ProtectiveClean 4100 Plaque Control

Was recommended by my dentist for best cleaning. It does a good job as she hasn't complained of any tartar buildup since I've started using it! It has handy timing built in to let you know you're done with each quadrant of your teeth. It also let's you know if you're brushing (pressing) too hard. However, I will say, the little vibrations the thing emits are barely noticeable, but overall, the brush is still very nice. Also, you can use a generic brush head replacement on this just fine. Don't use the Phillips brand - way too expensive. The generic brand is not a perfect fit (the hole is not the same shape as the Phillips brush holder) however, the friction/tension still holds the brush in place just fine and works perfectly for a fraction of the cost. **** Update!! ****** I just had the strangest experience with this toothbrush that I think could explain some things to other people. After about a year and a half, my toothbrush just suddenly stopped working! I thought it was the charger, maybe the battery, maybe water got inside? I was just about to give up when my husband said he had the same thing happen to his (he has the same brush) and when he put a new brush head on it started working again. Believe it or not, that actually WORKED! I did a little research and found out that this brush has some kind of RFID sync with the smart brush head to be able to tell you when to replace it. However, I assume that my after market cheapie brush heads that I use don't offer that and somehow it messes up the brush handle and instead of an indicator light turning on, it just shuts off. But the second I got a new brush head on, it came back on, just as strong as ever! I know it was the new brush head, because I had taken the old one off and back on while I was trying to troubleshoot the brush and nothing changed. It only started working again when I put a new one on. Hope that helps someone else!

I had an old Sonicare toothbrush that I honestly think was close to 20 years old. I believe it was one of the old E-Series models and somehow the battery was still technically working after all this time, which is honestly kind of incredible. The only real issue was that it finally stopped holding a charge for very long, so I figured it was probably time to retire it and invest in a newer model. So far, this thing has been great. The brushing power feels excellent, it’s quieter than my old Sonicare, and the battery life has been fantastic compared to what I had gotten used to over the years. It also feels much slimmer and more refined in the hand without losing that familiar Sonicare cleaning feeling I’ve used for decades. One thing I really appreciate is that it still keeps the experience simple. Some modern electric toothbrushes try to become smartphones with endless apps and unnecessary features, but this strikes a really nice balance between modern improvements and straightforward daily use. The clean feeling after brushing is exactly why I stayed with Sonicare in the first place. My teeth genuinely feel noticeably cleaner compared to manual brushing, especially along the gumline. Honestly, the fact that my previous Sonicare lasted nearly two decades made buying another one an easy decision. If this one lasts even half that long I’ll be thrilled. I’ll let you know if it’s still running in another 20 years.

Excellent product However the replacement heads are quite steep in price so I order the off brand through Amazon and they work just fine

I’ve always been a big fan of Sonicare toothbrushes, my dental cleanings went from you’ve got to do better to you’re doing a great job. My last Sonicare was an Elite model with all of the features, it’s demise came from a loose brush head shaft that wouldn’t stay tightened even after repair, that’s what also what killed the one before that so the verdict is out on how this one will hold up in that regard but they usually last a couple of years before giving out. I found that I never used any of the settings on the Elite except for basic clean with full power. In the past if you wanted a basic no-frills Sonicare with one button you have to forgo the slim handle design and lithium ion battery, two features I never wanted to get up so I would always spring for the more expensive model. Enter this Protectiveclean 4100 Sonicare, a basic one button, one speed no-frills machine that has all the features that I want and nothing that I don’t with the same slim handle and battery as the higher end models in this line. It even borrowed some of the features from the top of the Sonicare line like a brush head pressure sensor to remind you of proper brushing technique and a smart head brush replacement reminder that I hope doesn’t tell me to replace it before I want to but we’ll see (you can turn the feature off). The area around the metal brush head shaft (between the motor handle and brush head) has been flattened out and the little plastic cap that used to sit on the bottom of the shaft is gone making the area easier to clean, if you have a Sonicare you’ll know what I mean. The sonic action of this toothbrush seems more refined than my old Elite model but perhaps that’s due to wear and tear on the old one, anyway this brush works quite well and I’m happy.

As a Sonicare user of several years I am pleased to recommend this model. It is very similar in form and function to their very reliable earlier product line. It's single speed is ideal for most people, and it performs as expected. There are a couple of adjustable settings if you prefer to use them. Some might find it frustrating to manipulate them, as they are all done via pressing the brush's single button. I didn't find it necessary to implement any of the "extras." The highest sonic setting is unlikely to put off any except those with very delicate tissues. And I certainly don't feel the need to have the toothbrush tell me I'm brushing too hard. After all, the whole point of these things is to use ultrasonic sound waves to do most of the cleaning. It's more a case of moving it around and over your teeth. Very little "brushing" is required. The other feature I don't need is for the brush to announce when it's worn out and in need of replacement. My own eyes and good sense work just fine thank you. It's NOT all good. Like on most other Sonicare brushes, the provided brush head is ridiculously small. Some have described it as a child's brush, and really, it does feel like one. Plan on spending another $20-40 on a different head. I recommend the C3 model. Be aware, it may not match the color of your handle, but it still works. Also be aware that this line of brushes has a known issue. Many users have reported that the vibrating post, upon which the brush heads mount, fails. It starts to come loose, and some report it actually coming out of the handle. Trouble starts when you hear the brush change from a relatively quiet and high-pitched sound, to a buzzy, louder, vibrato. This signals the beginning of the end. And yes...I do have personal experience with this failure. I received one of the pricey $200+ models as a holiday gift 11 months ago. it began to fail at about 10 1/2 months. I use my sonic brush only once a day (and a regular manual brush twice). The fact that I only got about 315 uses out of it before it started failing - made it easy to calculate that each time I used this outrageously expensive unit It cost me about 80 cents - more if you throw in the added cost for brushes that are actually large enough to be useful. Does this seem like a good value to you? The wisdom in purchasing the 4100 series is that if you end up getting a bad one, you'll feel glad you didn't pay $260 for it. Another perk in using the 4100? ---You don't have to be online just to brush your teeth!

