoroughly. Essence Rechargeable Toothbrush includes a carrying case, making it ideal for travel.
- Removes up to two times more plaque than a manual toothbrush.
- Sonic technology cleans with up to 31,000 brush strokes per minute.
- Easy-start eases you into the Sonicare experience.
- Smartimer sets brushing time to two minutes.
- Angled neck and contoured bristles for comfortable brushing.
- Up to two weeks of power from one charge.
- Two-year warranty
Philips Sonicare Essence Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush Features
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Gently Cleans Teeth with Sonic TechnologyRemoving up to two times more plaque than a manual toothbrush, the Philips Sonicare Essence Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush uses powerful Sonic technology to clean teeth with up to 31,000 strokes per minute. These sweeping motions drive fluids deep into the tight spaces between your teeth and along your gum line, resulting in a cleaner, healthier mouth. The Essence is gentle enough to use on veneers, braces, implants, and sensitive teeth. |
Contoured Bristles and Soft-Grip Handle for ComfortWith smooth, contoured bristles that correspond to the natural shape of your teeth, this Sonicare toothbrush delivers a thorough, comfortable brushing experience. Its angled neck provides optimal reach for the bristles, which have extra-soft rounded ends that go deep between teeth to remove plaque and reduce gingivitis. The blue soft -touch grip makes the handle easy to hold and maneuver while brushing. |
Easy-Start and Smartimer Simplify BrushingYou need only to apply light pressure when guiding this toothbrush over your teeth--the Essence will do the work for you through its high speed bristle motion and dynamic cleaning action. The easy-start option gently increases the toothbrush's power over the first 12 uses to help you adjust to using a power toothbrush. The Smartimer feature sets brushing time to two minutes, the time recommended by dental professionals, and shuts the toothbrush off after that cycle. |
Two Weeks of Power on a Single ChargeBecause the Essence can last up to two weeks between charges, you can leave its charger at home for your travels. A soft travel case and hygienic travel cap are included for convenience. An indicator on the brush displays remaining battery life and blinks when you need to recharge. The Philips Sonicare Essence is backed by a full 2-year warranty and a 90-day money-back guarantee. |
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| Rechargeable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smartimer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Quadpacer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Brushing mode | Clean | Clean | Clean (with 3 intensity settings) | Clean & White (with 3 intensity settings) | Clean, White, Deep Clean (with 3 intensity settings) | Clean, White, Polish, GumCare, Sensitive |
| Included brush heads | 1 e-Series Standard | 1 ProResults plaque control | 1 ProResults gum health | 1 DiamondClean | 1 InterCare & 1 AdaptiveClean | 2 DiamondClean |
| Travel case | Travel Case | Travel Case | Travel Case | Deluxe Travel Case | USB charging travel case | |
| Charging options | Charger base | Travel charger | Travel charger | Travel charger | Travel charger | Charging glass, |
| Illuminated display | ✓ |
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| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| power source | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Corded Electric, Battery Powered | Corded Electric |
| operation mode | Semi-Automatic | Manual | Semi-Automatic | Semi-Automatic |
| number of settings | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| target audience | Unisex-Adults | Unisex-Adults | Unisex-Adults | Unisex-Adults |
| handle material | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
| weight | 0.08 pounds | 340 grams | 377 grams | 0.21 kilograms |
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Ignore lies about mold
My boyfriend has had one of these and I got one for my mother about 6months ago. On their recommendation I decided to get it.2 days into use and everything seems to be going well.Nothing fancy. 2 minute timer is helpful. Indicator light seems to be on at all times despite charging for a day (will keep an eye on that)Seal between brush top and base is not water tight which leads to the rest of my review :Wanted to point out something people seem to be missing with regards to the mold build-upInstructions say :"clean the brush at least ONCE PER WEEK, including under the removaleable nut"&"sonicare handle is dishwasher safe"I don't see how mold can be building up as much as in the posted pictures unless they're just not bothering with the maintenence.4 stars for now.Will update later once I've had the chance to use it more
