Philips Sonicare - Power Flosser 7000, HX3911 - White

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• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Compact, Quiet, Works Great, Convenient Features

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  TLDR: (that’s Too Long, Didn’t Read) The concept is simple - spray water between your teeth to clean ‘em up. This water flosser is easy to use, compact and quiet. It has some really nice features that set it apart from others. Pros: * Doesn’t take up much vanity space. * Very quiet even at full speed. * Convenient features like auto-pause when on the magnetic dock. * Easy to fill and clean tank. Cons: * Buttons could be easier to press with one hand. * Nozzle ejection button is a bit too easy to accidentally press during use. Details - Setup: Not much to say here. The provided power cable is clearly labeled on the wall-end for what it connects to which is really nice. The end that plugs into the flosser is recessed so it won’t get wet if there’s a puddle on the countertop. The unit comes with several nozzle choices and a storage case for the ones that you’re not using. It was very easy to set up and get ready to use. Details - Typical Usage: All of the controls are “soft” (electrical buttons) with the exception of the “pause” switch and the nozzle ejection button on the handle. The tank is easy to remove from the base to fill with warm water and perhaps some mouthwash. The lid flips open really far so it’s easy to not only fill but empty and let air dry. Both the power and the mode buttons have “lips” on them to make them easier to use if they were just flush with the base, but they still need to be pressed into the unit to actuate. One of my very minor complaints on the design of this flosser is that pressing these buttons typically moves or slides the whole base so it’s best done with one hand supporting the base while pressing. The “dock” where the handle stores on the base is magnetic and easy to keep clean. There is a “pause” switch on the handle that stops the flow of water. When docked, the switch automatically pauses the flow which is really convenient. That switch is also easy to reach and use while flossing. Another small complaint is that the “eject” button for the nozzle is really easy to accidentally press while flossing. If you do this, the nozzle disengages and the flossing doesn’t work so well. You really have to be careful while flossing to not brush against that eject button as it doesn’t take much pressure to pop the nozzle off. The hose is plenty long enough to reach into the sink as long as the base isn’t too far away. It also coils back into a loop and stores neatly into the base. There are four flossing modes. I’ve been using the “deep clean” one most often, but the others work well, too. There’s also a knob for adjusting the overall water pressure in 10 levels. All settings have a white LED light to show their current setting. The pump is really quiet… not silent, but noticeably quieter than other competing models that I’ve tried. During use, you should expect the handle and your hand to get wet. A quick rinse is all it takes and the you can re-dock the handle, pop the nozzle off for a more thorough rinse, and then empty and rinse the tank. The quad-stream nozzle worked really well for me. I have some teeth with tight gaps and it seemed to get most stuff. You might still need some mechanical flossing if you have something really caught in there, but this flosser will get just about anything else. Details - Typical Maintenance The base shouldn’t be rinsed under running water, but it has smooth edges and is easily wiped down. The area under the tank has raised edges to keep any stray water from overflowing and a channel out the back to make emptying that area easy if you ever need to. The tank itself is really easy to clean, too. The lid flips open almost all the way around so you can easily fill it, empty it, and then leave the lid open to air-dry in-between uses. The nozzle comes off (a tad too easily IMHO) and can be rinsed under the tap. The handle, too, can be rinsed under the tap and then docked back on the magnetic holder on the base. In short, the entire unit is easy to rinse and/or wipe off and keep tidy. Conclusion: My dentist recommended using a water flosser so I thought I’d give this one a try. It really has exceeded my expectations. It’s easy to use, easy to keep clean, is very quiet and doesn’t take up much counter space. While there are a few small improvements I’d suggest; neither of which prevent my complete recommendation of this unit for anyone who wants an easy way to keep their teeth clean.

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  Posted 3 years ago by gadgeTT

• Rated 4 out of 5 stars

  Worth the Purchase for Healthy Gums

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  The device is made from primarily plastic, is a circular design, and is a lot smaller than I thought it was going to be. Meaning it should easily fit on your bathroom sink without any issues. The main selling point is the “X shaped water stream” AKA “Quad Stream Tech” which I found works well. The device also pulses which helps guide you to hit between your teeth, the bottom of your gums and then between the next teeth making it very intuitive and user friendly. I have never used a water flosser before, and I already feel like an expert (okay not really but I do feel confident). You can turn off this pulse if you’d like through a button combo. This device isn’t made to replace flossing but to be used in addition. As string flossing still prevents cavities where this helps keep your gums healthy. They report you only need to do it for a minute (30 seconds top of mouth and 30 seconds bottom) daily which I found to be accurate and really does make a difference. Especially, in the long run. On the front of the device going left to right you have your power button, intensity knob, and mode button. Both buttons aren’t all that satisfying. As they have mild pre/poster travel with pretty much no click whatsoever. Additionally, with the unit being so light and them requiring moderate/heavy actuation force you kind of move the entire thing when pressing them unless if you’re ginger about it. The knob also requires moderate/severe force to move. To me buttons are a main selling point if a device feels premium or not and this one comes off feeling cheap. But not in the sense that I think it will break. As the buttons and knob are responsive and work well, they just feel gross. Then you have the device itself which attaches magnetically with a circular wire attached. The magnet isn’t super strong but does sit in place easily. The wire stretches quite far but when the device is on jiggles back and forth making some noise. Along with the whirring of the motor. But isn’t all that loud. The Flosser is a nice thickness easily fitting in your hand and feels solid. You turn on the water by sliding the switch up and turn it off by sliding it back down. If you feel like spraying water everywhere it auto turns off if when you reattach it which works well. The on/off switch is smooth, feels better than the other knobs and buttons, but still comes across as a bit cheap. The nozzle heads feel and look high quality and are easy to get into the correct position with good pressure. On the back of the device, you have a button which ejects the nozzle. Literally, it ejects it off. The nozzles fits in with a satisfying click and isn’t loose at all. Making it feel premium/high quality. On the top of the device, you have the fill tank. It is easily removeable by just lifting it off the base and the plastic feels high quality and well put together. Then there is a reinforced plastic hinge that is very smooth to open it and fill with water. I have no concerns with it breaking with normal use. Generally, there was enough water to thoroughly clean my mouth. There is nothing on the sides or back of the device. If you get the toothbrush combo it will be on the right side. Last on the bottom is where the plug to power the device is. It is recessed and has cable routing to fit the wire to go either to the left or the right, so it doesn’t get in the way. Which is very much appreciated. Additionally, it comes with three different nozzles along with a plastic case to hold them. The case is solid but the hinge gives me a bit of concern and looks like a failure point. The nozzles snap into place in a satisfying way and feels high quality. The first nozzle is just a basic straight spray, the second is for the quad stream tech, and the last is for those with sensitive gums. CONCLUSION: The compact size makes it easy to fit on your bathroom sink. The build quality is solid but could be improved. I’m not worried about it breaking with normal use but would be afraid if it took a tumble off my bathroom sink if it wouldn’t continue to exist. The spray force from the nozzle is just right. I found it isn’t all that messy since it has an on/off switch. Last and most importantly my mouth is a lot cleaner after I use it and it only takes a minute to complete. I haven’t tried other water flossers so don’t know how this compares. But I’m all about oral health and this is a solid product making it an easy recommendation from me.

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  Posted 3 years ago by SirGalahad

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Goodbye String Floss

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  ----- 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

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  Posted 3 years ago by Kelby