Philips Sonicare Elite 7500 Power Toothbrush
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Philips Sonicare Elite 7500 Power Toothbrush Details
Manufacturer: Philips SonicareBrand: Philips
Release Date: 2003-03-19
Model: 7500
Product features:
- Sonicare brush cleans with next-generation sonic technology
- Features dual speed control and deluxe recharge gauge
- Elite handle with 2 Elite Series brush heads
- 2-minute Smartimer and programmable Quadpacer interval timer
- Includes charger base, deluxe travel case, and luxury brush holder
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Customer Reviews of Philips Sonicare Elite 7500 Power Toothbrush
Customer Review: Probably Best of Sonic Line but Pricey
Summary: 4 Stars
I have owned three different types of electric-powered toothbrushes: 1) The Interplak - original 2) The Dental Revolution - Twin Rotating Cylinders (in parallel) 3) The Sonicare Elite 7500.
1) About six months after the original Interplak was introduced I watched the macro-animation of it's working principal on TV and was impressed with the reversing, opposed spin of the individual brush tufts and could see how this action would enable the bristles to do a deep cleaning. Bausch & Lomb manufacturing it was a further inducement and my chronically bleeding gums were the decisive factor in deciding to purchase the revolutionary new brush (more on that later).
Back then, the hundred-buck investment in this exotic new technology was thought by most to be foolhardy or quixotic. Much like the change in thought where organic foods are concerned, today we find most everyone either owning or considering the purchase of an electric toothbrush. Along the same line (as Dick Cabot narrates in "Remember When - It'll Never Fly") the original efforts at powering riverboats with steam engines were almost universally scoffed at. I imagine our Neolithic forbearers faced the same sort of resistance to the idea of the wheel.
Although my original Interplak did a fantastic job of cleaning my teeth; stemming the chronic blood flow and almost eliminating the need for flossing, it needed lots of charging and failed after half a year. (Truth is I sort of "forgot" to pay for it when I noticed that all the cashiers at Best Products seemed to be having a conference outside the store about what brand of cigarette it was best not to smoke, so I found it hard to feel very bad about the short life span.) A free replacement was available from a B&L service center in Sacramento, just 40 miles from my home in Placerville, Ca. but the frequent need for charging and short life span, respectively, became an irritating and a recurrent problem .
I reverted to a manual toothbrush for a number of years and was pleased to find that they had improved the designs.
2) Still yearning for a reliable power toothbrush, I eventually bid on and won a Dental Revolution power toothbrush for a bit over forty bucks. The principal was said to incorporate dentists' "most recommended 'Bass Method' " and consisted of two cylindrical brushes in the head rotating in opposition to each other on shafts flexible enough to allow them to flex over teeth while exerting adequate pressure for the bristles to get (somewhat) into crevices. The head was of surprising quality and did not wear noticeably over the three and half months I used it. I was impressed with its efficiency, quietness and battery life in the short time I used it and found that replacement heads were available at a reasonable price from a website mentioned in the literature.
3) I "graduated" to a Sonicare Elite7500 about a half a year ago and found, almost immediately, that it would remove material from between my teeth that the D.R. had left behind. I am basically happy with the Sonicare 7500 and will elucidate below.
This brush will give some dozen or more full power brushings with a single full charge and using it for long periods without recharging promotes deep battery charges. I rarely return it to the charging base for this reason and, when I do, the five LED charging lights are a great feature for getting the charge level at a glance. The heads last over four months for me, using it about once a day for two and a half minutes. The long, thin, angled shaft on the head makes it easy to reach all the way to the rear of the back teeth and holding it in a relaxed, fingers only grip, is comfortable and becomes natural.
On the con side, the unit is expensive at over a hundred bucks. The timer that cuts off the head power after two minutes is a minor nuisance if, like me, you like to decide for yourself when to stop the brushing period but the four timed beeps make up for it and you get to knowing about when it will cut off and can turn it back on quickly.
I particularly dislike the vibration of this brush when you touch any part of the hard plastic shaft to a tooth, which, with adequate pressure on the head, will happen unless you take excruciating care about the head angle at all times. Probably just my quibble though.
Which gets me to what, in my view, is one of the most important topics concerning this brush. The literature tells you to use "fingers only pressure" and, while accurate as far as it goes, this can be misleading. To clean adequately and thoroughly the pressure should be some five to seven pounds (my approximation based on years of adjusting the trigger pulls on handguns and rifles and using a gage [spring based scale] to test my adjustments). If you are using adequate pressure there will be very little left behind for flossing to remove. On the other hand, neglecting flossing is a practice you will eventually regret. In addition, your teeth should feel very clean if you run your tongue over them; if you can feel spots that are less than "slick" then the you`re using inadequate pressure.
On the matter of cost there is the contrast of the cost of having even minor "corrective" dental work done. How many of us, facing the reality of a damaged mouth and extensive dental work, wouldn't opt to go back and use a good tool on an adequate, regular basis if we could? This is not to say that thorough oral hygiene will not be obtained using a good manual toothbrush and brushing technique and flossing adequately afterward. I've recently incorporated a dropper applied "enzymatic" dentifrice (20 drops), like it, and have detected the whitening claimed for it by the manufacturer in a bit over two weeks.
I rationalize the purchase price and replacement head costs by contrasting the results obtainable in two+ minutes with the 7500 against the effort necessary to obtain the same results using a manual brush. If it takes less motivation for me to clean my teeth thoroughly with the powered brush I am that much more likely to do it on a regular basis; that much less likely to wind up with a compromised set of choppers.
