If you’ve ever been nervous about going to the dentist—no one likes another cavity—it might be time to switch up your brushing routine by investing in an electric toothbrush. Unlike manual toothbrushes, electric ones typically use a sonic or oscillating motion to help you get a deeper clean and improve dental hygiene. Best of all, they strive to make brushing your teeth less of a nuisance by offering extra features like a built-in 2-minute timer so you know when it’s time to stop brushing, as well as a pressure sensor that informs you if you’re pressing down too hard.
To help you find the right model, we’ve listed the top 6 electric toothbrushes and their key features, plus the things you need to consider to help you choose the best one for you. Links to all products mentioned in the video are in the description below.
You don’t need a smart brush. You can spend a little less and get a more powerful cleaner with Oral-B’s Pro 1000. Oral-B’s electric toothbrushes all have oscillating brush heads, which are those circular bristles that get right in between all your teeth. The Pro 1000 has been around for a while and continues to outshine more expensive models with fancier features. Though we haven’t tried all of them, most of the Pro models are probably a good bet if the price is right for you. It’s rechargeable, but the whole thing is chunky and can easily get grimy from toothpaste. You need to rinse it thoroughly after every brush. It’s so powerful that my first few brushes left me feeling dizzy, but it has a wide array of compatible brush heads. You can subscribe to get them mailed to you automatically every few months.
The Hum by Colgate proves that the best electric toothbrushes don’t need to be expensive. Although it’s not as customizable and in-depth as other top-tier options on the market, the Hum electric toothbrush features more than enough pulse settings—normal, sensitive, and deep clean—and pairs with an app that helps you monitor your progress and overall oral health. The Hum by Colgate toothbrush comes with a charging stand and a travel case for under $65, and it’s sometimes on sale for even less. You can also opt for the battery-powered model for slightly cheaper, which comes with just two pulse settings: normal and sensitive. For most people, that’s more than enough, our dentists confirm.
For the low price of either, you get an accompanying app that gives you a visual of which areas you’ve sufficiently covered and which still need attention. You can track your progress while you brush, but your results are also recorded if you don’t have your phone nearby. The app is aesthetically pleasing, and if you like gamifying everyday tasks, you’ll enjoy using it to collect points and rewards. If you’re curious about smart features but not prepared to plunk down a few hundred bucks, Hum is an affordable choice.
The ProtectiveClean 6100 toothbrush stands as a testament to Sonicare’s excellence, surpassing even the fanciest of Sonicare’s with its multiple settings—clean, whiten, and gum—and three intensity levels, and superior performance. Setting it up was a breeze and highly intuitive. No manual consultation was needed. One button for the setting, another to power it on, and adjusting intensity mid-brush was easy. The handle design, reminiscent of our older Sonicare, made maneuvering easier. The brush head size was perfect, offering comfort and efficient coverage.
The timer worked well, though switching settings mid-brush could be smoother. Battery life impressed us. Charged once, and it’s been over a month with a single charge. We appreciate the absence of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or an app. It keeps brushing simple and effective. Post-brushing, our teeth felt exceptionally clean, akin to a dental visit. Given the brand’s reputation and the toothbrush’s settings and intensities, this toothbrush is a great fit for those looking for a thorough and effective clean.
The Waterpik Complete Care 9.0 delivers two oral hygiene must-haves in one fell swoop by combining a separate Sonic toothbrush and water flosser in one compact device, making it cost-effective and space-saving. Offered with a host of extras, such as five water flosser tips, two brush heads, a storage case, and travel case, the Waterpik Complete Care 9.0 also features three cleaning modes and a beveled tongue cleaning feature.
We tested each of the cleaning modes in turn several times. General clean mode operates at a slightly lower frequency compared to whitening mode, which added extra polishing to a brushing session during the recommended two minutes. Massage mode was the most impressive mode we used, providing a gentle massaging pulse to stimulate the gum area while giving that deep clean feeling. Designed to be plugged into a bathroom socket near a basin, it may not be right for everyone, and a lack of extra features may disappoint some users. But when it comes to value for money, you could do worse than investing in the Waterpik Complete Care 9.0, rather than shelling out separately for an electric toothbrush and a water flosser.
The Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige is another impressive electric toothbrush designed to improve your technique long-term by monitoring your brushing and giving you real-time feedback. If you make too much of a scrubbing action, the app will display an alert advising you to reduce your movements, and the handle will buzz gently. Pressing too hard and the handle will pause, then resume with lower intensity in reaction to your technique.
The Sonicare app monitors the brush’s position in your mouth, helping ensure you clean every surface thoroughly, with on-screen graphics and timers to ensure you don’t miss a spot. The app is less kid-friendly than the Oral-B equivalent and won’t shower you with emojis and awards for a job well done, but it will give you personalized tips, track your brushing technique, and allow you to monitor it over time. It’s a seriously stylish electric toothbrush, too, with a sleek, minimalist design and a chic carry case to keep it charged on the go. It’s also the quietest electric toothbrush we’ve tested to date, emitting only a subtle hum.
The only downside is that there are no controls for adjusting modes or choosing an intensity setting on the brush itself. Instead, all the customization is done through the mobile app. That’s not an issue once you’ve set it to your exact preferences, though. Provided you don’t like to switch modes on the fly, it’s a superb brush.
Dentists love Oral-B electric toothbrushes, and the IO Series in particular, for its strong clinical backing on effectiveness in removing plaque and preventing gingivitis. The brand also bears the ADA seal of acceptance. The Oral-B IO Series 9 is another top-of-the-line product, but we found that its greatest strengths among the best electric toothbrushes are in its smart features.
The app gives detailed information on coverage, with visual guides on where you haven’t brushed adequately. It alerts when you’re applying too much pressure and keeps track to help you learn and improve. The app also lets you input goals, like whitening, and then coaches you on how to best attain that. It also makes the whole process fun by incentivizing you with collectible achievements and scored brushing sessions.
The brush itself has seven different settings, including ones for cleaning your tongue and gums. I personally found the experience to be a little intense and loud even on the sensitive setting, but more practiced users might enjoy the power and variety. The brush head is small and round, so you can polish each individual tooth and navigate around the back teeth easily. It definitely takes some getting used to. Even with the small brush head, I gagged myself a few times. But this thing is no joke, and that’s probably why it has such a devoted fan base of dentists and customers alike. The replacement brush head pricing is also comparable to the Prestige, at $30 for a packet of two.
In conclusion, investing in your oral health is crucial, and the electric toothbrushes we’ve reviewed today can certainly aid in ensuring your teeth and gums are in optimal condition. Whether it’s the power of the Oral-B IO Series 9, the elegance of the Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige, or the affordability of the Hum by Colgate, there’s an option tailored for everyone’s needs and budget. Be sure to check the links in the description below for detailed product information and to purchase any of the mentioned models. Thank you for watching. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more product reviews. Keep smiling and take care.
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