I was a loyal Sonicare customer until I purchased the Oral-B Professional. Wow, what a difference in performance! It cleaned my teeth much better then Sonicare. It delivers what it promises. I am sure at my next dentist appointment it will be less painful. It really removes stubborn plaque and improves gum health for which I have had issues with it the past. I highly recommend this product.

I bought this professional care deluxe toothbrush because it was considered one of the higher end Oral B toothbrushes and it came with many attachments. What I didn't expect was that the unit did not hold up well at all. After 1 year the metal piece where you attach the cleaning heads became stuck and stopped working. When I called the customer service representative I was told that my unit could not be serviced because the problem resided in the base unit which they said could not be opened and fixed. Therefore even though I was in the warranty period they would not be able to service my unit nor give me a new one to replace the one I had. They absolutely refused to honor the two year warranty that comes with all their toothbrushes. The only thing they offered was a coupon for $10 off a new toothbrush. I'd say that's misleading and I would never have bought the unit with that kind warranty. As far as how the unit operated during the year I had it I found the toothbrush only worked well with the dual-action brushhead (very hard to find replacements), and all the other accessories are a waste of time and money. The tongue cleaner does nothing and the smaller head I found did not hold enough toothpaste to clean the entire mouth very well. I also found the charging very slow and the flashing blue light would be very annoying. Also the base and toothbrush would get very dirty if you did not clean it regularly. My final comment is I will never buy another Oral B toothbrush again based on how it cleaned my teeth and the poor customer service when it stopped working under warranty. I'm back to spending another $80 on another brand which I'll review after I've tried it for some time.

so many years of going through brushes and trying to protect gums and hit all the corners Oral-B is the one that is the most effective and a great value. teeth get extra clean and breath is feeling extra fresh yes indeedy.everything is real compact and easy to maintain.

This is a terrific system. I have an earlier model and it blows it away. You will feel like you just came from a professional cleaning (without someone digging around your mouth). I would highly recommend this to anyone that wants to maintain a high level of cleaning of their teeth without pain or waste of time.

I used a regular toothbrush for many many years but never felt that I ever got my teeth really clean. I could always feel just a little of the plaque or the slightly gritty coating in a few spots - especially on my back teeth where it's always been hard for me to brush adequately with a regular toothbrush. The hygenist would always get these areas squeaky clean during my regular 6-month checkups/cleanings, but the buildup would eventually start in again. A couple of years ago I bought a battery-operated toothbrush (Crest) and it did a much better job of cleaning my teeth. However, I spent almost as much money on batteries during that period that what it cost me to buy my new Oral B. I finally decided to bite the bullet and purchase a "real" electric toothbrush. I did a lot of research and settled on the Oral B. Although I have a couple of friends who purchased the Oral B and love it, I'll admit that I had some reservations up front as to whether I would be happy with it.
However, in a nutshell, I could tell the first time I used it that this was the toothbrush for me. I was totally amazed at how well it cleaned my teeth - especially the hard-to-reach spots in the back. My teeth have never felt this clean before except immediately after professional cleaning. I absolutely love it and I would recommend it to anyone.

The Oral-B Professional works very well. I had an older model of the professional and tried a lesser expensive Oral-B, and I found out they are not all equal. The vibration of the cheaper model was annoying, where as this one is much smoother and easier to use. I actually enjoy brushing for the full 2-minutes, which is made easier by the 30-second timer built into the handle. I recommend this.

My Periodontist recommended the Oral B line of motorized toothbrushes, so I picked this and love it. I have had it for a month and have found it easy to use and maintain. I will say that it comes with a number of attachments that I don't use. In the case of the tongue scraper and gum stimulators, I prefer my hand-held versions. And the larger brush-heads don't offer me anything more than I need. I get all the cleaning power and reach I need with the standard brush. And I love the way the brush gives you little alerts every 30 seconds (and a special one at 2 min) so you can pace yourself.

This system with its soft brush attachment worked very well right after dental implant surgery which requires scrupulous cleaning 3x a day. There are several brush attachments, one for every need. I previously had a more expensive system but after two of them wore out quicker than they should have, I switched to this system and am delighted with it.

I am hard pressed to add any technical information to what others have already provided. Yes, I think it is a wonderful toothbrush. Yes, it is a bit messy to travel with as it has no case but I find that a ziplock baggie works just as well.

