Supersonic! a Review of the Philips Sonicare Toothbrush

I remember the days when a water pick was the latest technology for dental care. Then came the angled toothbrush and, more recently, the battery operated spin brushes. Dental technology is improving for the at-home user of oral care products. When I receive a Philips Sonicare Toothbrush in the mail as part of a Bzz Campaign, I was both amazed and surprised at this high-tech toothbrush. Maybe I was expecting another brand of the typical battery operated toothbrush, but the Philips Sonicare Toothbrush arrived in a shiny new box with a warranty and a cord to plug in for charging.

The Philips Sonicare Toothbrush Challenge

The first thing that I noticed about the Philips Sonicare Toothbrush was that it seemed to have a smaller brush than the average adult sized toothbrush. The bristles on the brush are varied in length and texture, to provide better cleaning in hard to reach areas between teeth and gums. The Philips Sonicare does not have a rounded raised top bristle like my former Crest Spin Brush, but the spin function is very similar, yet more powerful.

My first experience brushing with the Philips Sonicare Toothbrush was rather messy. I prepared the toothbrush with a generous layer of toothpaste, rinsed under water for a few seconds to wet the brush and set the toothpaste, and then proceeded to brush my teeth. The result was a spinning splattering of toothpaste all over the vanity mirror. The power of the Sonicare Toothbrush surprised me and I now make sure that all the toothpaste is settled well into the toothbrush grooves before turning the power on. One drawback of all that power is that it is almost necessary to keep your mouth closed or at least partially closed while brushing.