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Philips' new toothbrush flags missed spots
Philips' Next-Generation DiamondClean 9900 Prestige uses a third-generation AI model, pressure sensing, and a mouth map to guide brushing.
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Philips is adding more guidance to its premium electric toothbrush line with the Sonicare Next-Generation DiamondClean 9900 Prestige, a new smart brush that shows users where they did not brush effectively.
The company says the toothbrush uses a third-generation AI model to deliver real-time feedback through a glowing ring on its base. When users finish brushing, a built-in touchscreen displays a mouth map of teeth and gums split into 12 segments, highlighting areas that may need more attention.
The Sonicare Next-Generation DiamondClean 9900 Prestige is expected to launch in Europe and the US this fall, with a broader global rollout planned for 2027. Philips has not announced pricing, but earlier versions sell for $430, and The Verge notes this model is likely to cost more.
Users can swipe through eight cleaning modes on the touchscreen, including gum health, max clean, and sensitive. The glowing ring also acts as a pressure indicator, changing color when the user is brushing too hard. Philips says the 9900 Prestige can go a step further by using pressure sensors to automatically reduce intensity, helping the bristles be gentler on gums.
After a brushing session, the screen marks each of the 12 mouth zones in blue or orange to show how effective the brushing was. Areas that the toothbrush determines need more work glow orange, giving users a clear target for a second pass.
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