Electric toothbrushes

There are many differences between brushing your teeth manually and using a Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush. Discover all the benefits.

Sonicare toothbrushes clean differently

Electric toothbrushes clean more thoroughly in a way that manual toothbrushes cannot.

Recommended by dental professionals

Electric toothbrushes are recommended by most dental professionals to help improve oral health because they are proven to be more effective in removing plaque compared to a manual toothbrush.

Scientific proof

Our Sonic technology is backed by more than 175 clinical and laboratory studies at over 50 universities and research institutions worldwide.

Number one recommended brand

These results, along with personal experience, make Philips Sonicare the #1 recommended sonic toothbrush brand by dental professionals worldwide.

Patented sonic technology

Our patented sonic technology drives unique bristle tip velocity - the movement of the brush head in your mouth - through a combination of high frequency and high amplitude motion. This motion creates a dynamic cleaning action that drives fluids deep into the tight spaces between your teeth and along the gum line, which results in a cleaner, healthier mouth.

If you would like to change the brushing modes or intensity settings on your Philips Sonicare toothbrush, find out below on how you can do so.
 

Changing the brushing modes

Your Sonicare toothbrush comes with 5 different modes to accommodate all your oral care needs (some models come with 4 brushing modes only): Clean, White+, Gum Health, Deep Clean and Tongue Care (Specific models only).
 

To change the brushing modes on your Philips Sonicare toothbrush, follow these simple steps:

1. Turn off your Philips Sonicare toothbrush
2. Press the mode/intensity button (or the power button if you have a Philips Sonicare DiamondClean) to change and select the preferred brushing mode
3. Your Philips Sonicare toothbrush will remember the selected mode for your next brushing session.
    

The above steps work for Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart, ExpertClean, Expert Results, and Protective Clean 5100 and 6100 Series.
 

Note: The brushing modes settings may vary depending on the toothbrush handle and not all Sonicare toothbrush models have brushing modes available.
 

Changing the intensity settings

Your Sonicare toothbrush gives you the option to choose between 3 different intensity levels: low, medium and high. Based on the brush head you attach, the intensity will be selected automatically. If you wish to change to a different intensity, you can do so by pressing the mode/intensity button while brushing.
 

Note: The above steps work for Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart, ExpertClean, Expert Results, Protective Clean 5100 and 6100 Series. For Sonicare toothbrush handles with an Intensity Level Panel on the handle, press the intensity panel up or down to adjust the intensity level.

A Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush behaves differently than a manual one. Be assured that it cannot do any harm.

Philips Sonicare toothbrushes will not harm your gums

Sonicare toothbrushes have even been shown in studies to be gentler on dentin than a manual or an oscillating toothbrush.

While gentle, Sonicare technology cleans effectively by:

1. Gently whipping toothpaste and saliva into an oxygen-rich foamy liquid
2. Directing the liquid between and behind teeth, and along the gum line where plaque bacteria flourish
3. Gently massaging the gums, stimulating blood circulation and helping to dislodge plaque

Sonicare toothbrushes with gum care mode

The Philips Sonicare DiamondClean toothbrush come with special Gum Care and Massage modes to assure even more comfort for sensitive gums. Gum Care mode provides two minutes of complete whole mouth cleaning, with one additional minute of gentle cleaning for problem areas and along the gum line. Massage mode uses our patented technology to drive fluids to stimulate gums, resulting in healthier gums.

When you are wearing braces, brushing your teeth is not always easy. You can best use your Philips Sonicare DiamondClean electric toothbrush as follows.

Tips and tricks:

1. Make sure the brush head is placed at an angle between the brackets and the gum line.
2. Using light pressure, gently wiggle the tips of the longer bristles between your teeth for 2 seconds. Then gently roll the brush handle so the bristles clean the bracket and the rest of the tooth before you glide the bristles to the next tooth.
3. Repeat this until you have brushed all your teeth.
4. Please do not force the bristles into gaps in the braces.

Philips Sonicare Mini brush head

Please note that all Sonicare toothbrushes may be used to clean around braces. However, our Mini brush head is especially suited for people with braces and other site-specific cleaning needs. It is 40% smaller than our Medium brush head and has a slightly longer neck.