When it comes to maintaining lasting oral hygiene, equipping yourself with one of the best electric toothbrushes is crucial. “A rechargeable electric toothbrush has been scientifically shown to be more effective at removing plaque than a manual or battery operated brush,” Dr Reena Wadia, gum specialist and founder of dental clinic RW Perio, said.
While it’s all well and good whacking on the occasional whitening strip, putting that energy into giving your teeth a professional-level clean twice a day is a better preventative measure to avoid painful (and pricey) visits to your dental hygienist. You can expect a far more powerful and professional clean than your typical manual model.
Ready to banish the plaque build-up and get the perfect pearly whites – or get yourself an upgrade on your old electric model? From high-tech electric toothbrushes with tracking and tonnes of settings, to easy-to-use options with handy built-in timers, we’ve got you covered with all the buzz on the best electric toothbrushes.
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How we test the best electric toothbrushes:
Over the years, the GLAMOUR team – alongside a pool of expert freelance writers – has been lucky enough to test hundreds of top electric toothbrushes in our bathrooms at home. The result? Most of the electric toothbrushes in this guide have been reviewed for up to a year.
Alongside recording our personal experiences, we scrutinise the specs of every single mode such as charging requirements, material quality and the inclusion of any particularly innovative and exciting features, ensuring that every single one truly deserves to occupy a spot in this carefully curated edit.
If we haven’t tested a toothbrush ourselves – on a very rare occasion – you can guarantee that we’ve done all the essential research, consulted some of our trusted experts, and given a fully reliable review. Happy brushing.
Are electric toothbrushes better than manual toothbrushes?
Absolutely. Dr Reena Wadia, gum specialist and founder of dental clinic RW Perio, told us that electric toothbrushes are undoubtedly more effective than their manual counterparts. “A rechargeable electric toothbrush has been scientifically shown to be more effective at removing plaque than a manual or battery operated brush,” she said. “The advantage of an electric toothbrush is that it does the work for you. The bristle movement is optimal – you just need to hold it in the right place.”
How do electric toothbrushes work?
Put most simply, electric toothbrushes are battery-powered toothbrushes that work to reduce plaque, improve gum health and freshen breath with features like timers, pressure sensors and app connectivity.
What is the difference between oscillating and sonic electric toothbrushes?
There are two main types of electric toothbrush: the oscillating kind and the and sonic kind. Oscillating electric toothbrushes have round, oscillating heads which rotate at high speeds. The latest Oral-B iO model (series 9) has an oscillating head. On the contrary, sonic heads look a bit more like a classic electric toothbrush – they don’t rotate, but rather vibrate. A good example would be any of the electric toothbrushes in the Philips Sonicare range. Both are just as effective as each other – you simply need to decide which you might prefer.