Philips Sonicare Compact Flosser 1000, Purple, HX3333/23

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have never used a water flosser before and have generally avoided flossing even with traditional floss because my teeth are so tight together and my gums bleed very easily. Although my husband uses a water flosser I never wanted to try his because it was so bulky, loud and hard to fill. When I was given the opportunity to try out the Philips Sonicare Compact Flosser 1000 with the Stellar Product Testing Panel I jumped on it for one main reason- it claimed to be compact. After several weeks of use I feel like I can properly review this for the skeptic or the curious. It truly is compact and even when left on my counter to dry it doesn't take up a lot of space. I found that one of the tips can slide into the water filling hole for easy travel so I am even happy to take it in my camper and keep up great oral health while in the woods! I went from flossing once a month just so I wouldn't have to tell my dentist I didn't floss at all to nightly flossing and still haven't had to recharge the battery. I love that I could start with a more gentle settings and alternate flosser head provided. I felt confident to spend enough time in each area of my mouth with the convenient pulse change to indicate time to move on. At first I didn't think it was enough time but now that I am more comfortable with the product it seems to be the right amount of time. I have never had my gums bleed with this product and I feel like I have fresher breath in the mornings after using the Philips Sonicare Compact Flosser 1000 before bed. I highly recommend the Philips Sonicare Compact Flosser 1000 and will be getting one for my husband as well.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] When I first tried my new compact flosser, I immediately noticed just how strong it was! The intensity was surprising, but I soon got used to it. I found that it was actually the best thing for my teeth and gums! Philips includes a Sensitive mode, which I used to slowly get myself accustomed to their flosser's strength. Once I worked my way up, my teeth and gums had never felt more clean. It quickly and altogether removed the hard to brush plaque from my teeth! My favorite part about this Philips Flosser is that it works wonderfully for anyone with permanent retainers or braces! The water pressure and overall clean was much more efficient than regular floss. It didn't cause my gums to bleed and cleared away more plaque. One I got my flosser properly set up, it was fairly convenient to use on a daily basis. I could simply fill the tank to the water line and turn on. If I were to travel, it's easy enough to take apart the pieces to make it more compact. The convenient features on this flosser are wonderful, especially the long battery life. As a person who doesn't love having cords all over my counters, I love that I can charge my flosser and put the cord away for a long while. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this oral health care item.

The Compact Flosser is easy to use and convenient for daily oral care. It helps clean between teeth gently and makes the mouth feel fresh. Overall, it is a useful product for simple and effective flossing.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had the privilege of being chosen by Stellar Panel Testing Panel to test the Philips Sonicare Compact Flosser 1000. I have wanted a water flosser for a long time and our hygienest recommended getting one but I was never sure it was as good as traditional flossing so I stuck with regular floss. After trying this flosser I now wish I had purchased one years ago! The size is perfect for my hand and it is lightweight, and easy to use and get used to using! It comes with two nozzles. A comfort nozzle and a standard nozzle. The instructions are concise and easy to understand. The first few times I used it I followed the instructions to make sure I didn't forget anything but that was all it took. It is so easy to use. The instructions recommend the lowest setting for few weeks to get used to the intensity but I did not find it too intense at all and moved to the higher setting quickly and that is what I use it on all the time now. The pacer that tells you when to move to another part of your mouth can be turned off but I found it helpful to make sure you are getting even cleaning in all areas. Some of my suggestions are, definitely buy one! You will love it! Spray it into the sink before your mouth so you can see how far and strong it squirts. When you use it it takes maybe a couple tries to get used to keeping your lips closed enough so it doesn't get water squirting out of your mouth. Personally that didn't happen to me. The first time I used it was not messy at all. I had my husband try it and the whole sink and mirror were wet. He watched me do my own and after that one time no more mess at all. Filling the water port is simple and that one fill lasts through one whole flossing session for me. After the first time I used it I could feel my teeth felt smoother and cleaner. Since then, my gums also feel cleaner. As more time goes by they are even better. The battery lasts a long time. I have not had to charge it yet in the time I have been testing it. I will never go back to traditional flossing! I like to floss now! It was never one of my favorite things to do before. So overall I have to say this is a FIVE star product. Everything about it makes it great for home use or to take on the go. I have already told so many people they have to get one. You won't be disappointed and your mouth will thank you!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product through the Stellar Product Testing Panel for my honest review. I honestly hate flossing but this product was really easy and kind of fun to use. Overall it's compact and easy to use. I would say it takes some time to get use to it. It has three different pressure settings and it did take time to work up to the higher settings. I do notice that my teeth feel very clean after using, but I have not followed up with my dentist to know if it really has had a long term impact on my gum health. It is about the size of my electric toothbrush so easy to travel with if needed. It is easy to fill and clean. Also the battery life is great! Ive been using it everyday for 4 weeks now and it's still going strong. Honestly I prefer this to regular floss. It's easier and it leaves my mouth feeling so much better.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this oral health care item from the Stellar Product Testing Panel. I'm not a normal flosser, but only when I know I have something stuck in my teeth, so this was an interesting product to try. It is pretty compact if you need to travel, but that comes with pros and cons. There's three settings and two nozzles types, to find a means for everyone. I recommend reading the instructions first. If you don't get it latched into the right spot, the water container will move and cover the on/off button (and water flies everywhere). You need to make sure the "straw" bringing up the water is in the right spot (at the bottom) or it won't work properly. If you are using a water flosser for the first time, it can get messy (water spraying) until you get used to how to have your mouth open to drain properly. I do love the timer cues to move onto the next area. My biggest issue is the water container size isn't big enough to last a full cycle on the clean setting. You would need to stop and add more water. Maybe some don't mind, but this is an annoying inconvenience for me. It does seem/feel cleaner after using, but the true test will be the next dentist appointment.

