The daily rituals that ask very little and give back a great deal deserve to be done well, and brushing sits near the top of that list. It deserves a tool that treats the gums with the same respect as the teeth, and this pair of Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100 toothbrushes arrives with exactly that conviction.
Three modes cover the essentials. Clean handles the everyday routine, White concentrates on surface stains, and Gum Care adds an extra minute of reduced-power brushing for a gentle massage along the gumline. Three intensities let each person settle on the feel they prefer, while a built-in pressure sensor helps keep every session from turning into a scrub. The included InterCare brush heads carry extra-long bristles that reach between teeth and into the spots a manual brush tends to miss.
Two handles, one white and one navy, divide the work neatly between two people, and each arrives with its own charger and travel case. The brushes are suitable for braces, fillings, crowns, and veneers as well. We find it a fine thing when a twice-daily habit is finally given an instrument worthy of it.
