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Philips Sonicare Essence 5300 Power Toothbrush | 
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| Brand: Philips Sonicare
Category: Health And Beauty
List Price: $79.99
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Rating:  161 reviews
Sales Rank: 22
Color: White
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 13
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 3.3 x 8.4
Warranty: 1
MPN: HX5351/46
Model: HX 5351/46
UPC: 075020803009
EAN: 0075020803009
ASIN: B000AMRII0
Release Date: August 7, 2005
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| Features:
| • | Soft-grip handle holds charge for up to 2 weeks, ideal for travel" | | • | Rechargeable toothbrush cleans with ultra-high speed bristles | | • | 2-minute Smartimer | | • | Removes 80% of coffee and tobacco stains in just 28 days | | • | Includes 1 contoured brush head, charger base, and travel case |
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Product Description
With dynamic sonic technology and soft contour-fit bristles, this powered toothbrush gently and thoroughly cleans teeth and massages gums for enhanced oral care. Features: Patented Sonic technology with dynamic cleaning action for enhanced oral hygiene and gum care. Contour-fit bristles easily adjust to angled tooth surfaces to provide access to hard-to-reach areas. 24-hour charge time; up to 14 days of use per charge. Easy-start power function increases brushing power when the toothbrush is on for at least 1 minute each time you brush; reaches optimal brushing power after the 12th interval. Smartimer 2-minute automatic shutoff function encourages 2 minutes of brushing time for a thorough, deep clean. Built-in rechargeable nickel-cadmium battery; LED charge indicator keeps you aware of battery status. Includes charging base, brush head, brush head holder, travel cap and hard travel case.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 45 more reviews...
 Nice Product November 4, 2005
Robert P. Fredericks (Belleplain, NJ USA)
268 out of 270 found this review helpful
I have researched the Sonicare toothbrushes and found the best value to be this new model, I am very happy with it. I read all the reviews for the other models,held them in my hand at the Department store and found the only difference between this and the higher priced models is in the style of the handle and the fancy lights showing the remaining battery life. Also the Elite models have the beep every 30 seconds during the 2 minute timer. This model has all the features I need: Easy reach brush(Uses same replacement heads as the Elite models),2-minute timer. Since these things only last a couple of years anway, what's the sense of spending another $30 or more for features you don't need to clean your teeth. Buy this toothbrush and use the money you saved to buy replacement heads.
Good Experience With Sonicare March 25, 2006
Todd Thorne (The Woodlands, TX United States)
130 out of 130 found this review helpful
The Sonicare Essence is my second Sonicare toothbrush. Previously, I used an Advance, which lasted about four and a half years. Prior to that, I had a different brand of electric brush. Some observations follow.
In general, any Sonicare would be a wise investment for you. No question, years of using it have saved me time and money at the dentist. By now you've seen from the other reviews how effective it is at cleaning your teeth. As I get older, I'm finding just how effective a job it also does at slowing my gum recession. I consider the sonic system superior over other brand's rotating mechanical approaches, which seemed to have more of an unpleasant taste and couldn't be used with just any brand or style of toothpaste, unlike the Sonicare.
The Essence and Elite models use the more slender heads versus the Advance. Slender is more comfortable as you maneuver the head around your mouth. Also, the slender heads tend to stay cleaner from build-up and residue, reducing the effort and need for periodic head cleaning. So far, I've found the slender heads to last as long as the Advance ones: about 6 months.
What about Essence versus Elite? Other reviews have summed it up. Sonicare (Philips, actually) segments Elite versus Essence by tossing in a couple of extra bells and whistles. I recommend that you seriously consider the Essence and put the dollars you save towards your first head replacements.
As far as usage goes, it's hard not to have an effective brushing technique with Sonicare. Place it against your teeth and gums at an angle and move it across the surfaces from one side of your mouth to the other. Be prepared for a moderately loud sonic tone in your skull, which can be a bit deceptive to others in the room with you because it's a much more muted noise to them (just in case they have the urge to speak to you while you brush). Yes, if you bump the brush plastic against your teeth, you'll get the rattle effect, which is a tad startling. With a little practice, that rarely happens unless you rush your brushing motions.
If you use a fluoride toothpaste and have a particular brushing pattern, say top-front at start, bottom-inside at finish, just reverse your pattern the additional times you brush each day. Why? To give the fluoride a chance to stay on your different teeth surfaces longer before you rinse it out.
Lastly, I make it a point to unplug my Sonicare between full charges and run it down to complete discharge. Even though rechargeable battery technology has reached the point where the "memory effect" we used to experience with the old Ni-Cad batteries isn't much of an issue anymore, I think this approach tends to keep the batteries conditioned and gets you a bit more mileage out of your brush handle. The sacrifice you make with this approach is that last brushing as the batteries drain to empty will likely be incomplete. So trot out the old manual standby to finish and then plug in the Sonicare to charge up. With my new Essence, I find I can go about a week this way, brushing twice a day.
