Philips Sonicare bargains

shoppingnoodles

Good deals on Philips Sonicare Toothbrushes at Argos;

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Search/searchTerms/SONICARE.htm

sandybrag

Thanks, nearly missed this great deal, must brush up on my MSE skills!

apwood

Some observations that might help people save money and may help those with sensitive teeth ....

I previously had a top of the range Sonicare toothbrush (cost over £100). Excellent toothbrush.

Well, it was left in a travelodge, and wasn't handed in, so to put me on I purchased the cheapest I could find (cost about £15), battery operated. That was about 18 months ago.

That toothbrush is just as good, and possibly better than the top of the range one.

I strongly recommend the thinner ones that use the ProResults head - either full size or mini. There is a rechargeable one for just over £20 that includes timer. My one is same as the hydroclean hx6431 though it came with normal ProReults heads - I don't recommend the Hydroclean head which I have tried.

On my brush there is no timer - but to be honest I find its more important to concentrate on just ensuring all tooth surfaces and the gum-line are properly cleaned than sticking to a time so I don't miss the timer at all.

It's battery operated - but a set of cheap batteries last 2 months or more and I could easily use rechargeables.

It has no gentle startup as far as I'm aware (for the first few uses whilst your teeth get used to it). Again no problem, just go easy for the first week, gradually building up the time spent brushing.

There were a few negative reviews - largely due to possible ingress of water into the battery compartment - but as long as its rinsed and wiped dry with a towel after each use, and care is taken in replacing batteries there's no problem. My toothbrush is as good as new after 18 months and there has been no problem with water getting inside.

Since I purchased this toothbrush, along with a Philips Sonicare Airfloss (I can't get on with proper flossing), my dentist has been extremely complimentary about the state of my teeth and gums. I have sensitive teeth, and used to hate going to the dentist (painful experience especially when doing the scale and polish) but my recent visits have been almost pain free due to use of the above devices.

The Airfloss is excellent, though possibly not very reliable - I had to take one back to Costco after about 6 monhts - who merely refunded my money so I could buy a new one, with a new 12 month guarantee!

moonshine

thanks, apwood, that's a very useful post.

shoppingnoodles

Thanks apwood, that confirms what my dentist told me last week. He said get the cheapest Sonicare as it does just as good a job as the ones with all the whistles and bells.

I was well chuffed with the pack I got from Argos yesterday. Sonicare with 3 heads for just over £22. So much cheaper that when I first looked at them earlier in the year.

boglin

The Airfloss is really good. So much easier than grovelling around in your mouth with floss or other little flossing gadgets. The Airfloss blasts a jet of water between your teeth, or mouthwash if you prefer.

My hygienist recommended it to me and I've never regretted buying it.