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The best electric toothbrushes

The best electric toothbrushes can help reduce trips to the dentist

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Dentists agree that brushing your teeth twice a day is essential for oral health. But some people fall victim to bad brushing habits, like skipping hard-to-reach spots and not brushing long enough. Poor brushing can lead to problems such as cavities, staining, and bad breath. Luckily, electric toothbrushes do the work for you by scrubbing away all the bacteria, food particles, and stains. If you’re looking for a new toothbrush to improve your brushing routine, look no further than this list of top picks.

Oral-B Pro 1000

The best electric toothbrush overall

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Why you should buy this: The Oral-B Pro 1000 is one of the most effective no-frills electric toothbrushes on the market.

Who it’s for: Anyone looking to improve their oral health will see this as a better way to brush.

Why we picked Oral-B Pro 1000:

This electric toothbrush is nothing fancy, but it gets the job done very effectively. It’s a no-frills solution that will clean even the hardest-to-reach spots in your mouth. The brush does still comes with some helpful features. It will buzz gently every 30 seconds to remind you that you’re ready to move onto the next quadrant of your mouth, for a total of two minutes brushing time. Additionally, the toothbrush will stop rotating if you press down too hard, as brushing too vigorously can irritate the gums. Simply relieve the pressure to begin brushing again. The Oral-B Pro 1000 is compatible with nine different brush heads. Depending on what your oral health concerns are, you can choose a brush to maximize whitening, extra gum cleaning, orthodontics care, and more.

Why we love it:

  • Pressure sensor so you don’t brush too hard
  • Compatible with different brush heads for a customized clean
  • 30-second timer is a helpful reminder

Philips Sonicare for Kids

Best electric toothbrush for kids

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Why you should buy this: Instead of struggling to get your children to brush their teeth, enjoy it with Philips Sonicare for Kids.

Who it’s for: Your little ones will get a kick out of brushing their teeth with this kid-friendly brush.

Why we picked Philips Sonicare for Kids:

If you’re a parent, you’ve likely experienced the struggle of convincing your reluctant child to brush his or her teeth twice a day. Philips Sonicare for Kids just might change everything, as it turns the act of teeth-brushing into a game that encourages positive brushing techniques. Simply download the free Bluetooth-compatible app, in which your child can adopt a cute creature called “Sparkly” that gives tips as your child “brushes” the creature’s teeth. The app even tracks performance to help reward good hygiene habits. The built-in timer will help your child keep brushing for the designated two minutes, and a buzz every 30 seconds will remind them to move on to the next teeth. Your child will love experimenting with the two-speed settings and customizing the handle with one of eight included stickers. You might find your child actually starts looking forward to brushing twice a day!

Why we love it:

  • The integrated app makes brushing your teeth fun
  • Teaches good habits, with 30-second timer and performance tracker

Waterpik Complete Care 9.0 Sonic Electric Toothbrush + Water Flosser

The best flossing solution

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Why you should buy this: The Waterpik Complete Care 9.0 Sonic Electric Toothbrush + Water Flosser will cover both your brushing and flossing needs.

Who it’s for: If you’re finding that flossing with string just doesn’t cut it, try water flossing and you’ll never go back.

Why we picked Waterpik Complete Care:

Waterpik incorporated both brushing and flossing into one product. The toothbrush has three modes for cleaning your teeth (clean, whiten, massage), while the flosser cleans the crevices between your teeth and under your gum line. The flosser comes with five different tips. Instead of using traditional string, the water flosser blasts a small, powerful stream of water that easily gets rid of plaque, food particles, and bacteria from all the nooks and crannies of your mouth. Plus, this is one of the more affordable systems available and it won’t take up too much room in your bathroom.

Why we love it:

  • Great 2-in-1 system for both brushing and flossing
  • 3 different cleaning modes for a thorough cleaning

ATMOKO Electric Toothbrush

Best value electric toothbrush

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Why you should buy this: The ATMOKO Electric Toothbrush has multiple brush heads and cleaning modes to carefully and effectively clean your teeth.

Who it’s for: Anyone who wants a thorough and customizable toothbrushing experience

Why we picked the ATMOKO Electric Toothbrush:

The ATMOKO Electric Toothbrush is rechargeable and comes with 8 brush heads, each lasting up to 3 months. This is an almost 2-year supply of toothbrush heads. The 5 different modes for cleaning, massaging, and whitening, will thoroughly and effectively clean your teeth. The powerful motor in this toothbrush delivers 40,000 strokes per minute which makes it a very good toothbrush.

Why we love it:

  • A great value purchase with 8 brush heads included
  • 5 modes for cleaning and whitening your teeth

Dnsly Sonic Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush

Best electric toothbrush for sensitive teeth

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Why you should buy this: Dnsly Sonic Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush is gentle but effective

Who it’s for: Those with sensitive teeth and gums who want a gentle electric toothbrush

The Dnsly Sonic Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush is perfect for those with sensitive teeth and gums. If you thought an electric toothbrush would be too hard on your mouth, this is the perfect toothbrush for you. This gentle toothbrush is still very effective, letting you choose between 5 different brushing modes, and with a built-in timer for a careful thorough clean each time you brush.

Why we love it:

  • Five different brushing modes to choose from
  • Rechargeable electric toothbrush, no batteries needed

There are many different electric toothbrushes on the market, all with different options to choose from. With different brushing modes, included brush heads, special features for kids, and even dual functionality for easier flossing, each of the electric toothbrushes on this list offers a range of options and is trustworthy in quality. Whether you need something simple, something for kids, something that also includes a water flosser or something that’s very gentle on your teeth and gums, this list covers our choices for the best electric toothbrush.

Gia Liu
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