12 Best Electric Toothbrushes You Can Buy, According to Dentists
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12 Best Electric Toothbrushes You Can Buy, According to Dentists
We updated this article in June 2022 to ensure products selected by the Good Housekeeping Institute were in stock and reflected current pricing.
Mom was right: Good oral hygiene is seriously important! We all know it’s vital to tooth and gum health to brush morning and night, floss every day and schedule regular dentist visits. But how you clean your teeth is just as important as how often. That’s why electric toothbrushes are so great — many come with genius built-in tools (like minute timers, special brush modes and even real-time feedback) to help you make the most out of every brushing session. And, ultimately, it’s much less painful and cost-effective to prevent a dental problem than to treat one.
"Pretty much everyone can benefit from an electric toothbrush,” says Dr. Jamie Reynolds an orthodontist and author of World Class Smiles, Made in Detroit. Even dentists themselves recommend electric toothbrushes! After Reynolds switched to an electric toothbrush, his own dental hygienist commented on how clean his teeth looked. “Personally, I won't be switching back to the old-fashioned way and don't recommend you do either!”
Once you’re ready to ditch your manual toothbrush, the choices can be overwhelming. The Good Housekeeping Institute experts and dental pros are here to cut through the clutter and help you pick the best electric model for your teeth and gums. Whether you prefer one that has a water flosser built in, one that makes replacing brush heads a breeze or one that’s great for whitening, we’ve got the top picks. But remember, no matter which powered toothbrush you buy, the most important thing is your habits, says Dr. Reynolds. “An electric toothbrush isn't a magic wand. It still requires morning and night use — with around two minutes of brushing time — to be effective.” Use it as a way to up your brushing technique, not make up for it.
Our top picks
So read on to find out the best option for you and the key features to consider when shopping. These are the best electric toothbrushes to buy in 2022:
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1) DiamondClean Smart
Philips Sonicare
amazon.com
$219.96
Ever wondered what toothbrush your dentist uses at home? Here it is: DiamondClean by Phillips Sonicare. “Having tried nearly every toothbrush on the market, this is the one my wife and I use for our teeth!” says Dr. Reynolds. It has different settings like Clean mode and Deep Clean+ mode, plus brush heads that address specific concerns like plaque control or gum care. It also works with the Sonicare app to guide you during brushing and alert you to any missed spots.
Our Beauty Lab Director, Birnur Aral, really likes that the provided charger comes in the shape of a cup, which is "unique for this series and allows for stable storage of the brush, similar to a manual one and unlike older versions that can easily be knocked off the counter." She also mentioned that the cup is easy to clean without having to separate it from the charging base.
• Cleaning settings: 4
• Tips included: 3
• Pressure sensor: YesPhilips - 3/14
2) Pro 1000 Electric Rechargeable Toothbrush
Oral-B
amazon.com
$49.94
With over 72,000 five-star reviews, it's no surprise this Oral-B is one of the best-rated electric toothbrushes on Amazon. It has all the benefits of an electric toothbrush — like a rotating head to remove plaque, a pressure sensor to prevent you from brushing too hard and a two-minute timer — but at a fraction of the cost of many others! While it has only one mode, you can use it with other Oral-B replacement toothbrush heads, including whitening options or ones with soft bristles for sensitive teeth and gums.
• Cleaning settings: 1
• Tips included: 1
• Pressure sensor: YesOral-B - 4/14
3) Sonic-Fusion 2.0 Flossing Toothbrush
Waterpik
amazon.com
$139.99
Not the best about flossing? We get it, but gum care isn't optional. That’s why the GH Institute Beauty Lab pros like Waterpik’s sonic toothbrush with a built-in water flosser. Water flossers eliminate the hassle of string floss, meaning you might do it more often! GH testers found the two-in-one option (which is accepted by the American Dental Association) more effective than brushing and flossing manually, as it helped remove food from hard-to-reach places.
• Cleaning settings: 3
• Tips included: 2
• Pressure sensor: Yesamazon.com - 5/14
4) FlexCare Platinum Connected
Philips Sonicare
walmart.com
$182.49
Philips Sonicare brushes are always great quality, and this connected model is the one that our Beauty Lab Director Birnur Aral uses at home! It's packed with all the bells and whistles, works with the Sonicare app for personalized brushing feedback, and you can even purchase a UV sanitizer attachment. "I like that I can zap the toothbrush head with UV light to sanitize. This helps prevent it from smelling bad, which is a sign of microbial growth," says Aral.
• Cleaning settings: 3 brushing modes and 3 intensity settings
• Tips included: 3
• Pressure sensor: YesPhilips - 6/14
5) 9600 Electric Toothbrush
Oral-B
amazon.com
$298.99
Powered by Braun, this Oral-B smart toothbrush is seriously genius. It has all the features you'd expect, like a built-in timer, pressure sensor and different brush modes based on your concerns. Plus, it works with an app to help improve your brushing skills in real time. Great for people who travel regularly, it also comes with a useful travel case and handy phone stand so you can watch your brushing feedback no matter where you are.
