Patient Education

Sonicare^® Elite 7800 Professional Toothbrush

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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.
>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 allareas 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: Before turning the Sonicare on, place the bristles of the brushhead along the gumline with the longer bristles placed betweenyour teeth.Slightly tilt the handle so that the bristles are placed on thegumline at an angle.Hold the handle with a light 'fingertip' grip and turn theSonicare on.Gently move the vibrating brush head in a slightly circularmotion so the longer bristles reach between your teeth.Aftera few seconds, glide the bristles to the next section and pausewhile you gently circulate the bristles again. Continue thisroutine throughout your 2-minute brushing cycle to effectivelyremove plaque in hard-to-reach places.