What is Sonicare gum Care mode?

The Gum Health mode adds an extra minute of reduced power brushing to the end of the standard two-minute program. Use it to gently massage your gums for a better circulation and ultimately better gum health.

Which Sonicare is best for gums?

Best for Sensitive and Receding Gums: Philips Sonicare Flexcare Platinum Electric Toothbrush. This Sonicare model is one of Dr. Raimondi’s top recommendations for patients at his practice. The pressure sensor and timer make it a premium tool for effective oral care, hence the platinum name.

Can Sonicare reverse gum disease?

The sonicare toothbrush has been shown to be 40% more effective in removing plaque than a manual toothbrush, 82% better in removing plaque from interproximal areas, and to reverse gingivitis.

Is Sonicare good for gums?

Better for gums. For people with sensitive gums or gum recession, or for those who are hard brushers, the Sonicare is safer on your gums and teeth than Oral B and other electric/manual toothbrushes. (But, with a worn toothbrush head, the edge of the bristles can still do enamel damage if pushed too hard.

Should I leave my Sonicare on the charger?

To ensure your battery is fully charged, leave it on the charger up to 24 hours before using Philips Sonicare toothbrush. To avoid an empty battery, you can always leave your toothbrush on the charger between brushings.

Do electric toothbrushes help with receding gums?

If you have receding gums, your dentist may recommend an electric toothbrush to help treat the condition and reduce the risk of dental damage. Electric toothbrushes clean your teeth while minimizing the excess pressure some people place on their gums.

How do you restore receding gums?

How are Receding Gums Treated? The traditional method for treating gingival recession is soft-tissue grafting. Grafting is a surgical procedure in which a periodontist removes healthy gum tissue from the roof of the mouth and uses it to build the gum back up where it has receded.

Can Sonicare cause gum recession?

The short answer? No, the electric toothbrush does not cause gum recession. It can exaggerate or accelerate recession, but this is as a result of user (human) error rather than the action of the brush.

Should I use an electric toothbrush with receding gums?

Can an electric toothbrush damage gums?

Used properly, an electric toothbrush should not hurt your gums or enamel but instead promote overall oral health. Many people are guilty of brushing too hard, which can, over time, cause irreversible damage to tooth enamel and can cause receding gums, which is also irreversible.