Description of a Sonicare E5500 Power Toothbrush

The Sonicare E5500 Power Toothbrush is an electric toothbrush manufactured by Phillips.

Features

• The E5500 has an internal NiCad battery, a timer that turns the device off after two minutes of brushing and an easy-start feature that allows the user to get used to the sensation of the rapid bristle movement. The E5500 also has a Quadpacer, which beeps every 25 percent increment of the brushing cycle, allowing the user to give equal time to each section of the mouth.

Also Included

• The E5500 ships with a charger, soft carrying case, one extra attachable brush head and a brush head holder.

How It Works

• The Sonicare E5500 cleans by moving high-velocity bristles against the surface of the teeth and gums.

Other Lines and Models

• The Sonicare E5500 is the top of the Essence line of Sonicare brushes. This line also includes the E5300 model. Sonicare also manufactures the more expensive HealthyWhite, FlexCare and Elite lines of electric toothbrushes, as well as the Xtreme line geared toward children.

Price

• As of 2010, the Sonicare E5500 sells for $89.99 on the manufacturer’s website. However, this model can be found at other retailers for less than this price.