Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9000 Electric Toothbrush with App Bundle (Black)
Philips Sonicare's best whitening in our most elegant sonic electric toothbrush. Switch to Philips Sonicare. 4 modes. 3 intensities The DiamondClean 9000 comes with Clean. White+. Gum Health and Deep Clean+ to take care of your brushing needs. Clean mode is for exceptional everyday cleaning. White+ is for removing stains. Gum Health provides a gentle yet effective clean for gums and Deep Clean+ gives you an invigorating deep clean. Three intensities allow you to choose between a higher setting to boost your clean and a lower one for more-sensitive mouths. Progress Report The DiamondClean 9000 gives you the guidance you need to improve and maintain healthy brushing habits in between dentist checkups. Built-in smart sensors let you know when you're using too much pressure. and by connecting your brushing experience to the Sonicare app. a personalized Progress Report helps you stay on track. to see how much you've improved over time. Premium All-in-One brush head Clean without compromise with the A3 Premium All-in-One brush head. Our all-time best has angled bristles to help remove up to 20x more plaque even in hard-to-reach areas*. Triangular tips work to remove up to 100% more stains in less than two days***. And longer bristles clean deep for gums that are up to 15x healthier in just two weeks**. All that without ever switching brush heads. Did you know: brush heads become less effective after 3 months of use? Our BrushSync? feature can remind you when it's almost time for a replacement. Proven sonic brushing Brush away plaque with sonic technology our benchmark in effective and gentle cleaning. While you brush. up to 62.000 bristle movements and dynamic fluid action help clean even hard-to-reach areas. leaving your mouth feeling exceptionally fresh and clean. Built-in pressure sensor You might not notice if you're brushing too hard. but your DiamondClean 9000 will. If you need to ease up. the toothbrush will make a pulsing sound. It's a heads up to let your brush head do the work. 7 out of 10 people found this feature helped them become a better brusher. BrushSync mode pairing Smart brush heads ensure you're using the right mode and intensity for the best possible clean. For an example. say you're using the W3 Premium White brush head. Your DiamondClean 9000's BrushSync technology will automatically sync your brush head with the White+ mode to help whiten your teeth. BrushSync replacement reminder All brush heads wear out over time. so you'll want to keep an eye on yours to make sure you're still getting a great clean. Our BrushSync technology tracks how long you've been using your brush head for. and how hard you've been brushing. The BrushSync replacement reminder on your handle and a short beep gives you a heads up when it's time to replace it. Long-life battery Your DiamondClean 9000 will last for up to two weeks on a single charge with regular use. * compared to DiamondClean ** more than a manual toothbrush *** based on two periods of two-minute brushings per day
Philips Sonicare's best whitening in our most elegant sonic electric toothbrush. Switch to Philips Sonicare. 4 modes. 3 intensities The DiamondClean 9000 comes with Clean. White+. Gum Health and Deep Clean+ to take care of your brushing needs. Clean mode is for exceptional everyday cleaning. White+ is for removing stains. Gum Health provides a gentle yet effective clean for gums and Deep Clean+ gives you an invigorating deep clean. Three intensities allow you to choose between a higher setting to boost your clean and a lower one for more-sensitive mouths. Progress Report The DiamondClean 9000 gives you the guidance you need to improve and maintain healthy brushing habits in between dentist checkups. Built-in smart sensors let you know when you're using too much pressure. and by connecting your brushing experience to the Sonicare app. a personalized Progress Report helps you stay on track. to see how much you've improved over time. Premium All-in-One brush head Clean without compromise with the A3 Premium All-in-One brush head. Our all-time best has angled bristles to help remove up to 20x more plaque even in hard-to-reach areas*. Triangular tips work to remove up to 100% more stains in less than two days***. And longer bristles clean deep for gums that are up to 15x healthier in just two weeks**. All that without ever switching brush heads. Did you know: brush heads become less effective after 3 months of use? Our BrushSync? feature can remind you when it's almost time for a replacement. Proven sonic brushing Brush away plaque with sonic technology our benchmark in effective and gentle cleaning. While you brush. up to 62.000 bristle movements and dynamic fluid action help clean even hard-to-reach areas. leaving your mouth feeling exceptionally fresh and clean. Built-in pressure sensor You might not notice if you're brushing too hard. but your DiamondClean 9000 will. If you need to ease up. the toothbrush will make a pulsing sound. It's a heads up to let your brush head do the work. 7 out of 10 people found this feature helped them become a better brusher. BrushSync mode pairing Smart brush heads ensure you're using the right mode and intensity for the best possible clean. For an example. say you're using the W3 Premium White brush head. Your DiamondClean 9000's BrushSync technology will automatically sync your brush head with the White+ mode to help whiten your teeth. BrushSync replacement reminder All brush heads wear out over time. so you'll want to keep an eye on yours to make sure you're still getting a great clean. Our BrushSync technology tracks how long you've been using your brush head for. and how hard you've been brushing. The BrushSync replacement reminder on your handle and a short beep gives you a heads up when it's time to replace it. Long-life battery Your DiamondClean 9000 will last for up to two weeks on a single charge with regular use. * compared to DiamondClean ** more than a manual toothbrush *** based on two periods of two-minute brushings per day
