Philips HX7551 User Manual

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To maximise the effectiveness of the Sonicare toothbrush, use

light pressure and let the Sonicare do the brushing for you.
Do not scrub.

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.

After the 2-minute brushing cycle, you can switch the Sonicare

briefly back on again to brush the chewing surfaces of your
teeth.

Press 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.

◗ 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.

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