Item : B000AMRIIK Customer Reviews Where Has This Been All My Life by .. Iris G. (DC metro area) The best investment I made in my dental care was deciding to purchase this Sonicare toothbrush. It's great for cleaning teeth--I mean my teeth really feel squeaky clean after using it. I do not feel that sticky film on the ridge of my teeth, as I do when using a regular toothrush. Another great feature of the toothbrush is that once powered up, it doesn't need to be recharged for well over a week (I'd think more closely to two weeks). I'm in a job where I'm doing more and more travel, so the convenient travel case that comes with it is heaven sent. Some of the other reviewers commented that the little pause/beep that the brush gives to indicate that it's time to move on to another quadrant in your mouth can be annoying. I agree; it is a little annoying. I tend to ignore that beep/pause, and continue in my normal brushing routine. To each his or her own. I've had my toothbrush now for almost 2 years, and I hope it will last for years to come. I recommended the toothbrush for my mom as well, and she loves it too. The toothbrush may be a little costly, but it is well worth the cost. Philips Sonicare Toothbrush Essence e5500 by .. Raymond K. Moessner (Manchester, NJ United States) My disappointment is that it's not built nearly as well as my older model and probably won't last as long; seems cheap by comparison. Also, no matter how well you wipe it after use, it still leaks water from the joint of the holder and the brush head. This transfers to the charger. Small point perhaps, but sloppy. As with my older model, the inside cavity must be cleaned I'd judge weekly. My older brush from Philips did not leak though. I'm thinking of returning the e5500 toothbrush and buying my older model again. That said, it does a decent job of brushing and the angled brush head is convenient. My older model also did a decent job of brushing. Refreshing by .. M. L. Stafford (Michigan) This toothbrush leaves my mouth feeling really refreshed. After just a few weeks my gums are much healthier. Great deal toothbrush by .. Jason Ibarra () Great toothbrush, wish it came with a smaller head though. [...]. Power Toothbrush - Philips Sonicare Essence e5500 by .. C. Zohn (San Diego, CA USA) Philips Sonicare Essence e5500 Power Toothbrush This toothbrush is handy, easy to use, leaves my mouth feeling clean, massages the gums. If I forget to recharge after the evening cleaning, it still works full power the next morning. I am happy with my choice of this Philips Sonicare Essence e5500 Power Toothbrush and would recommend it to a friend. Christa