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Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4100 Electric Rechargeable Toothbrush, Plaque Control, White

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 732 ratings
White
1 Count (Pack of 1)
Brand PHILIPS
Age Range (Description) Adult
Special Feature Brushing Timer, Pressure Sensor
Power Source Battery Powered
Item Firmness Description Soft

About this item

  • Removes up to 7x more plaque vs. a manual toothbrush
  • Pressure sensor protects teeth and gums from excess brushing pressure
  • Always know when to replace your brush head for an effective clean with Brush Sync replacement reminder
  • Quad pacer and Smart timer helps ensure dental professional recommended 2 minute brushing time and encourages brushing in each quadrant of the mouth
  • Battery charge indicator light let's you know when to recharge; 2 week battery life.Speed:Up to 62000 brush movement/min

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Product Description

electric rechargeable toothbrush
electric rechargeable toothbrush

Safe & Gentle

ou can be sure of a safe brushing experience: our sonic technology is suitable for use with braces, fillings, crowns, and veneers, and helps prevent cavities and improve gum health.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 2.56 x 6.81 x 9.33 inches; 10.55 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ HX6817/31
  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
  • UPC ‏ : ‎ 075020070326
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Philips Oral Healthcare
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B078GVH2VK
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 732 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
732 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, ease of use, and efficiency of the toothbrush. For example, they mention it's a very good product, easy on the gums, and has a two-minute timer that shuts off automatically. Customers appreciate the value. That said, some disagree on battery life, vibration, performance, and size.

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96 customers mention82 positive14 negative

Customers like the quality of the toothbrush. They mention it's amazing, outstanding, and does a terrific job on their teeth. They also say it'll be a great change in dental care.

"...lasts a long time on a single charge. I traveled for 10 days without the charger and it still had plenty of charge when I got home.-..." Read more

"Nice brush, with terrible battery life. If you're OK with the charger being permanently plugged in on your bathroom counter, then not a problem...." Read more

"The toothbrush effectively cleans my teeth but I wish it had some choices in timing and purpose." Read more

"...But so far, it seems to be a great change in dental care for me." Read more

35 customers mention28 positive7 negative

Customers like the value of the toothbrush. For example, they say it's a great electric brush for the price, takes up very little real estate on the sink, and does a terrific job on their teeth.

"...Excellent value!!Cons:..." Read more

"Works well and tons cheaper than the other phillips electric toothbrushes...." Read more

"...Still working well in 2021.I like it’s price point. Also it works with the charging stand of my 10 year old model that died...." Read more

"...This model is inexpensive, and my dentist recommends it highly." Read more

32 customers mention24 positive8 negative

Customers find the toothbrush easy to use. They say it's simple, effective, and gentle on their gums. They also appreciate the start-up setting for new users, pressure sensor, and quadrant brushing. Overall, customers recommend the product for its ease of use and gentle cleaning capabilities.

"...too many to list!- vibration instead of spinning - easier on your gums-..." Read more

"...I could have saved a lot of trouble at the dentist. Easy to use, I love that it automatically shuts off when two minutes is up, or if you press too..." Read more

"...working too :/ The battery stops holding a charge and becomes very weak when brushing...." Read more

"...to do the same job and has a couple of features, like the start-up setting for new users, pressure sensor and quad-pacing..." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the efficiency of the toothbrush. They mention that it has a two-minute timer that shuts off automatically, and that it is a fast, painless way to brush. They also appreciate the pressure sensor and quad-pacing feature. Overall, most are happy with the product's performance and recommend it to others.

"...like the start-up setting for new users, pressure sensor and quad-pacing (which I like, as I tend to rush without it), so overall I am pleased..." Read more

"Like the timer, small brush to reach all areas, and stays charged. I'm on my second week without charging...." Read more

"...for my travels since it's smaller than my other one and it has the timer on it...." Read more

"Loving the Panasonic electric toothbrush. The pressure sensor is nice feature so you don’t press too hard against teeth and gums...." Read more

56 customers mention37 positive19 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the toothbrush. Some mention that it works well, does an awesome job, and works fine for 2 years. However, others say that it didn't perform to their expectations, is underpowered, and stopped working in less than a year.

