Oral-B Professional Healthy Clean + Floss Action Precision 5000 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush

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It's like a floor buffer for your head.
By KO on November 29, 2012

Pros: - The best electric toothbrush on the market. - Great cleaning. - Reasonable value (I purchased it on sale). Cons: - Pricy. - The SmartGuide device is gimmicky. It's a useful gimmick, but a gimmick nonetheless. - LOUD!!! Snapshot conclusion: - The versatility of the Oral B system, when compared to the "you can get it in any color as long as it's black" mentality of the Philips Sonicare line, is what makes it a superior product. Both offer essentially the same level of cleaning and features for about the same price, Oral B just makes executing the full potential of cleaning easier for their customers. The Oral B 5000 is better than the 4000 and 3000, though all are great. If you're on a budget, go with the 3000. It gives you the most important features that make Oral B better than the Sonicare and a very obvious notification light for when you're brushing too hard. Don't sink to the 2000 or 1000: if you can't afford the 3000, stick with an old-fashioned brush and settle on drip coffee for a week instead of the nancy fancy-pants drink to deal with the price difference. If you're considering spending the extra money to get into the 4000, spend a little more and step up to the 5000. It's worth it. THE REVIEW I was in the market for an electric toothbrush after talking to my girlfriend about her experience with her Sonicare. Her teeth are super white and she claims that her dentist looks in her mouth for a few minutes for cavities and cuts her loose without much more than a few seconds with the scraper during her routine checkups. Considering the amount of correlation between heart disease and oral hygiene surfacing in long-term research studies, I take my flossing, brushing, and rinsing routine seriously. Still, though, I always get stuck in the chair during my checkups... suffering the scraper at the hands of the only back alley dentist I can afford without insurance. My consideration for an electric toothbrush was as a long term investment in health maintenance rather than simply acquiring a new gadget. Lucky for me, the Oral B 5000 delivers on both fronts. After a lot of research, I settled on Oral-B. I didn't ask my dentist: trust me, she's more likely to know how to dispose of a body than what kind of electric toothbrush is best... which is an opinion often purchased with manufacture incentives and kickbacks to the dentist. What I learned is that in terms of cleaning potential, the Philips Sonicare and Braun/Oral-B series devices are about equal. What sold me on the Oral-B is the action of the brushing head. I like that it oscillates in addition to simply vibrating a lot since dental tools are rotary in motion (at least the ones I've seen). Another significant advantage is that Oral-B has an extensive selection of brush heads depending on your needs so the user can work the best tool in and out of their mouth. After using the 5000 for a few days, I can say that my teeth feel SUPER clean. Granted, I'm a bit OCD: I've been using the "deep clean" mode three times a day. I figure I'm going to get as much as I can out of the "60 day challenge" as possible. I'm also aggressively attacking my personal problem area for plaque: behind my lower incisors (former smoker). After a month or so, I'll go to the regular two 2min daily brushings. The MSRP is absurd on the 5000. I would NEVER pay $150 on a date with the luscious naive 19 year-old of my mid-thirties dreams, let alone a toothbrush. I purchased this on sale for a great price, and after all was said and done, the only reason I purchased the 5000 over the 4000 was because the 5000 was only five dollars more. I figured the extra money was worth having another silly gadget in my Batman collection. I feel there is something more important people get with the 5000 series when compared to the 4000: it's called the Triple Pressure Control System. What this does is adjust the speed immediately depending on how much pressure you're applying so that you don't damage enamel, especially with whitening (i.e.; LOADED WITH SAND) toothpastes. You can hear it working (trust me: you know when the brush is moving at full throttle as optimal pressure is applied), and it's nice to know that the toothbrush takes all guesswork out of the equation for me since I've always been a ham-fisted brusher. While I could purchase two "2500" models from Costco for a little more than I paid for this, the price of admission is totally worth it for the 5000's features. Also, the 5000 has the "deep clean" feature, which adds 15sec to each quadrant, so you can go nuts with the toothpaste of your choice. Who doesn't like THAT?! The SmartGuide is interesting, but unnecessary. The visual cue for brushing too hard is nice, but I've found the red light built into the handle and the motor spooling down are adequate reminders without the need for the extra red flasher on the guide's screen. However, the motor's rapidly adjusting throttle, in addition to the SmartGuide, isn't included in the 4000 model. One thing that I like about the SmartGuide is that it shows what mode you're using, which is great because it's one less thing I have to memorize. With a little experience, I've learned how long I have to get to my teeth within the timer's intervals, but the SmartGuide accelerated that process. All in all, it's a nice additional feature that's a little cheesy and embarrassing for adults, but would be great for children, or me after a long night of drinking with the guys. Something that isn't nice is the volume of this toothbrush. It sounds like I have an angry teenager's Honda in my mouth. Considering the results and ease of moving the toothbrush around my admittedly cramped mouth (all four wisdom teeth pulled), 4-9 minutes a day of this racket is a decent compromise. The only way to cut down the noise and vibration is to add mass to absorb it, which adds size, which makes it harder to use. Given my research and experience, I'm glad I purchased the 5000 instead of the 4000. Between the pressure control, the "deep clean" mode, and the amusement of getting caught saying "don't take that tone with me, pal. Relax, we're just brush buddies" while brushing under the influence; there is a lot more than $5 worth of advantage over the (slightly) lesser 4000 model. The 5000 is about $15 better than the 4000, so if you can snag one within that price differential, do it. You'll love having it in your mouth and all over your face. Do it. 39 of 42 people found the above review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?


