Sonicare HX7990/02 UV Electric Toothbrush Sanitizer Review Summary

Peace of mind. That is what reviewers get with the Sonicare HX7990/02 UV Electric Toothbrush Sanitizer. This sanitizer is made to be used with Sonicare brush heads and some Oral B ones. It sanitizes the brushes in just ten minutes with a small UV light inside the unit. According to Sonicare, you get the same level of sanitization at home as you do in hospitals! That's a mighty claim. Germ conscious reviewers feel that the Sonicare HX7990/02 UV Electric Toothbrush Sanitizer does, indeed, sanitize their brush heads and keeps them healthier. They don't have to replace the brushes as often and have peace of mind knowing they're brushing with germ and bacteria free brush heads. Sonicare is trusted name in oral care, Check out all of our Sonicare reviews here on Viewpoints.
45% of people rated Sonicare HX7990/02 UV Electric Toothbrush Sanitizer as 5 stars
45% of people rated Sonicare HX7990/02 UV Electric Toothbrush Sanitizer as 5 stars%
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36% of people rated Sonicare HX7990/02 UV Electric Toothbrush Sanitizer as 4 stars
36% of people rated Sonicare HX7990/02 UV Electric Toothbrush Sanitizer as 4 stars%
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10% of people rated Sonicare HX7990/02 UV Electric Toothbrush Sanitizer as 3 stars
10% of people rated Sonicare HX7990/02 UV Electric Toothbrush Sanitizer as 3 stars%
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No one rated Sonicare HX7990/02 UV Electric Toothbrush Sanitizer as 2 stars
No one rated Sonicare HX7990/02 UV Electric Toothbrush Sanitizer as 2 stars%
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9% of people rated Sonicare HX7990/02 UV Electric Toothbrush Sanitizer as 1 star
9% of people rated Sonicare HX7990/02 UV Electric Toothbrush Sanitizer as 1 star%
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91% 91% of people recommend Sonicare HX7990/02 UV Electric Toothbrush Sanitizer 9% of people don't recommend Sonicare HX7990/02 UV Electric Toothbrush Sanitizer 9%
 

Sonicare HX7990/02 UV Electric Toothbrush Sanitizer Comparison

4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
NOV
23
2007

The Verdict: Does it work?  Well I haven't swabbed my toothbrush before or after using the Sonicare UV Sanitizer so I can't say for sure.  As far as I know I've never gotten sick or died from germs on my toothbrush, but knowing that it's likely and that my toothbrush isn't out in the open makes me...

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into good personal hygiene, terrified about losing my teeth

Buggheart
Detroit Rock City, MI
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1 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
DEC
17
2007
Suggested mfg. price is $49.95 and it doesn't even come with a toothbrush which, depending on which one you get, is another $100+.  You can kill the germs just as good, and much cheaper buy swishing your toothbrush head in Listerine before use.  This item is a dud.
Practical

Deatheyes
Duncanville, TX
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Sonicare HX7990/02 UV Electric Toothbrush... Ratings and Reviews

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terrified about losing my teeth, obsessed with clean teeth, loving this product, Doing my best to look good, into good personal hygiene, a person who enjoys quality, completely freaked out by germs, impressed with this product

NOV
27
2007


What a marvelous invention! I am a BZZAgent & got to review the UV Sanitizer from Phillips Sonicare.  It was delivered 11/26 by UPS.  I opened it, read the instructions & then husband cut it open.  Even he stated what a unique item that can save lives by cutting out any EColi, Saminella, and all bacteria that grows within 20 minutes after you use a toothbrush.  In the past I used to pour leftover boiled water from the tea kettle over the brushes.  NO MORE!

The UV Sanitzer works with Sonicare ProResults, Oral-B Flexswoft & Oral-B Floss Action brushheads.  Unfortunately after I read this I...

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5 star rating
2009 Advisor
MacGyver
Cleveland, OH



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Practical, into good personal hygiene, impressed with this product, health conscious, a person who enjoys quality

NOV
23
2007
This sanitizer kills up to 99% of bacteria living on your brush head.  I just put my toothbrush head in there, push the button, and 10 minutes later, the UV light has killed almost all of the germs on the brush. 
Excessive bacteria is not a good thing to have in your mouth.  That is why I brush my teeth with the Sonicare toothbrush to begin with.  Now, with the sanitizer, I am even more certain that I am killing the germs.  Too bad I can't put my whole kitchen in there.

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5 star rating
sonyacarlson
Concord, NH



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a huge Sonicare fan, health conscious

DEC
3
2007

I, too, received this product for testing in a BZZ agent campaign.  I love  the idea of my tooth brush being germ free.  I will not go into the details of how it works since other reviewers have pretty much covered all of that.  However, it is easy to use, has a small footprint, is pleasant looking (i.e., doesn't look like something that would sanitize surgical instruments), keeps your toothbrush head covered between brushes and the theory behind it is believable.

 I guess my only question is:  does it really work?  And, I don't know how I could prove that.  It is similar to using Lysol...

