To some, the idea of a Bluetooth-enabled toothbrush is the absolute nadir of our hyper-connected society. Why does this straightforward chore we've all done since childhood suddenly need optimising in adulthood? That was certainly my opinion when the Philips Sonicare 7100 arrived for review.
When shopping for a relatively expensive piece of tech, it's easy to dismiss features you might consider surplus to requirements — and a connected app can feel like this. However, as someone who has used both manual and other less advanced electric toothbrushes over the years, I can confidently say that the Philips Sonicare 7100 has converted me to the benefits of tech-enabled toothcare.
