Philips E5000 manual Tips for specific oral care needs, Dental restorations, Features, Easy-start

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4To make sure you brush evenly throughout the mouth, divide your mouth into 4 sections: outside upper teeth, inside upper teeth, outside lower teeth and inside lower teeth. Begin brushing the first section (outside upper teeth) and brush for 30 seconds before moving to the next section (inside upper teeth). Continue brushing the other two sections for 30 seconds each until you have completed the 2-minute brushing cycle.

5After the 2-minute brushing cycle, you can briefly switch on the Sonicare again to brush the chewing surfaces of your teeth.

Press the on/off button to switch the Sonicare on or off as needed. To clean your mouth more completely, you can also brush your tongue with the toothbrush switched on or off, as you prefer.

Tips for specific oral care needs

,Stain removal

For even better stain removal, dedicate a few seconds of extra brushing time to areas where excess staining occurs.

,Braces

Place the brush head at a 45-degree angle between the brackets and the gumline. Using light pressure, gently move the bristles in a small circular motion so the longer bristles reach between your teeth for 2 seconds. Then gently roll the brush handle so the bristles clean the bracket and the rest of the tooth. Subsequently pass the bristles to the next tooth. Continue this procedure until you have brushed all your teeth. Please note that brush heads wear out sooner when used on braces.

,Dental restorations

Use the Sonicare on dental restorations (such as implants, caps, crowns,

bridges and fillings) as you do on your natural tooth surfaces.Work the

bristles round all the areas of the restoration for thorough cleaning.

,Periodontal pockets

Your dentist or dental hygienist may have indicated that you have periodontal pockets, deep pockets where plaque bacteria collect. If this is the case, spend extra time brushing these areas after you have completed the 2-minute brushing cycle to improve your gum health.

Features

Easy-start

,All Sonicare models come with the Easy-start feature activated, which helps you get used to brushing with the Sonicare.

,The brushing power gently increases to full power over the first

12 brushings.

,The Easy-start feature is active if you hear 2 beeps immediately after you switch on the Sonicare. Once the Sonicare has reached optimal brushing power (after the 12th brushing), you no longer hear the

2 beeps at the beginning of each brushing cycle.

Note:Each of the first 12 brushings must be at least 1 minute long to move properly through the Easy-start ramp-up cycle.

To deactivate or activate the Easy-start feature:

1Attach the brush head to the handle.