My issue is that it is not quite what it seems. It does not come with the Tongue Freshener (nor will it as this product is now discontinued), it doesn't come with the Flosser and chances are it won't come with the Pro White head. Why you ask? The product description says it includes all of these heads, the instructions included in the box indicate that all of the heads are included but the box itself says that it only includes the Precision head, the Dual Clean head, the Sensitive Clean head and the Pro White head (which still was not in my box).

So is it false advertising or a simple product mix up? Is it Target's fault or Oral-B's. In the end it doesn't really matter, it isn't what it seems. When I contacted Oral-B to settle the issue I got no result from the e-mail customer service and was left feeling unsatisfied when I phoned customer service. In all fairness they did agree to send me a Flosser and a Senstive head as well as add me to a list of potential candidates for focus groups. The encounter left me feeling as if they were doing me an unnecessary favor not making up for a problem they created.

In conclusion the toothbrush is fine, just don't expect the extras because there is a chance they won't be included in your box either.

This toothbrush does quite a thorough job of tooth cleaning and breath freshening. I like it. Whether it's the best thing on the market, I have no idea. But, it does the job and I have no complaints.

Works like a charm. Bought 1 for me and 1 for my son-we both like the feel, the action, and the ease of use. My wife has the Sonicare and likes it but I prefer the action of the Oral-B better. (It is slightly noisier but certainly not enough to annoy.)

Alright, so that may seem obvious to some (that this is better than a manual toothbrush). But I had to be convinced. I am an extremely consciences brusher with a strong desire to never have any dental work done. I brushed multiple times a day and brushed for a long time before going to bed ensuring that each tooth was clean. Could an electric toothbrush do that much better?

Yes. Amazingly better in a much shorter amount of time. After using the Oral B my teeth feel much cleaner afterward - very smooth like after you visit the dentist. For those who are less careful about brushing I would imagine the difference would be even more dramatic.

I haven't used any other electric toothbrush so can't compare this to anything else but I am very happy with it. It was much louder than expected when I first began using it but I am use to that now (definitely need to have the bathroom door closed if your spouse is sleeping).

If your looking for a great electric toothbrush I would highly recommend this one! I bought one for myself last year when my old one which was an Oral B stopped working. It was really old and I needed to upgrade. For Christmas 2007, I bought another one for my husband, which he really loves. I purchased the first one based on the reviews in here and glad I took the time to do some research. I love the polisher brush it really does wonders if you have any stains on your teeth. Great for coffee and tea drinkers. It really feels like your getting a good cleaning. Very happy with this purchase!

My dentist recommended that I buy an electric toothbrush. After doing some searching and reading the other Oral B reviews, I bought this toothbrush. I've been using it for about one month now, and I can feel and see a noticeable difference. My teeth, and mouth feel cleaner, my tongue less furry (for lack of a better scientific term - more technically, if using a "tongue scraper," there is less to scrape), my gums look better, and my teeth do appear whiter. I've used the "dual action" head, and the polisher in conjunction with Arm & Hammer Advance White Brilliant Sparkle Baking Soda toothpaste. Like some of the other reviewers provide, all the attachments probably aren't necessary and may not be used. Charging the toothbrush has not been too much of an issue.

Overall, I have been very happy with the results in the short time period that I have used the toothbrush, and hope to have better results next time I'm at the dentist (a less painful cleaning, and hopefully no cavities). I would strongly recommend buying this item to anyone who is in the market for an electric toothbrush - I didn't know it could make such a difference, and wish I had purchased it sooner.

Right out of the box I noticed that it did NOT come with the tongue brush or the inter dental attachment, it was not even listed as an option on the box, it only came with the brush heads listed in the description. Little disappointed that the product description was not accurate, but after reading the reviews it sounds like those two attachments were useless anyway so they probably updated the product to not include those anymore. No biggie. Other than that, this thing is great, my gums and teeth feel cleaner after only a couple of uses. Still recommend, just be aware that the tongue thing and the inter dental thing are no longer included as of Dec 07.

I love the Oral B - Dentist was amazed and reduced plaque and cleaning
also much improved GUM (gingivitis)

I bought this one because it had the option of "sensitive". I used the sensitive setting on the brush and the sensitive brush attachment.

My teeth feel like they have been professionally cleaned!

There was an area on my tooth that seemed to be tartar. It has been there for months, it is gone now! My gums are also healthier. I've had receding gums and brushed my teeth twice daily and flossed daily. Even with careful brushing, my gums were obviously white and irritated. Now they are pink.

I'm going to recommend this brush to everyone.

The brand is reliable. I bought this three years ago. It sill works.

