Brushing modes vary across Philips Sonicare Toothbrushes. Please refer to the user manual for the specific modes that come with your toothbrush.

The brushing modes run for different lengths of time:

• Clean mode has a higher frequency of vibrations in comparison to a standard mode for better cleaning. Brushing time is 2 minutes
• Deep Clean mode is for extra cleaning. The unique motion of the brush head in this extended three-minute mode is more powerful than any other mode. Brushing time is 3 minutes
• White mode is a two-minute clean mode, followed by a 30-second polishing mode. Brushing time is 2:30 minutes
• Polish mode runs at a lower frequency of vibrations than the standard cleaning mode. Brushing time is 1 minute
• Gum Care mode has a 1-minute massage cycle after the standard 2-minute clean mode to clean your gums. Brushing time is 3 minutes
• Gum Health mode has an extended massage cycle after the standard 2-minute clean mode to clean your gums. Brushing time is 3:20 minutes
• Sensitive mode has a lower frequency of vibrations in comparison to the standard mode. Brushing time is 2 minutes
• Tongue Care mode is a 20-second mode designed to clean your tongue, together with the Tongue Care brush head. Brushing time is 20 seconds