13.9.2017

Right from opening the package, this toothbrush oozes style and quality with its sleek and slender brush handle, charging glass and carrying case.The toothbrush offers every function I can think of for complete oral care with its 'Clean', 'White, 'Gum Health', 'Deep Clean' and 'Tongue Care' modes, each with a built-in timer and a selection of brush heads designed for different purposes with three included (Premium Plaque Defence, Premium Gum Care, Premium White and Tongue Care). My only observation here is that the brush heads at 25mm long (approx) are rather large and can be uncomfortable for smaller mouths. I use the 'mini' heads and these will fit this brush,but do not have the Bluetooth functionality (Philips - are you reading this? Please produce a mini smart-brush head for this toothbrush...).Unlike all other toothbrushes I have used, each mode is different and is programmed for optimum brushing methods in different areas of the mouth. As an example, the 'White' mode starts with a brushing mode divided into 20-second bursts for each segment of the mouth then ends with a polishing mode for the upper and lower front teeth. Similarly, the 'Gum Health' mode has similar 20-second timed tooth-brushing bursts but adopts a different pattern for brushing the harder-to-reach back teeth.Tooth brushing has to follow a set pattern for the brush to to used correctly, ie starting with the upper right back teeth, moving to the front teeth then left back teeth, down to the lower left back teeth, followed by the front and ending with the lower right back teeth. I have never followed this pattern previously so it's taken me a few weeks to change my lifelong method. However, I feel this brush has also become a training aid for getting me into better habits which probably should have been adopted in childhood, had power toothbrushes existed then.The brush modes with built-in timer ensure teeth are brushed evenly around the mouth - but this brush goes a step further by providing a Bluetooth Philips Sonicare app which monitors brushing around the mouth, provides instant feedback, shows areas missed and can show your brushing pattern trend over time along with improvements in brushing technique. The selected brush head is recognised by the app which also reminds you when it should be replaced, ie 3-monthly and can even create a report to show to your dentist(!). The phone should be close while brushing: luckily my phone storing the Bluetooth app is waterproof so I have no hesitation in using it in the bathroom - but non-waterproof phones are probably left outside (if within range) or tucked in a pocket to ensure they don't get splashed or damp.Performance is exceptional and it is the best toothbrush I have ever used. It's taken a few weeks to adjust my brushing pattern and get used to swapping the heads over to use the different functions but I am definitely feeling the benefits. My teeth feel smooth and exceptionally clean and fresh as though I've just had a polish on the dentist's chair, and my entire mouth feels tingly fresh and clean. The brush is easy to use with three different power levels for each mode and it is very gentle on my sensitive molar which has a long root deep in my sinus area. Also, a pressure sensor illuminates and there's a change in sound and vibration if too much pressure is applied which prevents the teeth and/gums being inadvertently scrubbed with warnings both on the brush and instantly on the phone screen via the Sonicare app - which showed I was using too much motion and applying too much pressure.We previously used simpler, more basic Philips Sonicare toothbrushes which have been in daily use for almost 4 years. They don't hold their charge quite as well now and are probably down to about 60% of their original capacity - but this is still impressive for any toothbrush and bodes well for this DiamondClean Smart replacement which is equipped with a larger battery offering a 14-day battery life.Charging is via either a glass arrangement which sits on a base and is both attractive and functional if you have a shaver point in your bathroom for a charging along with a flat surface on which to place it. Unfortunately we have neither so charging has to be in the bedroom where the glass looks somewhat out of place and a conventional charging lead and compact base would have been preferred. Luckily there is an alternative method via a handy travel case which is also a godsend for anyone who travels regularly, as we do, and charging here is via USB. We were also pleased to see that the tiny charging LED doesn't flash brightly while charging - in contrast to an earlier brush which flashed green around the bedroom every night until the charging illuminator was covered by black PVC tape.At the current price some, including myself, may balk at the idea of spending this sort of money on a toothbrush. However, I feel you really do get what you pay for in this case. Over the last few years, our family has spent over £20,000 on private dentistry and we wish to keep our teeth and the restoration work in top condition and believe this toothbrush will help us achieve this. Although the brush handle is expensive, it can be used by every member of the family and should easily last at least 4-5 years based on previous experience of earlier Philips Sonicare brushes hence we consider it an investment in our oral health and, compared with the costs of private dentistry and even a simple filling, suddenly the cost doesn't seem quite so expensive. The only suggestion I would make is that I would like the smaller 'Mini' heads to be available for this brush for those of us with smaller mouths, including younger users.Pros- Provides the best and freshest-feeling tooth clean I've ever had- Excellent training aid for getting into good habits- Excellent user feedback and brushing monitoring via app- Excellent charging in travel case- Easy and comfortable to handle and use- Provides full oral careCons- Charging in the glass might not be practical for everyone- Current range of brush heads are large and might be uncomfortable for smaller mouths- Price - it is expensive but only slightly more so than a molar filling from a private dentist