Philips Sonicare's best whitening in our most elegant sonic electric toothbrush. Switch to Philips Sonicare. 4 modes. 3 intensities The DiamondClean 9000 comes with Clean. White+. Gum Health and Deep Clean+ to take care of your brushing needs. Clean mode is for exceptional everyday cleaning. White+ is for removing stains. Gum Health provides a gentle yet effective clean for gums and Deep Clean+ gives you an invigorating deep clean. Three intensities allow you to choose between a higher setting to boost your clean and a lower one for more-sensitive mouths. Progress Report The DiamondClean 9000 gives you the guidance you need to improve and maintain healthy brushing habits in between dentist checkups. Built-in smart sensors let you know when you're using too much pressure. and by connecting your brushing experience to the Sonicare app. a personalized Progress Report helps you stay on track. to see how much you've improved over time. Premium All-in-One brush head Clean without compromise with the A3 Premium All-in-One brush head. Our all-time best has angled bristles to help remove up to 20x more plaque even in hard-to-reach areas*. Triangular tips work to remove up to 100% more stains in less than two days***. And longer bristles clean deep for gums that are up to 15x healthier in just two weeks**. All that without ever switching brush heads. Did you know: brush heads become less effective after 3 months of use? Our BrushSync? feature can remind you when it's almost time for a replacement. Proven sonic brushing Brush away plaque with sonic technology our benchmark in effective and gentle cleaning. While you brush. up to 62.000 bristle movements and dynamic fluid action help clean even hard-to-reach areas. leaving your mouth feeling exceptionally fresh and clean. Built-in pressure sensor You might not notice if you're brushing too hard. but your DiamondClean 9000 will. If you need to ease up. the toothbrush will make a pulsing sound. It's a heads up to let your brush head do the work. 7 out of 10 people found this feature helped them become a better brusher. BrushSync mode pairing Smart brush heads ensure you're using the right mode and intensity for the best possible clean. For an example. say you're using the W3 Premium White brush head. Your DiamondClean 9000's BrushSync technology will automatically sync your brush head with the White+ mode to help whiten your teeth. BrushSync replacement reminder All brush heads wear out over time. so you'll want to keep an eye on yours to make sure you're still getting a great clean. Our BrushSync technology tracks how long you've been using your brush head for. and how hard you've been brushing. The BrushSync replacement reminder on your handle and a short beep gives you a heads up when it's time to replace it. Long-life battery Your DiamondClean 9000 will last for up to two weeks on a single charge with regular use. * compared to DiamondClean ** more than a manual toothbrush *** based on two periods of two-minute brushings per day
Philips Sonicare's best whitening in our most elegant sonic electric toothbrush. Switch to Philips Sonicare. 4 modes. 3 intensities The DiamondClean 9000 comes with Clean. White+. Gum Health and Deep Clean+ to take care of your brushing needs. Clean mode is for exceptional everyday cleaning. White+ is for removing stains. Gum Health provides a gentle yet effective clean for gums and Deep Clean+ gives you an invigorating deep clean. Three intensities allow you to choose between a higher setting to boost your clean and a lower one for more-sensitive mouths. Progress Report The DiamondClean 9000 gives you the guidance you need to improve and maintain healthy brushing habits in between dentist checkups. Built-in smart sensors let you know when you're using too much pressure. and by connecting your brushing experience to the Sonicare app. a personalized Progress Report helps you stay on track. to see how much you've improved over time. Premium All-in-One brush head Clean without compromise with the A3 Premium All-in-One brush head. Our all-time best has angled bristles to help remove up to 20x more plaque even in hard-to-reach areas*. Triangular tips work to remove up to 100% more stains in less than two days***. And longer bristles clean deep for gums that are up to 15x healthier in just two weeks**. All that without ever switching brush heads. Did you know: brush heads become less effective after 3 months of use? Our BrushSync? feature can remind you when it's almost time for a replacement. Proven sonic brushing Brush away plaque with sonic technology our benchmark in effective and gentle cleaning. While you brush. up to 62.000 bristle movements and dynamic fluid action help clean even hard-to-reach areas. leaving your mouth feeling exceptionally fresh and clean. Built-in pressure sensor You might not notice if you're brushing too hard. but your DiamondClean 9000 will. If you need to ease up. the toothbrush will make a pulsing sound. It's a heads up to let your brush head do the work. 7 out of 10 people found this feature helped them become a better brusher. BrushSync mode pairing Smart brush heads ensure