Value and features Electric toothbrushes range in both price and technology from basic to extravagant. While more budget-conscious models typically offer basic brushing modes and two-minute timers, more costly models often boast facial recognition technology, app connectivity capabilities and sleek travel cases with multiple chargers for extended use.
Many of the brushes we reviewed offer built-in features like two-minute timers and pressure sensors to encourage regular brushing habits. This can help ensure you stick with a twice daily regiment of oral care.
Ease of Use
An electric toothbrush makes most of the work for you; its vibrating heads remove plaque and help prevent gum disease, but to get optimal results you need to brush correctly for an appropriate period of time each day.
Hygienists and dentists recommend using an electric toothbrush to ensure you complete a two-minute brushing, and to reach hard-to-reach spots in your mouth. In addition, hygienists suggest using water flossing once or twice each day in order to eliminate any plaque build-up in the form of bacteria accumulations.
Though our top picks for electric toothbrushes will help keep up with your daily routine, we understand that everyone’s lifestyle differs. So we offer options that fit a variety of budgets and needs; Oral-B Pro 1000 is our most budget-friendly pick and is ideal for people looking to ensure they brush for two minutes every time they brush.
If you prefer something with more advanced features, the Oral-B Genius Pro 8000 may be just what you need. It comes equipped with seven smart modes – such as one specifically dedicated to tongue cleaning — as well as a real-time coaching feature powered by AI to guide your brushing technique, plus an intelligent Pressure Sensor which indicates when too much force is being applied when brushing, as well as an indicator light when too hard of pressure is applied during brushing sessions. In addition, this toothbrush comes complete with charging travel case and three replacement heads!
Ease of Cleaning
Electric toothbrushes can help to remove more plaque, bacteria and germs than manual ones can; but just like their manual counterparts, electric ones must also be kept clean to prevent build-up of grime and buildup of germs. Luckily, most electric toothbrushes are quick and easy to maintain clean: rinse your brush head after each use to clear away excess toothpaste while it’s also wise to regularly inspect their base and handle for signs of mould, bacteria or grime build-up to maintain maximum hygiene in your system.
One of the easiest ways to clean an electric toothbrush is with a UV sanitiser. These handy little gadgets can be found at many dental surgeries and home use, providing your toothbrush with UV light that kills bacteria on contact. Alternatively, disinfectant spray may work, just be mindful that any chemicals could potentially harm its electronics inside!
Our testers adored this sleek option with carbon-coated bristles designed to gently remove discolouration from teeth. Plus, its user-friendly interface and two-minute timer made brushing effective easier than ever! Some were put off by its lack of pressure sensor but most found that the brush delivered exactly as promised.
Ease of Storage
We love that the Quip takes up minimal space in the bathroom and comes equipped with an easily transportable travel case that fits easily in purses or backpacks. Running on AAA batteries means no worries about charging while traveling – plus, there is also an alternative rechargeable option!
This toothbrush offers excellent value for its price, with an innovative coaching feature to remind kids when they are brushing too hard and help improve their technique. Connected to Colgate’s Hum app, parents can monitor children’s brushing via family mode monitoring; its battery holds less charge than others we tested, so an additional charger may be useful if taking on long trips.
Although not our top pick, the Oral-B Genius Pro 8000 comes close with its array of unique features such as multiple cleaning modes and a two-minute timer with notifications every 30 and 30-seconds. Furthermore, this toothbrush is easy to clean with built-in charger for convenient charging; however, its weight may make you feel as though you are holding an obstacle rather than an elegant toothbrush!