Love It - Nice Improvements from Oral-B Triumph 9900
By Kaio on August 28, 2012

I've been using the Oral-B Triumph 2x a day since 2007 and it still works great - that's how good it was made. I had no intention of replacing it, but when I had the chance to upgrade to this new model, I jumped on it. I love my Oral-B toothbrushes, and this one has some great upgrades from my old Triumph. Lighted Handle Is it necessary? No, but it sure is a nice touch. The power button lights up, along with other lighted indicators on the brush handle, which just make using it a nice experience. SmartGuide Improvements The neat thing about the Triumph was the SmartGuide, which is a little LCD screen that gives you visual cues during brushing. Again, is it necessary? No, but it's a real nice touch that makes brushing a more enjoyable experience. The upgraded SmartGuide for this new Oral-B adds a 4 star cue; 1 star lights up after brushing each quadrant of your mouth, for a total of 4 stars when you're all done. And I'm glad to see the cute little happy face is there onscreen - I like seeing him smiling at me, and who couldn't use a nice friendly smile staring back at them every now and again? He's my little brushing buddy and I'd miss him if he weren't there! I was curious to see if my old SmartGuide would work with my new Oral-B, but they don't. Each SmartGuide works exclusively with each handle (new with new; old with old.) But you can add up to 2 new brush handles to this one SmartGuide and it will keep track of them independently. Though I'm not sure why you'd need 2 handles, since all you really need is your own brush head if sharing this between family members. Improved Base At first, I thought I preferred my old Triumph's base, since the brush heads were completely enclosed inside and protected; but over time, it got dirty inside the brush head holder, and it was awkward to clean it out. This new version has openings near the top and bottom ends, which should help moist brush heads dry off and keep grime and mildew from building up over time. It'll also be much easier to keep clean. Battery Life If this new Oral-B is on par with my old Triumph, then 1 charge would be good for a weeks worth of brushing, 2x a day. This is handy when traveling because you don't need to worry about bringing the charger. Also, my 5 year old Triumph is still going strong with the original battery, so I expect the same from this new Oral-B. Floss Action Heads Target sells a generic version of this great brush head and it's much cheaper than the name brand and is the exact same thing. There's many heads to choose from, but the floss action is the best IMO. Kaio's Secret Tip for Excellent Dental Health: After brushing, I put about 10 drops of clove oil on my brush head, then do a quick pass over my entire gumline. It burns a little, but that's cause it's also burning the bacteria right off your teeth. I've been doing this once a day for a year, and just saw my dentist for my annual deep cleaning, and he said I didn't need one because me teeth and gums are in excellent shape. He just did a regular cleaning instead and said there wasn't much buildup at all. So take it for what it's worth, but I'm a big believer in clove oil for oral health. Bottom Line - I LOVE my new Oral-B toothbrush and doubt I'll ever use another brand. Why would I when I 've had such great results with it these past 5 years? Besides, I still like brushing with my smiley face friend. ;oD 48 of 52 people found the above review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?