you're using the right mode and intensity for the best possible clean. For an example. say you're using the W3 Premium White brush head. Your DiamondClean 9000's BrushSync technology will automatically sync your brush head with the White+ mode to help whiten your teeth. BrushSync replacement reminder All brush heads wear out over time. so you'll want to keep an eye on yours to make sure you're still getting a great clean. Our BrushSync technology tracks how long you've been using your brush head for. and how hard you've been brushing. The BrushSync replacement reminder on your handle and a short beep gives you a heads up when it's time to replace it. Long-life battery Your DiamondClean 9000 will last for up to two weeks on a single charge with regular use. * compared to DiamondClean ** more than a manual toothbrush *** based on two periods of two-minute brushings per day
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The lowest price for Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9000 Electric Toothbrush with App Bundle (Black) right now is $539.00 at Woolworths.
The all-time low was $260.00 on 25 Oct 2025 — today's price is 107% above the lowest ever. It has been notably cheaper before — worth setting a price alert.
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Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9000 Electric Toothbrush Bundle Pack
Delivery between 28 Sept – 7 Oct $10
originally posted on philips.co.uk
The sonic waves were a bit of a surprise when I first used this toothbrush. The feeling is very different from a more traditional electric brush. It’s hard to describe but I feel that I get a really good clean. The small, oval brush is good for getting behind back teeth which I struggled to do with a larger, round brush head. Only thing I don’t like as much is that the timing intervals are in 6 sections rather than 4. This is just a personal preference but constantly changing direction/ grip on the upper and lower middle sections is a bit annoying to cover all surfaces but of course you can ignore the timing buzzes. The travel charger is great - has its own box to keep everything clean and tidy. Also like the little base for standing brush on to stop toothpasty ... MoreThe sonic waves were a bit of a surprise when I first used this toothbrush. The feeling is very different from a more traditional electric brush. It’s hard to describe but I feel that I get a really good clean. The small, oval brush is good for getting behind back teeth which I struggled to do with a larger, round brush head. Only thing I don’t like as much is that the timing intervals are in 6 sections rather than 4. This is just a personal preference but constantly changing direction/ grip on the upper and lower middle sections is a bit annoying to cover all surfaces but of course you can ignore the timing buzzes. The travel charger is great - has its own box to keep everything clean and tidy. Also like the little base for standing brush on to stop toothpasty drips getting into the worktop. Well thought out design and accessories. Would recommend.
originally posted on philips.co.uk
I bought this toothbrush in a sale on Amazon with a considerable discount. Delivery was next day via prime delivery. The toothbrush looks good, and the charging case is handy while travelling.The toothbrush cleans well, though it automatically cuts off after 2 minutes (or a little more when using the deep clean/whitening modes). This means you need to time each area of your mouth to be cleaned - if you spend too much time on one area, then other areas will not be cleaned in time. Of course, you can restart the toothbrush for this, but it's quite a poor design. The toothbrush should 'sense' where you have cleaned and only shut off after all areas of the mouth have been cleaned.Despite the positives of the toothbrush mentioned above, my experience with the Philips ... MoreI bought this toothbrush in a sale on Amazon with a considerable discount. Delivery was next day via prime delivery. The toothbrush looks good, and the charging case is handy while travelling.The toothbrush cleans well, though it automatically cuts off after 2 minutes (or a little more when using the deep clean/whitening modes). This means you need to time each area of your mouth to be cleaned - if you spend too much time on one area, then other areas will not be cleaned in time. Of course, you can restart the toothbrush for this, but it's quite a poor design. The toothbrush should 'sense' where you have cleaned and only shut off after all areas of the mouth have been cleaned.Despite the positives of the toothbrush mentioned above, my experience with the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9000 has been marred by intermittent faults - primarily related to charging (or lack of!). At random intervals, the toothbrush just stops charging. Usually this can be remedied by cleaning the bottom of the toothbrush (which is used for the wireless charging) as this often attracts toothpaste residue.Today however, my toothbrush completely packed in without warning. It wouldn't charge, despite being completely clean underneath.I don't mind paying for a quality product, however I had expected a far better experience than this! Philips used to be a respectable brand, but now I'm very hesitant to buy anything by Philips again.As for toothbrushes, I purchased an Oral-B iO9 (also on offer) today. I used one of these before the Sonicare and found it to be a very reliable toothbrush - unlike the Sonicare.Until Philips improves their build quality and reliability, I can't recommend Sonicare toothbrushes.
