Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4300 Sonic Electric Toothbrush, Built-in Pressure Sensor, 1 Cleaning Mode, 1 x BrushSync Feature, HX6800/87, Black Gray. (2 Pin Plug)

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At TestHut, we want to make sure that any products we recommend can do the one job that they are designed to do. In this case, we want to make sure that our toothbrushes can clean your teeth and keep you out of the dentist’s chair for as long as possible. We are happy to report that the 4300 performs this one job better than any of the other competitors. Cleaning performance test – Philips Sonicare 4300 (bottom) VS Fairywill P11 (top) The 4300 does not have the brush head matching technology that some of the higher end models use (like the DiamondClean Smart), but it does have a small light above the battery light that will tell you when you need to replace your brush head. Despite its dark exterior, which we were afraid would collect toothpaste scum, the handle washes off easily and still looks new after months of use. The Sonicare brush head replacement subscription is all about bringing convenience to your healthy smile. Smart Brush Heads - Look for the above symbol on replacement brush heads to ensure compatibility with the replacement reminder technology.

Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4300, White and Mint

The 4500 model is almost the same at the 4300, but instead of 2 intensities, it offers two modes: daily clean and gum care. It has a 2nd button and indicator light to let you switch modes and see which mode you are in. It comes with the G2 Optimal Gum Care brush head. 5100 Some people love this brush because they claim it will last longer than the newer Sonicare brushes since the mechanism that creates the vibration is built into each new brush head. I can attest to the longevity of the brush because mine lasted for about 5 years before I finally said goodbye. The newest Sonicare brush that I bought only lasted for 2. These brushes all come with pressure sensors to let you know if you are pushing too hard, and this helps protect your gums from over brushing. When you do push too hard, the brush will buzz and the vibrations will ease up letting you know. In fact, in our lab test, the Sonicare 4300 gave us 99 brushing sessions before the battery died. At two sessions a day, that comes out to be almost 50 days of brushing without charging. Like we said, beyond our expectations!You can also find a tongue cleaner starter kit that comes with a special tongue cleaning brush and bottle of mouthwash. But it is a bit overpriced at 21 pounds. How many of your patients brush too hard with their manual toothbrush? Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean gives patients the assurance they need that a power toothbrush will provide an gentle experience. We also like that the 4300 comes with a pressure sensor. It is not as advanced as its big brother, the DiamondClean Smart with its LED light, but this brush will automatically sense when you push too hard, and the power will cut out to let you know that you need to lighten up.

Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4300 Sonic Electric

The original DiamondClean Smart, which we tested, comes with a lot more features than the newer model which we think is kind of ironic. The newer models come with a number, 9000/9300/9500/9700, so if you see one of these numbers, you know you are getting the one without all the goodies, albeit at a lower price. You also have a wide range of options. From the Plaque Defence brush (C2 or C3) to a Gum Care (G2 or G3) brush which is the sensitive model, and a whitening brush head series (W2 or W3) as well. We had good results with all the brush heads we tested, and we found the sensitive brush Philips offers is one of the best! Battery lifeFor us, the brush head detection technology is okay, but it isn’t a game changer. We like the look and feel of the brush heads, although the series 3 (which are the newest model) are a bit large for smaller mouths.

Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4300, White and Mint Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4300, White and Mint

So now you see how confusing this is. The DiamondClean and DiamondClean Smart are not the same brush, and once you add the “smart” behind the name, the price basically doubles. The 6100 is a step up offering the same 3 mode options as the 5100 but also included 3 intensities for each mode: low, medium and high. Which means you can mix and match modes with intensities, theoretically finding the perfect brushing program for you. It also comes with 2 W2 Optimal White brush heads. Starting from the completion of this transaction, you will automatically receive 1 brush head every 3 months, until you have notified us that you wish to pause or cancel your subscription. Some people complain that the brush is light and it feels cheap, but we think that the lightness is a welcome benefit of improved technology. It is noticeably lighter than previous generations of Sonicare, and this makes it less cumbersome to hold and improves the whole brushing experience. We will update you after long-term testing to see if quality is an issue, but so far it is doing fine! Brushing experienceIf you need more detail on any of the brushes, read on or leave a comment. Sonicare brush vs brush comparisons Now, there are multiple versions of the Sonicare flagship brush out in the wild, so take a close look at what they offer. All of these brushes come with the basic travel case that is not the best that Sonicare has to offer. Ours was actually kind of broken—the latch would not stay closed. We hope that we just had a dud. ExpertClean Essentially, all of these brushes are identical in what they offer. They have one mode, 31,000 movements per minute, 1 brush head, and that is about it. They are a good starter model if you are trying an electric toothbrush for the first time. They all have 2 minute quad pacers with 30 second intervals, and when you first use them, they start in a gentle mode that gradually increases in power to help you get used to having a sonic toothbrush. When I first started, even the beginner mode was a bit harsh for me, but you do get used to it.