Philips Sonicare Electric Toothbrush Review

I am a very busy mom, who has compromised the health of my teeth because of a love affair with coffee and diet coke. Additionally I am one of the trendy adults wearing braces, therefore having a healthy mouth is a high priority. For Christmas my mother gave me a Phillips Sonicare, who like many others purchased at the recommendation of her dentist (my orthodontist too) for optimal oral hygene. Some of the benifits were protrayed as superior plaque removal, healthier gums and "whiter teeth in just 28 days". Of course, who wouldn't want those benefits? I used as directed for more than 28 days and still did not sense the benefit portrayed by the manufacturer. I inquired with my dentist and she only recommended I brush my teeth more often. Wonderful suggestion if I could take the toobrush with me everywhere I go. The only benefit is the timer to make sure you brush for the recommended time frame, otherwise the old fashion way works best for me.