The ProfessionalCare SmartSeries 5000 by Oral-B is a great choice for a power toothbrush. Several dentists I know have recommended it, and once I tried it, I could understand why they did.
When my dentist suggested that I should get one of the Oral-B Professional line toothbrushes, he recommended the 5000 series. After doing a bit of research, I decided to try it out.
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(You can also check the manufacturer's website directly for mail-in rebates that they offer from time to time.) Regardless of what you might pay for it, it's import to realize that using this brush will definitely help save you money on extra cleanings and potential dental work in the future.
My impression is that it is a really good toothbrush. It seems well built, does a great job cleaning my teeth, and is easy to clean up.
This brush oscillates 8,800 times per minute, which amazes me. It also pulses thousands of times per minute. Between the two motions, it's much easier to get a really good brushing. That's probably one of the reasons why my teeth are looking a little whiter as well.
There are five different 'modes' that you can set the brush to: Daily Clean, Deep Clean, Sensitive, Whitening and Massage. Each setting varies in speed and strength of oscillations and pulses to presumably provide the best results that correspond to the setting you choose.
There are several different types of brush heads available, depending on your needs. The one that was included with the unit I purchased is the Floss Action head, which works well for most average cleaning.
For about a week I did have some gum sensitivity. For me this is understandable because I already had some early stage gingivitis, which is one of the reasons my dentist recommended a power toothbrush. My gums have definitely gotten healthier since I've been using it.
Also, my daughter has braces across several teeth which have been kind of problematic to brush thoroughly with a manual toothbrush. Though we had to purchase it separately, we found that the Ortho Care brush head works very well for her.
One of the things that I find helpful is the wireless SmartGuide, which you can stick on your mirror to keep track of your brushing. I like it because I tend to spend too little time brushing. Using the guide gives me a little better focus and insures I spend the right amount of time to do a good job. I think this is also a good feature if children will be using it. It displays a simple guide that indicates how long to spend on each section of their teeth and flashes a smiley face when the time is up.
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| Voltage range 100-240 Vac |
If you travel very much you will also appreciate the included travel case, and the fact that the charger is compatible with voltage ranges found in other countries. (Obviously though, you will have to buy an adapter for whatever plug configuration you'll need to use while traveling).
The bottom line, is that I would recommend this toothbrush for anyone who wants healthier teeth and gums. It works for me and my family and I think it also makes a great gift for family members.
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