With dentist-inspired cupping action for tooth-by-tooth clean.
Oral-B ProfessionalCare 1000/7400 provides dentist-inspired cupping action in which a unique, round brush head surrounds each tooth for a tooth-by-tooth clean.
* Removes up to 97% of plaque from hard-to-reach areas*
* Helps prevent and reverse gingivitis
* Pressure sensor stops pulsations when you’re brushing too hard
* 1 mode: Daily Clean
* Oral-B is the #1 dentist-recommended toothbrush brand worldwide
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ORAL-B PROFESSIONAL CARE 1000 FEATURES
* Cleaning action: Provides 40,000 pulsations and 8,800 oscillations per minute
* Professional timer: A two-minute timer with 30-second intervals makes it easy to track how long you’ve been brushing
* Pressure sensor: Stops pulsations to notify you when you’re brushing too hard
* 1 customized brushing mode: Daily Clean
* Indicator® bristles: Remind you to replace your brush head every 3 months, once they’ve faded halfway
* Multiple attachment brush headswith compact, round design
o Precision Clean Brush Head: Provides a deep and thorough clean
o Dual Clean Brush Head: Provides cleaning, freshening and gum care
* Charge indicator: Lets you know that the brush is charged
ORAL-B PROFESSIONAL CARE 1000 DETAILS
Includes:*
1 handle
1 brush head (Oral-B Precision Clean)
1 portable SmartPlug charger
2-Year Limited Warranty and Satisfaction Guarantee:
If you are not 100% satisfied within 60 days of purchase, return it for a full refund. Warranty includes replacement or repair. Consumer must ship product, postage paid, and include a copy of proof of purchase. See inside of product package for full details.
Handle colors: Blue/white
Brush head types: Oral-B Precision Clean (included), Oral-B Dual Clean, Oral-B Pro White, Oral-B Sensitive, Oral-B Power Tip, Oral-B Ortho, Oral-B Braces Care Essentials, Oral-B Tongue Freshener
Series: ProfessionalCare
Model: 1000/7400
Power source: Rechargeable battery
Battery life: Up to 2 weeks without recharging
*Contents may not be available in all models.
Product Description
Do you know that a regular manual toothbrush can leave behind up to 50% of plaque invest in the health of your whole mouth with the oral-b professional care 1000. inspired by tools dental professionals use, this rechargeable electric toothbrush surrounds and cleans each tooth, reaching hard-to-reach areas that a regular manual brush can sometimes miss. the unique round brush head gently pulsates to break up plaque and rotates to sweep it away, removing up to 2x more plaque than a regular manual brush. oral-b professional care 1000 also helps improve gum health by helping to prevent and reverse gingivitis. you can even customize your routine with a variety of oral-b replacement brush heads. the #1 dentist recommended toothbrush brand worldwide, oral-b guarantees satisfaction in 60 days or your money back. based on assessment of plaque area.
Product Reviews
By Y. Chang "ciaconne" (Mamaroneck, NY)
"Classic Powered Tooth-brush Improved! I've been using the Oral-B series of mechanical toothbrushes since the early 2000s. I'm a fan of the system because it is very cost effective, especially compared to the sonic variety. I've got my family and friends to use them to great results. Their advantage over standard toothbrushes cannot be overemphasized, provided you use both correctly.
This is apparently a tier above the most basic model, by adding "3D" feature--which is really a vibrating brush head in addition to rotation--to the basic rotation model. Based on usage and observations of various users and previous models, and after testing the unit out myself for the claims, let me try to break it down:
Pros/Improvements:
- it's still impeccably made; not that the origin (Germany) necessarily have anything to do with it, but I'd be hard pressed to find anything more consistently well made, or feels more solid, including the much more expensive Sonicare lines, or almost any other consumer products I've owned.
- the inductive charging base is much improved over previous models. I'm not talking about the lack of brushhead holder which isn't meant to be on this low end model anyway, but that the charging area next to the inductive notch is completely open. It makes a huge difference as the older designs have difficult to reach corners/crevices that may trap dirt and water deposits that can be hard to clean. It also looks better with symmetrical lines and smaller footprint (that's only slightly bigger than the brush's), adding to the clean, minimalist appeal. It's also much easier to carry if needed for travel.
