I just started using the A3 head, & like it the best out of all Sonicare heads. Usually Sonicare (and Oralb) heads can be found on eBay cheaper, so I always look there first.
Over the past few years, I have used Philips W2, C3, and W3 toothbrush heads, using more than three of each type. The W3 and C3 heads are very similar in use, almost indistinguishable. In contrast, the W2 head has noticeably fewer bristles, which might be more suitable for those with smaller mouths, but I prefer the dense bristles and cleaning effectiveness of the C3 and W3 heads. Recently, I purchased the A3 heads, intending to further compare and experience the effects of different heads, which led me to your TH-cam video. There is really little information about the A3 head on the internet, and this head isn't cheap, making it unclear whether it's worth the high cost.
A3 lasts longer than C2. Based on the sonicare warning light, which tracks brush pressure and brush duration, my C2 lasted 119 days, compares to my A3 which lasted 162 days for my first one and 153 days for my second one. So I calculated that even as A3 costs more than C2, in the long run it's only slightly more expensive since A3 last longer. Using C2 costs me CAD$33/year while A3 costs CAD$39/year. What's more my dental hygienist commented that my teeth were cleaner and asked me what changed. I told her I used a different brush head, I changed from C2 to A3 but they cost more. She said the better result is worth it.
What incredible timing! I'm switching from an Oral-B Smart 4 to a Philips Sonicare 4300, and I have had my eye on the A3 Premium brush head, so I wanted to see if you had an updated video on Philips' brush heads Thank you for the update!
Much appreciated. I was going to buy some cheap version on Amazon until I watched your video. I decided to go with the A3 this time. When you buy 4, they are about $11 each. I think I deserve the luxury. 😁
I have gum receding problem & bought a ProtectiveClean 6100 recently. Which brush head is the best for me? My hygienist did suggest me to use smaller brush head. Thanks!
Sonicare heads can now be Recycled via terracycle I recently bought the S 2 sensitive but they felt like human hair and didn’t feel like it got my teeth clean like other heads. I wish I’d purchased the other sensitive which is larger. £24 wasted Agree regarding the firmness of gum care, too firm for sore gums
I personally prefer ProResults. More readily available (generally speaking) and I feel it does a good overall job. Truth be told, there isn't , much difference between them.
1.what would you suggest? curaprox pro or diamond clean 9000 with a3 brush? Im thinkin to change to a3 automatically as first one will be gone 2. Is upgrade from 9000 to 9900 really worth? I know you can change mods only in app, but you can at leasrt change intesity correct? Or due sync brush will change it for you correct?
I'd pick the DiamondClean 9000 with A3 brush head. As a general rule (does depend on price) upgrade form 9000 to 9900 isn't really worth it. You can change the intensity of the mode on the handle of the 9900. The main appeal of the 9900 is better real time tracking, different design, compact charging travel case and visible pressure sensor.
@@ElectricTeeth and on 9000 theres no visible pressure sensor? I thougt it is. And there shoudnt be any differencies between smart tools and how a3 will work in 9000 and 9900. Just want to say if there is really nothing special that 9900 will clean teeth better. But of course you need to learn technique etc. better real time tracking is in app I suppose correct? I think we will forgot about the app in about month as I know us lol. So is still 9000 better suit then? Thank you
Correct. The Sonicare DiamondClean 9000 has a pressure sensor, but it vibrates handle to alert the user, there is no light ring like the 9900 Prestige. The brush heads work the same with each brush handle. Fundamentally there is nothing in the 9900 Prestige that cleans the teeth better. Arguments can be made for the SenseIQ technology etc but we are getting very granular. The main thing that differentiates them in brushing is the app. The 9900 gives more feedback than the 9000 which could be more useful to take immediate corrective action and brush better. But for most people it isn't a black and white difference, if that makes sense. It sounds like the 9000 is better suited to you.
Im using a Oral B Pro 2500 X atm . it feels fine but i am thinking of an upgrade. What models do you recommend, since i have some interested in getting a philips? TIA
Well if it works I'd suggest sticking with it. If you do want to switch to Sonicare though, the best value options are the Sonicare 4100 Series (USA) & Sonicare 3100 (UK/EU). You can potentially look at the 4100 if you are in the UK/EU too, but prices can fluctuate a bit.
Thank you for answering. If you had to choose between Intercare and C1 ProResults, which one would you prefer? I am used to Intercare, but wondering what the differences are between these two
can you review eco replacement brush heads please? Want to know which are actually good / comparable to what you've recommended here, rather than of poor 3rd party quality!