I have used this brush for a couple of months now. So far, I really like it. First, it seemed as though the bristles were too stiff, but I got used to that in just a few days.

Now, I use all the different heads, the three that came with the toothbrush and an extra soft head. In fact, I usually brush my teeth for 2 minutes with a regular head and then two minutes more with the polisher head. My teeth are looking pretty nice.

I like the way the brush alerts me when 30 seconds have passed, and then gives a longer alert when the two minutes are up. But, the brush doesn't stop after two minutes...it just keeps going in case I want to brush longer. My old Sonicare stopped after two minutes.

I had used a Sonicare tooth brush for quite a few years. It was the older style and the head was a bit large and it was hard to get the back teeth. Then my dentist sold me a Rotadent power toothbrush. That was a mess. After using it for 6 months, when I went to get my teeth cleaned, it took twice as long to clean my teeth as they were all stained in between the teeth. I was really upset, to put it mildly. I don't smoke and drink one cup of tea a day.

So I did some research and bought the Oral B 8850 DLX toothbrush and I am really liking it. Of course, the proof of how it works will be when I have my teeth cleaned next. I am hoping it will go well. If I can change this review, I will add that.

This is the first time I have used an "electric" toothbrush in about 30 years. I had no idea what I was in for. I bought this on the recommendation of my dentist. Wow. It takes less time to clean my teeth than the old fashioned manual method and my teeth are much cleaner. What really amazes me is when I have it turned on and it is in my mouth, I can barely feel it. It is almost like brushing a feather up against my teeth. I totally recommend it!

Good toothbrush. Easy to use, good quality, and does a great job. My teeth feel cleaner after using this toothbrush than they do using a regular one.

Not much can be said about a product that is pretty perfect in every respect. I have been using this toothbrush for almost two years now and cannot imagine ever going back to hand brushing. There is such a marked difference between this and hand-brushing that you can literally feel. My teeth have never felt cleaner and my gums have never been healthier. While I used to have pretty bad dental hygiene habits (I used to brush only about two times a day) this toothbrush has helped me improve me regimen tremendously. The results have been nothing short of miraculous.

I take this toothbrush everywhere I can and the charge tends to last several days before recharging is needed. At any rate, I suppose the only shortcoming of this toothbrush lies in the problems encountered when traveling a lot: The base station is simply too bulky to conveniently pack away and take with you. While this is not an issue on shorter trips, travelling in excess of a week will make you scramble for an alternative travel toothbrush. If this toothbrush came with a smaller travel charger, it would indeed be absolutely perfect.

I was puzzled by all the complaints about the short life of the Braun 800 Series toothbrushes because my five-year-old Braun was still going strong. I ordered a new 8850 DLX anyway, because the gasket between the body and replaceable head that prevents liquid from leaking into the interior of the body had finally deteriorated and I figured that it was just a matter of time till the moisture caused the motor and electronics to fail. When the 8850 DLX arrived, the reason for the short life span was obvious. The head and body design was the same as my old one, but the gasket has been eliminated!! I guess it makes sense from a business standpoint as they have probably doubled their business by decreasing the replacement time from 5 years to 2 years.
From a performance standpoint, it is still a great toothbrush and I would not use anything else. It's a must have for anyone with sensitive gums who is using Sensodine toothpaste to mask the pain. It completely eliminated the sensitivity of my gums and has changed my dentist's assessment from "disaster area" to "wish mine were that healthy". I find that it works a lot better with gel toothpaste than regular.

Most of my family has gum problems: my husband, my step-mother, my step-sister...Anyway, my husband and I purchased an Oral B toothbrush 4 years ago and my husband's gum problems have disappeared. So I purchased one for my sister 2 years ago for Christmas, since she was going to the dentist for cleanings every 3 months. Her problems disappeared and she is now only seeing the dentist twice a year. This year I bought one for my step-mother and father, and my step-mother says that she can already see and feel a difference in the health of her gums. I highly recommend this product for everyone, though. Your teeth feel like you just got your teeth cleaned at the dentist!!

A great addition to my vanity full of stuff the last week of December 2006. But a more functional item! Does what it said, cleans your teeth. Takes a little getting used to, never had a tooth power scrubber before. Will hold off on a final recommendation until this next tooth cleaning. ;-)

I love this toothbrush. However, check with your dentist. I purchased mine for about half of the price listed here.

I was a dental nightmare. For years I got failing grades from my hygienist and lived with greyish teeth, bleeding gums, and bad breath that made my wife turn away in the morning. One day about a year ago I decided it was time to make a change in my life.

