Good dental hygiene habits like regular cleanings, flossing, and tongue scraping can help fight off the bad bacteria that causes disease—and it all starts with your brushing habits. For many, the best electric toothbrushes stand out as an easy way to get the most efficient clean, disrupting plaque and leaving a healthier mouth. Below, we uncover why an electric toothbrush may be your best pick for your oral health, as well as our top picks chosen with input from dentists. A review on electric toothbrushes found they were more efficient than manual options at reducing dental plaque and gingivitis. Dentist and private practice owner Ranae Sweeney, DMD, says the easiest way to describe this improvement is that “electric toothbrushes do more of the work for you, so they’re less technique sensitive.” Of course, that doesn’t mean you can skip the brushing technique altogether. You should still hit the ADA’s recommendation of two minutes per brushing session. Sweeney also warns, “When you’re using an electric toothbrush, you’ll need to be careful that you are using a soft bristle head and aren’t using too much pressure, as you can cause damage to your gums.” “Both brands are great,” Sweeney agrees—but she still swings in favor of one. “Across the board, Oral-B toothbrushes tend to be less expensive, and the brush head is smaller, which allows you to get to hard-to-reach areas more easily.” From there, it’s really about finding the right pick to suit your mouth and preferred brushing technique. As Montoya points out, designs vary: “Some have a round oscillating head, some vibrate, some are bulky, [and] some have smart features.” Research shows this electric toothbrush results in seven times healthier gums in just two weeks of use—though that study is backed by Philips Sonicare. For sensitive or receding gums, you’ll love the slower cleaning action paired with their specialized G3 Premium Gum Care brush head that will be softer on the teeth and gums than normal brush heads. What Customers Say: Customers say that this electric toothbrush is worth the price because it delivers a “just-left-the-dentist clean” and helps with teeth whitening. One happy customer who called this product a saving grace for their gums says, “To my surprise this product was extremely helpful with reducing gum pain. Within the first two days, I noticed a huge difference with my gum health. I would highly recommend this electric toothbrush to anyone and everyone. I never understood why someone would spend so much money on a toothbrush, but now I will be a loyal customer.” What Customers Say: 84% of reviewers left this high-tech device a perfect rating. Customers rave about the toothbrush’s 3D teeth tracking, which guides you to your best clean using AI technology. One reviewer says, “I think that this is one of the best electric toothbrushes ever. The app is amazing and it allows you to be interactive when brushing your teeth. I decided to try [it] out for a whiter smile, and I can definitely see a difference.” Another agrees, “The best feature by far is the ability to choose your setting for when brushing your teeth. I have very sensitive teeth, so the super gentle mode option is quite lovely.” While this product rings in as the most expensive toothbrush on our list, reviewers agree that it’s a worthy investment. If you want something with smart features, you can always pay a little more for the “smart” model, which is compatible with a smartphone app. It adds an incentive to brushing regularly by allowing kids to earn rewards in the Quip app, but the upgrade costs about twice the price. What Customers Say: The reviews for the Quip kids brush are mostly positive, with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars with over 17,500 reviews on Target. Customers are saying their kids from ages 3+ enjoy using this to brush their teeth compared to others. One parent says, “My kid loves this electric toothbrush as it’s not as wildly overpowered as some other brands. It results in them brushing their teeth for the full time!” It’s worth noting that a few customers found switching subscriptions to be tricky. What Customers Say:
