Very pleasantly surprised at how really good this toothbrush is. I had no real expectations other than hoping it would be better than my last two run of the mill electric toothbrushes. After reading a review in one of the national newpapers, I decided to give it a go - the fact the toothbrush was on offer was an added bonus. It has taken me a week or so to get used to the sonic action of the toothbrush but am understanding better how to use it now. At first I felt it gave me a food clean but saw no real difference in how my teeth felt (disclaimer here, I do visit my dentist every six months and usually have a scale and polish each time). But after about 4 days I could really feel a difference in the build up of plaque on my teeth. Then I began to feel that the amount of scale might be reducing. I am due a visit to the dentist later this month and I can feel the scale on some of my teeth. I shall be very interested in what my dentist and hygenist have to say but I am really delighted. I have not tried the whitening feature yet but will do so after my appointment. I'm always reluctant to recommend thimgs after only a short while of using them but let's just say so far, very good!