originally posted on boots.com
I switched to Philips and it has been a great decision! The Philips brush heads are a little expensive but the feature advanced bristle designs and technology that really enhance cleaning effectiveness. The extra features, like different cleaning modes, can make a big difference in your brushing routine too as it has done for meWhile the heads are pricier, they’re designed for longevity and often have extra features like specialised bristles, which might make them more effective at plaque removal and gum care. Only three weeks in but find the investment worth it for the cleaner, fresher feel I’ve got.I might have a to consider the multi-pack options to bring down the cost a bit over time. You might do that way, you’re maintaining your routine without breaking ... MoreI switched to Philips and it has been a great decision! The Philips brush heads are a little expensive but the feature advanced bristle designs and technology that really enhance cleaning effectiveness. The extra features, like different cleaning modes, can make a big difference in your brushing routine too as it has done for meWhile the heads are pricier, they’re designed for longevity and often have extra features like specialised bristles, which might make them more effective at plaque removal and gum care. Only three weeks in but find the investment worth it for the cleaner, fresher feel I’ve got.I might have a to consider the multi-pack options to bring down the cost a bit over time. You might do that way, you’re maintaining your routine without breaking the bank.
Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9000 Electric Toothbrush Bundle Pack
Delivery between 28 Sept – 7 Oct $10
The sonic waves were a bit of a surprise when I first used this toothbrush. The feeling is very different from a more traditional electric brush. It’s hard to describe but I feel that I get a really good clean. The small, oval brush is good for getting behind back teeth which I struggled to do with a larger, round brush head. Only thing I don’t like as much is that the timing intervals are in 6 sections rather than 4. This is just a personal preference but constantly changing direction/ grip on the upper and lower middle sections is a bit annoying to cover all surfaces but of course you can ignore the timing buzzes. The travel charger is great - has its own box to keep everything clean and tidy. Also like the little base for standing brush on to stop toothpasty ... MoreThe sonic waves were a bit of a surprise when I first used this toothbrush. The feeling is very different from a more traditional electric brush. It’s hard to describe but I feel that I get a really good clean. The small, oval brush is good for getting behind back teeth which I struggled to do with a larger, round brush head. Only thing I don’t like as much is that the timing intervals are in 6 sections rather than 4. This is just a personal preference but constantly changing direction/ grip on the upper and lower middle sections is a bit annoying to cover all surfaces but of course you can ignore the timing buzzes. The travel charger is great - has its own box to keep everything clean and tidy. Also like the little base for standing brush on to stop toothpasty drips getting into the worktop. Well thought out design and accessories. Would recommend.
I bought this toothbrush in a sale on Amazon with a considerable discount. Delivery was next day via prime delivery. The toothbrush looks good, and the charging case is handy while travelling.The toothbrush cleans well, though it automatically cuts off after 2 minutes (or a little more when using the deep clean/whitening modes). This means you need to time each area of your mouth to be cleaned - if you spend too much time on one area, then other areas will not be cleaned in time. Of course, you can restart the toothbrush for this, but it's quite a poor design. The toothbrush should 'sense' where you have cleaned and only shut off after all areas of the mouth have been cleaned.Despite the positives of the toothbrush mentioned above, my experience with the Philips ... MoreI bought this toothbrush in a sale on Amazon with a considerable discount. Delivery was next day via prime delivery. The toothbrush looks good, and the charging case is handy while travelling.The toothbrush cleans well, though it automatically cuts off after 2 minutes (or a little more when using the deep clean/whitening modes). This means you need to time each area of your mouth to be cleaned - if you spend too much time on one area, then other areas will not be cleaned in time. Of course, you can restart the toothbrush for this, but it's quite a poor design. The toothbrush should 'sense' where you have cleaned and only shut off after all areas of the mouth have been cleaned.Despite the positives of the toothbrush mentioned above, my experience with the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9000 has been marred by intermittent faults - primarily related to charging (or lack of!). At random intervals, the toothbrush just stops charging. Usually this can be remedied by cleaning the bottom of the toothbrush (which is used for the wireless charging) as this often attracts toothpaste residue.Today however, my toothbrush completely packed in without warning. It wouldn't charge, despite being completely clean underneath.I don't mind paying for a quality product, however I had expected a far better experience than this! Philips used to be a respectable brand, but now I'm very hesitant to buy anything by Philips again.As for toothbrushes, I purchased an Oral-B iO9 (also on offer) today. I used one of these before the Sonicare and found it to be a very reliable toothbrush - unlike the Sonicare.Until Philips improves their build quality and reliability, I can't recommend Sonicare toothbrushes.