Battery seriously
By buyer248914 on April 24, 2012

It must be a great product as was the Triumph professional care 9000 I have been using for a while. But, guess what for a while is all they want you to use the product. After which your battery will start nicely wearing down. So, what are you supposed to do when that happens in a 2-3 years. You can not change the battery, and you can not send it in for the battery to be replaced. Go out and buy a new one is all you can do. Do you how much the battery in there is actually for.....$6-7 at the Batteries plus and $2-3 online. Yup, they want you to dump a $100+ product because they don't want you to replace that cheap battery in there. Refer to page 10 of your manuals. But, a lot of you have already bought this product. No worries, simply google it. There are plenty of videos. The process is pretty simple and can be accomplished with just a screw driver and the triangular tool on the charger. If you are careful prying away the contacts heat glued to the stock battery you won't even need soldering. The rigid spring in there holds it all in place. Suck on that Braun. 89 of 104 people found the above review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?


Oral-B = good; Oral-B 5000 = superfluous
By kq1111 on January 27, 2011

+easy to maneuver +doesn't "rattle" ones teeth +compact charging base +handy "tip" tray [if you share the brush in the household] -the oral-b 1000 works identical * the big question people will ask is "sonicare vs oral-b"?. quick answer: "they're both equally good." some will swear 'but my dentist recommended XXX to me'. correction - your dentist recommends whichever product manufacturer incentivises them to do so. think critically, please. there's a few published studies out there, but not many, and IMO not that all that solid/conclusive. as a practical answer, it should be accepted that both brands are equally good for consumer use. * WHY I PREFER ORAL-BB: having owned both, the real differentiator for me is that (1) the smaller round head of oral-b makes it much easier to maneuver around. (2) when accidentally tapping the back of the brush on your tooth, it is not as "jarring". (3) auto-pause feature when applying too much pressure; i have been over aggressive on the gums when brushing manually. * WHY YOU COULD LIVE WITH SERIES 1000: i bought this 5000 at a good price driven by an impulsive "get the most expensive/best" psyche. honestly, (1) the timer is useless, i usually brush from 2-3 minutes regardless. (2) the different modes (massage, gentle, extra clean) are useless. its like buying a sports car with a "comfort" and "luxury" suspension settings--do you ever switch it to those? (3) the battery meter.... you use the toothbrush 4 minutes a day and charge it for 24 hours... are you really concerned to need to know the battery life?...... the only thing you really get is a travel case. thats it. (which comes on the 3000 series) 87 of 95 people found the above review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?