12.9.2017

I have the previous sonic model bought on amazons deal of the day and so was familiar with the app, that toothbrush s amazing so would this one measure up at a much higher cost?Firstly, the app has had an overhaul meaning it can sit in the backgoeund while working so if you use your iPhone for the radio or music in the bathroom you can now still do this without it cutting out while the app works. That was a minor annoyance but worth noting.The design is sleek and very nice, it's ergonomic and not heavy.The big difference here is the set of toothbrush heads which tell (or rather, suggest) the handle which programme it should work on for the best result.This is basically the toothbrush equivalent of a tassimo machine - the head has a small barcode or some such signal and once you attach it the handle reads it and selects the programme for you. Now these can be overridden and I think that's important as I can see people using the gum clean brush for normal brushing once their normal brush wears out for example.I pick the gum health brush first and the app asks me if I would like to set this as my 3 week challenge- the app likes its challenges and will try to get you to do as many as possible.The cleaning is very good, and if you are familiar with the technique then it is the same, upper three and then lower three, then the gum health section comes into pace and for the next 80 seconds you reclean your teeth but this time it vibrates and cleans / massages the gums. Strange,t, this programme only does 4 quadrants, upper and lower right and front (both top and bottom) are ignored.Once the programme has finished it goes through it's annoying little checklist (did you floss? Yes / no. Did you use mouthwash? Etc) but these can be stopped in the settings.A slight annoyance was when I attached the tongue cleaning head and made myself gag for 20 seconds and yet at the end of brushing my teeth it still asked me if I had cleaned my tongue? If the device has all these little microchips I would have thought it would have remembered.the tongue cleaning was very good actually and I happily set up the clean tongue challenge!The charging device - well it looks amazing and so different but it has a downside as well. It's a chargin glass and you put your toothbrush in it and it charges, I assume also, this is where you keep your spare brushes as there are 4 of them in the complete set (you get all four included)If your bathroom has an easily accessible two point plug then this could look rather stylish sat by your sink, unfortunately ours doesn't and so it looks rather stylish on the floor outside our bathroom!Also, we have been using Sonicare devices for years and it's nice to know everything worked on the same charger, this is like owning the one Apple device when it became a lightning charge in a house of the old 16pin iPod chargers. It would put me off taking it away as the glass charger isn't exactly portable, although the brush itself does come with a sturdy travel case, and I wouldn't want it to running of juice. However, this is where the previous model will now be used.The bottom line is this is an expensive anndhigh end piece of kit. I suspect the price will drop down but it will still be a lot of money. If you appreciate the clean you get with sonic and know it's the best then yes, this is the next natural step. Are all the microchipped brush heads necessary? I don't think so yet, you could easily manually adjust the programme to suit the head if you wanted to and therefore is a little gimmicky.I was tempted to give this 4 stars as the cost just couldn't be justified to me, but the fact remains that Sonicare is an amazing clean and will improve your dental hygiene so much that you will never look back.