I switched to Philips and it has been a great decision! The Philips brush heads are a little expensive but the feature advanced bristle designs and technology that really enhance cleaning effectiveness. The extra features, like different cleaning modes, can make a big difference in your brushing routine too as it has done for meWhile the heads are pricier, they’re designed for longevity and often have extra features like specialised bristles, which might make them more effective at plaque removal and gum care. Only three weeks in but find the investment worth it for the cleaner, fresher feel I’ve got.I might have a to consider the multi-pack options to bring down the cost a bit over time. You might do that way, you’re maintaining your routine without breaking ... MoreI switched to Philips and it has been a great decision! The Philips brush heads are a little expensive but the feature advanced bristle designs and technology that really enhance cleaning effectiveness. The extra features, like different cleaning modes, can make a big difference in your brushing routine too as it has done for meWhile the heads are pricier, they’re designed for longevity and often have extra features like specialised bristles, which might make them more effective at plaque removal and gum care. Only three weeks in but find the investment worth it for the cleaner, fresher feel I’ve got.I might have a to consider the multi-pack options to bring down the cost a bit over time. You might do that way, you’re maintaining your routine without breaking the bank.
The toothbrush's 4 modes and its levels of intensity have done well to improve my teeth. However, it has also brought to me too much inconvenience:1. After using it for a week, its light keeps flashing for 5 minutes even when I do not touch it. This makes the toothbrush's battery life becomes wayyy shorter than its advertisement.2. For the 1st situation, I contacted Philips Customer Service to ask for how to fix my toothbrush. They suggested me to send my handle for an exchange with a normal handle, and so I did.3. Philips sent me a new handle which is, to my surprise, not the same with my original handle in version. My handle is 7900 model, but they sent me 5100 handle which is wayyyy cheaper than the 7900 that I paid. I am really angry with this. How could ... MoreThe toothbrush's 4 modes and its levels of intensity have done well to improve my teeth. However, it has also brought to me too much inconvenience:1. After using it for a week, its light keeps flashing for 5 minutes even when I do not touch it. This makes the toothbrush's battery life becomes wayyy shorter than its advertisement.2. For the 1st situation, I contacted Philips Customer Service to ask for how to fix my toothbrush. They suggested me to send my handle for an exchange with a normal handle, and so I did.3. Philips sent me a new handle which is, to my surprise, not the same with my original handle in version. My handle is 7900 model, but they sent me 5100 handle which is wayyyy cheaper than the 7900 that I paid. I am really angry with this. How could Philips exchange an expensive handle with a cheap one? Especially the one that has received so many negative reviews?4. I had to contact Philips Customer Service again to exchange the exchanged one with the right handle. They started to blame me for sending my original handle away before asking them. I was so angry, again. I still keep all the transcript of my chats with them so they cannot say something like that to their customer. They asked me to wait for a week so they can see what was going on. I have yet to receive any news from them. Disappointing!5. So, in total, it takes me more than a month to solve a small problem that should not occur in the first place. It takes me more than a month to brush my teeth. I cannot believe it!
I bought this from Boots in 2022, thankfully you get a 2 year warranty with this product. The metal rod that holds the toothbrush head became loose and rendered the toothbrush useless! Contacted Philips customer service department and fair play they replaced the handle of the toothbrush and then here we go again! The exact same thing happened to the replacement handle. So yet again I contacted customer services and again they are replacing the handle........really concerned that this will happen again and my warranty will have expired. I am so disappointed in the quality of the latest sonicare toothbrushes....I purchased my first one from QVC over 20 years ago! I have always used the sonicate brush but am seriously thinking about changing to the Oral B. The quality ... MoreI bought this from Boots in 2022, thankfully you get a 2 year warranty with this product. The metal rod that holds the toothbrush head became loose and rendered the toothbrush useless! Contacted Philips customer service department and fair play they replaced the handle of the toothbrush and then here we go again! The exact same thing happened to the replacement handle. So yet again I contacted customer services and again they are replacing the handle........really concerned that this will happen again and my warranty will have expired. I am so disappointed in the quality of the latest sonicare toothbrushes....I purchased my first one from QVC over 20 years ago! I have always used the sonicate brush but am seriously thinking about changing to the Oral B. The quality is just not the same! So sad.