"...This does a great job, much better than my old toothbrush. I am a big convert to using this kind of brush." Read more

"...brushes from Sonicare do way better on battery life. Other than that, works well." Read more

"...It runs the two minute cycle, but not very well. I'm sure we'll have to get another one soon...." Read more

"...+ Does a good job, I guess. I'm not a dental hygienist, so I can't be sure until I go back to my dentist, but my mouth feels clean..." Read more

30 customers mention14 positive16 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the toothbrush. Some mention that it has a great battery life, while others say that it stopped working after one use.

"Nice brush, with terrible battery life. If you're OK with the charger being permanently plugged in on your bathroom counter, then not a problem...." Read more

"...Battery life is good--about 25-30 2-minute brushes between charges...." Read more

"...I've owned this unit for about 5 months and it's no longer holding a battery charge properly - it used to last several weeks now I have to charge..." Read more

"...One thing I really appreciate is that one charge last a long time!..." Read more

16 customers mention11 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the toothbrush. Some mention that the footprint is small so it doesn't take up much counter space, and the compact head easily gets around each tooth. However, others say that the heads are small and that it feels like they're not covering much surface area.

"...take off the head & it fits easily in a small travel toiletries bag. I even returned the travel case that I purchased because it wasn’t necessary...." Read more

"...Recharging stand is small so it doesn't take up too much space on the sink edge...." Read more

"...The only drawback is that the head is too small, but the replacement heads I still have form the old one are the right size, so it's an easy..." Read more

"...Love the weight and size of the handle. Fits well in your hand." Read more

13 customers mention4 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the vibration of the toothbrush. Some mention it doesn't vibrate as much in their hand or make as much, while others say it's just too much for their sensitive gums. It hurts, and it does take getting used to vibration, sound, and maneuverability in mouth.

"...the mechanism that holds the brush head on, so it started vibrating a bit erratically)...." Read more

"It's OK. The brush is tiny, and the vibration bothers my teeth...my teeth must be sensitive...." Read more

"...Pros:- too many to list!- vibration instead of spinning - easier on your gums-..." Read more

"Perfect brush for me.I dropped it and now it vibrates faster. The performance reduces a little, but all my fault." Read more

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Top reviews from the United States

Erin
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Purchase for my Dental Health
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
Color: WhiteSize: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
So glad I finally bought this. I’d been thinking about it for awhile & finally pulled the trigger after bringing a friend to a series of 3 intense dental appointments. After watching her suffer through planing and invasive work (and the accompanying bills!!), I knew it was time to take my own teeth seriously again.

Here’s my review after 1+ months of use:

Pros:
- too many to list!
- vibration instead of spinning - easier on your gums
- pressure indicator - sound changes when you’re pressing too hard - protects your gums (I need this feature more than I realized)
- lasts a long time on a single charge. I traveled for 10 days without the charger and it still had plenty of charge when I got home.
- sound indicator when you’re supposed to switch brushing quadrants. Took a little bit of getting used to the length of time, but it’s really helpful to know how long to brush each section.
- easy to pause and restart if you need to spit
- take off the head & it fits easily in a small travel toiletries bag. I even returned the travel case that I purchased because it wasn’t necessary. I’ll probably buy a small protector just for the brush head.
- teeth feel so much cleaner throughout the day
- teeth are noticeably whiter
- not as loud as Oral B
- USB charging makes it easy for my frequent international travels
- Excellent value!!

Cons:
- Was a bit annoying to have to dig up a USB charger, but it’s worth it. I’ve read that you can contact the brand and they will send a 2-prong if that works better for you.

