30.4.2018

With a sleek, robust black design, simple two button interface and easy to attach toothbrush heads, the Sonicare ProtectiveClean definitely looks the part. In futuristic fashion, the device comes to life with white lights in your hand as you pick it out of the box. Attaching a brush head will automatically select the brushing program and intensity for you (you can disable this if you wish). One press of the power button and the brush delivers its program, which varies slightly depending on the one selected. If you turn off the power during brushing to empty your mouth, the brush will remember where you were in the cycle and resume upon turning the power back on - just as you don't leave it too long.Once the cycle is complete, the brush turns itself off, which I find a handy feature.There are three main programs - clean, white and gum care - each designed for a different kind of toothbrush head, though you can use others if you have the automatic selection mode turned off. Clean is a 2 minute program split into four segments for each corner of the mouth. White does the same as Clean with an extra 30 seconds for the top and bottom front teeth. Gum Care mode is 3 minutes long.There is also a program for those new to using an electric toothbrush, which introduces the brushing intensity gradually over the course of several uses.The brush comes with a carry case which stores the handle and two brush heads (also included). Both brush heads are the W2 Optimal White type. The case is made of thick plastic with a strong clip, though the areas inside for keeping the brush heads can be a little finicky and they have a tendency to pop out if you accidentally nudge them while trying to get one of them back in the case.The box states the brush delivers 31 000 strokes per minute and given how it felt, I don't think that's an exaggeration! As a result, you indeed get a very thorough clean, but on the downside, the humming vibrations of the toothbrush handle and head may be unbearable for some - especially those who have heightened sensitivity to sensory input.The toothbrush will automatically select maximum intensity (level 3) on attaching a W2 toothbrush head, but you can alter the intensity to level 1 or 2 while the brush is in operation, by pressing the lower button. Level 1 is pretty gentle while Level 2 was tolerable. The vibration of the brush in my mouth at Level 3 made me feel a little nauseous at first. If you have slightly too much toothpaste/saliva in your mouth at this level, you can end up with it spraying all over the place. The lower two levels didn't seem to generate this problem.My last concern is that I would feel somewhat uneasy about putting a device that is emitting radio frequencies (albeit mild ones) into my mouth on a daily basis. The concept of smart toothbrush heads is appealing on a fictional level but seems unnecessary in reality, except maybe for those with poor memories that would need reminding as to the kind of toothbrush head they're using and whether or not it needed changing. Otherwise this seems like more of a thing one could keep track of just by looking at the state of the bristles, and each toothbrush head has its type code written on it anyway.

13.4.2018

The Philips Sonicare 6100 is a good looking toothbrush – I probably wouldn’t have chosen a pink one but doesn’t affect use. I’m more of an Oral-B electric toothbrush user so for me, getting used to the much larger head took a bit of getting used to but I like the fact this one comes with 2 brush heads owing to the fact they are £8 each! This is due to the technology which tracks your usage so will automatically select the best intensity/mode setting and knows when to alert you to when it’s time to change the head but they need replacing every 3 months anyway so you’re spending £32 a year on brush heads at a minimum. For me,I think it’s a bit too much of a gimmick; I can easily remind myself when it’s time to change the head and I can easily change the settings before I start the brush to what I am looking for so they are definitely more of a want than a need. This handle has 3 modes – Clean, White and Gum Care and actually, it’s only the supplied heads that are recommended for the White mode while you’d be recommended to buy the Plaque Control head for Clean mode and Gum Care head for Gum Care mode but all 3 modes can still be used with the supplied head. Each mode also has 3 intensity settings and when you first switch it on it’s on the highest setting so worth putting it down to 1 to begin. I like that it has the timer and will change vibration every 30 seconds to let you know it’s time to move to the next area of the mouth and will auto switch off after 2 minutes. If I find it’s a bit too intense I don’t find the handle very user friendly to change it while it’s still in my mouth to stop it spraying everywhere although this does cut down on accidently changing it while in use. There is a pressure sensor which changes the vibration too to let you know you are pressing too hard although it’s perhaps not noticeable enough. I do really like the fact you can deactivate easystart which gently increases the power over the first 14 uses while your mouth gets used to it, the brush head replacement reminder and the pressure sensor although not sure how much battery life that saves. One thing the manual doesn’t mention at all is how long it takes to charge the battery – it definitely takes hours but I’d say less than 12. It’s only the box that mentions it lasts 14 days. Overall, if I were to consider buying a new brush handle, I don’t think the features would be enough for me to justify the high price point. It’s definitely well made and works very well but so does my normal Oral-B electric toothbrush and it’s far cheaper. I did find this one whitened my teeth in a week but I put that down to using my old brush manually more than as an electric brush but it still doesn’t give dazzling white results (even with a whitening toothpaste).

