Remember when good ‘ol stick and bristle brushes dominated the shelves, with the novelty electric ones locked away in boxes far above arm’s reach? Anyone who’s walked the aisles of Target or scrolled through Amazon’s personal care section knows those days are gone. Electric toothbrushes are as trendy as white sneakers nowadays . . . if not trendier!
But having endless options is a blessing and a curse, especially since the good ones are expensive — like, north of $100 expensive. Some reach almost $500! I’ve tried a bunch of name-brand electric toothbrushes and while most are sufficient, one blows the competition out of the water. The Philips Sonicare 6100 isn’t the most expensive Sonicare model, but it probably should be!
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This toothbrush has changed the way I brush my teeth; it reminds me to divide my mouth into sections, dedicate a good 30 seconds to each section and use gentle pressure. In fact, the brush has a pressure sensor that indicates if you’re brushing too hard! As someone who used to think intense, hard brushing is better, this is a very welcome — and necessary — feature.
Instead of intensively scrubbing your teeth, this toothbrush vibrates smoothly along the gums and teeth, cleaning without stripping enamel or causing gum recession. (Yikes!) Speaking of cleaning, there are three modes to choose from every time you brush your teeth: clean, white and gum care. Simply pick which mode is best suited for your oral care regimen and switch it up as you please!
The brand recommends spending 30 seconds on each quadrant of your mouth (30 seconds on your bottom right teeth, 30 seconds on your upper right teeth and so on) for best results. This model removes seven times more plaque than a run-of-the-mill manual toothbrush, improves gum health and whitens teeth in just one week! And the battery lasts for two full weeks, so you don’t have to charge it on your vanity 24/7.
Each toothbrush comes with a ProtectiveClean 6100 handle, a brush head, a charger and a travel case. The brush head should be changed every three months, but don’t worry . . . the toothbrush reminds you! A little orange light turns on to indicate it’s time for a fresh one.
Between the various intensity options, three cleaning modes, a two-minute timer and endless reviewers to back it up, this toothbrush is a no-brainer for anyone who cares about their teeth. It makes a great gift for the dental care enthusiast in your life and even the person who smiles a lot!
Get the Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100 Electric Toothbrush for $120 (originally $130) on Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication, October 16, 2024, but are subject to change.
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