I have always been a Braun consumer. I love German products and own a Series 7 Braun shaver (which I love) and have used Oral-B toothbrushes for the majority of my life. I purchased this Sonicare because I was still getting somewhat poor dental checkups and remembered several co-workers that had really recommended Sonicare, along with my dental hygienist. So, I thought why not, and as a self-proclaimed gadget nerd, had to go with the best.
First and foremost, this toothbrush looks awesome. It's sleek, has a unique charging base, and can be charged in it's travel case. The matte black finish is definitely an upgrade from the black rubbery finish of the Oral-B 7000 toothbrush. I have not had any issues with holding the handle while brushing, but If you like to hold on to your toothbrush with a dripping wet hand, you may have a problem.
Also, the long debated topic of which cleaning action is better may last forever, but based on my experience, the Sonicare is the absolute, hands down winner. I used to floss before every brush with the Oral-B (as recommended) but I was not seeing any major improvements in my oral health (I suffer from minor gingivitis). After using the Sonicare, I unintentionally started skipping my floss routine and it was not even noticed! My morning breath is fresh, my gums are healthy, and my teeth are whiter! When I finally do floss, with a couple of weeks in between, there is no heavy blood oozing everything like before! This is why I will never look back to Oral-B! I just get a better cleaning feeling using the Sonicare than I did with Oral-B.. which brings me to my next point...
I never used any of the other 5 cleaning modes on the Oral-B 7000, and after the first couple of months, put the "Smart Guide" back in the box. This, in my opinion, is a bit gimmicky. I don't like gimmicky stuff, and the Sonicare is just business. Sure, it offers additional cleaning modes as well, but it doesn't feel excessive. I only use the "Gum Care" mode, as it offers an extra minute of gentler action to stimulate your gums. The Sonicare does shut off after the allotted time for each mode, something that the Oral-B allowed users to program to be able to brush for as long as they want. While I sometimes miss this option, it's not a deal breaker.
Overall, if you are trying to decide between the Oral-B 7000 and the Sonicare DiamondClean, go with the DiamondClean. Other than the ability to program the brush to your liking, the Sonicare brush beats the Oral-B in every other category. Looks, function, effectiveness. If you think about it, there is probably a reason why the Oral-B is selling at a bigger discount than the Sonicare...
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| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Pro-Distributing | Issaquah Highlands Tech |
| power source | Corded Electric | Battery Powered | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Battery Powered |
| operation mode | Semi-Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| number of settings | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| target audience | Unisex-Adults | Unisex-Adults | Unisex-Adults | Unisex-Kids | Unisex-Adults | Everyone |
| handle material | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
| weight | 2.26 pounds | 340 grams | — | 1.12 pounds | 599 grams | — |
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Still Working After Four Years of Trouble-Free Daily Use
Purchased February of 2019 from Amazon, it has been in daily use and has worked flawlessly. Its simple, vibrating motion is effective - just hold it at a 45 degree angle to the gum line and move slowly through each quadrant (it's timed for 30 seconds per quadrant). I'm a dentist and I recommend this toothbrush.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2014
Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Color: BlackVerified Purchase
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Amazon Customer
Great toothbrush, you will never use a different toothbrush again.
Reviewed in Canada on October 28, 2021Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Color: PinkVerified Purchase
Tianyue Sun
Stopped working after less than 2 years of use
Reviewed in Australia on July 3, 2023Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Color: PinkVerified Purchase
Shagul
American plug not Aus
Reviewed in Australia on July 30, 2021Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Color: PinkVerified Purchase
Diana
En menos de dos años de uso dejó de funcionar
Reviewed in Mexico on May 28, 2022Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Color: PinkVerified Purchase
Amazon Customer
Stops charging after 12 months
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2017Size: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Color: BlackVerified Purchase
