Do you want the small round brush head, which Oral-B are famed for, and that is clinically proven to offer a superior clean? Many people are very happy with the dual clean head and it is fine to continue using this if you prefer. The main thing is to keep up a good routine, brushing twice a day, 2 minutes etc rather than worrying too much about the brush head, as a general rule. Reply

A new design is somewhat frustrating for existing Oral-B electric toothbrush users, but there are some benefits too. For optimal results, we recommend you change your brush head every 3 months, after you have been ill or when the bristles become worn. The Whitening Mode lasts for 2 minutes 20 seconds — the first 2 minutes are for your normal clean, and the last 20 seconds can be used to focus on any particularly stained areas.

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Professional Care is a name applied to many of Oral-B toothbrushes. This is essentially what ‘Pro’ is now short for in many product names. The brush heads shown in the table below will work with any Oral-B brush handle, apart from the Stages Power Kids and the Oral-B iO series. The nozzle allows the water to flow from the handle of the irrigators and pushes the water out through the tip.

Sensitive Clean: for a gentle clean, comes with ultra-thin bristles that are tough on plaque but gentle on gums The brush head is small and round with tufts angled at 16 degrees to be most effective in the clean, but to also sweep away plaque from the gumline. Often referred to as ‘Stages Power’ brush heads as this is a range of brush heads designed with children in mind. There are two different iO brush heads available on the market at present, the Ultimate Clean head and the Gentle Care head.Seeing as the small round heads are clinically better and more popular, I will presume you want the small round brush head. I wonder whether the bristle specification has been changed and whether the tooling for the plastic shanks is beginning to wear out. Each of the previously mentioned brush heads can be used with any of these cleaning modes but some are better suited to particular modes — we show which brush heads are best suited to which cleaning modes in the comparison table above. It does feel softer and many dental professionals will advise opting for a soft bristles head on your toothbrush.

Essentially they do the same job as regular indicator bristles, but they have been reworked to be a little more obvious in daily use. Jon is a leading voice on electric toothbrushes and has been quoted by mainstream media publications for his opinions and expertise. The new Ultra-Thin heads provide the same benefits, but the bristle formations are different. Oral-B have yet to offer a promotional video for the new heads like they have with the original Sensitive head. iO Gentle Care: the gentlest iO Refill for a smooth brushing experience. Cushioning outer ring with thinner filaments to protect gums, high density of extra soft bristles for a gentle cleanA combination of 6 bristle tufts and 5 polishing petals work together to buff away stains on the outer tooth surface, to make your teeth appear brighter and whiter. Some might find it a little too harsh, the bristles are fairly stiff, particularly if you compare it to the sensitive head. There are 3 rows of shorter dark blue bristles. Made up of 3 bristle clusters running horizontally, they are fixed into the head and do not move left to right like the other bristles do. They clean the teeth via the sonic vibrations that pass into the bristles from the brush motor. For the vast majority, the CrossAction or Sensitive Clean brush head I have recommended will be an ideal choice. Therefore it is always important to monitor your brush head and consider whether it is necessary to change your brush head sooner rather than later.