Product Description

The Oral-B Professional Care 1000 offers a unique brush head that cups each tooth for a tooth-by-tooth clean to help prevent and even reverse gum disease. The combination of high-speed pulsations and the oscillating rotating technology pioneered by Oral-B has been shown to reduce plaque and gingivitis more effectively than a regular manual toothbrush.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #168 in Health and Beauty
• Color: White/Blue
• Brand: Oral B
• Model: D17545
• Released on: 2006-09-21
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.25" h x 4.92" w x 2.80" l, .90 pounds

Features

• 3D cleaning action: 40,000 pulsations per minute loosen plaque and 8,800 oscillations per minute sweep it away
• Compact round brush head inspired by dental professionals to surround each tooth for a thorough clean
• Comes with two dentist-inspired attachments: precision clean brush head and a dual clean brush head
• Professional timer: 2-minute timer with 30-second intervals makes it easy to track how long you've been brushing each quadrant of your mouth
• Pressure sensor stops pulsations when you brush too hard; replace brush head alert; rechargeable; full and low-charge indicators

Manufacturer Product Description
The Oral-B ProfessionalCare 1000 (formerly ProfessionalCare 7400) provides dentist-inspired cupping action in which a unique, round brush head surrounds each tooth for a tooth-by-tooth clean. The combination of high-speed pulsations and the oscillating rotating technology has been shown to reduce plaque and gingivitis more effectively than a regular manual toothbrush.

Introduction

Product Features

FEATURES

	Cleaning action: Provides 40,000 pulsations and 8,800 oscillations per minute Professional timer: A two-minute timer with 30-second intervals makes it easy to track how long you’ve been brushing Pressure sensor: Stops pulsations to notify you when you’re brushing too hard 1 customized brushing mode: Daily Clean Indicator® bristles: Remind you to replace your brush head every 3 months, once they’ve faded halfway Multiple attachment brush heads with compact, round design Precision Clean Brush Head: Provides a deep and thorough clean Dual Clean Brush Head: Provides cleaning, freshening and gum care Charge indicator: Lets you know that the brush is charged
DETAILS 2-Year Limited Warranty and Satisfaction Guarantee: If you are not 100% satisfied within 60 days of purchase, return it for a full refund. Warranty includes replacement or repair. Consumer must ship product, postage paid, and include a copy of proof of purchase. See inside of product package for full details. Parts: Handle colors: Blue/white Brush head types: Oral-B Precision Clean, Oral-B Dual Clean, Oral-B Pro White, Oral-B Sensitive, Oral-B Power Tip, Oral-B Ortho, Oral-B Braces Care Essentials, Oral-B Tongue Freshener Series: ProfessionalCare Model: 1000/7400 Power source: Rechargeable battery Battery life: Up to 2 weeks without recharging

In The Box

Includes:* 1 handle 2 brush heads (Oral-B Precision Clean, Oral-B Dual Clean 1 charging station *Contents may not be available in all models.

Customer Reviews

The dentist will notice (mine did) but some warnings on use
I started using this toothbrush on the advice of my sister (thanks, Sis!) and also after reading some studies confirming that an electronic toothbrush that uses both rotary and in-out pulsating motion will improve gum health. My dentist did notice an improvement in tartar build up. He said that he notes when patients use this brush and that it seems to give good results.

Plus Points

1. This brush has both rotary in and in-out pulsation. This is the combination that is better than rotary-only and that studies show gives better results.
2. The replacement heads have an indicator that shows wear (the bristles become white. When the decolorization on the bristles is down to about 1/8 inch, it's time to change the head.)
3. There is a timer to let you know you have brushed 2 minutes (recommended brushing time.)
4. It does feel like "after the dentist cleaned" if you go the whole 2 minutes.

Minus Points

1. If you don't recharge according to the manufacturer's recommendation initially, you will not have a long battery life.
2. The manufacturer doesn't make this entirely clear, but you should run the charge DOWN on the brush, then recharge, for maximum life. If you don't do this, you could experience a short life-span on this toothbrush. This happened to someone I know; the company made good on the guarantee and sent a replacement.
3. If you DO let the charge run down, the brush is not so vigorous at the end and it seems a bit wimpy to do a really good job near the tag-end of the battery charge.
4. You should go the 2 minutes for effective use, but who likes to stand there, spitting foam and grimacing in the mirror for that length of time?
5. You should use it gently or you can scratch your gums.
6. The replacement heads are a bit expensive.

Despite the minus points, I rate this toothbrush five stars because I love how my teeth feel and it makes flossing afterwards better because I seem to have less tartar buildup. I am considering a second one to keep in my bag at work. I hate to brush with anything else.

Highly recommended

I'm thoroughly impressed!
Let me start by saying that I can only give you my experiences, I'm not an electric toothbrush expert. I don't know why they work, other than the stuff on the box about pulsating and vibrating.

That cleared out of the way, I am amazed with this toothbrush. I have even tested it against a normal toothbrush. I used the electric the first day I brought it home (the day after my dental appointment). I had just had a cleaning at the dentist, and was surprised to find that my teeth felt like they had when I left the dentist's office.
I figured, "Oh, it must be because I just had my teeth cleaned," so I had an experiment. The next evening, I brushed my teeth with my regular toothbrush. I scrubbed the dickens out of my teeth. They felt about like they used to. Then I took the electric to them for about 20 seconds, just enough time to pass it over all my teeth quickly, and there was a definite improvement.

One down-side: I find that I can't keep from a little toothpaste drool. It's not messy, I just have to wash my chin afterwards (and I have a beard.)

******Final Thoughts*****

Now, for why I bought THIS brush... It really is dentist recommended:
The last time I was at the dentist, (about two months before this review) he gave me no choice in the matter, he said I HAD to go buy an electric toothbrush, and he said this was the one to buy. He told me about another one that was a couple of dollars less, but firmly stated that this was the best one to buy, so I did.

Since then I have been back to the dentist twice (for fillings :P )and he can tell a marked difference. So can I. This toothbrush has my heart. (if a bathroom appliance can do such a thing)

super clean teeth!
After years of nagging by my dentist, I finally caved in and bought this toothbrush. It's great!

My dentist told me that if you're good about brushing your teeth with a regular brush, you can prevent plaque build-up from occurring -- but if you're not careful for a few days then you'll have plaque build-up which you won't be able to remove. You're stuck having to go to the dentist.

Not so if you've got this toothbrush! I actually got this toothbrush after having been a little careless for a few days and being unable to get my teeth to feel clean no matter how thoroughly I brushed them. With this brush everything was squeaky clean in minutes!

I've found it to be reliable, effective, and simple. It's a noisier and messier than an old fashioned toothbrush, but there's not much to be done about that. The battery holds its charge long enough to leave the charger home on trips.