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4 star rating
2009 Writer
viewkgr
Boca Raton, FL



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into good personal hygiene, a busy person, a bargain hunter, Experienced Parent

NOV
29
2007

I'm not sure if I just got a defective model or this product is just bad.  I read all of the directions and followed them very clearly.  It stated that it took 10 minutes for a complete cycle and then it shut off automatically.  I put it in at night before I went to bed.  When I took my toothbrush out the next morning, the head of it was different shaped as it had melted and where the brushes attach to the head of the brush had black on it.  I don't know if it didn't shut off and ran all night or what.  I haven't tried it again as I don't want to waste another toothbrush.  It's not like...

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1 star rating
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barjensen
Des Moines, IA



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a huge Sonicare fan, impressed with this product, health conscious, loving this product, a person who enjoys quality

DEC
17
2007

I too am a BzzAgent and received this to bzzz about. Whenever I get sick I throw my toothbrush away once I get better so I do not recontaminate. I love having this machine. I sanitize my brushhead before getting a shower in the morning, by the time I am done the brush is ready. Now with cold and flu season I feel so much better about my health because I can just sanitize my brushhead every day and not worry about it. It is simple to use and takes up very little space. Overall I recommend this to everyone who has a Sonicare or Oral B toothbrush. You may not be 100% sure it really works but then...

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5 star rating
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ff76b
Lansdale, PA



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into good personal hygiene, health conscious, Practical

DEC
18
2007
I recieved this product as a gift, and have really enjoyed it. not sure that i would have purchased it on my own, but love having it. it is a place to keep your brush heads that is much more sanitary than the little plastic stand that came with our sonicare elite. the little plastic holder would get moldy..and definatly not clean. keeping our brushes in the sanitizer and sanitizing them once a day is really nice, and alot cleaner. You just have to make sure to dry them off enough before you put them in there. its neat to think that it cleans your brush with only a light. Makes you feel better... review »
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4 star rating
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alaskanpenguin
Springfield, MO



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into good personal hygiene, health conscious, a huge Sonicare fan, impressed with this product, loving this product, obsessed with clean teeth

DEC
13
2007

I have been using this product for about 2 weeks now. I wasn't sure how much I'd like or use it in the begining. But I have to say it's so easy to use that I use it every morning. I don't mind doing what ever I can to help keep gems under control, and this product does make me feel like I'm finally doing something to help. I have been using the Sonicare toothbrush for years. I feel like this is a wonderful addition.


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5 star rating
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rjbour
Gardendale, TX



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a huge Sonicare fan, a germophobe

DEC
27
2007
Well the toothbrush is warm when it comes out of the machine...but is it germ free?  I dunno...but I'd rather take the chance it does.  It lights up like the tools at the nail salon, so I am hoing it does something.  But I am a person who needs proof, perhaps if it came with a type of litmus test I would be able to recommend it with more enthusiasm...alas...I cannot.   I just hope it is doing what it claims. 
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3 star rating
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melgel
Los Angeles, CA



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obsessed with clean teeth, Practical, into good personal hygiene, impressed with this product, loving this product, health conscious, Doing my best to look good

DEC
21
2007
I received my Sonicare UV Sanitizer as a BzzAgent so I could experience using it & give feedback.The Sonicare UV Sanitizer is just what you need to keep your toothbrush clean & germ free.  It takes seconds to set up & plug in & when you are finished brushing, just remove the brushhead, insert it into the sanitizer, close the door & push the button...it's that easy!  I would highly recommend!!!
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5 star rating
dgarey
Livingston, TX



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into good oral hygiene

MAR
3
2008
If you already own a Sonicare brush - or if you are contemplating buying one - this is a good partner product. Since the brushes on Sonicare only need to be replaced every six months, those bristles could become a veritable Petri dish for bacteria. Well, the sanitizer takes care of that. A great investment for those who are serious about their dental health!
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5 star rating
2008 Contributor
mish65
Natchez, MS



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into good personal hygiene, health conscious, impressed with this product

DEC
8
2007
I was so happy when I received this product as a BzzAgent. I love it so much. I have a very small bathroom and the shower and the toilet and the sink are all within mere inches of each other.  In other words, lots of dirty/germy stuff goes on VERY close to where I store my toothbrush. This makes me feel much more confident about it being sanitary!
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4 star rating
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csqesq
Pataskala, OH



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MAY
27
2008

What did we do for all those years without this item???  I use it all the time and even if it doesn't work... I feel better about using my 3 month old toothbrush :)

I didn't know what to expect when I first received the sanitizer, my husband didn't think it would work (he's in marketing...). 


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4 star rating
reviewer 2008 Contributor
MPJackson
Omaha, NE



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into good oral hygiene

FEB
24
2008
I work with a lot of people and have a husband who gets sick easily, so I'm always trying to stay away from germs.  This product seems to be working great to keep germs off my toothbrush and his.  I can't know that it really works, but I  feel good using it everyday and would reccomend trying it.
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4 star rating
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MYNX15
Sahuarita, AZ



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