At Select, we work with experts who have specialized knowledge and authority based on relevant training and/or experience. We also take steps to ensure that all expert advice and recommendations are made independently and with no undisclosed financial conflicts of interest. There are far more fun things to be doing than brushing your teeth, but it’s very important all the tooth surfaces in the mouth get cleaned evenly.

Dual head – As the name implies, these electric toothbrushes combine two heads in one – one part rotates and the other sweeps from side to side. One downside of the Waterpik Complete Care 9.0 is its noisy operation, especially during the use of the water flosser, which might be bothersome for others nearby. The pacer is a dentist recommended feature that helps you achieve this. It’s configured to 30 second intervals and works as expected. I have intentionally not listed every single model I have had hands-on with. If I did, it would make for a very long list. Battery life isn’t up there with some Sonicare models – you’re looking at a recharge roughly every three weeks – but if you want the latest and greatest toothbrush tech for less, there’s no better buy.Paying more for an electric toothbrush doesn’t mean a quieter toothbrush. In fact, some of the quietest options are the cheaper ones. Choosing the best electric toothbrush could make a tangible difference to your general health as well as giving you a better smile. Research into brushing teeth, published in 2016, found that good dental health could slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s and that gum disease can speed up mental decline. Dentists generally recommend brushing with an electric toothbrush over a manual model. We found the setup of the Oral-B iO Series 5 toothbrush to be straightforward, but understanding the light-up buttons required reading the instructions, especially for first-time electric toothbrush users. The built-in timer with 30-second alerts and a 2-minute indicator worked well, though the toothbrush didn't auto-stop at 2 minutes as expected. The battery life indicator and pressure sensor were valuable features. The toothbrush can connect to a Bluetooth app, providing extra functionalities like a timer, ring color customization, and an AI display to monitor brushing. The actual design of the motor and the brush handle can have an impact on how loud the sound is. A more hollow handle for example may allow the sound from the motor to amplify as there is more space for the soundwaves to move around in. Most toothbrushes will in their life suffer the odd fall or may incur a bit of damage, be that intentional or not.

The lightweight, ergonomic design and small brush head make this toothbrush easy to maneuver around your dog's mouth. It is entirely waterproof and rechargeable for cordless convenience during brushing sessions. In addition, Oral-B electric toothbrushes produce an additional movement known as pulsations which range from 20,000-48,000. That is a further 333 to 800 movements per second, subject to model. I will keep this list as up to date as possible. If a particularly loud or quiet brush should be made available I will include it. Plus, while you don’t get all the extra brushes or charging glass of the flagship model, it does still come with a handy USB charging case, making this a fantastic toothbrush for both home and travel. It’s still not what you might call cheap, but it’s a premium brush at a price you might find easier to swallow.Kids/Junior series: Variations of the Vitality, Pro and Smart Series brushes aimed at kids and teens. Often slightly smaller and featuring favourite characters or more colourful designs.

Smart Series: The Smart series builds on the Pro series with Bluetooth connectivity and basic smart features. Some models are quite old now, but still effective. A fall from even a few inches could potentially cause a cable to come loose or a part to become misaligned inside the handle. Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity: Some electric toothbrushes are Wi-Fi- or Bluetooth-enabled and pair with a companion app, allowing you to view your brushing habits in real-time. Doniger says they can monitor brushing quality and quantity. We also tested these toothbrushes but ultimately decided not to include them in our list above. They fell short in our test when it came to technology, features, and functionality:

Given that the average battery life of an electric toothbrush is around 3-4 weeks, SURI is spot on, if not slightly better than average, particularly considering the slimmer profile of the handle. Pressure sensors: Pressure sensors act as a safety measure, says Dr. Dmitry Dolgov, a dentist at The Dentist Lounge in Santa Monica, California. They alert you when you’re brushing too hard and eliminate the chance that you’ll hurt your gums or tooth enamel. If an electric toothbrush senses that you’re exerting too much pressure while brushing, it may slow down its oscillations or display a red light on its base, which tells you to be gentler. A bathroom with lots of hard tiled and glass surfaces for example is going to make the sound seem much louder than if you were brushing your teeth in a room filled with sound absorbing soft furnishings.

It is the brush head that produces a large proportion of the noise. It is therefore important to consider the brush head that you use.

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The 14 clusters of bristles have a W profile to them. SURI calls this 3DWave. This means longer bristles at the top, middle and bottom of the head. These help cup the teeth, reach the interdental spaces and give a good overall clean.