Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4500 Gum HX6823/16

Improves gum health by up to 100%*. Densely packed, high-quality bristles remove plaque along the gumline, and the curved power tip reaches the back teeth.

Safe & gentle on sensitive areas, orthodontics & dental work. Suitable for braces, fillings, crowns and veneers, and helps prevent cavities.

Philips New Zealand offers a 90-day money-back guarantee on eligible products, including the Sonicare ProtectiveClean (HX6823/16), bought from an NZ retail or online store between 1 Jan 2025 and 31 Dec 2026.

• How to claim: use it for at least 30 days. If you’re not satisfied, submit Philips’ online claim form within 90 days of purchase, then post the product back to Philips in its original packaging with your Claim ID.
• Key conditions: NZ residents aged 18+. Keep your receipt and the original packaging. You pay return postage, and refunds go by bank transfer in about 3–4 weeks. Accessories, trade seconds and auction-site purchases are excluded. Claims close 30 April 2027.
• Your rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act aren’t affected.

Read the full terms and claim on Philips NZ

Clean and gum care mode. Clean mode for exceptional everyday cleaning; Gum Care mode adds an extra minute of reduced-power brushing to gently massage your gums.

Two modes, Two intensity settings. Choose the mode that suits your routine.

Philips Sonicare's advanced sonic technology. Up to 62,000 brush movements per minute pulse water between teeth while the bristles break up plaque and sweep it away.

Lets you know when you're pressing too hard. The handle gently pulses to remind you to ease off if you brush too hard.

Connects smart brush handle and smart brush heads. A microchip pairs the smart handle with your smart brush head to enable replacement reminders.

Always know when to replace your brush heads. BrushSync tracks how long and how hard you brush; a light and short beep tell you when to replace the head.

Encouragement to brush thoroughly. QuadPacer signals when to move to the next part of your mouth, and SmarTimer tells you when you’ve brushed the recommended two minutes.

A great way to get used to your new toothbrush. The easy-start program gradually increases brushing power over your first 14 uses.

• Model: HX6823/16 · Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4500 · Colour: light blue
• Modes: Clean and Gum Care
• Speed: up to 62,000 brush movements/min
• Sensors: pressure sensor · BrushSync replacement reminder
• Timer: QuadPacer and SmarTimer · easy-start program (first 14 uses)
• Battery: rechargeable Li-ion · up to 2 weeks per charge · battery indicator
• Brush heads: easy click-on (G2 Optimal Gum Care included)
• Warranty: 2-year limited warranty

Genuine Philips? Yes — HX6823/16 from Get a Cut NZ.

Is it safe with braces? Yes — Philips says it is suitable for braces, fillings, crowns and veneers.