Overall the Sonicare Elite 7500, although not essential to good oral hygiene, is a very good power brush (although I still believe the principal of the Interplak was the best and if they could have corrected the construction problems, would have made the best brush) if you are willing to invest to this level.
Description of Philips Sonicare Elite 7500 Power Toothbrush
The new Sonicare Elite Series rechargable power toothbrush has new Superior Cleaning Technology that directs powerful cleaning action into hard-to-reach areas for 20% better plaque removal between teeth. Sonicare Elite improves gum health by reversing gingivitis and shrinking periodontal pockets. Whiter teeth and healthier gums in 28 days guaranteed!Powered with next-generation sonic technology, the two-speed Elite 7500 cleans teeth with dentist precision. A tapered brush head with extra-soft, contour-fit bristles sits atop a slim, angled neck--improving reach to hard-to-brush areas. Two speeds let the user choose between high for maximum brushing power, and low for a more gentle touch on gums, tongue, and sensitive spots. The 7500 features the Smartimer, which shuts the brush off automatically after two minutes, as well as the Quadpacer interval timer, which beeps every 30 seconds, allotting each quadrant of the mouth equal brushing time. The 7500 includes one Elite series brush head, a charger base with deluxe recharge gauge, a deluxe travel case, and a luxury brush holder. A two-year warranty covers the charger and ergonomically designed Elite handle against defects. --Ann Bieri
Take your oral health to the next level with the Sonicare Elite 7500. With the power of sonic technology, the Elite 7500 is a great investment in your total health. Plus, with a two-year warranty, you can be sure that the Elite 7500 is made to last. This model is Sonicare's top-of-the-line Elite toothbrush with full range of powerful features, such as Programmable Quadpacer, for special attention to trouble spots. The Deluxe Recharge Gauge is perfect for taking your brush on the road. Plus, the 7500 is packaged with an extra brush head, giving you a full year of brushing before you need a replacement.
 Sonicare technology generates 31,000 bristle sweeps per minute. Laboratory studies show that it removes harmful plaque bacteria up to 4 mm beyond the bristle tips -- even below the gum-line. |
 The Elite brushes have a tapered, lightweight handle, angled neck and advanced brush head design, making brushing more effective and enjoyable. |
 Bacteria colonies before exposure to Sonicare. |
 After Sonicare exposure at 4 mm distance, demonstrating Sonicare's "beyond the bristles" performance. |
The Elite's brushes have a tapered, lightweight handle, angled neck and advanced brush head design, making brushing more effective and enjoyable. The design also allows you to spend time on hard-to-reach areas and trouble spots without risking enamel wear. The Elite features a slim, angled neck, contour-fit, extra gentle bristles and a unique ergonomic, lightweight handle.
Sonic Technology
Inspired by the technologies of much more expensive dental equipment, Sonicare toothbrushes create a dynamic fluid cleaning action that works like tiny, but powerful sonic waves. These waves dislodge plaque that isn't normally reachable by a manual brush, or the oscillating or rotating movement of other power brushes. In fact, dynamic fluid cleaning action can actually make it easier to clean plaque below the gum-line. The bristles on a Sonicare play an important part as well. Their high velocity movement creates the dynamic fluid cleaning action, while allowing for direct contact with each tooth. Sonicare's bristles are also designed to be extra gentle on teeth and gums.
Smartimer
Smartimer is the automatic shut-off feature in your Sonicare brush that helps encourage you to brush for two minutes, which is the dental professional recommended brushing time. It's simple -- after two minutes, your Sonicare shuts off. If at any time during brushing you momentarily stop the brush to rinse or apply more toothpaste, the Smartimer pauses its timing so that you can pick up where you left off. Although two minutes is recommended for optimal results, you can always stop or restart the brush at any time by pressing the power button. Whenever the handle is placed in the charger, the Smartimer automatically resets to ensure a full brushing cycle the next time you use it. The Smartimer also automatically resets itself if you stop your Sonicare toothbrush for longer than 45 seconds.
Easy-start
Because the sensation created by Sonicare's dynamic fluid action is unique, Sonicare has a feature that lets your gums get accustomed to it over the first 12 to 14 uses. All Sonicare models come with the Easy-start feature activated, which helps you adjust to brushing with Sonicare. The Easy-start feature is active on your brush if you hear 2 beeps immediately after turning on your Sonicare. Once you reach optimal brushing power you will no longer hear the double beeping at the beginning of your brushing routine.
Programmable Quadpacer
The 7500's programmable Quadpacer makes sure that you brush all four quadrants of your mouth evenly and thoroughly. At 30-second intervals (30, 60 and 90 seconds for a 2-minute brushing cycle), you will hear a short beep and a pause in brushing action. This is your signal to move to the next section of your mouth. Quadpacer makes it easy to clean all areas of the mouth equally well. Because the 7500's Quadpacer is programmable, you can add an additional 30 second interval for problem areas of your teeth and gum-line. The programmable Quadpacer is great for targeting those troublesome areas that require more conscientious brushing.
Deluxe Recharge Gauge
Anytime the toothbrush handle is charging, the green charge indicator LEDs will blink in a rising pattern. The relative height of the pattern indicates the battery's approximate percentage of charge. When the battery reaches full charge, the blinking LEDs are replaced by a steady glow of the entire LED array. Meanwhile, a blinking yellow LED warns you that fewer than three brushings remain on the current charge.
Dual Speed Control
This feature lets you set the brushing power to work with your needs. Choose normal speed for optimal plaque removal and reduced speed for gentle cleaning of sensitive areas.
What's in the Box
Sonicare Elite toothbrush with two brush heads, charger base with easy-wrap cord, brush head holder, and compact travel case.
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