All about: the Oral-B PRO5000 Power Toothbrush

I once read a great beauty piece in the UK edition of ELLE magazine, which talked about how few people realise that your teeth “age” along with your skin (and other bits and pieces). It talked about gradual discoloration and general shrinkage all round, including the gums. When I was in my teens I was diagnosed with the beginnings of gum disease (rife in my mum’s extended family) and it gave me such a shock that I got obsessed by reversing any damage and keeping my teeth looking their best and lasting the distance!

One of the cheapest and easiest ways to slow down the process above is pretty damn simple to achieve – floss once a day and brush twice with a quality brush and you’re that much more likely to hang on to a great set of pearlers.

Enter the Oral-B PRO5000 Power Toothbrush – a step up from the Oral-B Triumph with SmartGuide that I have been using (and loving) for a good couple of years now. Recommended by dentists all over the globe, an Oral-B power toothbrush is like having your very own dentist in your bathroom - for that "dentist clean" feeling every time you brush. I am BIG on having a quality brush and this one does pretty much everything bar the dishes.

The sleek looking new brush boasts patented Cross Action bristles, perfectly angled at 16 degrees to reach deep between teeth to lift and gently remove plaque. It also offers Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, connecting to your smart phone to record brushing activity to optimise your daily routine. The SmartGuide provides real-time guidance as you brush, helping to ensure you brush for the dentist-recommended two minutes and guiding you towards the four different quadrants of the mouth. It also lets you know if you're applying too much pressure (something I’ve been guilty of many times), and the brush features five different cleaning modes: Daily Cleaning, Deep Clean, Whitening, Gum Care and Sensitive.

And with its handy, compact travel case, the Oral-B Triumph is also a perfect gift idea for summer - at home, or away. So what are you waiting for?

The Oral-B PRO5000 Power Toothbrush (RRP $299) and Cross Action Brushhead Refill (RRP $16.99, 2pk) are available right now.