Philips Sonicare Diamond Clean

Some 5 years ago, I went to the dentist one day and discovered I had a lot of cavities all of a sudden. After having the cavities corrected and receiving fillings in numerous teeth, I decided to embark on a journey and do everything I could to ensure that I would prevent getting cavities in the future. I had been brushing at least twice a day, but I had not been flossing regularly or doing anything else. I started flossing and using fluoride mouthwash after my routine. One thing I kept putting off was buying an electric toothbrush. I had read conflicting information about whether or not it made a difference. All through this time span, I had been using Oral-B Pulsar vibrating manual toothbrushes. I could not conceive how a Sonicare toothbrush would provide THAT much of a difference. After all, I was used to having a really clean mouth every night and morning with my flossing, brushing and rinsing routine I had developed. For years I couldn't justify the expense of buying a toothbrush that costs astronomically more than what I had. After years of debating it back and forth, I finally decided to make the plunge and see what the top of the line model could do.All I can say is that after a week of owning the Sonicare 9700 Diamondclean Smart, all my skepticism and assumptions turned out to be wrong. The results from this brush are simply incredible.Many reviewers have said this, but I'll say it again. Consider how clean your teeth feel after going to the dentist, then think about what it would feel like if there was a notch ABOVE that. This is literally how clean your teeth feel EVERY TIME you use this toothbrush. I'm completely blown away by how good of a job it does. I'm kicking myself for not buying a Sonicare toothbrush sooner. After using this brush just once, my teeth feel glossy in a way that I didn't think was possible. The biggest difference I've noticed is that the facets of my teeth are clean in a way that simply isn't possible to achieve with a manual toothbrush. I didn't know teeth could feel this smooth. If guided properly, the 9700 will polish and remove plaque from all the little nooks and crannies on, in-between and around your teeth. Your gum-line is stimulated and feel "tighter' around your teeth because they are being cleaned so well next to your teeth. It does all of this and with much less effort than a manual brush. Remember, this is after 1 WEEK, of use.Additionally, the 9700 is extraordinary at teaching you how to get the most out of it. The companion smartphone app is comprehensive and can help motivate some folks with goal selection and other wizardry while you brush. In all honesty, this isn't totally necessary, but it's cool that it can do it.The pressure sensor is a great feature and gives me peace of mind that I'm not damaging my gums or enamel with this powerful mechanical device. You might be surprised about how hard you were brushing before versus what is actually appropriate.The inductive charging feature in the glass is convenient. Just make sure you don't break it. There is a secondary dock you can use if that were to happen, though.Many reviewers have complained about not having a place to store brushes; however, they are packaged in plastic bags, so I'm not too concerned. This likely isn't an issue for me because I am not sharing the brush with anyone else, nor am I swapping out different head types in my routine. Your mileage may vary depending on your priorities.I'm eager to see how this brush holds up and what my dentist thinks in a few months. If you've never used an electric toothbrush before, don't wait years like I did. The cost is well worth it.