I switched to the 8850 DLX machine from a low-end $20 power brush and started using various Rembrandt whitening toothpastes and finishing with Dr Ken's mouthwash. I also began using Johnson and Johnson Stim-U-Dent Plaque Removers before the mouthwash.

For several weeks, my gums bled moderately and hurt after cleaning. I persisted with my new routine, the bleeding stopped, my breath was much improved and my latest annual checkup got me a perfect score. All this with a single brushing every morning followed by a rinse with a good plaque fighting mouthwash.

The 8850 did a lot to help me get where I am today. The 30 second quadrant time signal kept me honest, so I put in a full two minute brushing. The speed control let me use a slower more comfortable speed for a couple of months until my gums adjusted to the more serious routine - now I use maximum speed all the time. The round Oral B brush heads (I sugguest you avoid the oval style) let me get into the tight spaces way back in my mouth and clean every inch of my gumline.

The negatives are pretty trivial. The gadgets that ship with the deluxe kit are pretty much a joke in my opinion. After a few days I threw them away. The flashing blue charger light seems silly, but I've learned to ignore it.

The positives boil down to just one. This is a powerful aid to healthy gums if used daily. It took some getting used to, but it's now changed my life - my wife no longer turns away in the morning and I can face my mirror and my dentist with a smile.

My stains were so bad my dentist told me he'd have to charge me double next time. He was quite serious. Literally, I couldn't go three weeks after a dentist appointment without having to scrape my teeth myself, which is a very bad thing to do. I've had this Oral B for three months now, and NO scraping! I am truly, truly impressed.

Just got back from the dentist and the toothbrush lived up to its billing. I had problems with my gums receeding and was told that they were in good shape now. There was little plaque buildup. These were the 2 areas I bought the 8850 for and seems to be doing a good job.

The OralCare System does an excellent job of cleaning both the teeth and the gums. I have trouble with plaque even though I floss and I wanted a good toothbrush that would help with this problem. I am very impressed with all the attachments and have used all of them. However, for brushing everyday I use the round head attachment.

this is a great toothbrush. I have not really tried all of the features, but it does a great job with just brushing. A great oral care tool.

I have been using a Sonicare Elite 7500 for 2 years and have had the Oral-B 8850 for about 4 months. Here's a point-by-point comparison.

Cleaning: Too close to call. Both do an excellent job. If you still use a manual brush, you'll be amazed when you first try one of these. Completely different level of clean. The Oral-B has a slight advantage, because the head is a bit wider, and you can cover each tooth without moving it around.

Durability: Strong edge to Oral-B. The Sonicare has battery problems (ours died after 18 months). Sonicare replaced it, but only because we were within the 2-year warranty.

Maintenance: Strong edge to Oral-B. The Sonicare needs to be cleaned regularly, because gunk builds up where the head attaches to the body. Cleaning is not easy, because the gunk gets in hard-to-reach places, and you need a cue-tip to get it out. The Oral-B just requires a quick rinse.

Multi-person use: Edge to Oral-B. If two or more people use the brush, then you will need to switch out the heads. This is easy to do for the Oral-B, as the heads slide on and off with little effort. The Sonicare heads need to be screwed on, which takes a little more time. Also, the Oral-B heads come with nice color-coded rings so you can keep them straight.

Price: The Oral-B is cheaper.

Replacement heads: Oral-B replacement heads are cheaper.

Accessories: The Sonicare doesn’t come with any accessories. The Oral-B comes with a bunch of accessories (flosser, tongue cleaner), but they are useless.

Other stuff. The Oral-B is noisier (sounds like a Dentist’s cleaner) but not obnoxiously so. The “charging” light is annoyingly bright on the Oral-B (so much so that you’ll need to close the door from the bedroom to bathroom if you want to sleep).

Bottom line: go with the Oral-B.

It works as advertised. Not all products can do that. Teeth feel cleaner and look whiter after several weeks of use. It works. Additional brushes are rather expensive, but I don't know yet how long they will last.

I was ready for a new system and my dentist recommended the 8800 series. I was skeptical because I loved my Sonicare. This is a great system - I did notice a difference in just a few days. I really like having a choice of brush heads and the gum stimulators. (It doesn't get 5 stars because it's noisier during use.)

The unit is great. Comes with a lot of accessories - I have not even used any of them yet. Light weight, compact. Much smaller than the sonic care I had a few years ago, but I think they may have made a smaller head for that by now.