Right at the top of the brush handle is a metal prong, this is what the brush head connects to and feeds the power from the brush motor. There are 2 parts to the brush, the handle I have been describing. This has all the clever bits of technology in. The idea behind this connectivity is to encourage you to brush for the right amount of time and evenly. Whilst it does differ from one brush to another, to some extent I and the team here disagree about the importance. If you activate it often, don’t worry all that much, over time you will learn and avoid doing lasting damage to your teeth. Just imagine if you didn’t have it...

With only a couple of slight differences between these two models, the Pro 3 3000 is the more premium and expensive of the two. But it doesn’t make it the one to go for. Technique, brushing time and other routine habits have a greater impact than the number of oscillations and pulsations. Add to this the newer iO Series are not measured using this metric, so many of the newer brushes can’t be compared. As good as the app is, I feel this may also be one of the negatives as some will not see the point of using it or find it more hassle than it’s worth. You don’t have to if you don’t want to.Thank you Jon for this review. The most clear online so far. But I’m always confused about something, which Oral B messes a little up in terms of explanation: The charging stand is fairly self explanatory, but I explain more about this in the battery section of the review. If you take a look at the very bottom of the brush handle, there is a recess, into which the pin on the charging stand connects to. A charging stand is provided.

At the same time as the LED pressure sensor illuminates, you should also notice that the speed of the brush head will decrease and the sound of the motor will change. This is nothing to worry about. It is programmed to do this, until such time as the pressure is relieved. Simply owning an electric toothbrush isn't enough for healthy teeth. You need to master the correct brushing technique. Here's how...

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Here at Electric Teeth, we like to calculate the approximate cost of ownership over a 3 year period to try and give you a guide to what it would cost, as well as a benchmark for other brushes. Power isn’t normally promoted or documented as it is a small part of the toothbrushing experience. More power doesn’t necessarily equal a better clean. Your total brushing time and technique have a big part to play. The reality is that you could use any mode on the brush to clean your tongue just ending the clean sooner. Although the speed and number of oscillations will be different. Bristles of the brush head should just skim the tooth surfaces. You don’t need to brush hard to clean your teeth effectively. A big improvement, it means you can go between charges for longer and works better for those who travel and are away from power.