Philips Sonicare HX6732/02 HealthyWhite R732 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
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Philips Sonicare HX6732/02 HealthyWhite R732 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush Details
Manufacturer: Philips SonicareBrand: Philips
Release Date: 2008-09-01
Model: Philips Sonicare Healthy White R732
Product features:
- Advanced toothbrush uses sonic technology for whitening teeth
- SoniCare technology clinically proven to remove more plaque and can whiten teeth up to two shades
- Quadpacer and Smartimer ensure a thorough cleaning every time
- ProResults brush head provides increase coverage while remaining gentle on the gums
- Deluxe charger and travel case included
- Philips Sonicare HX6013/90 ProResults Brush Head Standard, 3-Pack
- Philips Sonicare HX6023/90 ProResults Compact Brush Heads, 3-Pack
- Philips Sonicare UV Sanitizer
- Reach Gentle Gum Care Woven Dental Floss, Fresh Mint, 50-Yard Dispensers (Pack of 9)
Customer Reviews of Philips Sonicare HX6732/02 HealthyWhite R732 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
Customer Review: A bit buzzy, but a nice, clean feeling
Summary: 5 Stars
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Picking a toothbrush has become so complicated! But choices are usually a good thing, and I'll do what I can to describe my experiences with the hope that it will help you make a decision.
[For those who want to get to the bottom line quickly, I like this product and recommend it. If that's all you're interested in, you can stop reading!]
I switched to an electric toothbrush a few years ago. I started with the Braun 7000 series, and was amazed at how much better it worked than a manual toothbrush! My impression was confirmed after my first few dental checkups - I spent far less time spent in the dreaded dental chair.
When Braun came out with the 9000 series I upgraded to that. Liked the new features, especially the wireless monitor. Yes, it's unnecessary, but it's a fun toy to keep track of how long you have been brushing. Also doubles as a digital clock for the bathroom counter.
My main complaint about the Braun was that it's a bit rough on the gums. I have sensitive teeth and wimpy gums - a double whammy when it comes to brushing comfort. Switching to the ultra soft Braun head helped, but there was still some irritation.
I bought the Ultreo as soon as it came out and was very, very pleased with it. Gentle as can be, was just as effective as the Braun and zero gum irritation. It also did a much better job in removing coffee stains from between my teeth. The downside is that the head is rather large and hard to maneuver - brushing behind my front lower teeth was quite difficult. So, I used the Ultreo as my main brush, and used the Braun a few times each week to make sure all the nooks and crannies were taken care of.
The Sonicare HealthyWhite looked interesting, and I gave it a shot to see how it compared with the Braun and the Ultreo. I have to say I was not pleased at first - getting the package open was a nightmare! Took me several minutes, scissors, a knife and a lot of swearing. This is not a minor point -- while I have full mobility in my hands, a prime market for electric toothbrushes is people who have hand problems that make manual brushing difficult or painful. Seems that the product packaging team at Philips dropped the ball on this one by not taking that into consideration. It's important to give the consumer assurances that a personal care product is clean and unused, but that can be accomplished much better than the welded shut plastic cocoon in which this brush is ensconced.
Fortunately, the product development people did a great job. This is a nicely designed product. Slim, easy to handle and best of all, a charger base that was designed with a toothbrush in mind (i.e., easy to clean the inevitable dribbles of toothpaste that will occur). I'd put the overall design slightly above that of the Ultreo and well above that of the Braun.
The toothbrush action is a bit on the buzzy side. If you've used an Ultreo, you won't be surprised. If you've only used a Braun, however, the first few times it will feel like there's a bee in your mouth! Philips recognizes this, and programs in what they call their Easy-start feature. This slowly increases the power to the brush head over the first 14 brushes so you gradually get used to the brush action. I left it enabled for the first time, then cancelled it for the next brushing (just depress and hold the ON button while the brush is in the charger and it cancels). I'd recommend keeling it enabled for the first few brushes if you're new to this type of brush.
It has three brushing modes: clean (which is the regular mode), Sensitive (which decreases the power a small amount) and Clean and White (which is the clean mode plus an additional 30 seconds so you can focus on your front teeth). The latter mode is great addition -- I usually brush for 2.5 min. The Ultreo shuts off after 2 min, which means you have to push the button again to continue (the Braun just keeps running until you turn it off). Having the extra 30 seconds built in saves a step.
It has the customary 30 second alert timer so you know when to move to the next quadrant of your mouth. A nice feature is that if you press and hold the on button, it turns off but remembers where you left off. That way if you're in the middle of brushing and someone can't wait two minutes to talk to you, you can pause and then pick up where you left off.
The Sonicare takes the Ultreo a step further by including a large AND a small brush head. This gives you the ability to choose the right size for your mouth, a feature not available on the Ultreo (but available on the Braun).
Word of warning -- don't turn the brush on unless it is in your mouth unless you want to get a spray of toothpaste on you, the mirror, and the counter. I'd say this is the biggest downside of the Sonicare -- it can be messy until you get the hang of it.
The brushing action feels fine -- gentle on the gums, and leaves a very clean feeling. Be careful not to hit your teeth with the brush head since the vibration can be unpleasant. This happened to be the first couple of times and it was a bit startling. By the third brushing I was better at using it and had no problems.