2.7.2018

Years ago I was an electric toothbrush cynic. How good could they really be? Surely an old fashioned brush with a bit of elbow grease and some expensive toothpaste would do the job just as well?But, in January 2015, I got my first Sonicare toothbrush, version one of this model in fact (which is still going strong I hasten to add), and my World (or at least if my World consisted of just my teeth and gums) was rocked. My teeth became noticeably cleaner, whiter and even my dentist was impressed. Naturally then I was looking forward to putting this newer, improved version, through it's pacesThe brush handle is well designed, comfortable to use,

4.4.2018

The first thing that hit me with this toothbrush was the huge price, the second was the cost of a new head. This is one expensive toothbrush!So, is it worth it and does it do what it says on the label?I have been using this for a little less than a week, and I have noticed that my lower teeth are brighter/whiter, my top set - not so much but I guess yes, a little whiter too.How does it feel? Definitely thorough, the intensity settings allow a comfortable level to be used, although I didn't find the highest level with the supplied brush uncomfortable. It is a much slimmer body than my present OralB and the toothbrush head is also much slimmer and feels longer, though the brush lengths are comparable.

20.6.2018

First of all - this is a great toothbrush. That said I am comparing it with manual brushing - not with other electric toothbrushes. Coming from manual brushing my first thoughts were how complicated and involved electric brushing seems to be in comparison to doing the job by hand. That thought does still stand - however in use, it is really not that complicated (simple actually). And the great benefit is that your teeth do get an exceptionally good clean. Further to that - when the hygienist asks if you brush electric - the answer is finally yes!Good points... It comfortable to hold and use - and has a number of modes and options to help you get the most out of it.

27.4.2018

The Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100 electric toothbrush is supplied with a charging unit (2 pin plug), a plastic travel case and 2 toothbrush heads. There are 3 modes – clean, whiten and gum care – and 3 levels of intensity plus a pressure sensor which changes vibration to alert you that you are brushing too hard. The toothbrush is supplied charged with the recommendation that it be fully charged after the first use. One small item which I really like is the protective head for fitting over the brush when not in use – a simple, hygienic measure yet not one I’ve come across before.Having used the toothbrush at least twice a day for almost 5 weeks now, and only having needed to charge it once,

17.4.2018

Some years ago someone, who shall remain nameless, said that electrical toothbrushes were for lazy people who would not and could not use a manual toothbrush. However, it is very clear that they were ill informed and that electric brush cleans better than a hand held one.This is an electric toothbrush, which gives your teeth a brilliant and satisfying clean. The vibrations against your teeth are not too bad, and this unit helps to keep your gums healthy. What is a nice, and a useful feature is the fact the toothbrush will tell you if you are applying too much pressure when brushing. The changing of the brush heads once done is a simple task. You get a fair amount of time between charges,

4.5.2018

This toothbrush looks good, feels good and is easy to use. Every feature you can think of in a modern electric brush is here... but then, at this price it should be.The brush emits a sonic pulse that breaks up plaque both above and below the gumline. There is 3 modes to choose from : Whitening; Clean; and gum care. In addition, there is a pressure sensor to prevent damage through heavy pressure whilst brushing, 3 intensity settings ( which I assume makes the brush rotate more or less frequently), as well as a timer to ensure you brush for long enough. The package is completed with a charging stand and a travel case. All well and good, and I can't deny that the brush is effective at what it does...