- Furthermore, the charging notch is compatible with any Braun mechanical units sold after 2006, so for some people you may be able to use the old charging base or find one at your friend's for stay-overs, etc. A minor point, probably, but I had found it a convenience for travels.
-It uses any of the mechanical Oral-B brush head designs: Other than Oral-B's own sonic line that has incompatible replacement heads, it has a great selection of mechanical heads to choose from: Precision Clean (included), Floss Action (rubber flaps), Pro White (rubber disc), and Dual Clean (larger, two part brush head that doesn't "hug" the tooth as well in my opinion). I think there's also a sensitive variety with softer bristles for each of these designs. It's unmatched in terms of brush options.
-the classic head design may look small, but is designed to very effectively hug the entire tooth and cut into gaps and corners, provided you do not over pressure the brush and only rotate the brush angle to cover all areas. It may take some patience for a two minute brushing, but it's proven to be very effective at removing plaque.
- rubberized area to the front (thumb) rather than the back (fingers) of the brush handle-- it may sound trivial, but this proved to be important. The smoother plastic area may be more "slippery", but it is also mildew and stain resistant and very easy to clean. By contrast, with the previous "Vitality" lines, the rubberized area covered most of the body with creases to aid handling, but over time dirt, hard water deposits and even mildew developed, requiring a soak in bleach to remove. Older models with a similar minimally-rubberized design fared much better. I'm glad this model carried the more traditional layout.
- being a better-than-basic model, thankfully it has two indicator lights, telling you charging states(charging/full) and when battery is nearly depleted. Some of us may never need it (and oral-B basic models started removing lights all together to cut cost), but for the average user this can be useful especially for the sake of battery maintenance routines.
- the use of NiMH battery: these brushes are powered by a single rechargeable AA sized battery. Braun has used NiCd since the introduction of these designs, and this is the first time I see NiMH being used. There are pros and cons to this change (will also cover in the Cons section). NiMH is certainly more environmentally friendly with low/no toxicity, that almost certainly prompted this change as NiCd is now banned in Europe. NiMH also has no discernible memory effects. The instruction still tells you to completely discharge at least every 6 months, a recommendation which is shared with NiCd for longer service life. The discharging pattern for NiMH is also more linear, meaning that it will feel relatively powerful from full charge to depletion (proved to be true on this model), where with NiCd you can feel the power wane very quickly as the battery discharged through use. The capacity is also generally higher with NiMH, meaning fewer charges required between uses. The combination of longer battery life and even discharge pattern making it more feasible to use the brush without leaving it on the charging stand. (though one can also leave it on the charging stand, Braun seems to have reservations based on "environmental" reasons; it's also useful if you are packing the brush to travel for a few days without having to take the charger).
By Book and Dog Lover (Massachusetts)
"Great toothbrush I have an old Braun Oral-B toothbrush that I got about 10-15 years ago. I was curious to see how this new Oral-B toothbrush would compare to my old toothbrush and if it would be worth it to "upgrade".
I foung that after using the toothbrush for a week, that this Oral-B toothbrush was significantly better than my old Oral B toothbrush.
Overall, this is a very simple toothbrush. Using the idea that you should brush for 2 minutes, which equals 30 seconds for a quadrant of your mouth, just press the button to turn it on and every 30 seconds, the toothbrush seems to hesitate to let you know that you should brush in a different area of your mouth. Seems a tad silly (I think a simple 2 minute timer would work better/make more sense since you may not need to brush the same amount everywhere), but I got use to it.
The speed of the toothbrush is much faster than my old toothbrush and when I finished brushing, my mouth had that clean feeling you get after your dental hygenist cleans your teeth. I found it easy to handle and use in every cranny in my mouth.
A warning light lets you know when your battery is starting to fade and you need to recharge. The recharger base is much smaller than the old ones and hardly takes up hardly any room (which is important if you don't have much shelf space).
If you're like me and you have an older Oral-B, I recommend upgrading to this new Oral-B. It's a much better toothbrush. "
