Braun ORAL B PC 5000 XL (D 15 511)

...experience that i prefer the braun range of electric toothbrushes.I will give an overview of my experience and a breakdown of the features to help assist you in making an informed decision.As with all things in life everyone has their own view and opinion and if everyone liked the same things what a dull place the world would be,so even though its my brand of choice a step into the electric toothbrush market is a step up from the ineffective manual ...
...The Braun Oral B 5000 is a rechargeable electric toothbrush that has both an oscillating and pulsating action,a timer mechanism and rechargeable base for recharging from a suitable Two pin shaver point sited in the majority of bathrooms throughout the land.You will also get one brush head included so you can get up and running from initial purchase.


What do you get in the Box?

Well as we detailed above you get ... more

introduction-
I have had an electric toothbrush for over five years and would find the experience of brushing my teeth without it to be totally horrifying.It is one of those everyday items that you never give a second thought about untill it breaks or you are left having to brush your teeth with one of those pesky manual brushes which i feel leaves me with the feeling that my teeth are just not clean enough(and scared to smile in fear of turning people to stone or paralysing them with the dreaded death breath).

Over the years i have tried several different brands and both battery and rechargeable models and have found from experience that i prefer the braun range of electric toothbrushes.I will give an overview of my experience and a breakdown of the features to help assist you in making an informed decision.As with all things in life everyone has their own view and opinion and if everyone liked the same things what a dull place the world would be,so even though its my brand of choice a step into the electric toothbrush market is a step up from the ineffective manual variety.

The product-

The Braun Oral B 5000 is a rechargeable electric toothbrush that has both an oscillating and pulsating action,a timer mechanism and rechargeable base for recharging from a suitable Two pin shaver point sited in the majority of bathrooms throughout the land.You will also get one brush head included so you can get up and running from initial purchase.

What do you get in the Box?

Well as we detailed above you get the toothbrush itself which is a nice clinical white with a grey area which is where the on/off switch is sited.The unit is sealed making the unit totally waterproof(and safe to use in the bathroom envoronment).On the top is a metal part and this is where you put the included toothbrush head which just clicks in place(You are supplied with one head but you can easily buy spare or extra heads from major retailers).You also recieve a charging base which you sit the hand unit onto for charging,it should be noted that the plug is a two pin variety like that found on electric shavers so if you dont have a shaver socket you will need to buy an adapter to allow you to charge from a normal plug socket(outside of the bathroom for safety reasons)

Initial setup

On taking the product out of the box you will need to slot the head onto the hand unit and place it on the charging base to begin the charging process which should take about 16 hours to complete fully(you can however use the unit after an hour or two if needed but it is advisable to allow it to get a full charge before first use).The unit has a green LED near the base of the handset that will light up to show you the unit is powered and charging.Then when charging is complete you are ready to go.

A bit of Tech info

You will see above that i mentioned both oscillating and pulsating,you will find that some of the entry level models are cheaper in price because they only oscillate and NOT pulsate meaning they may not perform as well at cleaning as the next model up.

Oscillating-This is the movement of the toothbrush head in a circular mannner backwards and forwards(it should be noted the head does not spin round fully but works in a circular motion)this feature is found on all models.

Pulsating.This is the vibration of the stem of the toothbush head that allows the bristle to get deeper between the teeth to help remove plaque in hard to reach areas giving better overall cleaning performance(this feature is not on some of the entry level models but is well worth the extra price i think)
Usage

On first use it will feel strange as the unit is a bit larger than a manual brush but you will quickly adjust.I found that on the first few uses i had slight bleeding from my gums on checking with my dentist i was told this was normal and should stop after a week or so(please note dont appy to much pressure when brushing as this can cause damage to your gums and cause bleeding).Even after the first use i found my teeth felt much cleaner and after a week or so they even looked cleaner with some of the stains i had from excessive coffee gone.This particular model has a built in timer which is excellent at making sure you brush you teeth for long enough,The timer works by quickly stopping the starting the motor twice to let you know you have reached the timed limit(you can brush beyond the timer limit if you feel the need too).

The heads

As with most modern devices you will need to periodically replace the toothbrush heads as they wear out and become less effective at cleaning your teeth.I find that replacing your heads about every six months to be sufficent.You can buy replacement heads in 2,4,8 pack varietys which start at about £7 for the 2 packs and you can purchase them at most supermarkets and chemists(i prefer to use Boots they have then on offer all time)You can have more than one person sharing the same handunit but they will each need there own toothbrush head for hygiene reasons you can identify each persons toothbrush head by small different coloured rings which slot on the bottom of the heads ie Mine is red and my daughters yellow.The heads are made by Oral B (Braun own them)who are dental experts in both the electric and manual toothbrush market so you can trust the quality of the product

The price-

These units are always on offer and you can get cheaper models with less features but you should expect to pay at least £25 for this model,so shop around for the best deals.

Summary-

Overall a fantastic product that performs to a high standard is easy to use,reliable and something i couldn't live without.If i was to give it a mark out of ten then this product would get a definate 10.If you don't yet have one then take the plunge and get a Braun,Thankyou for reading and i hope you found my review helpful and informative.

Online information can be found at -

www.oralb.com
www.braun.com 

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