I haven't been using it long enough to comment on the claim that it will whiten your teeth, but I don't doubt it -- the Ultreo makes the same claim and I've found it to be absolutely correct. I'll provide an update in a few weeks once I know how its working.
I'll also cover the battery life in the update. I've not been thrilled with the battery life on my Braun -- it only lasts about a week. The Ultreo lasts much longer, which is a nice convenience. There's a battery charge indicator on the Philips based on a single LED (solid green for full, flashing green for under 50%). A more standard "gas gauge" like the Braun has would have been nice.
Bottom line -- each of the major electric brushes has some good points. Braun gives you the greatest range of choices in brush heads (regular, soft, polishing, double action, and a few others) and has some nice "gadegty" stuff. But, it's large, bulky, and harder to clean than the others. The Ultreo is gentle on the gums, stylish, and very effective on stains. But, the heads are pricy and only come in one size. I think the HealthyWhite by Philips Sonicare is a great choice for those with sensitive teeth/gums who want more brush head flexibility than the Ultreo and a smaller, lighter, and more stylish design than the Braun. I'm very happy with this so far, and would recommend it.
Happy brushing!
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Description of Philips Sonicare HX6732/02 HealthyWhite R732 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
Let the natural whiteness of your teeth shine through. Proven to remove coffee, tea, and red wine stains, Philips Sonicare HealthyWhite is clinically proven to whiten teeth up to 2 shades in 2 weeks with regular use of the Clean and White mode.The Philips Sonicare HealthyWhite Toothbrush is proven to remove coffee, tea, and red wine stains, allowing the natural whiteness of your teeth to shine through. In just two weeks, you can have teeth up to two shades whiter. And you get all this without any messy chemicals or trays; with HealthyWhite, whitening is integrated into your daily brushing routine.
The new ProResults brush head won't irritate your gums.
 Achieve teeth up to two shades whiter in just two weeks. View larger. |
HealthyWhite isn't just a whitening system, but a complete system to ensure the best oral health you can get. Sonicare is the Number 1 recommended brand by dental professionals and uses patented sonic technology to remove plaque and give you that feeling you get after you go to the dentist. The HealthyWhite is clinically proven to remove more plaque than Oral B Triumph, as well as the older Sonicare Essence.
The HealthyWhite R732 has mode settings for Clean, Sensitive, and Clean and White. Clean mode provides the standard sonic cleaning; Sensitive mode provides a gentle but thorough cleaning for sensitive gums and teeth; Clean and White mode provides two minutes of Clean mode and then an additional 30 seconds of White mode that focuses on your visible front teeth.
New ProResults Brush Heads
Sonicare's new ProResults brush head has contour fit bristles that help increase tooth coverage and is soft and gentle so it won't irritate your gums. Included are two brush head sizes: the standard size is ideal for a complete cleaning, while the compact one is perfect for precision cleaning targeting problematic areas.
The HealthyWhite is safe to use on orthodontics, dental work, veneers, implant material, and sensitive teeth. The HealthyWhite ensures a deep clean between teeth and along the gum line.
Smartimer and Quadpacer Technology
The Smartimer is a built-in two-minute timer that helps you keep to the recommended brushing times. The Quadpacer gives you notice every thirty seconds so that you can methodically brush each quadrant of your mouth thoroughly.
With a design that is 30 percent smaller and lighter than the Sonicare Essence, the HealthyWhite easily goes wherever you go. A travel case and detachable travel charger is included for your convenience. The Philips Sonicare HealthyWhite comes with a 2-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Sonicare toothbrush, 2 ProResults brush head (one compact, one standard), deluxe charger with cord wrap, brush head storage, two hygienic travel caps, one travel case.
| Looking for the right Sonicare brush head? Click here for the Sonicare Brush Head Guide | |||||||||||
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| For Kids | Essential Clean | Whiter, Healthier Teeth | Advanced Cleaning | Gum Care | Ultimate Cleaning | Air Floss | |||||
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| Sonicare for Kids | Xtreme e3000 | Essence 5300 | Essence 5350 | EasyClean | Healthy White 710 | Healthy White R732 | FlexCare R910 | FlexCare RS930 | FlexCare+ | Diamond Clean | Air Floss |
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| HX6311/02 | HX3351/02 | HX5351/46 | HX5352/46 | HX6511/50 | HX6711/02 | HX6732/02 | HX6911/02 | HX6932/10 | HX6972/10 | HX9332/05 | HX8111/02 |
| Rechargeable | An easier way to floss | ||||||||||
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| Quadpacer | For best results use your Philips Sonicare rechargeable toothbrush with Air Floss | ||||||||||
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| Brushing Modes | |||||||||||
| Ages 4 - 7 | Clean | Clean | Clean | Clean | Clean | Clean | Clean | Clean | Clean | Clean | |
| Ages 7 - 10 | Clean and White | Clean and White | White | ||||||||
| Sensitive | Sensitive | Sensitive | Sensitive | Sensitive | |||||||
| Massage | Massage | Massage | |||||||||
| Go Care/Max Care | Go Care/Max Care | Refresh | Polish | ||||||||
| Gum Care | Gum Care | Air & Microdroplet Technology | |||||||||
| Handles | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Clean between all teeth in only 60 seconds with one teaspoon of water or mouthwash |
| Included Brush Heads | |||||||||||
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| UV Brush Head Sanitizer | |||||||||||
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