5 Best Electric Toothbrushes for a Better Clean

Going to the dentist isn’t fun. No matter how many free toothbrushes they give you or birthday-card-appointment-reminders they send, your dentist is probably still hitting you with “drink less coffee, floss more, and start using a tongue scraper.” You may come out of the chair feeling defeated, but taking care of your teeth is as important as your dentist makes it sound—and it's even easier with an electric toothbrush.

The array of available features can seem overwhelming, but the main benefits of even the most basic electric toothbrushes are simple: making sure you're brushing long enough, with enough aggravation, for each sector of your mouth. Electric brushes can drastically improve the efficiency of your routine by removing plaque faster and more comprehensively (and helping you hit the right pressure level to protect your enamel), so you don't end up with plaque-ridden molars or unhappy gums.

We rounded up the best electric toothbrushes to help you choose from smart brushes, simple picks, and high-end options that'll make your smile fresh and sparkly for that next dentist visit.

The Best Electric Toothbrushes of 2023

What to Consider

Sensitivity

Those with sensitive teeth or gums will appreciate features like pressure sensors and various cleaning modes. The pressure sensor pulses or flashes a light to indicate that you're pressing too hard, reminding you to ease off to protect you from sore gums and damaged enamel. More advanced models have a display that turns green when you're at an ideal pressure level.

Cleaning modes also give those with sensitivity a chance to customize their routine with softer vibrations. Brushes with only one mode may be too intense for folks with soft gums or teeth sensitivity.

Features and Extras

If you prefer simplicity when making the jump to electric, options with one or two settings are plenty for you. All of the electric brushes we recommend have two-minute timers, so you know you're brushing for the entirety of the dentist-recommended time. Most come with a rechargeable lithium battery or a slot for one AAA battery.

If you're overhauling your brushing routing, look for models with more than one cleaning setting or ones that pull double duty, like the electric brush/water-flosser combo we recommend. Extras—like travel cases and spare brush heads with colored markers—are a must for some, especially if you plan on sharing the base with another person in your household. It's recommended you change your toothbrush head every three months, so be sure to note where you can get a refill when the time comes.

How We Selected

We found a range of the best electric toothbrushes available, from no-frills options all the way to a brush with a built-in AI coach (seriously). We pared down the pool of must-have features and went through user reviews to ensure the different models lived up to their promises of cleanliness, durability, and performance. Here are the best electric toothbrushes to suit a variety of needs and price points.

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