Philips Sonicare Quick Manual page 7

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Tips for specific oral care needs
◗ Stain removal
In areas where staining occurs, a few seconds of additional brushing
time may be spent to assist with stain removal.
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◗ Braces
The brush should be placed at an angle between your brackets and
gumline. Using light pressure, gently move the bristles in a small circular
motion so that the long bristles reach between your teeth for 2
seconds.Then gently turn (roll) the brush handle so the bristles clean
the bracket and the rest of the tooth before you move the bristles to
the next tooth. Continue this until you have brushed all of your teeth.
◗ Dental restorations
Use Sonicare on dental restorations (e.g. 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 dental professional may have indicated that you have periodontal
pockets, deep pockets where plaque bacteria collect. If this is the case,
after brushing for a full 2 minutes, spend extra time gently brushing
these areas to improve your gum health.You may want to take
advantage of the Programmable Quadpacer\ timer feature on the
7800 series model (see Programmable Quadpacer timer section).
Proper brushing technique
Follow these simple steps to maximize your brushing experience:
1 Before turning the Sonicare on, place the bristles of the brush
head along the gumline with the longer bristles placed between
your teeth.
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2 Slightly tilt the handle so that the bristles are placed on the
gumline at an angle.
3 Hold the handle with a light 'fingertip' grip and turn the
Sonicare on.
4 Gently move the vibrating brush head in a slightly circular
motion so the longer bristles reach between your teeth.After
a few seconds, glide the bristles to the next section and pause
while you gently circulate the bristles again. Continue this
routine throughout your 2-minute brushing cycle to effectively
remove plaque in hard-to-reach places.
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