Well made but far too much tech for me. In hindsight I should have bought something much less sophisticated and less than half the price. With all the extras it seems bizarre that the speed/intensity can't be controlled. There are admittedly different settings, clean, gum health, deep clean etc. but the intensity is still the same.This makes the twice daily routine of brushing teeth a bit more like a chore. The aggressive vibrations are quite unpleasant.Using an app you can connect your tooth brushing regime to your device....really? Isn't life too short for this?I expect this is just par for the course now, everything has to be connectable via an app it seems.The build quality is what you would expect from Phillips, it's very well balanced and looks great. The ... MoreWell made but far too much tech for me. In hindsight I should have bought something much less sophisticated and less than half the price. With all the extras it seems bizarre that the speed/intensity can't be controlled. There are admittedly different settings, clean, gum health, deep clean etc. but the intensity is still the same.This makes the twice daily routine of brushing teeth a bit more like a chore. The aggressive vibrations are quite unpleasant.Using an app you can connect your tooth brushing regime to your device....really? Isn't life too short for this?I expect this is just par for the course now, everything has to be connectable via an app it seems.The build quality is what you would expect from Phillips, it's very well balanced and looks great. The length of charge time seems good so far. So in short, good product , a little pricey and not for me.
I am surprised at how well I enjoyed this toothbrush with just a couple of days of usage. The first thing I’ve noticed about this toothbrush is how modern and sleek the design is. This toothbrush has 4 modes. Clean mode, for daily usage. White+ mode, to increase the visibility of pearly white teeth (one of two of my favorite modes). Gum health mode, it’s gentle, especially for your gums. I find gum health mode to be catered to those who are sensitive around the gums and teeth. Lastly, deep clean+ mode is my second favorite mode. Deep clean+, I’d say is effective, efficient, and rejuvenating. Especially, after a heavy meal, or after something sweet. I find all these 4 modes quite versatile because this toothbrush also includes the settings to change the intensity ... MoreI am surprised at how well I enjoyed this toothbrush with just a couple of days of usage. The first thing I’ve noticed about this toothbrush is how modern and sleek the design is. This toothbrush has 4 modes. Clean mode, for daily usage. White+ mode, to increase the visibility of pearly white teeth (one of two of my favorite modes). Gum health mode, it’s gentle, especially for your gums. I find gum health mode to be catered to those who are sensitive around the gums and teeth. Lastly, deep clean+ mode is my second favorite mode. Deep clean+, I’d say is effective, efficient, and rejuvenating. Especially, after a heavy meal, or after something sweet. I find all these 4 modes quite versatile because this toothbrush also includes the settings to change the intensity from each mode. If you’re sensitive and want to use the Deep clean+ mode, that’s an option to use. This toothbrush also has a pressure sensor that warns with a pulsing sound, when you’re brushing too hard. I like the reminder features of the need to replace your toothbrush head too. Dental hygiene is key for your health and with all these features within the toothbrush, I can’t recommend this toothbrush to others enough. Also to include the charging station for the toothbrush is incredible because it has an acrylic/plastic protector holder that you’re able to remove and clean. I find the protector holder to be quite effective, especially to protect the charger from multiple usages. Within three weeks of using this toothbrush, I indeed saw a significant change in my oral health. I’ve seen a brighter appearance and healthier gums thanks to all these features this toothbrush has. I’ve also stopped getting my teeth whiten and stopped using those abrasive whitening strips, thanks to this toothbrush with its White+ Mode. Overall, I find this toothbrush to be the best in value, due to the multiple features it has.
