Philips Sonicare Essence Sonic Electric Rechargeable Toothbrush, Pink

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Product Specifications

Removes Up To 2x More Plaque Than A Manual Toothbrush. Includes 1 ProResults brush head (standard)
Patented Sonic Technology: Dynamic Fluid Action Helps Clean Between Teeth And Along The Gumline
2 Minute Timer Helps Ensure Recommended Brushing Time
Rechargeable Toothbrush With 2 Weeks Lifetime Between Charges
Reminder bristles fade away when brush head replacement is needed

Product Description

Color:Pink | Product Packaging:Standard Packaging Product Description Taking care of your oral health is easy with the Philips Sonicare Essence 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 remains charged for up to two weeks.

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Product Reviews

Good value and gunk solution

Hey folks, it’s a $20 Sonicare toothbrush - what a deal! I checked the price at Sam’s and it was $130 for two, or $65 each. This might be an older style but very similar to the one I have been happily using for years. What I received was the Essence, model #HX5611/01 which came with a standard brush head and a charger base. It is made in China and has a NiMH battery. It does have a two minute timer only. It comes with a two year warranty that can be extended by by six months if you register online.There is the problem of the gunkiness that develops between the brush head and the handle. It is alarming when you change the brush head, but I’ve always cleaned it with a Qtip and moved on. However, now that I have a new unit I wanted to see if there was a better solution. I read and tried the tip about cutting a finger off a latex glove and slipping it over the bottom of the head to cover the gap at the screw on connection joint (I call this the condom approach). Well, it is cheap, but difficult to do successfully (I tried three times) and it looks a bit tacky. It works until the severed glove finger (aka condom) starts creeping up on the brush head. However, I believe I have a better option.Like any type of water-related connection (think garden hose), some type of washer or gasket is needed to seal the connected parts. I have no idea why the Sonicare people don’t provide one, but give this a try. For about $3 you can buy 10 “O” rings at the hardware store. I chose the #30 size which seems to give a snug fit. Unscrew the toothbrush, slip the “O” ring on the handle part to the bottom of the screw threads. Then screw the brush head back on and viola!…a watertight seal. Problem solved and you have enough “O” rings to last a lifetime!I’ve attached a photo showing the different techniques. The Sonicare on the right is my old unit. The new one is the left, still with its severed glove finger condom (green gloves were all I had on hand). I’ve installed the “O” on the older unit for illustration purposes, you should be able to see the black “O” ring installed between the head and the handle. Another “O” ring is displayed on the old toothbrush so you can see what it looks like out of the package. Good luck!

As a general dentist with over 30 years of experience …

As a general dentist with over 30 years of experience, I see the positive effects that Sonicare toothbrushes have on my patients oral health. Less adhered bacteria translates into less gum disease, tooth decay, and tartar build up. My previous Sonicare used the diamond clean brush heads and failed after 4 years. The Essence employs a more hygienic brush handle base which does not accumulate toothpaste scum as did my previous model.

Old School Sonicare — cleans teeth but has issues.

this is the “old school” sonicare. It does a great job cleaning your teeth, but as others have noted, the handle collects fluids and gets disgusting and moldy inside so needs constant cleaning. Still, it’s way less costly than the newer models, so if you don’t mind the maintenance, it’s a good option. I solved the gross-gunk problem by taking a disposable glove, cutting off one finger, cutting a small hole in the tip of the finger, and slipping it over the toothbrush, covering the space where the brush and handle connect. This is where the seal is not tight enough. I then used medical tape to tighten the seal further. So far, so good.

Great quality replacements

These replacement heads are exactly as described. They are easy to change out, and look exactly the same as the original. The color has indeed faded slightly with use, which will indicate when it’s time to change them out again in about 3 months. My teeth feel like they do when I just get home from the dentist. It’s amazing how polished they feel compared to when I use a normal toothbrush.I am absolutely thrilled with how well these fit and work with my toothbrush! I love that it provided several colored rings to change out, to help tell toothbrushes apart. My husband and I both have the same Sonicare toothbrush, so this helps avoid confusion as to whose is whose.

Keep smiling

After about 20 years, my old Advantage model finally bit the dust and right after i had bought a costco size package of replacement heads for it. I tried to buy just the handle but looks like the good folks at Philips decided to make the handle JUST A LITTLE fatter than the Advantage so you couldn’t use the old charging base. I saw that this one was on sale plus it had a discount coupon on Amazon. Brush works just like the old Advantage model EXCEPT that it does not have the thirty second beep to remind you to move to a different quadrant. This feature is now apparently only available on their more expensive models!! some progress. Anyway, overall I love the brush.