How to use your Sonicare power toothbrush

Get the most out of your Sonicare toothbrush by following these easy steps

Step 1

Start by applying a pea-sized amount of toothpaste.

Step 2

Hold toothbrush with a light fingertip grip. This will help eliminate the impulse to scrub or apply too much pressure.

Step 3

Think of your mouth as being divided into segments. Your toothbrush will vibrate when it’s time to move to the next segment.

Step 4

Gently glide brush along gumline at a 45-degree angle.

Step 5

Behind teeth, tilt handle semi-upright and make several vertical overlapping brushstrokes on each tooth.

Step 6

Continue to chewing surfaces ,maintaining gliding movement.

Step 7

Remove the brush head from the handle and rinse it thoroughly with warm water, then rinse the entire handle—especially the brush head connection. Gently clean around the rubber seal and allow them to dry.

Step 8

Don’t forget to floss!

Step 9

Replace your brush head every 3 months as recommended by the ADA.