Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100 Electric Toothbrush with Travel Case, 3 x Cleaning Modes, 3 Intensities & Additional Toothbrush Head - Black (UK 2-pin Bathroom Plug) - HX6870/47

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Testing on myself, the lightweight brush was easy to manoeuvre, and the sonic vibrations did a good job cleaning my teeth and leaving me with a fresh mouth.

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A microchip-enabled technology that detects and synchronizes the smart brush head with the smart handle. Starting life on the consumer PC press back in 1998, David has been at the forefront of technology for the past 20 years.To test, I loaded up my test teeth with beetroot and spinach, pushing bits of food between the gaps in the teeth. It also got a bit of a mixed response from our judges when it came to comfort — have of them were so-so, while the other half felt it was reasonably comfortable. We had the same panel of judges skip brushing their teeth in the morning to let a substantial amount of plaque accumulate, then used a chewable plaque disclosing tablet to stain it bright pink. Available in six colours (black, blue, pink, white, blue and purple), it’s easy to find one that suits your tastes.

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The older Philips Sonicare DiamondClean comes with far better accessories, including a charging travel case. However, there were a few judges that missed significant amounts of plaque in the harder to reach areas of their mouths, such as the inner surfaces of their teeth or back by their molars, precluding the 6100 from one of the top scores in this test. Another thing to mention is that this toothbrush is super quiet, especially compared to some of Oral-B’s high-end offerings. You can be sure of a safe brushing experience: our sonic technology is suitable for use with braces, fillings, crowns and veneers, and helps prevent cavities and improve gum health.You do get two weeks of regular use from a single full charge, but the charger's just the ticket for longer trips. The interface can be slightly confusing, as it has three cleaning modes — Clean, Whiten, Gum Care — that can each be ran in three different intensities. The Dutch firm says these gentle vibrations create a dynamic fluid action that propels microbubbles between your teeth, giving you a deeper, clean feeling.