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Featuring five brushing modes, the Philips Sonicare FlexCare Plus is your solution for complete oral care. Utilizing patented Sonic technology, this rechargeable toothbrush removes plaque deep between teeth and along the gum line to decrease your risk of gingivitis and improve your gum health in two weeks. For convenience, backlighting indicates your selected brushing mode, and a UV brush-head sanitizer kills up to 99 percent of bacteria and viruses on the brush head*.
Standard ProResults brush head and Compact ProResults brush head included.
Five brushing modes let you personalize your brushing experience and address your specific oral-care needs.
Sweeping motions drive fluids deep between teeth and along your gum line, resulting in less inflammation.
Gently Cleans to Reduce Inflammation
Unlike a manual toothbrush, the Philips Sonicare FlexCare Plus uses powerful Sonic technology to clean teeth with up to 31,000 movements per minute. These sweeping motions drive fluids deep into the tight spaces between your teeth and along your gum line, resulting in a cleaner, healthier mouth and less inflammation.
Improves Gum Health in Just Two Weeks
Gum health is the foundation of good oral health, yet most adults suffer from gum disease at some point in their lives. Thankfully, FlexCare Plus is clinically proven to improve gum health in just two weeks.
FlexCare Plus cleans along the gum line, removing plaque while stimulating gums. Less gum pain and bleeding will allow you to enjoy the brushing experience more and develop better brushing habits.
Five Brushing Modes for Customized Oral Care
FlexCare Plus features five brushing modes, so you can personalize your brushing experience and address your specific oral-care needs. For improving the health of your gums, Gum Care mode provides two minutes of complete whole-mouth cleaning, followed by one minute of gentle cleaning for problem areas and along the gum line. Brushing in this mode improves gum health by reducing inflammation, recession, and bleeding. Massage mode also improves gum health by using patented technology to drive fluids between teeth to fight plaque and stimulate the gums.
Clean mode is ideal for complete, whole-mouth cleaning, while Refresh mode is for touch-ups and quick cleanings between regular brushings. Sensitive mode is extra gentle for new users or those with sensitive teeth.
Illuminated Display Indicates Selected Mode
When FlexCare Plus is turned on, unique backlighting indicates which of the five brushing modes you have selected. When the brush is turned off, the display becomes invisible for a clean, sleek look.
Easy-Start, Smartimer, and Quadpacer Simplify Brushing
FlexCare Plus 5500 makes it easy to care for your oral health. You need to apply only light pressure when using this toothbrush--FlexCare Plus will do the brushing for you. For further convenience, the Sonicare FlexCare Plus features an Easy-start option that gently increases the toothbrush's power over the first 12 uses, so you can gradually adjust to the Sonic technology.
FlexCare Plus also features two timers that ensure proper brushing technique and effective results. Smartimer encourages you to brush for a full two minutes, the time recommended by dental professionals, while Quadpacer beeps in 30-second intervals to make sure you thoroughly brush all four quadrants of your mouth.
ProResults Brush Heads Remove Plaque Along the Gum Line
Two brush heads are included with FlexCare Plus:a Standard ProResults brush head and a Compact ProResults brush head. Each of these contoured brush heads cleans along the gum, removing disease-causing plaque for a more thorough clean.
UV Brush-Head Sanitizer Kills Bacteria and Viruses*
FlexCare Plus comes with an all-in-one sanitizing, charging, and storage unit. The multifunctional unit comes with a built-in ultraviolet brush-head sanitizer that kills up to 99 percent of bacteria and viruses on the brush head*. After you brush your teeth, simply place your brush head in the sanitizer--the sanitizer will run for 10 minutes and then automatically shut off.
For added hygiene, the toothbrush comes with three interchangeable color-code rings to identify your brush head and make sure everyone in your household uses the correct one.
Three Weeks of Power on a Single Charge
After a full 24-hour charge, FlexCare Plus 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 Plus can last three weeks between charges, you won't need a charger for most of your travels. A travel case, two hygienic travel caps, and multi-voltage travel charger are included for further on-the-go convenience.
What's in the Box
Toothbrush, Standard ProResults brush head, Compact ProResults brush head, three brush-head color-code rings, UV sanitizer, travel charger, two travel caps, and travel case.
*E. coli, S. mutans, and herpes simplex.
FlexCare Plus Toothbrush
At a Glance:
- Gum Care mode improves gum health in only 2 weeks
- Contoured brush head removes plaque along the gum line
- Decreases gum bleeding and helps prevent gum recession
- Patented sonic technology drives fluid to stimulate gums
- UV sanitizer kills up to 99 percent of bacteria and viruses on brush head*
- Rechargeable design provides three weeks of power on a single charge
Standard ProResults brush head and Compact ProResults brush head included.