Worth every penny at Amazon's price.
By Samuel Smith on May 20, 2010

This will be a long and detailed review. If you don't want to read it all, I give you this quick summary. Great product, well worth the price at amazon. Best clean you can get and has many useful features. I have never had healthier teeth and gums. Read further for more details. This product is simply outstanding and in a class of it's own. I had a situation in which my gums are not in their peak condition, and that is putting it lightly. I have had this toothbrush for just a touch over two weeks. I also drink coffee every day, only 1 cup though. Since I have been using this, my gums are already noticeably healthier, my teeth are whiter, and I find it easier to make sure I brush at least twice a day. I think this is mostly because of how much I invested into this product. At this point I have nothing but good things to say about this toothbrush. I also have my wisdom teeth fully grown in and this toothbrush is small enough where I am able to reach them and give them a proper cleaning. My wife is also using it with a separate brush head. The device takes a full 10 hours on initial charge before use, as seems to be normal for most NiMh batteries. At first the backing on the timer is a bit confusing and difficult to get off as the instructions do not help. Once you figure it out though, It is quite easy to master. Positive feedback: Now onto a more descriptive part about the features this offers. Since my gums are sensitive to begin with I can only use the normal clean and sensitive options until my gums are healthier. The other modes are a really nice feature that I plan to use when I can. The included 2 sided tape is nice for when you want to mount it to the wall. I really like how both the toothbrush and the timer give you an indication of when to switch quadrants in your mouth every thirty seconds. The timer will blink and display that you should be working on the next quadrant. The toothbrush pulses every 30 seconds and pulses 3 times every 2 minutes. (I personally don't think 30seconds is enough for each quadrant so I often spend more time after brushing to give my whole mouth a quick once over.) Once you get the timer set and mounted it does make a nice restroom clock as other have said. After charging and setting the timer, the toothbrush is easy effective and gives the best clean I have experienced sans a dental visit. Also a side note, I asked my dental hygienist which toothbrush they recommend for electrical as they said I should get one. This one came at the very top of their recommendations. Before this I was using Oral-B's cheap $20 electrical toothbrush. The difference is astounding. The container for the extra toothbrush heads is very nice allows you to let the head dry out while not connected to the handle. They brush heads are very easy to remove and clean. The different color rings are very helpful if you have more then 1 person using the same style brush head. The travel pack is a really nice and touch and is compact too. Best clean you can get without visiting a dental hygienist. Negative Feedback: The back plate on the timer is a bit unwieldy at first. The toothbrush is a bit loud but not as loud as the $20 dollar variants. IT would have been nice if the battery came pre-charged. It would also have been nice if the timer also came with a rechargeable battery solution. It is expensive and costs way too much at a standard retail store($150). It only comes with 2 brush heads. 75 of 82 people found the above review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?


THE BEST OF THE BEST
By Common-Sense, Wit & Wisdom on May 07, 2010

IT DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS. Since I agree with all of the other 5 star ratings, I thought I would address the CONS from the less than 5 star ratings. And, there is no sense in repeating all of the great things in all of the excellent in-depth reviews on this Oral-B Toothbrush. Con: THE WIRELESS SMART GUIDE'S CLOCK CAN ONLY BE SET AT 12:00. Response: The wireless smart guide clock can be set to either 12 or 24 hour a day clock. And, I love having the clock sitting on my bathroom counter top to help me keep track of my morning schedule. Con: YOU REALLY DON'T NEED THIS PART AS IT ONLY TELLS YOU WHEN THE RECOMMENDED TIME OF 2 MINUTES IS DONE. Response: As is stated above, it is also a very accurate clock and can also keep track of the 45 second brushing cycles. I like this feature. Also, if you tend to brush too firmly a little red light flashes on the LCD screen and the pulsation of the brush stops. Con: You'll also receive a timer that reminds you when to move to a different quadrant of your mouth; a useless gimmick for an adult, in my opinion. Response: I am an adult and I still love this feature. It is very easy not to brush your teeth long enough especially if you are in a hurry. The timer doesn't allow this to happen. Now, some extra PROs: Previously I was a diehard Philips Sonicare user for many years. But, I was having some problems with my gums and deep plaque buildup. I finally decided that there must be something better and more effective. After much research online and with my dentist's input, I decided on the Oral-B. I absolutely love the deep cleaning feature and brush head. Actually, I never use any other head or brushing strength other than the deep cleaning mode and brush head. The brush head has numerous styles of bristles that accomplish different things from deep cleaning, removing plaque, cleaning between teeth, massaging gums, etc. You couldn't give me my Philips Sonicare back. My original hesitance was the price. But, it was worth the money considering I only have one set of teeth and gums. One minor CON: The user manual was not written to be user friendly. It does a poor job of explaining how to set the Smart Guide Clock features. Just be prepared to read it carefully and keep it nearby for a few days. When you consider all of the awesome features, the user manual is not worth losing a start or a half star. 127 of 127 people found the above review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?


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