Philips Sonicare UV Sanitizer
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Product Reviews of Philips Sonicare UV Sanitizer
Product Review: 1/2 and 1/2
Summary: 3 Stars
I have to give this 3 stars...not that I don't like it and it wasn't operational when I got it, it's just that 1) it is a little bit of a pain to have to plug/unplug and then plug back in to use and 2) not sure if it really does what it says--who does know, but I do feel good using it
I have periodontal disease and anything I can do to help is good for me. I have always wanted one and got this one at a really good deal
so it helps me feel good when I use it and that is a plus in my book. My next dentist visit is next month and will see if it has helped any.
Overall, am happy with the product...hence the 1/2 and 1/2
Product Review: ???
Summary: 5 Stars
I received the item as ststed.
At this time, I have not used the unit as I am currently using a model discontinued. When all product from the old unit are used I will begin using the new one. I don't anticipate any problems with the new unit.
Product Review: A Product In Search Of A Purpose
Summary: 2 Stars
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This is one of the strangest products that I have ever reviewed. Judging it in its best light, I can say that it works as the manual describes. I inserted two Sonicare toothbrush heads in the sanitizer chamber, I watched the sanitizer's blue glow, and I removed the heads when the green light came on, apparently confident that my mouth would be bereft of bacteria. But was my confidence warranted? Since the manual did not include any scientific information on the efficacy of this product, how do I know that it works as intended? I have many unanswered questions. How soon after the sanitation process do the bacteria regroup? Assuming that the bacteria are killed, am I now healthier or are the bacteria killed anyway during ordinary brushing or by my mouth's immune system? Will this product inadvertently permit a heartier, resistant strain of bacteria to grow on my brush heads? Is this simply the first in a planned line of sanitizers for various parts of the body? Unfortunately, the list of questions is endless, and I, for one, am not persuaded that this product is necessary nor am I willing to make the leap of faith that the manufacturer cleary intends.Product Review: A Product for the Paranoid
Summary: 3 Stars
Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?)
Let's think about this product for a minute. You have a toothbrush which supposedly uses sonic waves to clean the teeth. (I have to believe "truth in advertising" laws are at work here, because my Sonicare doesn't produce results that are any better than any battery-operated toothbrush I've used.) Then you get this item which is designed to sanitize said toothbrush.
How can you really tell if this thing "sanitizes" your toothbrush head? Even if you tried to fake it by putting, say, spaghetti sauce on the toothbrush and then sanitizing it, that still doesn't prove anything. It hums and then you take your brush head out. But what are the benefits of sanitizing the brush head? Again, I notice no difference in my mouth from how things were before I had this, compared to after using this. So, it does nothing obvious, but if you're paranoid, you might want to get it just to believe you're chasing down every tiny bacterium.
Product Review: A biologist's opinion
Summary: 1 Stars
I have a biology background and the good news is that this amount of UV light is going to have the desired effect on the bacteria that live in your toothbrush head. It will induce many double strand breaks in the bacterial DNA, making it hard or impossible for them to grow. It will have no lasting harmful effects on the brush because no chemicals/toxins are used. My understanding is that there is a shut-off to prevent humans from being exposed to the UV light, which is a good thing as UV light will interfere with human DNA in the same way that it damages bacterial DNA. However, I would like to point out a few things:
1, The detergent in your toothpaste (variously called sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, etc) will probably be effective enough at getting rid of bacteria -- that's why we use it.
2, The bacteria are already in your mouth anyway! How do you think your toothbrush head is getting contaminated in the first place?
3, People have survived very happily without wasting money on idiotic gadgets like this.
4, The bacteria that are NOT killed by this treatment are more likely to be mutated. It's a biological fact that UV light increases the number of DNA mutations. While most bacteria will be killed, the 0.01% that survive are more likely to have suffered mutations. This is not true for cell-disruptive methods of destruction like bleach and detergent (including the detergent in your toothpaste).
To summarize, dentists use this sort of gizmo because they're putting the same tools into the mouths of many different people. They don't want to get sued, especially in light of reports suggesting that certain diseases may be passed through saliva. However, this gizmo is completely unnecessary if you do not share your brushheads with other people. In fact, it's not even necessary if you share your brushheads with people you wouldn't mind kissing...
Lastly, please bear in mind that not all bacteria are bad and that you actually need some to help you digest food properly. Also, good bacteria take up space and resources to keep bad bacteria from finding a niche. So, try NOT to use 'antibacterial' soap, do eat some live active yogurt after a course of antibiotics and always completely finish a course of antibiotics that you've been prescribed by a doctor.