Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4100 Electric Rechargeable Toothbrush, Plaque Control, Black

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I achieved 17 days of use on the higher of the 2 brushing intensities but a staggering 41 days on the lower.

The obvious difference with the 4000 Series is the handle is slimmer and lighter than the ProtectiveClean family of toothbrushes.It can be argued that the 5100 and 6100 can offer a better Gum Care and Whitening focused cleans over and above the 4100 because of the extra modes they have. The Clean mode operates in the exact same way on the 3 models, as White and Gum Care do on the 51 and 6100.

However, both brushes clean the teeth as well as each other and you don’t ‘need’ the extras, thus the Optimal Clean is the brush to go for in most instances. As the table and bullet point lists above have shown, the real differences between each of these models are fairly limited. A 2 year warranty is provided as standard, but this can be extended by 6 months if you register the rush online. For those with a tighter budget, the 2100 Series is a great 2nd choice and will still provide benefits to your oral health. Some extra life is achieved by Sonicare I believe via the quieter and possibly more efficient motor as well as the automatic power off feature, something Oral-B does not have.Although subject to model most in both ranges have battery indicators that give a guide as to when a charge is required. Sonicare’s all-rounder, the DailyClean 1100 electric toothbrush, is a great transition model to help you move from a manual toothbrush with the sensitive EasyStart program, which gently increases power over time. Perfecting your brushing routine, including the brushing time, technique and frequency will bring more positive benefit than any particular toothbrush. But complicating things further are the different brush heads and brushing intensities on offer across the range of models.