Philips sonicare diamond clean classic rechargeable electric toothbrush amethyst

I have been using regular manual toothbrushes my entire life, thinking that electric toothbrushes are: 1) a waste of money. 2) too bulky. 3) not much better in cleaning teeth as regular toothbrushes. After recently talking to my dentist and spending copious amounts of time on Reddit,reading about the benefits of electric toothbrushes, I have decided to choose the Philips Sonicare Diamond Clean Electric toothbrush. The choice wasn't easy as there are hundreds of different electric toothbrushes with different brush heads, price points, designs, and features. This brush checked off everything I wanted in a toothbrush. There are 3 key factors that I used to judge the best toothbrush for me: 1) Quality- I used to go to the dentist every 6 months, but due to insurance problems this last year i had only gone once in the last 3 years. Nonetheless, my dentist told me I needed to care for my teeth more. I need a brush that will truly clean my teeth and help make my teeth last as long as possible. The DiamondClean has 5 brushing modes! If any product has 5 modes, then it is likely that a lot of investment was made into the brush. I wonder how many designers and engineers were working on this product! Another quality feature is its travel case. I've never seen a nicer toothbrush travel case! I've added a photo of the interior of the travel case. It sounds silly to talk about, but I travel a lot and having a nice travel case is a nice sight to see when I'm exhausted from work on a travel day and am only minutes away from hitting the hay. 2) Buy it for life- I knew I was going to spend more on a toothbrush than I had done my entire life combined, so I needed to make sure that I'd buy a brush that would last for years. This toothbrush works with all Philips Sonicare brush heads which was necessary for me because I would hate if I had trouble finding brush heads or if this toothbrush was discontinued and I had to toss it out after my last remaining brush head. 3) Design- This is important because I like quick access to my brush, but I don't like when the first thing you see when you walk in a bathroom is a neon yellow brush. It takes away from the bathroom decor. So I made sure to get a toothbrush that is bold but not distracting. The design on this toothbrush is impeccable! The way you charge this toothbrush is by simply placing it in the cup holder that is provided! For set up, all you have to do is plug in the provided base for the cup holder and put the cup on the cup holder. Simple as that! You can go brushing away with a full charge every time you pick up the toothbrush! I've added a photo of the cup holder base to show you that even the base is sleek and polished. Lastly, the cord is long, so even if the outlet is far from where you want to station your toothbrush, there is a good amount of cord to reach farther areas. Overall, the design and functionality are top-tier,which make the brush of significant value and worth the higher price point. The brush doesn't take much space at all in both the physical sense and also in terms of attention. Teeth are really important for your health. Consider this product as an investment for your health and your Hollywood smile! I highly recommend this product. TL;DR- Functionality: 10/10 Design: 10/10 Price: 9/10 If you currently have a regular toothbrush, switch to electric and look at your budget and if you want to spend a bit more for more features, this toothbrush is my favorite. and has all the features I need and want. I am writing this review for a contest.