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Philips Sonicare C3 Premium Plaque

The brush head for deep cleaning

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Dental Professional recommended sonic toothbrush brand worldwide

Up to 10x more plaque for great results removal1

Get a clean as unique as your smile. Our Premium plaque control adapts to the contours of your teeth and gums thanks to soft, flexing sides that give you 4x more surface contact than a regular brush head2 for a comfortable, deep clean.

Available in
4-pack brush heads
4-pack brush heads
4-pack brush heads

Up to 10x more plaque removal than a manual toothbrush

Deep cleaning needs a special approach and this brush head's soft-touch head enhances the bristle motion to comfortably reach more areas and remove up to 10x more plaque than a manual toothbrush.

Say goodbye to plaque
Whiten and brighten

Up to 100% more stain removal in 3 days***

Our deep clean brush head uses a cluster of dense, stiff bristles at its center in pentagonal shape to whiten and polish your teeth, for up to 100% more stain removal in three days.***

Sonicare Fluid Action

Philips Sonicare toothbrushes clean gently yet effectively and care for your teeth and gums with 62,000 bristle movements per minute. Sonicare Fluid Action supports the bristles to clean by driving fluid deep between teeth and along the gumline.

Sonicare Fluid Action
Proven to deliver effective oral care

Proven to deliver effective oral care

All Philips Sonicare brush heads are meticulously designed and clinically tested. So you can be sure they meet the highest standard in quality, safety and performance.

Keep brushing your best with BrushSync reminders

Keep brushing your best with BrushSync reminders

Did you know brush heads become less effective after three months? Dental professionals recommend changing your brush head regularly, that's why Philips Sonicare toothbrushes have BrushSync technology. It tracks how often and how hard you brush, then reminds you to replace your brush head once it's time for a new one.

Fits all Philips Sonicare click-on handles

Fits all Philips Sonicare click-on handles

This brush head is compatible with all Philips Sonicare electric toothbrushes.**** Simply click it on or off for easy replacement and cleaning.

Technical Specifications

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Sustainability

Making technology more and more sustainable

Our brush head packaging is made from 50% recycled material, and is 100% recyclable.

Reviews

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4.2

of 5


193

Reviews

86%

recommend this product


28/04/2025

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Great toothbrush heada

These were replacements for my Phillips electric toothbrush, they last a really long time meaning great value for money. I certainly feel the difference since I’ve started to use this toothbrush and my teeth are cleaner and less stained. Highly recommended.

Pros

Fantastic performance

Cons

None

Yes, I recommend this product

This review was made for Premium Plaque Defence HX9042/88 2-pack brush heads

Yes, I recommend this product

This review was made for Premium Plaque Defence HX9042/88 2-pack brush heads

20/04/2025

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Superior clean brush heads

These brush heads are great. I tested these in place of my usual brush heads and I could definitely see and feel a difference. The power tip really gets into those hard to reach areas whilst still being soft enough on the gums

Pros

Quality, power tip, easy to use

Cons

None

Yes, I recommend this product

This review was made for Premium Plaque Defence HX9042/88 2-pack brush heads

Yes, I recommend this product

This review was made for Premium Plaque Defence HX9042/88 2-pack brush heads

18/04/2025

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Best Brush Head I’ve Ever Used – Worth the Upgrade

I’ve been using Sonicare toothbrushes for years, but switching to the C3 Premium Plaque Defence brush head made a noticeable difference almost immediately. My teeth feel cleaner, smoother, and fresher after every brush – like that just-left-the-dentist feeling. The bristles are firm but not harsh, and they contour really well to my gum line and the hard-to-reach areas in the back. I also love the way it adapts to pressure – it feels like it’s doing the work for me without being abrasive. What really impressed me is how much plaque it removes compared to the standard heads. After just a few days, my mouth felt significantly cleaner, and even my dental hygienist noticed the improvement at my last visit. It’s a bit pricier than the basic heads, but honestly, the performance and results make it 100% worth it. If you care about your oral health and want to take your brushing to the next level, this is the way to go. Highly recommend!

Pros

Great plaque removal, colour coordinated, excellent reach

Cons

Little more expensive

Yes, I recommend this product

This review was made for Premium Plaque Defence HX9042/88 2-pack brush heads

Yes, I recommend this product

This review was made for Premium Plaque Defence HX9042/88 2-pack brush heads

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Disclaimers
  1. Removes up to 10x more plaque vs. a manual toothbrush 

  2. after 3 days in White + mode vs. a manual toothbrush 

  1. vs. a manual toothbrush

  2. allocated to plastic of brush head on mass balance basis

  3. after 3 days in White + mode vs. a manual toothbrush

  4. Except for Philips One