Sonicare's Flexcare Platinum is a wonderful electric toothbrush. It has a nice feature set, is compact, and does a great cleaning job.
Let me preface this review by saying that I have owned many electric toothbrushes over the years, and my favorites have always been Sonicares. Recently, I had an Oral-B Professional 4000 and liked it well enough, but I missed my Sonicare, so I bought this one.
This model Sonicare is much smaller than the older model I used to have, and smaller still than even the Oral-B. Still it is large enough to grip easily. It's also very nicely made, with high-quality plastics and a good feel in the hand. Included with the Sonicare are two brush heads, a charging base, and a hard travel case (which is nice, but I prefer the soft travel cases that the Sonicares used to come with).
I picked this particular model Sonicare because I liked the three modes it offered. There are regular clean mode, whitening mode, and deep clean mode. I use the regular mode in the morning and deep clean at night. The regular mode is the standard 2 minute brushing, while deep clean mode extends the time to 3 minutes. I don't really use the whitening mode, as I've found them moderately successful at best. In addition to the 3 modes you can also choose from 3 intensity settings. I always use the highest intensity, but it's nice to have a choice. If you've never used a power toothbrush before you'll probably feel this is a revelation. There is nothing like the squeaky clean feeling that a Sonicare provides.
This Sonicare has a built-in timer with quadspacer, which means that every 30-seconds it gives a slight pause letting you know it's time to move onto another quadrant of your mouth (or every 45 seconds in deep clean mode). Once the timer is up the brush turns off.
The battery takes about 24 hours to fully charge and is supposed to last about 3 weeks in between charges. Unlike the Oral-B, this battery is a more sophisticated Lithium Ion type.
Cleaning up the Sonicare is easy. There aren't many crevices for gunk to build up in and all it needs is a quick rinse under warm water when you're done brushing. I always keep the brush head separated from the handle when I'm not using the toothbrush so everything can dry throughly. Unlike older Sonicares the brush head does not have a large cavity where mold and gunk can build up.
All in all... a wonderful brush. Expensive, but wonderful.
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From the manufacturer
Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum
10x more plaque removal vs. a manual toothbrush
Featuring nine customizable brushing options, an intuitive pressure sensor, and our most advanced brush head technology, the Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum is your total solution for an invigorating, deep clean and exceptional plaque removal.
Utilizing patented Sonic technology, this rechargeable toothbrush removes up to ten times more plaque than a manual toothbrush. Choose from three cleaning modes and three intensity settings to create a brushing experience that’s just right every time. The unique Deep Clean mode, combined with our brand new AdaptiveClean brush head, offers Philips Sonicare’s deepest clean yet.
The FlexCare Platinum also features timer options to help you reach the dentist recommended brushing time of 2 minutes, an intuitive pressure sensor to reduce harsh brushing, and an extended battery life to keep you brushing for up to three weeks between charges.
What's in the Box?
1 Philips Sonicare toothbrush handle , 1 AdaptiveClean brush head, 1 InterCare brush head, 1 travel charger with brush head storage, 2 hygienic travel caps and 1 deluxe travel case
FlexCare Platinum at-a-Glance
- Nine total brushing experiences: three cleaning modes (Clean, White, Deep Clean) and three intensity settings (Low, Medium, High)
- Patented sonic technology: 31,000 brush strokes per minute
- AdaptiveClean brush head removes up to 10x more plaque than a manual toothbrush
- InterCare brush head with extra long bristles for a deep clean between teeth
- Pressure sensor alerts you when you’re brushing too hard
- Enjoy up to three weeks of brushing on a single charge
- Quadpacer and Smartimer help you meet proper brushing intervals
- Deluxe travel case and charger included
Our deepest clean!
With FlexCare Platinum, even the deepest clean is gentle enough to protect your teeth and gums. Thanks to the new Deep Clean mode and innovative AdaptiveClean brush head, you’ll achieve up to 10x more plaque removal and healthier gums vs. a manual toothbrush.
FlexCare Platinum’s unique design helps you achieve an invigorating clean like you’ve never felt before. Unlike a manual toothbrush, Philips Sonicare features a patented sonic technology that uses dynamic cleaning action to drive fluid between teeth, gently and effectively removing plaque along the gumline.
Designed to be simple and intuitive, the advanced pressure sensor automatically alerts you when you’re brushing too hard.
Innovative and advanced features for a clean like you’ve never felt before!
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A Perfectly Tailored Brushing ExperienceThe Philips Sonicare FlexCare Platinum allows you to choose your preferred cleaning mode and intensity depending on your needs. Choose from Clean, White, or Deep Clean modes, and Low, Medium or High intensity settings to ensure you have the most comfortable brushing experience. |
AdaptiveClean: our deepest cleaning brush headOur AdaptiveClean brush head is the only electric toothbrush head that can contour and follow the unique shape of your teeth and gums. With soft flexible sides made of rubber, this brush head can follow every curve. As the brush head tracks along the gumline, it absorbs any excessive pressure you might apply, so you can be gentle on teeth and gums, however you brush. To keep your brush performing like it should, reminder bristles fade from blue to white to let you know when it’s time to change brush heads. |
Helps you Meet Dentist-Recommended Brushing TimeFlexCare Platinum makes it easy to care for your oral health. It offers two timers to encourage thorough brushing—the Quadpacer interval timer indicates when it’s time to move to another quadrant of the mouth, while the Smartimer helps you reach the dentist recommended brushing time of two minutes. |
Three Weeks of Power on a Single ChargeAfter a full 24-hour charge, FlexCare Platinum will provide approximately three weeks of typical use (two minutes of brushing, twice a day). A convenient recharge indicator on the brush displays the available battery life and blinks when you need to recharge. Because FlexCare Platinum can last three weeks between charges, you won't need a charger for most of your travels. A deluxe travel case, two hygienic travel caps, and multi-voltage travel charger are included for further on-the-go convenience. |
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| Price | — | — | $139.99 | — | — |
| Rechargeable | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smartimer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quadpacer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Brushing mode | 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 ProResults plaque control | 1 ProResults gum health | 1 DiamondClean | 1 InterCare and 1 AdaptiveClean | 2 DiamondClean |
| Travel case | Travel Case | Travel Case | Deluxe Travel Case | USB charging travel case | |
| Charging options | Travel Charger | Travel Charger | Travel Charger | Travel Charger | Travel Charger |
| Illuminated display | ✓ |
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| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Monday, May 6 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 3 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 3 |
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| Sold By | — | Pro-Distributing | Amazon.com | Pro-Distributing |
| power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric, Battery Powered | Corded Electric |
| operation mode | Automatic | Automatic | Semi-Automatic | Automatic |
| number of settings | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| target audience | Unisex-Adults | Unisex-Adults | Unisex-Adults | Unisex-Adults, Boys, Girls |
| handle material | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
| weight | 1 pounds | 599 grams | 377 grams | 590 grams |
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