Illuminated display
Quadpacer and Smartimer
| Philips Sonicare Toothbrushes | ||||||||||
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| For Kids | Essential Clean | Whiter, Healthier Teeth | Advanced Cleaning | Gum Care | Ultimate Cleaning | Air Floss | ||||
![Sonicare for Kids](http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/aplus/detail-page/c26-B000AMRII0-kids2.jpg") Sonicare for Kids |  Xtreme e3000 |  Essence 5600 |  EasyClean |  Healthy White 710 |  Healthy White R732 |  FlexCare R910 |  FlexCare RS930 |  FlexCare Plus |  Diamond Clean |  Air Floss |
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| HX6311/02 | HX3351/02 | HX5610/01 | HX6511/50 | HX6711/02 | HX6732/02 | HX6911/02 | HX6932/10 | HX6972/10 | HX9332/05 | HX8111/02 |
| Rechargeable | An easier way to floss | |||||||||
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| Quadpacer | For best results use your Philips Sonicare rechargeable toothbrush with Air Floss | |||||||||
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| Brushing Modes | ||||||||||
| Ages 4 - 7 | Clean | Clean | Clean | Clean | Clean | Clean | Clean | Clean | Clean | |
| Ages 7 - 10 | Clean and White | Clean and White | White | |||||||
| Sensitive | Sensitive | Sensitive | Sensitive | Sensitive | ||||||
| Massage | Massage | Massage | ||||||||
| Go Care/Max Care | Go Care/Max Care | Refresh | Polish | |||||||
| Gum Care | Gum Care | Air & Microdroplet Technology | ||||||||
| Handles | ||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Clean between all teeth in only 60 seconds with one teaspoon of water or mouthwash |
| Included Brush Heads | ||||||||||
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| UV Brush Head Sanitizer | ||||||||||
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| Travel Charger | ||||||||||
| • | • | • | • | • | Deluxe travel case with USB Charger | |||||
| Illuminated Display | ||||||||||
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Customer Reviews
1. Most notably is the "new" look. It has a cleaner appearance with most of the front being a dark chrome look, also instead of the green led's, it has a backlight behind the selected brushing mode.
2. Gone are the 'Go Care' and 'Max Care' and in their place are 'Gum Care' and 'Refresh' mode. They do exactly what the other one did except for one important change on the 'Gum Care' mode which replaced 'Max Care (which is why I picked the new one over the old) '. Instead of having a 3 minute routine with 45 seconds each quad (30 normal + 15 massage) for a total of 3 min; they now have it where it goes 30 seconds each quad with an added 1 minute at the end for 'problem areas' which is broken down into four 15 second intervals.
3. 'Different' color, looks very similar - its 'Soft Sky Blue' instead of 'Medical Blue'. Basically bluer color than the old one which was more of a green color.
4. Supposedly lasts longer - 42 2-minute brushings, vs. 20 2-minute brushings of the old one
5. Case is now hard plastic instead of the soft case that comes with the old model
There is also a few changes in what the battery display shows with its charge but I'm not going to go into it that far with this review. I decided to upgrade from the Sonicare Elite as I was getting tired of seeing the nasty gunk that would grow inside of the handle. It was time to get a new brush head so I decided to go ahead and get a new brush while I was looking around. Overall I think it has been a good decision as this brush shouldn't need the constant cleaning of the old one and I like the new 'Gum Care' routine. So if wanted to know the differences, there you go, you probably now know more than you wanted about a toothbrush. If your like me and wanted to know at least some of this, it should help you decide between the two. I hope this helps you out.
UPDATE 10/2011 - After more than 1.75 years the head of the brush was starting to make loud noises and had become "loosened" from the pressure of brushing. Luckily it comes with a 2 year warranty. I called them up and was sent a replacement brush immediately, excellent customer service! The brush I received is perfect and I have been using it since. Great product with great customer service to back it up!
SETUP: Much like previous units, this is a breeze. Simply plug in the base sanitizer/charging unit combo and place the base handle on the peg to begin charging. The instructions recommend charging 24 hours prior to the first use, but I doubt this is necessary given that the brush will only be used minutes a day and likely be able to charge 23 hours minimum every day that you use it.
For multiple users, Philips again includes the standard colored rings to distinguish one brush head from another. For this unit, Philips includes both a standard and a compact brush head. These compare well with manual toothbrushes so it's a matter of preference. However, some will find it nice to try out both sizes before ordering new brush heads.