15.9.2017

I doubt that I would have shelled out the wedge for this product myself - before I actually used it. Now, I have no doubt that I will purchase whatever new version is available when the time comes no matter what the cost. Because, frankly, this has got to be the nearest you can get to a professional clean at your dentist but at home. It really is that good.Until now I have used the usual mid range Oral-B type brushes which are good, no doubt about it, but don't even come close to this machine for oral hygiene. Really.First off the actual unit is a masterwork in electro-mechanical excellence. High end manufacturer and designed to feel and work superbly. The charging stand is extraordinary.When I opened the box I thought that Philips had kindly enclosed a whisky tumbler with the toothbrush, but no. It is a heavyweight glass designed to fit neatly over the charging base and whilst a clear style statement is in fact very well made to be both useful and hygienic. Firstly the idea is that you simply dump your brush into the glass in much the same way you would do with an old fashioned manual brush which means there is no thought about the process of charging your brush. Secondly, it means that you can wash the brush storage/charging unit properly. With the more conventional charging bases there is a small stand that inevitably gets a bit mucky and that of course has to be cleaned and which can be slightly awkward. With this glass type base you can even put it into the dish washer for a truly sparkling clean.You get a choice of brush heads depending upon your wants and needs focusing on gum health or general or plaque. There is also a tongue cleaner as well which is a bit weird to use but works well.Now for those used to a different kind of electrical brush this is a little different. The head is like a conventional manual toothbrush not the more typical round type on other manufacturers. It does not appear to move either because the action is more of a high speed vibration than a mechanical action. In use it feels similar to the kind of thing your dentist or hygienist might use when cleaning your teeth. Might take a bit of getting used to but the bottom line is that your teeth and mouth will feel cleaner than you have ever managed before.And how you use the brush is different too. And that's where the App comes in.You don't need the app and I was tempted to not bother, but that would be a mistake because it helps you change your style of cleaning which is typically one where you do lots of brushing back and forth. With the Sonicare you don't. The app directs you to sections of your mouth and gets you to slow down the hand movement and let the brush do the work. It's designed to vibrate the particles off your teeth and manically scrubbing will reduce its effectiveness.The other thing I noted with the app is that it guides you and guilts you too. Like many I tend to do a decent brush but could do better. Follow the apps advice and you do get a better job at the end of it. If you skip it suggest that you have another go in selected areas which oddly you kind of want to obey. Bit like your mum telling you off as a kid. It does work though.One more thing to mention. This does come with a travel pack that is also a charging unit and will hold a spare head or your partners. It's charged through a USB cable so you can pretty much charge it anywhere now.To be honest there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that as expensive as this is, it is worth the money. It's a properly fantastic bit of kit.

29.9.2017

It is hard to know where to begin with this toothbrush. When it was offered for review I thought it was a no brainer because I like to take care of my teeth. Little did I realise just how many lightyears ahead of my childhood toothbrush it would turn out to be. When I saw the price, I was not a little staggered. However, once you have your adult teeth, I have always felt it imperative to look after them, so perhaps the rather astounding cost is worth it.The first time you use it you will be amazed, but don’t forget to charge the unit after that first time, as recommended in the Welcome leaflet.I could quote you the information from the web page, but you can read that for yourself.Suffice to say that I took a gulp and a deep breath before beginning.When you open the box, there is definitely an air of quality. I already had a Philips Sonicare water flosser, but this was into a whole new level of sophistication. The package includes a very stylish charging unit that works with a glass to sit on it. There is also a USB travel case which might be an alternative on an everyday basis. There are four heads for different purposes and, much to my amazement, each head automatically calls up a different cleaning mode, just by attaching it to the handle. You can override those settings using a button on the handle.First, I would recommend downloading the app on your smartphone, if you intend to try it at least. It is amazingly smart because the app identifies any areas you have left uncleaned or where you have applied too much pressure. Wow. There are also suggested routines to rectify shortcomings in your regime. The app is remarkable, via Bluetooth showing you what you have cleaned and what you need to do. You can also rotate the view, even check the view from inside your mouth (a virtual view of course), but clever nonetheless.I recommend reading through the instructions so that you are aware of what does what and how. There is also a video on the Amazon page to give you a starting overview.Just about everything you can read, but here are my impressions of using the unit. Firstly, it tickles until you get used to it. The sonic effect and the vibration feel strange. I wasn’t sure I liked it. I have used it many times now and believe me, my teeth feel cleaner than they have felt in my memory. It is remarkable and very effective. I would take a deep breath before paying this much for a toothbrush (£359.00 at the time of writing), but this is an exceptional piece of equipment that I suspect I will never want to be without again. For cleaning, it even knocks spots off my Oral-B Professional Care Electric Toothbrush with a cross-action rotary head that I had really loved.My only reservation is the app which is very prescriptive. It was useful for training, but I found that if you accidentally pressed the off switch, it wanted you to reset the toothbrush and start again. If you didn't, even with a tiny amount of toothpaste you could have a mouthful of foam and be unable to spit it out without dribbling down your front. I stopped using the app, continued to use the brush really effectively and still found it a great toothbrush, but without the app was so much nicer to use.