It's ok. No where near the pressure I was hoping for. It also “sinks” while using it - meaning the top part doesn't stay up, it lowers into the water compartment even when I know it is clicked into place. Button placement isn't great - making it easy to hit a button at an inconvenient time and spraying water everywhere.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Philips Sonicare Compact Flosser 1000 as a part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. Thank you, Stellar! I'm a twice daily teeth brusher and daily flosser. I typically use string floss but I have used other water like flossers in the past. I also have an automatic tooth brush that lets me know when I've been brushing the recommended 2 minutes. Pros: Physically I love the design, I got the lavender color which is one of my favorites. The machine itself is as big as cell phone and much wider to hold more water. It's very easy to handle in. The buttons are soft and easy to use. I love that the plastic flosser can detach with an eject button and go inside the machine to keep it sanitary and help with the compactness of the design. It basically was the size of having a lotion or sunscreen in my toilet tree cabinet. This product also came with two replacement heads. I really love the head with the white, plastic pointy part on the end. I felt like I had better control over the water stream in certain areas in between my teeth and my gums. It also surprisingly reached my back teeth which are hard to get through other flossing methods. Usage: It's very user friendly. I gently pulled down a clear case at the bottom which became a water container and I'm able to fill up the water in the hole behind the flosser head. There's a drain inside the cup that siphons the water to the flosser efficiently. Overall the machine is very intuitive and easy to use. I liked that there were three different options: sensitive, pulse, and stream. The sensitive option was my favorite and allowed me the best control when cleaning out the plaque in between my teeth. Cons: Water flow: unfortunately, I had a lot of issues with the water flow. I prefer to have a steady stream of water that I can used to navigate in between my teeth. When trying out this device multiple times, I had an issue with all three different modes creating a water pulse of varying strength. Even the sensitive option was still pulsing and made it hard to navigate the flosser to go in individual spots in my gums & teeth. Due to the varying pulsation of the water, it would reflect off of my teeth and completely spray my entire bathroom mirror / backsplash area. I couldn't even keep my eyes open and keep the machine going to test the timer option because of the spray being so overwhelming. I hoped that this compact version would be nice and quick/easy to use but due to the water flow situation I'm unable to floss my teeth properly without being in the shower with clothes I don't mind getting wet, goggles, and a mirror. I don't know if my particular flossing machine caused the issues or if this is standard for this device. Overall: 2 stars Unfortunately, I can't use this device on a regular basis, which I'm really sad about. If there's a way the water flow problem could be fixed to more of a steady stream, especially in the sensitive option- I'd use this on a daily basis. I will go back to my string floss for now. I'm grateful for the opportunity to try this item and if I could receive knowledge on how to have a steady flow, I would definitely make this apart of my daily routine.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was so excited I was selected by the Stellar Product Testing Panel to try out the new Philips Sonicare Compact Flosser. Ironically I just had to get a bridge put on by my dentist and they recommended that I get a water flosser for ease of cleaning under my bridge and said it came with a lot of health benefits for your teeth. I also travel multiple times a month for my job so this being compact for travel was a huge bonus! PROS: Compact design - nest into each other for ease of traveling. I also liked that the nozzle could nest inside as well to save space. The color was also aesthetically pleasing as well. CONS: Now unfortunately for where this product fell short for me- The hose inside the water tank, by suction, kept getting pulled to the top of the tank so when I was using the flosser it was just blowing out air unless I kept it at an angle that was not helpful for flossing. The only way to get the water flosser good enough for one use was to unattach the water tank completely from the unit, move the hose straight down. put back together and then floss. However, the next night I would have to do this process all over again as the suction brought the hose up against the top and only allowed air to push through. It was quite annoying have to manually adjust the hose every time I wanted to use the product. I would except each night to just fill the water tank through the opening at the top and start flossing but this design does not allow for that. This product had a ton of potential due to its compact, travel easy design but definitely needs to be worked out more from a design perspective.

this is the least powerful water flosser I have ever used. and somehow being less powerful makes this one the messiest one I have ever used. i love my sonicare toothbrush, but this is a return for me. can't use it anymore.