Very good cleaning performance to short brushing time

I bought this toothbrush after my old Oral B Vitality Sonic did not produce satisfactory performance more. On first use, I already felt that the toothbrush vibrate much stronger than my old. While I rather used my old sonic toothbrush as a vibrating manual toothbrush gives me this toothbrush feel that the toothbrush performs the cleaning automatically. While there is the option to increase the vibration slowly, but since I was already accustomed to a sonic toothbrush, I never had a problem with the vibrations of the Sonicare. For the EasyClean toothbrush I have decided therefore, since the cleaning performance of all Sonicare toothbrushes should always be according to the specifications same. The only difference is in the accessories and in the different cleaning programs, which I know from me, that I would not use it because the cleaning programs more expensive Sonicare toothbrushes only slightly extend the brushing time or screw down the vibrating force something. I think only the reduction of vibration force for meaningful but more on that further below.

Since according to the manufacturer, the optimum brushing time is 2 minutes, the toothbrush switches off automatically after 2 minutes. Every 30 seconds the vibration sets out briefly. According to the description are to be cleaned in the 4x30 seconds front and back sides of the teeth. For the chewing surfaces of the toothbrush to be switched on. This is also a criticism of me. Even though I am really rushing I can not do it to brush the front and back sides of the teeth in just 2 minutes. Without rushing I need usually about 6 minutes (incl. Chewing surfaces). The fact that the toothbrush off rather than simply suspend the vibration at the time even to estimate every 30 seconds and thus to brush as you would like, is a bit tedious. While that's not a big gripe of mine, since I can easily turn up again, but why do you ever turn off Do I just do not understand.

I have very caries-prone teeth, so I hope that my dental health improved somewhat over time and I can see the caries slow / prevent. I bought me the brush but after the first of a total of 4 appointments at the dentist where old fillings were replaced. At the edges of the new fillings my teeth were very sensitive, so that the teeth with manual toothbrush was partially pretty painful. The pain associated with the sonic toothbrush were a little stronger and feel, unfortunately, in such a way as if the dentist drilling the tooth straight. I have the sensitivity to pain now get a sensitive dental rinse into the handle (= it no longer hurts), but I can imagine that people with sensitive teeth permanently could possibly have problems with a sonic toothbrush. More expensive models have a Sonicare Sensitive program, with which the vibrations are weaker. Although the EasyClean this program has not - it has only the standard program (Clean) - but permanently sensitive teeth could be a reason for a more expensive model. Therefore one must also say that the strong vibration of the Sonicare toothbrush is the reason for their excellent cleaning performance and that weaker vibrations thus also mean poorer cleaning results but. Possibly other electric toothbrushes are with sensitive teeth thus more suitable - but that must have each find out for himself.

For people with gum problems, however, the Sonicare is highly recommended. I've noticed that my gums already slightly declining since I tend to brush with too much pressure. That was one reason why I have decided on the Sonicare. It is not only so that the vibrations are even gentler than scrubbing with a manual toothbrush or brushing with rotating-oscillating toothbrushes. The vibrations I have with light pressure a good feeling on the teeth, so I did not have the urge to increase the pressure. This makes the brushing is not only enjoyable, but my gums is generally less irritated.

Now the cleaning power itself: It has already been written often and I can only confirm the fact that the cleaning performance is truly outstanding. The teeth are smooth, but the quality of cleaning will depend, of course, brushing technique and duration ex. With my average six minutes brushing time I still find small residues of plaque on some teeth. Although the remains are small and thus normal (sterile teeth there is not!), But I did not want to leave unmentioned that, since the residue after 2 minutes are probably slightly, but larger. Although the cleaning performance is very good, Sonicare toothbrushes are no silver bullets that can scrub the teeth after just 2 minutes of germs. ;) The brushing technique to be used should not be neglected, because better results can be achieved with good technique. So you should let the bristles at a 45 ° angle to slide over teeth, and bring with gentle rocking movements the bristles in the interdental spaces.

I have my Sonicare very happy now for about 2 weeks and am basically. I brush morning and evening and had my toothbrush at this time already charged once - but that's also because that I need 2-3 times the recommended brushing time. What, however, has given me the purchase abdominal pain is the large number of dissatisfied customers -> See 1 star reviews. It seems to have been set in Sonicare toothbrushes as well as other Philips products on planned obsolescence. Product, briefly after the end of guarantee, the sales are expected to be increased. Of course I have to just 2 weeks no problems, but who decides on a Sonicare toothbrush should be aware of these problems in order to experience any nasty, unexpected surprises. People who have gum problems, want to get rid of their old manual toothbrush, but the problems are well aware of the life of the toothbrush high standards when it comes to have cleaning performance, will be very happy with the Philips Sonicare EasyClean. The toothbrush cleans gently and very good, and since my dental health is very important I suppose any issues concerning the life gladly accept.