This toothbrush was perfect for the year and 4 months that I had it but around the 1 yr 4 month mark it started acting funny and would randomly stop and pitter instead of a consistent vibration. Now at 1 yr 5months it's just barely working and am tossing it out. For a nearly $200 you would expect it to be able to last much longer especially under pristine conditions but that's just the way of common goods now.Unless it's on a really good sale it's not worth it. Save yourself the trouble and buy a toothbrush that does basically the same thing in the $60-$80 price range. The only thing your paying extra for is the admittingly good aesthetics and that's it. They even cheaped out on the charging stand; it used to look a lot better on the earlier models comparing it to ... MoreThis toothbrush was perfect for the year and 4 months that I had it but around the 1 yr 4 month mark it started acting funny and would randomly stop and pitter instead of a consistent vibration. Now at 1 yr 5months it's just barely working and am tossing it out. For a nearly $200 you would expect it to be able to last much longer especially under pristine conditions but that's just the way of common goods now.Unless it's on a really good sale it's not worth it. Save yourself the trouble and buy a toothbrush that does basically the same thing in the $60-$80 price range. The only thing your paying extra for is the admittingly good aesthetics and that's it. They even cheaped out on the charging stand; it used to look a lot better on the earlier models comparing it to the one my friend has.Even if the toothbrush didn't break I would still say that I had wished I just bought a cheaper one. In normal circumstances I would have given it a 3 out of 5 simply because the cost is insane but because it died way sooner that it should have that costed it another star.Don't make the mistake I did. Go with a more affordable Phillips Vibrating Toothbrush if you want to stick in the Phillips brand.
I had an older model Sonicare for years. A couple of years ago I tried to get away with cheapo brush heads instead of the real thing, and my dentist visits soon became awful. The hygienist even put me on a course of treatment to improve my gum health. Then I went back to the genuine Sonicare brushes and things got better, but not great. I finally discovered that these units do wear out after a while, so there's a reason it was feeling less-than-effective. So I sprung for a new one -- a "special edition," no less, with an app. I haven't used the app yet -- seems like a bit much to this Boomer -- but I'll probably play with it eventually. After using it about a month, I went for my cleaning and the hygienist looked in my mouth and said, "There's not much to do." ... MoreI had an older model Sonicare for years. A couple of years ago I tried to get away with cheapo brush heads instead of the real thing, and my dentist visits soon became awful. The hygienist even put me on a course of treatment to improve my gum health. Then I went back to the genuine Sonicare brushes and things got better, but not great. I finally discovered that these units do wear out after a while, so there's a reason it was feeling less-than-effective. So I sprung for a new one -- a "special edition," no less, with an app. I haven't used the app yet -- seems like a bit much to this Boomer -- but I'll probably play with it eventually. After using it about a month, I went for my cleaning and the hygienist looked in my mouth and said, "There's not much to do." That's what I like to hear.
We're a Sonicare family as you can see by the rainbow of Sonicare toothbrush flavors we have for use at home and travel. Primarily, we've stuck to the sub-$100 to $120-ish brushes in the past, and frankly I've never really felt like I missed much over Sonicare's more premium offerings, especially once we moved up to the models that feature more than one brushing program anyway. However, after spending some time with the Sonicare 9000 SE, both my wife and I agree that along with the dramatic bump in style and build quality you get from having this admittedly handsome toothbrush sitting next to the sink, you really CAN feel the difference in product quality and product performance both in the hand and on the teeth.In terms of style and quality, the Sonicare 9000 SE ... MoreWe're a Sonicare family as you can see by the rainbow of Sonicare toothbrush flavors we have for use at home and travel. Primarily, we've stuck to the sub-$100 to $120-ish brushes in the past, and frankly I've never really felt like I missed much over Sonicare's more premium offerings, especially once we moved up to the models that feature more than one brushing program anyway. However, after spending some time with the Sonicare 9000 SE, both my wife and I agree that along with the dramatic bump in style and build quality you get from having this admittedly handsome toothbrush sitting next to the sink, you really CAN feel the difference in product quality and product performance both in the hand and on the teeth.In terms of style and quality, the Sonicare 9000 SE is definitely a more refined and almost indulgent oral hygiene product. The dark blue and black colorway is quite striking in person, and the gold metal accents and deep bronze charging base really give this product a dash of class that certainly isn't necessary, but is definitely appreciated. The LCD display is easy to read with mode displays that gradually fade in and out as you move between settings. When you place the toothbrush on the charging stand, the LED display cascades down through the various setting indicators and a quick confirmation tone is heard to indicate that the toothbrush is situated properly on the stand to begin charging. Construction feels a bit more solid and sturdy than some of the base models and most everything simply oozes with a little extra refinement that makes it clear you're a more discerning Sonicare user. Admittedly, as others have noted, the included travel case is very minimal with just enough room for the brush and a single brush head; but I actually appreciate the more streamlined form factor...who wants to pack something the size of a middle-school pencil box into an already crowded overnight bag?If you've never used a Sonicare product before, you are in a for a treat--they