Each Oral-B electric toothbrush head focuses on a slightly different type of cleaning. CrossAction features precisely angled bristles to lift and remove more plaque than a regular manual toothbrush. Precision Clean is specially designed for precision cleaning and more plaque removal along the gumline than a regular manual toothbrush. TriZone bristles sweep in-between teeth to power away plaque and allows you to brush as you would with a manual toothbrush. The Floss Action brush head has MicroPulse bristles that penetrate deep between teeth to sweep away plaque for a floss-like clean (does not replace flossing). 3DWhite features a dentist-inspired polishing cup to remove surface stains. Sensitive offers gentle, yet effective, cleaning. Braun Oral-B TriZone 5000 is a high-end electric toothbrush and thus, it comes with numerous features that work together to deliver enhanced cleaning results. It features interchangeable brush head with triple zone bristles, Smart Guide with lots of other features and six cleaning modes. Only a few models have such features. Braun Oral-B TriZone 5000 Performance What I like about the Braun Oral-B TriZone 5000 As you can see from the table the Oral-B Pro range has 8 more electric toothbrushes compared with the Oral-B Trizone range which has only 6. Of course you could just buy the Pro range Oral-B electric toothbrush and buy a trizone brush head seperately as all Oral-B Electric toothbrushes are compatible with the Cross action or Trizone. This however would likely cost you more. Verdict: Oral-B Cross Action Brush Head vs Oral-B Trizone Brush Head

It comes with ergonomic handle, which has contoured design. The contoured design provides enhanced grip and better handling. This also makes it easier and more comfortable for users to brush with it. There are two different iO brush heads available on the market at present, the Ultimate Clean head and the Gentle Care head. The Smart Guide comes with additional features, which give this product an edge over other products in the market. The display on the smart guide makes the unit child-friendly. If your child does not like brushing, the display will attract the kid and makes him or her want to brush because children naturally love such gadgets. Adults will never go wrong with the Smart Guide. They will be able to obtain detailed information about their brushing routine. Besides, the unit will rate their performance and thus, you do not just guess whether you are getting it or not. Just look at the 5 star light feature and know your performance. The Oral-B trizone has a smaller range of models than the Oral-B Pro. Here is a handy table of all the products that you can get with a trizone and all the models you can get with the Pro/crossaction. Oral - B Pro Range

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Dental professionals recommend replacing your toothbrush every 3-4 months, or earlier, if the bristles become spread out or frayed. When bristles are worn out, cleaning effectiveness decreases. The product is a high-end electric toothbrush but its high cost is justified by its high performance and numerous features it comes with. It offers six cleaning modes to cater for the brushing needs of any person and to enable you customise your brushing. Its brush head has three zones for enhanced teeth brushing. It is available in a slim design making it suitable for travel. Its ergonomic handle provides better grip thanks to its contoured design. Rechargeable electric toothbrush with 5 modes: Daily Clean, Gum Care, Sensitive, Whitening and Deep Clean. On the Oral-B advertisement it does say that it “removes up to 100% more plaque along the gumline than a regular manual toothbrush.” This to me seems to be a little optimistic. Although it would definitely be an improvement over a manual toothbrush. Toothbrush head compatible: Floss Action, Precision Clean, Dual Action, 3D White and Sensitive Clean

The Oral-B Trizone Brush head is slightly cheaper at the time of writing than the Cross Action at . Again the Trizone Brush Head should last for 3 months giving it a 2p a day running cost. This is cheaper than the Cross Action but the Trizone is a lot more cumbersome to use and does not clean around the gumline as well as the Cross Action. Product Range Clinically proven superior 3D cleaning sweeps in-between teeth and pulsates to break up and remove up to 100% more plaque than a regular manual toothbrush.

Oral-B iO™ with revolutionary iO™ technology is the latest Oral-B electric toothbrush. After six years of research and over 250 patents, Oral-B iO™ sets the new standard of brushing performance, experience, and design. Experience a deep but uniquely gentle clean with a new frictionless magnetic drive. It directs all energy to the bristles to generate new micro-vibrations. The result is Oral-B’s best ever clean: 6x more effective plaque removal along the gumline for 100% healthier gums in one week.** Electric toothbrushes that are clinically proven to be superior to manual toothbrushes, providing benefits in removing more plaque for cleaner teeth and healthier gums. Oral-B electric toothbrushes remove up to 100% more plaque than a regular manual brush, which is why they are recommended by UK dentists and hygienists. Oral-B electric rechargeable toothbrushes (from Pro 600 model upwards) also whiten teeth starting from day one by removing surface stains. Electric toothbrushes are suitable from ages 3+, with specific kids electric toothbrush models available, and are gentle on gums and suitable for sensitive teeth. Electric rechargeable toothbrushes come with replacement toothbrush heads, which should be replaced every three months.