• Cleaning settings: 6
• Tips included: 3
• Pressure sensor: YesOral-B - 7/14
6) Hum
Colgate
amazon.com
$59.83
This modern, Millennial-friendly smart toothbrush connects to the Colgate App on your smartphone to help you improve your daily brushing techniques by tracking frequency, duration and coverage. It even turns brushing your teeth into a fun game — the better you brush according to the algorithm, the more "smile points" you’ll earn that can later be used toward rewards like discounts on Colgate purchases.
But if all of that sounds like too much, you can still use the brush offline or synced with Apple Health App (no phone needed by the sink)! Our experts loved that the Hum is an affordable pick that comes in several pastel colors and includes a timer, pressure sensor and three cleaning modes. And for $5 per shipment, you can subscribe to get refill brush heads every three months at your door.
• Clean settings: 3
• Tips included: 1; subscribe to refills every 3 months for $5
• Pressure sensor: Yesamazon.com - 8/14
7) Sonic Toothbrush
Shyn
target.com
$50.99
This affordable toothbrush comes with three different brush heads to choose from, including whitening, anti-plaque or gum care. Our experts like how you can pick among four cleaning modes and five intensity levels. With a travel case included and manufacturer claims that it can hold a charge for more than two weeks, it’s the perfect brush to bring with you on vacation. A refill subscription ($6 per new brush head every 3 months) ensures you won’t forget to buy new brush heads when the time rolls around.
• Cleaning settings: 5 intensity levels for 4 cleaning modes
• Tips included: 1; subscribe to refills every 3 months for $6 per head
• Pressure sensor: Yestarget.com - 9/14
8) iO Series 9
Oral-B
amazon.com
$239.99
The iO Series 9 is one of Oral-B’s most advanced electric toothbrushes, and though it costs more than others on this list, it’s loaded with smart features designed to help you get the deepest clean. For instance, there’s a real-time “coaching” feature that leverages AI to help guide you while you brush so you never miss a spot. The brush also includes seven smart modes — including one for cleaning your tongue — and comes with other features, such as a built-in timer, Smart Pressure Sensor (it signals red when you're brushing too hard), charging travel case and three replacement brush heads.
• Cleaning settings: 7
• Tips included: 3
• Pressure sensor: YesOral-B - 10/14
9) Electric Toothbrush Set
Quip
getquip.com
$25.00
It's easy to forget that you should be replacing your toothbrush (or brush head) every three to four months. Yes, really! That's why our editors love Quip. Not only is the battery-operated brush super-slim and chic, but the brand also offers a refill plan. For just $5 per order, you can get a new brush head and battery delivered every three months. For $10, they'll add toothpaste too! We especially like this pick for travel since you don't have to pack charging cords or bulky stands.
• Cleaning settings: 1
• Tips included: 1; subscribe to refills every 3 months for $5 per order
• Pressure sensor: YesQuip - 11/14
10) Sonic Blue Smart Brush Whitening Kit
Go Smile
ulta.com
$44.50
Improper teeth-whitening can be risky and can lead to sensitivity and irritated gums, which is why GH Institute experts like Go Smile's smart brush. Pair the electric toothbrush (it has a built-in blue LED light) with the pro whitening gel for at-home teeth whitening while you brush. Our Lab found that when used twice daily, the toothbrush and gel whitened the teeth of 90% of testers in two days. This is one of the most effective OTC whiteners because the active ingredient makes full contact with teeth.
• Cleaning settings: 2
• Tips included: 2
• Pressure sensor: NoGo Smile - 12/14
11) For Kids Sonic Electric Toothbrush
Philips Sonicare
amazon.com
$29.96
Kids don't need all the different brushing modes and travel features that adults do, says Dr. Reynolds. He recommends this Philips Sonicare for Kids for children 7 or 8 years old and up, especially those with braces. We like that it works with an interactive app that turns brushing into a game. Kids won't even notice that it's also teaching good habits and proper techniques!
• Cleaning settings: 1
• Tips included: 1
• Pressure sensor: NoPhilips Sonicare - 13/14
12) Kid's Spinbrush Spiderman
Arm & Hammer
5.00
Even superheroes have to brush their teeth! When kids are young, getting them in the habit of brushing is more important than anything. That's why this Arm & Hammer Spinbrush is perfect. While it isn't as powerful as sonic models (which can sometimes be too intense), it's still great for improving kids' brushing technique, says Dr. Reynolds.
• Cleaning settings: 1
• Tips included: 1
• Pressure sensor: NoArm & Hammer - 14/14
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