Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4300 Sonic Electric Toothbrush, Built-in Pressure Sensor, 1 Cleaning Mode, 1 x BrushSync Feature, HX6800/87, Black Gray. (2 Pin Plug)

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Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4300

Typically Sonicare brushes last for 2 or more weeks. 3 weeks is the average, with some lasting as long as 5 weeks between charges, and that is with twice daily use. You can also find a 9750 which is the 9700 plus the deluxe brush head storage case. You can buy this accessory separately.The ProtectiveClean 4300 is one of the simplest brushes to use. It has only one button that turns it off and on. The button is well-placed and is very comfortable to push. We like the rubberized cover which also ensures that it is waterproof and will not collect grime. Part of the problem is that studies require a large amount of funding. Inevitably, it is the larger organisations who can make the monies available, hence much of the data comes from research financed by the likes of Oral-B and Sonicare. But the technique is different for the different technologies too. The correct way to use an Oral-B toothbrush is different to a Sonicare. So, whilst the studies may suggest Oral-B is better, if someone used a Sonicare with the correct technique, compared to an Oral-B user with the incorrect technique, the Sonicare would likely perform better for that user. One such independent study was completed by Cochrane in 2020 and they report that there is some evidence that oscillating technology used by Oral-B is more effective. In 2014, Klukowaska et al again concluded that the oscillating rotating brush from Oral-B outperforming Sonicare. They reported

The Best Philips Sonicare Toothbrush - TestHut UK The Best Philips Sonicare Toothbrush - TestHut UK

As standard, both brands come with a two year warranty, but UK residents can extend the warranty on most Oral-B brushes by an extra year if you register it online. Some people complain that the pressure sensor is too easily triggered. We found that it did engage at the lowest level of all our brushes at about 240 grams of force. The industry standard is between 250-350 grams. This sudden loss of power can be annoying, but it also teaches you to let the Sonicare vibrations do the work rather than trying to scrub too hard and risk damaging your gums! Brush heads The 4300 does not have the brush head matching technology that some of the higher end models use (like the DiamondClean Smart), but it does have a small light above the battery light that will tell you when you need to replace your brush head.Most Oral-B and Sonicare brushes have timers built in. These come in two forms, a timer that tells you when to change quadrants in the mouth and a timer that tells you the clean is over. It also has other features such as Goals that allow you to customize your brushing to try to improve a specific area of oral health like “Fresh Breath” or “Gum health.” We did not find these useful as we would prefer to brush twice a day for at least 2 minutes without following some app. You can also find a tongue cleaner starter kit that comes with a special tongue cleaning brush and bottle of mouthwash. But it is a bit overpriced at 21 pounds. A newer feature (although it has been around for a few years now) is Bluetooth connectivity which shares brushing data with your phone. Sonicare have 2 models that can do this whereas Oral-B have 8. In our lab test, it took 13 hours to go from a completely empty battery to full, which is better than the manufacturers claim of “up to 24 hours” for a full charge, and about average for all the brushes we tested. Basically, this means that if you plug the brush in and charge it all day, it will be fully charged and ready to go by the time you go to bed. What else does it do?

Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4300 Electric Toothbrush

You can use just about any Sonicare line brush head with the 4300, and we tested several varieties from the 2nd series (G2, C2, W2) to the 3rd series (G3, C3, W3) and found all of them to be excellent. The Gum Care (G) brushes are considered the softer, sensitive brushes. C stands for Plaque Control and is the one for general cleaning. W stands for Whitening. Hopefully the various sections of this post have helped you to understand the differences between Oral-B and Sonicare. The Sonicare equivalent to the Pro 3 3500 is the ProtectiveClean 4300. It does compete well and is a good alternative, but for superior value, Oral-B is the winner. Some Sonicare models get close to the sound levels of the Oral-B brushes but this is usually on specific deep clean/power intensive modes.

It offers 5 modes with no intensity options: clean, white, sensitive, gum care, and deep clean. Again, most of the modes are pretty meaningless in practice. We would pretty much always default to the clean mode for the best daily cleaning. The deep clean mode is touted by Sonicare, and gives you a 3-minute brushing session instead of the normal 2. Wow! This is basically the precursor to the DailyClean series offering one mode and the most basic cleaning of any Sonicare brush. Philips Sonicare brush head guide Overall, the Sonicare is one of the more costly brushes to own, especially if you are buying genuine Sonicare brush heads from a local store. The good news, however, is that they are readily available and easy to find! Conclusion

Sonicare Electric Toothbrush Comparison (Chart Included) Sonicare Electric Toothbrush Comparison (Chart Included)

Other models from Sonicare that do not come supplied with a case, do come with a charging stand that supports voltages from 110-240 volts. Oral-B, on the other hand, comes with stands that typically only support 220-240 volts. This means it is more difficult to travel with an Oral-B brush as there is less global support for different voltages used around the world. Overall, research does support the Oral B technology as being better at removing plaque than the Sonicare technology. There are individual studies in favour of each respective company. Both are better than using a manual toothbrush.We hope that our 4300 will last for several years. The warranty is good for two years, and we know that Philips honors their warranty because we had a problem with our DiamondClean Smart model, and they took care of it immediately. So this is perhaps one of the most personally influenced categories on which to judge a toothbrush. Oral-B does offer a travel case, that allows you to charge the brush inside. However, you need to take a proprietory travel adapter, not the internationally accepted USB power cable. The step up from the DailyClean series is the ProtectiveClean model. This is where you start to see some newer technology and better overall brushing experiences from the Sonicare line. I would call this the sweet spot! This is where the Sonicare lineup gets a bit strange. Notice right away that there is a DiamondClean series and a DiamondClean Smart series, and if you look these brushes up, you will notice a huge difference in price. This is because they really are brushes of a different bristle.