USAGE: The basic operation of the FlexCare Plus is the same as the previous model. It uses the same Quadpacer signal in thirty second intervals over two minutes in the "Clean" mode. It seemed to me that this unit pulses a little faster, yet it is also quieter while running. You can still discern the signal when it is time to change "zones" on your teeth.
Philips did a nice job of simplifying the mode selection over the previous FlexCare model. There are five modes to choose from: Clean, Gum Care, Refresh, Sensitive, and Massage. This is much more user friendly than the previous model's Clean, Sensitive, and Massage modes paired with the separate routines of Go Care and Max Care. I stick to the Clean mode for the most part, but the Refresh is a nice one minute version of Clean if you doing a simple between brushing touch up.
As for the UV Sanitizer, I am not able to do a scientific test of whether or not it provides added benefit. I did some research that suggests that UV Sanitizers are effective, but that is taking someone else's word for it. What I can say is that it does operate as the instructions indicate. Once you remove the brush head and insert it into the peg stand and close the door, pressing the power button once starts a 10 minute cycle that shuts off automatically. The blue light is fairly bright and much larger than the green battery indicator on the main brushing unit. If you use this right before bed, you will probably want to close your bathroom door to avoid having the nice blue glow in your bedroom. I did find that after the 10 minute cycle was complete, the brush head was dry as far as I could tell. This is important since the sanitizer becomes a closed container, and excess water could cause mold/mildew. In the end I can't offer any negatives on the UV Sanitizer which is good because (as of this writing) the only FlexCare Plus model you can by is this one. There is currently no standalone model.
Battery life is rated for 42 two minute brushings, but I don't think most people will ever put this to the test. An individual would have to be away from home for three solid weeks and not take their travel charger to drain the battery.
ACCESSORIES: One of the things I criticized on my older FlexCare brush was the soft travel case. Philips stepped up on the FlexCare Plus and added a hard plastic case that holds the base unit and two brush heads. They also include a travel charger, which is nice, but you would only need this for an extended trip away from home with the increased battery life.
DRAWBACKS: There really aren't any. Some may find the price steep, but you do get what you pay for. Perhaps offering a unit without the UV Sanitizer could lower the price some, but I wouldn't expect a large difference.
CONCLUSION: Philips has done what all manufacturers should strive to do in the next generation of a product. They kept what worked and made improvements in the shortcomings of the prior version. After having used a Sonicare FlexCare brush for over a year and a half, I highly recommend this model to anyone looking for a new power toothbrush. If you have the older FlexCare model, I would wait until it is time to replace your old one before upgrading as the differences, while improvements, are not substantial.
UV SANITIZER
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I love the comfort of knowing that the germs on my toothbrush have been killed off. The UV sanitizer does a quick and effective job of that. Just insert up to 2 toothbrush heads and press the button. Not all Sonicare toothbrushes have a UV sanitizer, so this would be the main reason for me to upgrade.
From the Sonicare website, the UV bulb lasts about 1800 hours (about 2 years) and can be replaced from their webstore. The recommended frequency of using the UV sanitizer is once a day.
DIFFERENCES with older HX6930 MODEL
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I bought the older Sonicare Flexcare HX6930 from Amazon a few years ago. Since then, Philips has made some slight improvements. These improvements seem to be cosmetic only.
I've noticed that the UV sanitizer door now magnetically closes.
The names of the toothbrush modes are changed but seem to have the same functions as the earlier model.
- Clean (The basic 2 minute clean)
- Sensitive (The adjustment for sensitive teeth)
- Massage (The gum massage mode)
- Refresh (The 1 minute clean. This is re-named from "Go Care")
- Gum Care (The 2 minute clean plus 1 minute gum cleaning. This is re-named from "Max Care")
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I love this toothbrush, but my complaint about the mold build-up in the earlier model persists to this model. It's very easy for water to be trapped under the UV sanitizer door which leads to mold growing in there. You'll need to periodically remove the plastic caddy inside the sanitizer and clean it to prevent build-up.
You'll also need to wipe off any water on the toothbrush before placing it back on the induction recharger. It rests flat on the charging area without any grooves to drain water. So trapped water *inside* the bottom of the toothbrush will give your toothbrush a really funky odor.
EXTRAS
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Includes a convenient travel case and travel charger. (If you give it a full charge, your toothbrush should last more than a week, so you may not need to pack the travel charger).
TIP
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Register your toothbrush via the registration card for $30 in coupons from Philips to use on Sonicare replacement heads.
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