Philips HX7551 manual Tips for specific oral care needs, Braces, Dental restorations

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3To maximise the effectiveness of the Sonicare toothbrush, use light pressure and let the Sonicare do the brushing for you. Do not scrub.

C 4 To 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 switch the Sonicare briefly back on again to brush the chewing surfaces of your teeth.

6Press the on/off button to switch the Sonicare on or off as needed.

◗You can also brush your tongue with the toothbrush switched on or off, as you prefer.

Tips for specific oral care needs

◗Stain removal

In areas where staining occurs, spend extra brushing time to help remove the stains.

45º	C ◗ 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 before you pass the bristles to the next tooth. Continue this until you have brushed all your teeth. Please note that brush heads will wear out sooner when used on braces.

◗Dental restorations

Use Sonicare on dental restorations (such as implants, caps, crowns, bridges and fillings) as you would on your normal tooth surfaces to reduce plaque build-up and improve gum health. Work the bristles around all 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, after you have completed the 2-minute brushing cycle, spend extra time gently brushing these areas to improve your gum health.