Professionally White Teeth, Healthier Gums, WITH OUT the DDS!

About Me and My Experience:

I'm a 22 year old male currently attending college and having healthy teeth is an EXTREMELY important priority for me socially! I had always used those little Oral-B electric tooth brushes that require a AA battery--they cost about five bucks at Wal-Mart--and those worked alright. They kept me from having cavities, of which I haven't had any in the past six years. I genetically have very healthy teeth. About every six months I would make an appointment with my dentist and have a regular professional cleaning to remove all of that "stuff" that toothbrushes aren't supposed to be able to remove. I also used a lot of bleaching products to keep my teeth white.

About a year ago I received the Sonicare Essense 5500 as a gift and it has been one of the most cherished gifts that I have ever received! My first impression of this tooth brush was that it looked like a professional's tool! It was very sleek and attractive. The package included the hand-held base of the brush with two replaceable heads (each head is suggested to last six months of regular use), a charger stand that plugged into any electrical outlet, a small device to hold the extra heads that fitted very nicely to the stand, and of course...the user's manuel.

Benefits:
Upon my first use, my teeth literally felt as though I had just had a professional cleaning. This brush's bristles move at a rate faster than the speed of sound, yet are gentle enough to not irritate sensitive teeth or gums. This allows this brush to gently remove food residue, plaque, tarter, and even "extrinsic" stains (caused by coffee, tea, and tabacco).

After several weeks I noticed that my teeth were much whiter even though I had been using the best teeth whitening systems that were within my budget. The Sonicare website (www.sonicare.com) claims that this brush alone is able to whiten teeth 2.5 shades in two weeks and that Philips Sonicare is backed by more than 140 abstracts representing clinical and laboratory studies at over 40 universities and research institutions worldwide! It appears as though I am not the only one satisfied.

I also like the fact that it contains a re-chargable lithium battery--no more throwing away those old AAs like the Oral-B! So it is more environmentally safe.

Features:
This brush has many features that make it convienient and allow unmatched oral health benefits such as:

Patented sonic technology

Smartimer : automatically shuts off after 2-minute dental recommended brushing time

Quadpacer : signals every 30 seconds to let you know when to begin brushing the next quadrant of your mouth

Extra gentle bristle design

Recharge indicator : indicates charge level so you know when to re-charge

2-year limited warranty

Cost:
You can buy the Essense 5500 online at www.sonicare.com for $99.99+shipping and handling. HOWEVER; I just found that you can order it online at Wal-Mart for $84.99. That's a pretty fair price. It comes with two brush heads(extra heads cost about $30 for a pack of two)--that's a year supply for a single person, or a six month supply for a couple. Which, by the way, is a great feature--you and your spouse can both enjoy the benefits of this brush without paying for two of them. Each of you can have your own personal head and interchange them before use.

The Bottom Line:
My teeth and gums have never been healthier. My teeth are whiter and brighter and I have saved money by not spending money on whitening supplys and professional cleanings.