9.4.2018

If you already use an electric toothbrush chances are it is either a Braun/Oral-B or a Philips as these are the current market leaders. My wife and I have used both brands over the years and I personally prefer the Braun/Oral-B system while my wife is a big fan of the Philips Sonicare range – our dentist says both give very good results. My wife has been using this new Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100 model for the last couple of weeks and has found that it meets, or exceeds, the performance of the Philips models she has used previously. This ProtectiveClean 6100 model is towards the top end of the Philips Sonicare range of toothbrushes – with a hefty price tag to match – so may not be the best place to start if you have not used a sonic model before.

30.6.2018

This is a good quality Sonicare toothbrush, with some useful features. It's not the first one I've owned, and like the others, it has pressure sensitive technology that alerts you to the fact that you are brushing too hard. It also has an alert for when the brush head needs replacing - typically after three months - useful for some, and the fact that it comes with a replacement head is handy.There is one big minus point, however. A hard shell travel case is supplied - and the body of the brush doesn't fit in it. At first, I thought it was me, but despite the fact that the plastic case inner is printed with the outline of the brush, and shaped to fit, it doesn't manage it.

17.6.2018

I do prefer a rechargeable electric toothbrush to a manual (the dentists recommend an electric toothbrush too). A manual toothbrush just doesn't clean as well, and a non-rechargeable electric toothbrush eats up the batteries. This one eats up the electricity too, it takes a while to fully charge each time, but I suppose they all do. And I do worry what that is doing to my electricity bill but the charge seems to last longer on this toothbrush than my previous Oral-B one.This brush has some special features like a timer, at 30-seconds a time to allow you to do each quarter of your mouth at the same rate over the 2-minutes. It also has different brush heads that do other things.

26.5.2018

I ordered this toothbrush for my wife and she has been using it every day for several weeks now.It's her first experience of an electric toothbrush having been sceptical in the past but this high end model seems to have convinced her to give it a go....and she's totally converted!I already have a Philips sonicare toothbrush which I love, this one is even more hi spec and has whitening setting as well as a sensor to tell you if you are brushing too hard. It also has a quad pacing function which lets you know when to switch to the next part of your mouth so you can consistently clean your whole mouth (a pitfall of manual brushing....i always was guilty of just giving the front bits a bit of a scrub then giving up....this helps you to get into a routine).There's 3 separate settings,

23.6.2018

I've used both Philips and their main rival, Braun, electric toothbrushes for some time now and although I generally favour Braun the Philips Sonicare are impressive and effective tools in themselves.This latest model is pretty expensive and has all the bells and whistles one would expect given the price range; variable modes to suit sensitivity and gum care, pressure sensor, quadrant timer, even a smart mode setting to pair the brush-head with the handle to alert you to when the head needs changed (although I prefer to use my own judgement on that one). The battery life of this model is also fairly impressive as all the electric toothbrushes I've used usually only get a week or so from each

7.6.2018

This is a very fancy sonic toothbrush from Philips. Unlike other sonic brushes I've used in the past, the head does actually move, though you need to apply a gentle brushing motion in use. What sets this apart from probably any other brush I have used is the feeling of cleanliness after using. It really needs to be experienced. Teeth feel sparkly clean, like when you've just come out from the hygienist. It's this overall effectiveness and sheer quality of experience that leads me to the 4 stars. It's tempered really only by the price, which is impossible to justify, particularly when this model retails for $100 in the US.The quality of the build is great, it looks like it's going to be fragile but it is strong and elegant.

26.4.2018

The first day of use was a baptism of fire because I found it extremely strange and unpleasant in my mouth. My husband used the other brushhead and was delighted with it and suggested I tried using more pressure - problem solved! Every time I go for my check up my dentist berates me for the build up of scale on the inside of my lower four font teeth. Last week she praised me for having none and I told her that I had been using the Philips Sonic Toothbrush. Interestingly she told me that the sonic vibrations do actually help by destabilising the build up and once cleared should keep it away.My scoring explained:- The clean from this Philips brush is outstanding making my teeth and gums super squeaky clean - 5 stars.

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