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We owned an older model Braun power brush but it wasn't sonic. This is smaller and ligher--takes up way less counter space. The cleaning is wonderful and makes your mouth feel fresh and wonderful. It does however, make quite a 'singing' noise while using. My son actually LOVES how it sounds and wants his own...I think for some kids it would be a great way for them to brush-- you can open/close your mouth to change the pitch! Great price as well, it has come down in recent years. A pleasure to use.

It's a great product by Oral B, this model are not too soft, doing its work to brush every single teeth and gum, i like to use 2nd level to massage gum. This is my 2nd one, I've tried professional however, it's too professional, I only need a basic reliable toothbrush.

This was purchased as a gift for my father, who has Parkinson's Disease and was having trouble brushing his teeth. This item was a perfect gift, because the brush does all of the work, and his teeth are getting cleaner than before. I later ordered replacement heads, and now my mother shares the base and they are both able to use this to brush their teeth. It apparently wasn't too difficult to learn how to use, as my parents are both in their seventies and do not care for a lot of techno gadgets. As I was shopping for an electric toothbrush, the reviews on this model steered me toward it specifically because of its ease of use. It does need a spot to sit that is near an outlet for recharging. If you don't have adequate counter space, you will have to be a bit creative or flexible (or both) to make this work, but my folks are very pleased with how their teeth feel after using this brush. Initially, my mother said her gums bled a bit, but after a few days, that has stopped, indicating better gingival health! So, yes, when I am an empty nester and can utilize my counter space for this tool, I will purchase one, too! (Well, okay...maybe sooner.) As I shopped around for this item, I found the best price here at Amazon. It was definitely worth the amount of $$.

I have been using an oral B rotating brush head for several years. This sonic oral B is by far superior. I have been using it for about a month and my teeth are almost to a point of "dental hygienist" clean. It has a timer which is helpful plus cuts off if brushing an area too hard. Love this brush!!

I purchased this toothbrush for my kids. I am tired of the hefty dentist bills and wanted to try something to get the kids to do a better job brushing their teeth thoroughly. The timer that this toothbrush has is really nice. It lets the kids know when 30 seconds is up and they can now move to the other side of their mouth. So far, it is helping the kids brush for a full 2 minutes!

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A complicated running system where it should simply shut itself off, it does not, I find it quite irksome.

This is a great product - I am using Braun electric toothbrushes since over 30 years - I am always happy with them - but the 9000 series beats everything!

My dentist recommended the Oral-B 9400, and I've put it though its oral hygiene paces the last year. It's more expensive than many other models with similar features, but the similarity extends only so far. We've seen a proliferation of electric toothbrushes at $25 and under, and one might wonder why more you get for your money here. I'll go over the highlights below, but suffice it to say that the 9400 works very well but is overpriced. Power. First, any rechargeable toothbrush is going to cost significantly more--somewhere in the $40-$50 range. If that's an important feature, you're already heading towards the Oral-B cost. Where this toothbrush really shines (no pun intended, I think) is its POWER. When fully charged, this baby's rotation leaves others far behind. While not as fast as a dentist's drill-toothbrush (and, really, I'm sorry to bring up that word), it resembles it more than others. The power enables the Braun to brush without slowing, even as you manually move it against your teeth. Motion. Personally, I don't notice any action other than the rotation. I Trust that there's 3-D oscillation, but I don't feel it (maybe that's good). I'm also skeptical about their claim to a "floss-like clean." Use floss instead. Features/Gimmicks. 1. Speed. There are three speeds; I don't think I've ever used anything but the fastest, but perhaps those with some initial sensitivity would appreciate the medium speed. I don't know why one would use the slowest speed. 2. Timing. The toothbrush is programmed to conceptualize brushing as a two minute endeavor, 30 seconds per each quadrant of your mouth (i.e., top left and right, bottom left and right). Accordingly the brush pauses briefly every 30 seconds, letting you know you've done your time, and then it's all ahead full for the next quadrant. At two minutes, there's a longer, easily perceived paused, at which point you can stop (and look at the electric face beaming at you from the handle) or keep going without having to turn it back on. I actually like the timer: Two minutes sometimes is longer than what my mind tells me, and I also spend as much time on the last section I brush as the first. 3. Ease of use. This is a substantial electric toothbrush, but as long as you don't have muscle issues in your hand or wrist, that shouldn't be a problem. It's quite maneuverable and it has an excellent reach. The charge lasts two weeks or more, and I recharge overnight. 4. Toothbrush Bristles. The toothbrush head contains an assortment of bristles, both softer and stiffer, and varying in length and angle. Supposedly these armaments help you tackle various oral scenarios such as food stuck between the teeth, massaging gum lines, reaching distal areas. Again, I don't think these are any substitute for flossing, but they do seem better than a conventional brush. The heads last around 3-4 months or so, and replacements are available, although at a absurdly high price. I;m still not sure how I'm supposed to know it's time for a new head, however. 5. Noise. In normal use, the Braun is medium loud, you probably won't disturb anyone if you keep the door closed, but you may if you don't. At times, either toothpaste residue or a loose head seens to cause a high rattling sound; this just requires some cleaning or tightening. Cost: This model has just zoomed up in price aat Amazon.com since I bought it. I suggest you shop around and see what else is available (either this model at other stores, or other models), and whether the "extras" here are really worth it. One person's gimmick is another's brushing motivation, so it's a personal decision--although also one that should be made in consult with one's dentist. Overall, a powerful, effective, reliable, but costly toothbrush.

I bought this toothbrush for my husband. He absolutely loves it. Since we purchased this toothbrush his dentists visits are going a lot better.

I had purchased an Oral B Braun toothbrush 5 years ago. I liked it, but it was time for an upgrade. I noticed a huge improvement right away. You can't go wrong with this one. I like the idea of the option to use the compact version of the charger.