18.9.2017

I'm not going to beat about the bush, the price is or might seem, absolutely eye-watering. But I'm going to ask you to hold my hand for a few sentences and take a leap of faith as I go through what you are paying for..First off, I was not a fan of Philips usual electric toothbrushes, for as long as I can remember, I have used Braun Oral B. The current version was the 6000, which uses Bluetooth to guide you when cleaning. That lasted about a month before I got bored of using the app and just used the brush. It cleaned well, not had any problems with my teeth apart from the dental hygienist telling me that I could be a little more efficient behind my front bottom teeth.I changed the heads on a regular basis and thought that it did a good job.Then the Sonicare DiamondClean arrived, and it has blown me away and blown the Braun away.First of all the cleaning is at such a high frequency that it makes my old Oral B seem archaic. It's like being at the dentist but without all the grimacing pain. It's a bit like attaching a toothbrush head to a Dremel!Pressure is continuously monitored and if you press too hard the base flashes to warn you. If you decide to use the app then the brush can tell by its position which area of your teeth is being cleaned, and you also get prompts to move to different areas - all smart stuff, but I'm not one for using the app as mentioned before. Out of the box, you get a selection of heads including, premium plaque defence, premium whitening, and premium gum and tongue care. You also get some antibacterial tongue spray. The smarts of the brush pick up the type of head your using and the corresponding name lights up on the handle. My teeth have never felt as clean - even after a visit to the dentist.The cleaning is fantastic.Charging has a novel approach which is no longer on one of those bases with a bit that goes in the bottom of the brush. Now you get a flat bottom on your brush and put it in a glass for charging. It could be said that this is a gimmick, but I think it is useful because even if you don't use the glass for water, it still makes cleaning a lot easier than the old charging base method. The carry case uses a similar system whereby you put the brush in the case, and the case charges the unit (powered via USB cable). The case also has space to carry two heads. I usually think toothbrush cases are a bit of a waste of time and I just chuck my brush in my toilet bag. But this case has changed my opinion, and I like it as I think it is worthwhile.Let's go back to the price. The brush cleans so well that it theoretically should pay for itself by preventing dental issues. I say this only because, as mentioned, I have used it and promise you it is that effective. But the issue is that the price is so high that for a lot of people it will be out of reach. I think that this is a real shame and I'm hoping that in a year or so the price will plummet and this type of brush becomes affordable for everyone.That's it, thanks for holding my hand.

15.11.2017

I've used several sonic toothbrushes throughout the years and each one has been better and more advanced than the next to the point where you just can't imagine how it could get any better.... that's exactly how I feel about this incredible piece of kit.The toothbrush and everything about it is sleek and stylish! I was beyond impressed with the glass charging unit and promptly replaced my old toothbrush with its hideous white plastic base with this one and love how tidy and cool it looks on my bathroom counter.The brush links to an app which I've installed on my iPhone and it really enlightens you as to how you should be brushing.

6.9.2017

An excellent tooth brush, just the price is quite high.I've owned a few electric toothbrushes over the years, both Braun and Philips and they are always better than a manual toothbrush for cleaning results, but do you want to pay the price for this brush, now its main advantage is the app that helps get you out of bad habits, like moving the brush too fast or pressing to hard, which we all can get into when daily life is a constant rush, the last Braun I had got me out of the habit of pushing too hard, but i found when using this brush I was moving to fast and had to slow down, but is that worth the price, that depends on your income.They have put some effort into the charging stand which is a nice quality glass cup that goes over the charging stand itself,

8.9.2017

I have used various versions of Philips electronic brushes and heads over the last 10-15 years and I certainly find them superior to the Braun alternatives, which I have also tried. So how does this new one compare?This latest 'top of the line' model comes with software, the Sonicare app, for you to check the effectiveness of your cleaning and other functions, four different brush heads, and two chargers: one is the glass that sits on top of a wired charger; the other is the travel box that doubles as a charger with a USB plug and lead within it. The latter is a very good idea because it reduces the amount of equipment you need to carry with you when travelling. I'm ambivalent about the glass and base idea,