Absolute recommendation!
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M. Mahoney
5.0 out of 5 stars Inexpensive Sonacare toothbrush performs well and battery has a long charge life.
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2024
Color: WhiteSize: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Works as well as much more expensive Phillips brushes.
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Bob South
5.0 out of 5 stars Does a great job, shuts off by itself when correct amount of time is up or you brush too hard. Easy to recharge on stand.
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2018
Color: WhiteSize: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Wife speaking; I wish I had this tooth brush when I was a kid! I could have saved a lot of trouble at the dentist. Easy to use, I love that it automatically shuts off when two minutes is up, or if you press too hard on your teeth while brushing, brilliant! Recharging stand is small so it doesn't take up too much space on the sink edge. Easy to plop the brush down on the charger pin when you're done brushing. It took a few times to get used to the ultrasonic vibration (Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler/Big Bang Theory, would be impressed!). At first I had one or two teeth that were a bit sensitive but now I don't even notice. This does a great job, much better than my old toothbrush. I am a big convert to using this kind of brush.
3 people found this helpful
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MA
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Toothbrush & Perfect Size!
Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2023
Color: WhiteSize: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I have used this model Sonicare for years. Love the weight and size of the handle. Fits well in your hand.
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G-man
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Basic Model
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2019
Color: WhiteSize: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Bought this to replace a 4-year old, higher end, Sonicare HX6930 that finally gave out (head stem became too loose). I used some of the advanced features on the old one for a while, but stopped when I realized that they did not really do much more than the standard settings--just different vibration patterns. So, I opted for this basic version to save a few bucks, since I already had the sanitizer from the old one. It seems to do the same job and has a couple of features, like the start-up setting for new users, pressure sensor and quad-pacing (which I like, as I tend to rush without it), so overall I am pleased with the purchase. The only drawback is that the head is too small, but the replacement heads I still have form the old one are the right size, so it's an easy fix.

Battery life is good--about 25-30 2-minute brushes between charges.

It's also MUCH better than the E-series model, which gunked up all the time (I had to buy one of those toothbrush head cover things to keep it clean, which worked fairly well by the way, but they need to be replaced periodically too). They should discontinue that one, as the basic diamond head models are only a few bucks more and much more sanitary (easier to clean and keep clean), and the replacement heads are cheaper.

If you are still using a manual toothbrush and considering an electric one, definitely buy one, any decent one, as my (and my wife's) dental check-ups are nearly flawless as far as brushing effectiveness and plaque removal goes, since we went electric about 10 years ago. The amount of scraping and picking the dental hygienist has to do now is 10-20% of what they did before. You'll love it; your dentist won't.
4 people found this helpful
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Philly Girl
5.0 out of 5 stars Quieter Than Most We've Seen
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2023
Color: WhiteSize: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
We really like this toothbrush because it doesn't vibrate as much in your hand or make as much noise as others do. The only reason we're replacing it is because my husband dropped the last one on the tile floor and the metal bar got bent. Hoping it will last a long time!
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Jessica
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for reaching hard-to-reach teeth in the back
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2018
Color: WhiteSize: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Sonicare toothbrushes are excellent for reaching hard-to-reach teeth in the back because of the very small heads. I still have my wisdom teeth and it can be hard for me to adequately brush them. I have had much better luck since I switched to a Sonicare about 5 years ago. The Sonicare I had recently broke (I somehow cracked the area around the mechanism that holds the brush head on, so it started vibrating a bit erratically). I first decided to try Oral B because my dentist recommended it, but I found that it was much too difficult to brush my wisdom teeth. Even though the Oral B toothbrush heads are small in diameter, they are quite deep from the end of the bristles to the back of the brush. I practically had to unhinge my jaw to get it back to my wisdom teeth and my jaw was sore after using it.

I decided to go back to Sonicare. I chose this one because it doesn't have a million settings and features. My last one had several settings and I never used any besides "clean." This one does have a pressure sensor and I do like that feature. I suspect my last one broke because of me pushing too hard.
3 people found this helpful
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Kindle Customer
3.0 out of 5 stars Battery life extremely disappointing
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
Color: WhiteSize: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Nice brush, with terrible battery life. If you're OK with the charger being permanently plugged in on your bathroom counter, then not a problem. This brush literally starts blinking battery reminder after a couple of uses after being fully charged overnight. Other, more expensive (of course!) brushes from Sonicare do way better on battery life. Other than that, works well.
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Joanne K
1.0 out of 5 stars Selling previously opened damaged product - missing part?
Reviewed in Canada on December 25, 2020
Color: WhiteSize: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
When the box came in damaged I suspected something was wrong but did not open it as it was a Christmas present. Very disappointed on Christmas to see it was missing its case
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Joanne K
1.0 out of 5 stars Selling previously opened damaged product - missing part?
Reviewed in Canada on December 25, 2020
When the box came in damaged I suspected something was wrong but did not open it as it was a Christmas present. Very disappointed on Christmas to see it was missing its case
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ANA
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente cepillo de dientes
Reviewed in Mexico on June 2, 2018
Color: WhiteSize: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Ya usaba Sonicare pero el que tenia ya era muy viejito por lo que compre uno nuevo, este mejor que la primera versión que tenia, limpia increíble!
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