Sonicare Elite 7300 Toothbrush with Sonic Technology Review

The Sonicare Elite 7300 just like all Sonicare products is an electric toothbrush that uses pulsating action to help remove plaque and debris while you brush your teeth.  While it never substitutes for flossing or for seeing a dentist or hygienists, it works better than manual toothbrush and reduces the amount of calcium build-up that dentists have to remove (during the six month check-up and cleaning).

The downsides are that Sonicare comes up with new models every year or so, and the first initial cost of their electric toothbrush runs from $80-100.  That wouldn't be that bad, but replacement heads cost at least $20 and if you have an older model, chances are that replacement heads for that model can be found are slim.  I had to change from an older model to the Elite several years ago because they stopped making replacement heads for my first model.  Also, my Elite runs in 30 seconds intervals for a 2-minute stretch, which is usually standard for the Sonicare; according to my dentist, he advised brushing for at least 3 minutes, so you will have to run the toothbrush twice.  And still floss.  And remove the head from the base to shake out the water and dry it with a towel, because it grows mold quickly.  It is more work than a manual toothbrush, but in the end, it still is worth it, to keep your teeth clean and healthy.