[OldDave]

Yes, my dentist told me the same thing, only they don't sell toothbrushes. I bought the Essence at Walmart, for less than $60, I think, two years ago. It works great. I like the two minute timer, and if it goes off you just hit the button again. One thing I don't like is that when you replace the brush, you replace the whole head, not just the brush. The higher models you can just replace the brush. Also I bought one set of replacements with the Walmart house brand, Equate, which I generally like. They did not work well and I went back to the Phillips brand replacements.

I will say though at my next check up there didn't seem to be much difference in my level of plaque. I still like it and use it everyday and gave my son one for Christmas.