----- SUMMARY -----
Verdict:
When it comes to power flossers, I look for performance and convenience. Philips delivers that and more with the Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 7000. There’s a lot to like, such as the high level of customization with different modes, intensities, and nozzles, and the small things like the magnetic dock and quiet operation. If you’re looking to improve your oral health and considering a power flosser, the Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 7000 should be at the top of your list.
Pros:
- Simple and quick setup
- Convenient and easy to use
- Compact design
- Magnetic dock for the handle with auto shut-off
- Three different nozzles included
- Customizable with 4 modes and 10 intensities
- Quiet operation
Cons:
- None
----- DETAILS -----
Setup:
Getting started is simple. You plug the base into an outlet, remove the water reservoir, fill it, insert your preferred nozzle into the handle, press the power button on the base, select your desired mode, then slide the pause switch on the handle to the on/up position. The instruction manual is easy to understand and very thorough. I appreciated the quick setup and that everything you need is included in the box.
Design:
It’s apparent that the Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 7000 was designed with convenience and ease of use in mind. The controls on the base are straightforward. You have the power button, mode button, and intensity dial. The handle, similar to a toothbrush in size, has a switch that you slide up to start the water flow and down to stop it. After you’re done flossing, the cord retracts and stores nicely in the base, and the handle magnetically attaches. In addition to providing easy storage, the magnetic dock will automatically set the pause switch back to off, if it was not turned off before docking. When refilling the water is necessary (usually after each flossing session), you simply remove the reservoir from the base, flip the lid open, fill, and click it back onto the base. Changing the nozzles is easy too since there’s an eject button on the back of the handle and they just snap into place. Since this is a powered flosser, it needs to plug into an outlet and sit on your bathroom vanity, so make sure there’s some room. It’s a compact design though (measuring about 7.5 inches high, 5.5 inches wide, and 4.5 inches deep) so it doesn’t take up much space.
Features & Performance:
Several features make this a highly effective power flosser. The unique quad stream nozzle is my favorite because it expels the water in an X-shaped stream, which I’ve found to provide the most thorough clean between my teeth and gum line. The tip of the nozzle is soft rubber, so it’s gentle on gums. The other two nozzles (standard and comfort) both have a single stream of water, but the comfort nozzle also has a rubber tip like the quad stream nozzle. I like that all three nozzles were included and that there is a case to store them. In addition to the different nozzles, you can customize your cleaning experience with 4 flossing modes and 10 intensities. This provides you with the ability to tailor the power flosser to your needs. Pushing the mode button will change the mode and rotating the dial will change the intensity. There’s a LED light for each that clearly shows what mode and intensity you’re on. Starting out, I used the lower intensities but now that I’m more used to it, I prefer the higher intensities. It’s nice to have that flexibility. The 4 different modes are clean, deep clean, sensitive, and massage. I like deep clean mode the most because it pulses water and seems to provide the best clean. The regular clean mode is a continuous stream of water which is also a great option for everyday cleaning. The sensitive and massage modes are better for sensitive gums. The massage mode in particular is designed to soothe and stimulate the gum line, and it does feel quite nice. Philips claims that using this power flosser can be up to 180% more effective than string floss. It’s very powerful and I’ve been getting great results, so I believe that could be true. Especially considering its high power, I’m impressed by how quiet it is. I can use this power flosser without worrying about waking my spouse up. I’ve used other power flossers that you can hear from another room. Overall, the features and performance of the Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 7000 make it a top contender in the power flosser market.
----- WHAT’S IN THE BOX -----
1 x Power Flosser
3 x Nozzles (Standard, Quad-Stream, and Comfort)
1 x Nozzle Storage Case
1 x Instruction Manual