The Oral-B Triumph ProfessionalCare 9000 rechargeable toothbrush takes oral hygiene to a new level of convenience and cleanliness. Its versatile brush functions and choice of brushheads make using the Oral-B Triumph an enjoyable experience. The responsiveness of the brushheads ensures that the user will achieve a superior cleaning, and the Triumph's "smart technology" maintains firm but still comfortable levels of pressure and adequate brush-times. Although the initial investment may seem a bit spendy, the long-term benefits of professional brushing at home can save loads of money down the road on expensive dentist's bills.
The Oral-B Triumph 9000 is a powerful, rechargeable toothbrush with multiple brushheads and functions. View larger. |
The Triumph 9000 comes with a FlossAction and PowerPolisher brushhead. View larger. |
Includes a hard plastic carrying case for easy transport of toothbrush and brushhead. View larger. |
The assembly of the sleek-handled Triumph is detailed in clear, easy-to-follow illustrations in the owner's manual. Simply insert the charging ring into the base station, and attach the plastic protective cover, which conveniently stores up to four attachments, to the back of the base. Slip the toothbrush body into the charging unit and the Triumph will become fully charged in about 12 hours. Fully charged, this toothbrush will be ready to give you nearly two weeks, or twenty-five brushing sessions, worth of cleaning action. One of the nice features of the Triumph's design is that the protective cover, which is perfect in a family bathroom setting, and can be removed when it's time to travel. Without the cover, the Triumph slim design takes up little room in your travel bag. In addition, the indicator on the handle of the Triumph can be programmed for any of 13 different languages, and the SmartPlug -- located at the end of the cord for the charging ring -- automatically adapts to any voltage worldwide. This means that whether you're traveling to Poland or Istanbul, the Florida Keys or the Galapagos Islands, you can always keep your teeth sparkling and fresh.
Two brushheads are included with the Triumph -- the FlossAction and the PowerPolisher. According to Oral B, the FloshAction brushhead relies on MicroPulse bristles that penetrate between the teeth for a flossing effect, while the PowerPolisher is designed, as the name implies, to "power polish" your teeth clean in 21 days. The Triumph is able to recognize the brush head of choice and automatically select the appropriate mode of brushing. For the PowerPolisher, the Triumph defaults to the "polish" mode of brushing, and for the FlossAction brushhead, it selects the "clean" mode of brushing. The remaining two modes available with the Triumph -- "massage" and "soft" -- may be selected manually by pressing the mode button on the side of the handle.
The bristle length and overall brushhead size are minor downfalls of the Triumph. Because the bristle cluster is smaller than a regular toothbrush, it takes a little extra time to learn to properly navigate the contours of your teeth. The most difficult hurdle to overcome when transitioning to the Triumph is bristle length. Both brushheads' bristles feel significantly longer than an ordinary toothbrush and can prove challenging for adults with smaller mouths.
One of the real values of the Triumph lies in the convenience it provides to the user. An easy-to-read digital display set into the handle of the brush lights tells you when the brushheads are ready for replacement or when the battery needs recharging. Additionally, the brush is programmed to time each brushing session for the dentist-recommended two minutes. Every 30 seconds the brush pulses, alerting the user to shift to a new quadrant of the mouth. And when the two minutes are up, the brush pulses and displays a friendly "happy face" on the handle's indicator.
Counter space can be tight in the bathroom, but the Triumph is efficiently sized to take up a minimal amount of space -- about the circumference of a drink coaster. All of the parts of the base station, with the exception of the charging ring, are dishwater safe. Clean-up after brushing is as simple as rinsing the brush under tap water.
Pros
- Provides professional-quality cleaning at home
- Clear, easy-to-read display
- Petite size requires only a minimal amount of counter space
Cons
- Initial investment can be slightly spendy
- Long bristles may be a hurdle for adults with smaller mouths
- Learning to navigate your mouth with a larger brushhead takes extra time
What's in the Box
Triumph toothbrush, base station charger, brushhead protective cover, FlossAction and the PowerPolisher brushheads, SmartPlug power adapter, hard plastic carrying case, and owner's manual.