My dentist told me to get a Sonicare, and said it didn't matter which one as long as it had some basic features. I looked at the more expensive ones, but eventually decided on this one, and it was the right choice. This has exactly the features I needed: beeps at 30 second intervals to know when to move to the next area, and pressure sensor. It also tells you when you need to replace the brush head. I like the Easy Start feature, where it starts out a lower intensity and slowly builds up to 'normal' after 14 uses. I'd never used one of these before, so it was nice to be able to 'walk up' to full intensity. Now I'm past that 14 day cycle, and even at full intensity it's very comfortable to use, no pain or discomfort of any kind. I actually really like it a lot better than a manual brush. (if you don't want that feature, tho, you can turn it off). The brush does shut off at two minutes. But if you want to brush longer, just tap the power button and it runs for another two minutes. If you don't need another full two minutes, tap the power button again to shut it off whenever you want. It holds a charge quite awhile. When I first got it I followed the instructions, which said it had enough charge for one use, then to charge for 24 hours. I tried it the first night, then put it on the charger, and it did take 24 hours before the light went out, indicating a full charge. But I use it twice a day for four minutes each time (I think normal is two minutes total, but my dentist told me to do 4 - so I'm using it twice as long as a normal user) and it was over a week before the light only first began to blink indicating that it would need charged soon. I went ahead and charged it that night, and it did not take 24 hours the second time, by morning it was fully charged. Sorry for the long review but I was trying to answer all the questions that I had when I was basically agonizing over which one to get. I love it, I feel like I'm really getting a deep clean. I'm very happy with this one and glad I made this choice.

I've used Sonicare brushes for 10 years, and this one is the best of the lot for a budget price. You can pay 4 times as much and get the bells and whistles, but if your main aim is to clean your teeth, this brush does it well. It has a brisk action (which can be started out at a lower intensity for newcomers), a two minute timer with a quad pacer that beeps every 30 seconds, a "smart brush" detection system that alerts you when the brush head needs to be replaced, and an alert when you're pressing too hard with the brush head. If you want your teeth clean and don't need whitening mode, bluetooth, and a lot of other luxury features, this brush will do the job. NOTE: When you buy replacement brush heads (this unit comes with only one), buy Phillips brush heads. Do NOT purchase the economy ones. They are poor quality, wear our quickly, and can actually damage your teeth and/or gums. Always buy the Phillips brand.

This Protective Clean 4100, the lowest priced Sonicare model, $35 with coupon, gets teeth and mouth very clean, and my experience with Sonicare brushes is they are durable (4-6 years). However I would recommend replacing the small brush head that comes with it with the larger W3 brush head (without waiting for the small brush head to wear out). It cleans better. For its effectiveness at a significant bodily health category, i.e. dental health, this Sonicare brush is a huge bargain. My dentist told me I didn't need one since I'd kept my teeth so clean already, but I bought one anyway, and found it incomparably better than a manual brush. But a caution--my experience with previous Sonicare brushes is that you periodically must clean the junction where the brush head snaps onto the brush body. The instruction manual says weekly to remove it and wipe with damp cloth, easy to do. For health reasons, do not let gunk build up at this spot. I agree with those who've said it's unnecessary to buy the more expensive models (although I haven't bought one), since this one is so effective at the basic purpose of cleaning (again, with the larger brush head). (Note, these statements are based on my use always with unwaxed floss). This brush is still new for me, and so I don't know its durability, but based on my previous Sonicare models, I expect it to work fine for years.

No hay mejor forma de limpiar los dientes y encías, sin lugar a dudas. Supongo que he tenido la progresión normal de cualquier consumidor.... cepillo normal, cepillo rotativo tipo oral b y ahora este cepillo sónico. Wow, la diferencia se nota! Además veo otras grandes ventajas, como el cepillo como tal es bien chiquitito (algo que no esperaba) gastas mucho menos pasta de dientes (ahorro). Me gusta que por medio de beeps te avise cuándo cambiar de lugar (ver el manual). De verdad siento que Phillips debería anunciarlo mas; yo me enteré por una amiga dentista y de verdad pensé "es una pena" que más gente no se entere de las ventajas de la limpieza sónica. El mismo principio que la Clarasonic para la cara. No lo duden, es caro pero vale mucho la pena por la salud de tus dientes. A la larga vez el valor por tu dinero.

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Excellent toothbrush for the price. The sonic cleaning really makes my teeth feel polished and fresh, almost like a dentist-clean. It's gentle on the gums but powerful enough to remove plaque effectively. The built-in timer helps me brush properly without guessing, and the battery lasts for weeks on a single charge. It doesn't have all the fancy modes of higher-end models, but for everyday use it's more than enough. Simple, effective, and reliable, a great upgrade from a regular toothbrush.

This electric toothbrush is fantastic. There is a noticeable difference in how clean my teeth are after using it compared to manual toothbrushes. The build quality is top notch. It is easy to hold. The battery life is extremely long. I used it for over a week without charging it before it needed a charge, meaning you can travel with it for a few days and not pack the charger. The timed function is perfect, 2 minutes split into 30 seconds, with a vibrating indicator when its time to move to a new area. Additionally, you can pause it to spit if you need to and it will remember where you were in the cycle when you continue. Highly recommend this toothbrush for better oral hygiene!