25.9.2017

I am an amazon vine reviewer. I have been using the Philips Sonicare DIamondClean Smart Electric toothbrush for a couple of weeks now. This review is an interim assessment for this time. The brush handle and its related 4 brush attachments and the App that you can download have resulted in my teeth being the cleanest they have been compared to my previous brush. I recommend that you download the App before you use any of the brushes. You then Bluetooth sync your brush to the App. You get a "plan view" of your top and bottom teeth. The brush heads have a piezo crystal which means as you attach the head to the brush handle, it knows which brush head is fitted. From this the App guides you on where to start brushing- for example,

26.9.2017

Bluetooth connected toothbrushes have been around for a while and I found the last one I had a bit of a gimmick. It didn't really do much when you connected to it and once the novelty wore off I didn't bother connecting again. This brush rectifies that by being one that actually has a useful app that tracks your brushing and gives you coverage of where you have brushed so you can make sure you get full coverage. The app shows a mock up a set of teeth and highlights the area to brush. As you brush it highlights the front or back and colours the back and front of teeth in as they are cleaned. This works quite well,

7.9.2017

This is the Black model Philips Sonicare Diamond Clean that I received.The product’s packaging is good as might be expected for a high end high priced product.Once the box was opened, the quality of the toothbrush and all its accessories are very well built.Using the brushI like the toothbrush head recognition system.The toothbrush base automatically recognises which brush head is in use.This is particularly useful for a quick start brushing as you no longer have to inspect which head you are using.Another feature which was interesting was the intensity bars.The intensity is set automatically for each brush head ensuring optimum results.The user manual recommends which intensity setting to use for each brush head if you are using the incorrect brush.I noticed that whilst brushing,

2.11.2017

This is my first time ever using an electric toothbrush of any description, so it's been quite a learning curve. Not having other similar toothbrush experience, I can only give my perspective that this was a great one to start on - the mobile app interface really helps educate and motivate.. even if it can be a bit clunky and awkward to use.So what do you get for your money - the handle for the brush with sonic motor, various brush heads which are designed for different uses, a travel case, a charging glass, access to a mobile app and some mouthwash. It all feels like a quality product, and the bursh itself has been really reliable.

13.10.2017

We have a Water Pik system which we have multiple heads for, but my daughter's sensitive teeth don't like even the lowest setting when using her toothbrush head. I decided to try her on a quality electric toothbrush and this came up in my queue, and we decided to give this one a shot. It was actually quite intimidating right out of the box. Multiple brush heads, a manual, mentions of a phone app, etc. My 16-year-old daughter ending up saying 'sod it' and taking it in her room to peruse the use of. She tells me it turns out to be actually simple to use, just fancily packaged.It comes with a two pin plug charging and travel case, as well as a glass for you to store your brush heads in,

21.12.2017

Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart Electric Toothbrush - Cashmere Grey Edition (UK 2-Pin Bathroom Plug) HX9924/44In the box.The brush, 3 heads, bottle of mouth wash, charger with 2 pin plug, charging case and instructions.Set up.This brush can be used like any other electric tooth brush or along with an app that monitors your brushing. Obviously, you need a mobile phone to use this feature.You download the app from Philips and then pair it with the brush., The brush then sends data to the app about you brushing frequency, quality and advice on your brushing and it even spots cavities. The app produces graphs and gives advice on dental health.Charger.The brush has to be charged up and a glass bathroom container charger is provided which also acts as a storage container.

4.1.2018

I'm in two minds about this product. On one hand it's a brilliantly effective, rather beautiful product where every aspect of the design seems to have been considered, right down to the charger, which is an attractive looking glass. It comes with a number of heads and communicates with an app that you download onto your phone which gives feedback on how well you've brushed and even flossing reminders. On the other hand, although I appreciate the need to look after your teeth and I've owned an electric brush for a couple of years now, I'm not sure there is an actual need to pay quite as much attention to teeth brushing or, frankly, to spend quite so much money on a product like this which,

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