really DO end up doing most of the work for you. This brush in particular includes a "BrushPacer" feature which helps encourage consistent and even brushing throughout the mouth. The idea is that once you begin a brushing program of a particular length, you divide your mouth into segments (for example, upper left/right/front and lower left/right/front) and the toothbrush momentarily pauses the motor/vibrations to indicate when you should move the brush head to the next segment in your mouth. When you've covered all sections, the toothbrush turns off automatically. You can also create and monitor custom brushing programs from the Sonicare companion smartphone app which includes visual indicators of where you should be brushing and duration of coverage, as well as offering you displays and assessments of overall oral hygiene habits, brushing reminders and atta-boys, and a host of other tips and how-to videos. Fortunately, the app is not required to get what you need from the 9000 SE, but for those of you with exacting concerns for your oral health, it's definitely a nice way to monitor your efforts and progress over time.There are four brushing programs of varying intensities and session lengths that offer optimized care to enhance plaque removal, plaque and stain removal, or plaque removal and gum massage. Along with manually selecting the program of your choice, you can vary each program's intensity level between low, medium, and high on the fly using a second selection button on the handle. The 9000 SE also supports BrushSync which automatically selects the optimal brushing program and duration/intensity simply based on the type of brush head attached to the top of the toothbrush. Special microchip-enabled brush heads are required for this particular feature and Philips offers a range of heads for purchase separately; this brush comes with a color-matched C3 head which is supposedly optimized for "premium plaque control." Oh, and as an added benefit of using one of the BrushSync heads, the 9000 SE will also give you a reminder when it's time to change brush heads with a small reminder LED that illuminates at the bottom of the handle. This replacement reminder is more than just time-based--supposedly, the handle tracks duration of use along with pressure recordings from each brushing session to suggest an optimal replacement schedule. I don't know how well this works over just visual inspection of brush head wear (my wife usually uses her brush heads until the bristles fall out), but it's definitely another feature that lends to the overall premium oral healthcare experience provided by the 9000 SE.Granted, I was a bit skeptical at first as to whether these brushing programs really offered anything MORE than Sonicare's more modest offerings as two of our other Sonicare brushes offer multiple brushing programs as well. But both my wife and I found that you can indeed FEEL the difference on your teeth and gums (in a good way) after using one of the new brushing programs. My wife in particular, whose gums and teeth more more sensitive than mine, thought her teeth felt appreciably cleaner than they ever had using her previous Sonicare toothbrush. For the record, we used a new C3 brush head on our other toothbrushes to make sure we were making apples to apples comparisons.Sure...there are still a few places where things could be a bit better. For example, the program selection and intensity selection buttons are both the same size and actuate with the exact same minimal level of force; depending on how tightly you grip the toothbrush, it can be relatively easy to accidentally press one of the buttons mid-program (or confuse one for the other) and inadvertently increase/decrease brushing intensity or change/interrupt the brushing program itself. The BrushPacer feature is also a very useful reminder to move on to the next portion of your mouth while brushing, but the vibration pause is very quick and sometimes almost imperceptible; a soft beep or maybe a pause with two quick pulses to make the transition point more obvious would be appreciated. There is also a pressure warning LED that lights up if you are pressing on your teeth too hard with the brush head. I tried to activate it during my own brushing routine to see how the sensor worked, but it didn't light up until I was using enough force to start bending the brush head stem itself--nice to know it worked, but I don't know how often the average person would be pressing down THAT hard. The warning light itself is also on the inside of the handle so it's not visible in a mirror, and it's located at the very bottom of the toothbrush so you aren't likely to see the warning LED anyway because it would be blocked by your hand while holding the toothbrush.Finally, the charging base, while handsome, is somewhat ungainly, especially for travel. The travel chargers for lower-end Sonicare brushes are single, integrated units that keep the brush in place with a small peg that adds stability while the brush is standing/charging upright. The charger base for the 9000 SE comes in two parts; the actual charger itself, which is the same one used for the MUCH pricier Sonicare offerings that come with the charging glass attachment; and a transparent plastic charger stand that nestles on top of the charging base to keep the toothbrush upright while recharging. Although this allows you to upscale your charger to use the even fancier rinsing glass attachment at some point down the road if you want to, traveling with this charger as provided means you have to keep track of the charging base AND the plastic stand attachment. And if you happen to lose track of that small plastic stand attachment, the toothbrush simply will NOT stand up in what remains of the charger base and therefore becomes impossible to charge.These are minor issues to be sure and don't necessarily detract from the primary oral healthcare experience that the 9000 SE provides; and upgrades to the case or charger accessories in particular *are* available but come bundled with other Sonicare toothbrushes that command an even higher price. For the asking price, the Sonicare 9000 SE strikes a very nice balance between form and function and is definitely recommended if you are looking for a more flexible and premium toothbrushing experience.