I consider Sonicare one of those appliances that's a great investment and which will pay you dividends over the long haul. Highly recommended.
Update Summer 2008:
Over 2 years of use on this appliance and my satisfaction level remains high. Regarding head replacements, I do want to add one observation. If you go 6 months like I do before swapping heads, the firmness of the new head will feel especially pronounced, perhaps to the point of causing gum tenderness. In that case, back off the hand pressure you apply, and in about a week, your gums should acclimate. Enjoy!
Make your mouth happy with gentle & deep cleaning everyday at home! May 18, 2006
K. Diyaljee
23 out of 23 found this review helpful
After our $30 Oral-B AdvancePower 950 TX, Model D9535 died (after only 2 months of use!), we wanted to make sure that our next powered toothbrush would be of higher quality. So my husband heavily researched all current powered toothbrush models and brands and the end result was our purchasing the Sonicare Essence 5300.
This toothbrush is absolutely AMAZING! It deeply cleans your teeth & stimulates your gums so very gently and leaves your mouth feeling like it was just professionally cleaned everytime!! It is such a pleasure to use, that my husband and I have both found that we brush twice as long! The 2 minute timer will shut off the toothbrush, but we will turn it back on and end up brushing until it goes off again.
We opted to get a model without the Quad timer, but I can see how it would be useful, as it would notify you when to go to a new section of your mouth! It is also fairly quiet when operating compared to the Oral-B model we were using.
The overall design of the toothbrush, base and brushhead holder is simple, minimal and clean and does not clutter up your counter too much. The brushhead holder holds 2 replacement heads and works perfectly for couples. Sonicare also color codes their replacement heads, so that when you buy a pack, one will have a grey ring and one a blue ring, so they can be used by 2 different people. Very convenient and helpful!
This toothbrush will leave your mouth very happy and healthy and is definitely worth the money!
It costs more because it is better December 27, 2005
Steve Wooten (Mississipppi)
137 out of 162 found this review helpful
Praveen wrote:
"Would would anyone pay 70 bucks for an electric toothbrush if they can get a similar one for $15 at a retail outlet? It seems like the manufacturers are more concerned about money, rather than customers."
Anyone would pay more because of one simple reason- it is vastly superior to a $15 electric brush. I am a dentist who regularly perscribes this brush for my patients, especially those who have been treated foe periodontal disease or who have difficulty cleaning their teeth due to crowding, orthodontics, or a physical disability. You simply can't do as good a job with a manual brush or a cheap electric brush. Braun Oral-B makes a very good brush also. It costs about the same as the Sonicare but I don't think it is quite as effective as the Sonicare.
Many patients have no difficulty cleaning their teeth with a manual brush. For them a cheap electric brush will do fine.
To say that the only reason Philips sells $100 toothbrushes when $15 toothbrushes are available is due to their greediness demonstrates a breathtaking level of ignorance.
Mercedes sells $100,000 cars even though good $15,000 cars are available. Off with their heads!
Takes my dental care to a new level March 10, 2006
F. A. Parks (Portland, OR United States)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
My dental hygienist recommended one of the new generation of electric toothbrushes to help my personal situation, which involves deep pockets between the teeth and gums. I had already had oral surgery for these years ago, a miserable experience that I never want to go through again. Since my oral care routines aren't all that they should be (such as regular flossing) I decided to give this a try. The Sonicare Essence was less expensive than some other models that mostly include frills that I could live without.
Using this initially provides strange sensations that I got used to fairly easy. I didn't like the feeling of the shaft of the brush rattling against my teeth but have learned to mostly avoid that contact. The slender handle/body is easy to hold and maneuver. As with most other models it shuts off after two minutes, to encourage one to take enough time to do an adequate job assuming that you let it run for the full cycle. I should mention that I do a gentle Water Pic flushing beforehand to wash away trapped particles, so I believe my final results are skewed a bit. The fine vibrations of the Essence alone may not be too effective at clearing particles stuck between teeth. That said, the sonic action certainly should be highly effective for my intended target: the tooth/gum interface which is so critical. Gingivitis patients should not hesitate to buy this toothbrush; the cost is nothing compared to the benefits. The replacement brush heads are supposed to last 6 months, and considering the cost (I think something like $10-12 ea.) I would certainly hope they can last that long.
Summing up, I probably wouldn't have bought this or any other model if I hadn't been advised to do so but now wish I'd had it a long time ago. Haven't had it even 2 month but I can feel the difference it has already made and am looking forward to positive feedback at my next dental checkup.
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