by Sinead Onyx

Are you the kind of person who chooses a classic drugstore toothbrush or are you one to invest in an electric toothbrush that does the work for you? Whatever personal preference you have, choosing the right kind of toothbrush is going to impact your overall dental hygiene.

Either one of the two types of brushes does the job pretty well, however, an electric toothbrush requires half the effort since it automates the brushing process. The vibration can help remove particles that you’d otherwise miss. Most electric brushes come with changeable heads so these will last you longer than the classic ones. Here is a list of the top 10 best electric toothbrushes:

Oral-B Pro 1000 CrossAction Electric Toothbrush

“This is my first electric tool brush. My wife has had a couple different ones over the years and always told me they did a better job of cleaning. So I decided to try this one after reading up on a few of them. Simply put, it’s awesome. Does a fantastic job cleaning, my mouth feels so much cleaner after I use it each night, like I was at the dentist for a cleaning. I use a substantial amount less of toothy compared to a manual brush. My wife liked it so much we got her one too now. I would (and have) highly recommend it.” — Customer

hum by Colgate Smart Electric Toothbrush Kit

“The packaging and instructions are great, and the fact that this is a connected toothbrush with Apple Health is even better. You can collect points for each time you brush to redeem for new brushes, refills etc and the points add up quick, so you will likely not have to pay for refills. The app is very user friendly and aesthetically pleasing, as is the brush. Highly recommend!!!” — Joe

Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6500 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush

“First time user for electric toothbrush. Glad I spent extra for the toothbrush that has the different intensities because I needed to start on the lowest one first to get comfortable with it. I really like the change in tone that alerts you when to move to the next quadrant while brushing. Love the color and the case that comes with it. There are air holes on one side of the case so I just flip that side up to keep it ventilated while not using. Have been using it for a couple weeks without having to charge it yet. I also like that it has different modes that you can use. Really happy with my purchase!.” — Alaxana

Oral-B Vitality FlossAction Electric Toothbrush

“I love this toothbrush!!! I love this thing. I dislike going to the dentist so I decided to buy an electric toothbrush cause it’s suppose to better for the teeth. I love that the brush itself is small and rounded with a long neck cause when I’m brushing i can reach all the way to the back and around my back tooth brush. Others don’t go that far or are too big. Great things come in small packages. Also it’s water proof which is really great as I am clumsy and usually destroy my things within a week.” — Customer

Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Electric Toothbrush

“Even though I’d only had this for a few weeks after replacing a cheap electric toothbrush, I am absolutely floored by the quality. My dentist was HAPPY with my teeth for literally the first time since I’ve been seeing him. I have a very tightly packed mouth that is really hard to brush thoroughly. Dentist didn’t even have to get out the power toothbrush for more than a few back molars. The charging cup looks beautiful in the bathroom. A major investment purchase, but cheaper than deep cleanings or fillings under nitrous oxide!” — Nynaeve

Colgate 360 Sonic Battery Power Electric Toothbrush

“Finally, battery operated toothbrushes that don’t cost a mint! These work great! We’ve had them a month and the battery is still working (we took them apart (the end screws off) and we already have a number of rechargeable triple A batteries). The cost is definitely right! Stay tuned for how long the brushes actually last.” — Customer

Philips One by Sonicare Rechargeable Toothbrush

“Love this toothbrush! No more sitting on the counter, and best of all portable to take in my purse if needed during the day. I had a Sonic Care toothbrush for many years and best of all this has a timer and you just stand and brush your teeth for 3 mins and it shuts it;self off. Fun colors and light weight if you have issues with your hands.” — Pamala

Waterpik Sonic-Fusion 2.0 Professional Flossing Toothbrush

“Absolutely love this. As you can see it takes up very little space. It’s very easy to go from brushing, to flossing, or using both at the same time. The water line is detachable so you can take your toothbrush when you travel. It also comes with two different sizes of toothbrushes. And a way to attach the extra to the machine so a second person can use it. I love that there’s no messy strings anymore. And the floss does not get stuck between my teeth. This is a great item. I’m not sure why they were negative reviews. I would highly recommend this!” — Sherri

AquaSonic Vibe Series Ultra Whitening Toothbrush

“Wow I was impressed from the first time I used it! Cleanest my teeth have been, aside from a professional cleaning. I bought the Vibe because it has the highest VPM (vibrations per minute). My dental hygienist uses ultrasonic tools to clean my teeth so I figured this is better than the brush that spins. It also included 8 head refills when others didn’t include any. 2 users could have their own head. Nice compact carrying case. The rose gold color is beautiful. Smooth satiny exterior but still has a bit of grip. At first the vibrations felt strong & tickled my teeth! But I quickly got used to it by using the Soft mode at first. Super impressed overall, especially the value of this little hidden steal for the price. I’ll be a lifetime user for sure!.” — Jill

Philips Sonicare DailyClean 1100 Electric Toothbrush

“My dentist suggested this electric toothbrush but told me to give it a week to get used to it. Very strange the first couple of days, especially if the plastic vibrates on your teeth. But, it leaves my teeth squeaky clean way better than a regular brush! Beeps after 30 sec to move to the next section. Ok to sit on the charger all day and a plastic cap to keep your brush clean. Glad I made the switch!” — Ohara