Hi Holly. We've tested, but not publicly shared much info on 'eco' brush heads at this time. It's an area we would like to do more on, but time/funds/demand etc. In truth our biggest concern around 'eco' heads is the way they are promoted and sold making them appear much better for the planet than they really are. None are really at the standard they need to be yet, but they are better than other options. Many still use oil based plastic for the bristles, or some will use plant based oil for the plastic, but recycling/composting them is still not that easy.
Thank you for such a thorough explanation of the brush heads. I would be interested in seeing a video on off market brushes as I am on a tight budget but unsure if the non-Sonicare brush heads are compatible in terms of quality.
Thanks for the suggestion. This is something we would love to do at some point, but being honest I don't think it's something we will be creating any time soon. It's hard to say as each brand of head differs, but if you avoid the very cheapest after market brush head but buy something in the middle price range, if you can afford it, then typically the quality is comparable. For example. Original Sonicare head $10 Cheapest Sonicare compatible (unofficial brush head) $2 Good value Sonicare compatible (unofficial brush head) $5 - I would pick this one
There is no one toothpaste that works best. We advise a good value paste with fluoride (or nano hydroxyapatite if you'd rather not use fluoride based paste).
@@ElectricTeeth if they're whitening they're probably being rougher. I found this non cavity indentations after using them. I'm not sure if it was them but there's no real benefit to me(the dentist thinks I was brushing too rough but mine has a pressure sensor). There's better ways to whiten i assume. which isn't important to me I bought them for a different superficial reason, my electric toothbrush is black and they matched and looked cool. I used 3 of them, and there could be other issues that contributed. But probably not worth the risk.
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I just started using the A3 head, & like it the best out of all Sonicare heads. Usually Sonicare (and Oralb) heads can be found on eBay cheaper, so I always look there first.
Over the past few years, I have used Philips W2, C3, and W3 toothbrush heads, using more than three of each type. The W3 and C3 heads are very similar in use, almost indistinguishable. In contrast, the W2 head has noticeably fewer bristles, which might be more suitable for those with smaller mouths, but I prefer the dense bristles and cleaning effectiveness of the C3 and W3 heads. Recently, I purchased the A3 heads, intending to further compare and experience the effects of different heads, which led me to your TH-cam video. There is really little information about the A3 head on the internet, and this head isn't cheap, making it unclear whether it's worth the high cost.
Did you end up trying the A3? How was it in comparison to the C3/W3?
A3 lasts longer than C2. Based on the sonicare warning light, which tracks brush pressure and brush duration, my C2 lasted 119 days, compares to my A3 which lasted 162 days for my first one and 153 days for my second one. So I calculated that even as A3 costs more than C2, in the long run it's only slightly more expensive since A3 last longer. Using C2 costs me CAD$33/year while A3 costs CAD$39/year. What's more my dental hygienist commented that my teeth were cleaner and asked me what changed. I told her I used a different brush head, I changed from C2 to A3 but they cost more. She said the better result is worth it.
You shouldn't use them for that long anyway due to bacteria. The risk is too great and not worth it.
What incredible timing!
I'm switching from an Oral-B Smart 4 to a Philips Sonicare 4300, and I have had my eye on the A3 Premium brush head, so I wanted to see if you had an updated video on Philips' brush heads
Thank you for the update!
We were waiting for the perfect time. I had a feeling you were switching so I hit publish on the video. 😆
Much appreciated. I was going to buy some cheap version on Amazon until I watched your video. I decided to go with the A3 this time. When you buy 4, they are about $11 each. I think I deserve the luxury. 😁
I have gum receding problem & bought a ProtectiveClean 6100 recently. Which brush head is the best for me? My hygienist did suggest me to use smaller brush head. Thanks!
I'd suggest S Sensitive. Or A3 Premium All-In-One (Until S2 Sensitive launches) if you want the brush head replacement reminder system to work.
Sonicare heads can now be Recycled via terracycle
I recently bought the S 2 sensitive but they felt like human hair and didn’t feel like it got my teeth clean like other heads. I wish I’d purchased the other sensitive which is larger. £24 wasted
Agree regarding the firmness of gum care, too firm for sore gums
Thanks for this video! Which one do you prefer and why? C1 Proresults or intercare?
I personally prefer ProResults. More readily available (generally speaking) and I feel it does a good overall job. Truth be told, there isn't , much difference between them.
1.what would you suggest? curaprox pro or diamond clean 9000 with a3 brush? Im thinkin to change to a3 automatically as first one will be gone
2. Is upgrade from 9000 to 9900 really worth? I know you can change mods only in app, but you can at leasrt change intesity correct? Or due sync brush will change it for you correct?
I'd pick the DiamondClean 9000 with A3 brush head.
As a general rule (does depend on price) upgrade form 9000 to 9900 isn't really worth it. You can change the intensity of the mode on the handle of the 9900.
The main appeal of the 9900 is better real time tracking, different design, compact charging travel case and visible pressure sensor.
@@ElectricTeeth and on 9000 theres no visible pressure sensor? I thougt it is. And there shoudnt be any differencies between smart tools and how a3 will work in 9000 and 9900. Just want to say if there is really nothing special that 9900 will clean teeth better. But of course you need to learn technique etc.
better real time tracking is in app I suppose correct? I think we will forgot about the app in about month as I know us lol. So is still 9000 better suit then?
Thank you
Correct. The Sonicare DiamondClean 9000 has a pressure sensor, but it vibrates handle to alert the user, there is no light ring like the 9900 Prestige.
The brush heads work the same with each brush handle.
Fundamentally there is nothing in the 9900 Prestige that cleans the teeth better. Arguments can be made for the SenseIQ technology etc but we are getting very granular. The main thing that differentiates them in brushing is the app. The 9900 gives more feedback than the 9000 which could be more useful to take immediate corrective action and brush better. But for most people it isn't a black and white difference, if that makes sense.
It sounds like the 9000 is better suited to you.
Thanks! Super helpful video
Glad it was helpful!
Im using a Oral B Pro 2500 X atm . it feels fine but i am thinking of an upgrade. What models do you recommend, since i have some interested in getting a philips? TIA
Well if it works I'd suggest sticking with it.
If you do want to switch to Sonicare though, the best value options are the Sonicare 4100 Series (USA) & Sonicare 3100 (UK/EU). You can potentially look at the 4100 if you are in the UK/EU too, but prices can fluctuate a bit.
Which would you recommend, c3 or a3?
If I had to pick between these 2, I would go for the A3.
Thank you for answering. If you had to choose between Intercare and C1 ProResults, which one would you prefer? I am used to Intercare, but wondering what the differences are between these two
The differences are minimal. It's all about bristle shape and position etc. I would pick the C1 ProResults. The Intercare is harder to find.
can you review eco replacement brush heads please? Want to know which are actually good / comparable to what you've recommended here, rather than of poor 3rd party quality!
Hi Holly.
We've tested, but not publicly shared much info on 'eco' brush heads at this time. It's an area we would like to do more on, but time/funds/demand etc.
In truth our biggest concern around 'eco' heads is the way they are promoted and sold making them appear much better for the planet than they really are. None are really at the standard they need to be yet, but they are better than other options.
Many still use oil based plastic for the bristles, or some will use plant based oil for the plastic, but recycling/composting them is still not that easy.
Can I use a brush head without the disc on a Philips brush with the disc. Does it work
Disc? Do you mean a coloured ring at the bottom of the brush head?
If so, yes it should be fine. But most Sonicare heads don't have such rings now.
Thank you for such a thorough explanation of the brush heads. I would be interested in seeing a video on off market brushes as I am on a tight budget but unsure if the non-Sonicare brush heads are compatible in terms of quality.
Thanks for the suggestion. This is something we would love to do at some point, but being honest I don't think it's something we will be creating any time soon.
It's hard to say as each brand of head differs, but if you avoid the very cheapest after market brush head but buy something in the middle price range, if you can afford it, then typically the quality is comparable.
For example.
Original Sonicare head $10
Cheapest Sonicare compatible (unofficial brush head) $2
Good value Sonicare compatible (unofficial brush head) $5 - I would pick this one
What toothpaste works best with these heads
There is no one toothpaste that works best. We advise a good value paste with fluoride (or nano hydroxyapatite if you'd rather not use fluoride based paste).
Whatever you don't, don't use any of the W ones. Or any whitening one.
Why?
@@ElectricTeeth if they're whitening they're probably being rougher. I found this non cavity indentations after using them. I'm not sure if it was them but there's no real benefit to me(the dentist thinks I was brushing too rough but mine has a pressure sensor). There's better ways to whiten i assume. which isn't important to me I bought them for a different superficial reason, my electric toothbrush is black and they matched and looked cool.
I used 3 of them, and there could be other issues that contributed. But probably not worth the risk.
No reason I am aware of to say that the W heads are rougher on the tooth surface. But yes, better ways to whiten the teeth for sure.