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14 of the Best Electric Toothbrushes to Keep Your Teeth Healthy and Sparkling

Electric toothbrushes can help thoroughly clean your teeth by removing plaque and food particles, keep your breath fresh and prevent cavities and gum disease.

Electric models can improve your brushing by helping you scrub evenly, reach tricky spots and maintain consistent motion, says Dr.

Jennifer Silver, a dentist in Calgary, Alberta.

We tested 23 electric toothbrushes to find the best ones worth owning.

These 14 toothbrushes were our favorites based on features, cost, convenience and whether they have the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance.

What is the best electric toothbrush overall?

After testing 23 different models, our top electric toothbrush is the Oral-B Pro 1000.

It's cost-effective, ADA-accepted, has a pressure sensor and alerts you on brush time.

Best electric toothbrush of 2026

Oral-B Pro 1000

Best electric toothbrush overall

Best high-end electric toothbrush

Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige

Best sustainable electric toothbrush

Suri 2.0 Electric Toothbrush

Best affordable electric toothbrush

Philips One Rechargeable by Sonicare

I found the Philips One Rechargeable to be one of the gentlest of the brushes on this list, yet I still felt like my teeth were thoroughly cleaned with each use.

I liked how small and lightweight it was.

The brush head is slimmer than the Philips Sonicare brush but still similar to a manual toothbrush.

The bristles are soft and flexible and the handle is small and light, the perfect fit for the palm of your hand.

It only has one cleaning mode and a two-minute timer that turns off the brush once you reach that mark.

The case it comes with is also one of the best parts of this brush.

To store it, just flip the brush with its head down and pop into the case.

The top flap closes and it is ready to go.

I traveled with this brush on more than one occasion, and I specifically chose this brush to go with me due to its sleek design, quiet motor and the ease of slipping it into my bag.

Pros:

Quiet and great for travel

Good for sensitive gums

Two-minute brush timer

Cons:

Only one brushing mode

Doesn't come with an interactive app

Best electric toothbrush for infants

Pure Enrichment PureBaby Infant-to-Toddler Electric Toothbrush

I’d been searching for a toothbrush for my 1.5-year-old, but I had no luck with traditional brushes.

He loves the Pure Enrichment PureBaby Infant-to-Toddler Electric Toothbrush.

This toothbrush has improved my ability to brush my son’s teeth and keep him entertained while doing so.

He’s also attempted to brush his own teeth because he finds the vibration and the light that shines from it to be fun.

The helpful part is that this brush is designed to fit comfortably in a toddler’s hand.

This brush comes with two brush heads, which are intended to be used as babies transition to toddlers.

The silicone brush head is ideal for babies six months to a year, and it was the first attachment I tried with my son.

The bristle brush head is intended for toddlers ages one to three, and the bristles are soft enough that they don’t hurt my son’s gums.

I like how this brush has various speed options, and when he gets older and starts brushing independently, it has a two-minute timer.

The PureBaby brush is also easy to recharge, but it can last a while before it needs a charge.

I’ve only charged it once since I received it, and it’s been over a month.

Pros:

Ideal brush for infant to toddler transition

Perfect size for toddler hands

Charge lasts a long time

Vibration isn’t too loud that it scares children

Cons:

Could use more brush heads

There isn’t a cover to protect it from other grime in the bathroom

Best electric toothbrush for kids

Oral-B Kid's Color Changing Electric Toothbrush

The Oral-B Kid's Color Changing Electric Toothbrush is my pick for the best electric toothbrush for kids.

The handle feels small in my adult palm, so it's a good fit for little hands.

The toothbrush has one gentle mode, comes in two colors and each box is equipped with stickers to decorate the waterproof handle.

The soft, round brush head oscillates back and forth to clean the teeth, and the brush itself is a lot smaller than the usual Oral-B brush head.

The two-minute coaching timer helps kids learn how long to brush their teeth.

Also, the bristles of the brush head change from blue to white when it's time to replace the brush head.

Pros:

Small handle and brush head

Available in two colors and comes with fun stickers for the handle

Two-minute timer

Cons:

Not the same battery life as Oral-B adult brushes

Brush head replacements are more expensive than adult models

Best smart electric toothbrush

Oral-B iO Series 5

This Oral-B electric toothbrush is similar to other Oral-B brushes, except the bristles on this brush feel softer than the Oral-B Pro 1000.

That's a big bonus for anyone with sensitive gums, as is the real-time coaching that tells you if you're brushing too hard.

The Oral-B iO also has a quieter motor compared to the Pro 1000.

The display offers an impressive amount of information.

Based on the lit-up icon, you can easily tell what mode you're brushing in.

The iO has five brush modes, whereas most electric toothbrushes seem to have three or four.

You can choose from daily clean, intense clean, whitening, sensitive and super sensitive.

The Oral-B iO Series is also ADA-accepted.

Pros:

3D teeth tracking, smart pressure sensor and LED indicator lights

Convenient travel case

ADA seal of acceptance

Cons:

On the expensive side

The more I used this brush, the more I had to charge it

Quietest electric toothbrush

Philips Sonicare 4100

This Philips Sonicare brush is tiny but mighty.

It is slimmer than the other Sonicare brushes on this list, and the handle is smooth and fits in the hand well.

While this model doesn’t come with a traveling case, a stand or an interactive smart app, it does offer one of the quietest brushing experiences on this list.

The Oral-B units can be a bit loud, but this Sonicare’s vibration is hushed, especially on the first cleaning mode.

While it may be quiet and missing extra smart features, the brush still packs a powerful cleaning punch.

It cleans just as well as the brand’s high-end products.

If you are interested in a traditional Philips Sonicare brush but don’t want to pay a hefty price tag, I recommend this model.

Pros:

Small brush head can easily maneuver around the mouth

The power of Sonicare in a small, sleek brush

An extremely great value

Cons:

Not as affordable as the Phillips One brush

Not for those who want large brush heads that cover more area

Best dentist-developed electric toothbrush

Made by Dentists PRO-X Sonic Toothbrush

This electric toothbrush was developed by practicing dentists and delivers up to 48,000 vibrations per minute.

And I certainly felt my teeth much cleaner after using this toothbrush.

The head is also smaller than traditional toothbrushes, which makes it ideal for getting to those tough to reach places, especially in the back of the wisdom teeth.

It offers three speed settings and a built-in smart timer to guide you through two minutes of brush time with 30-second intervals pulses to indicate when you can move on to the next section of your mouth.

The value of this toothbrush is unbeatable -- the kit comes with the toothbrush a travel case, three replacement heads and a charging stand.

For a toothbrush that delivers this much, it punches well above its price.

Pros:

Powerful 48,000 vibrations per minute

Impressive 70-day battery life on a single full charge

Great value

Cons:

No pressure sensor

Replacement heads can be harder to find in stores

Best electric toothbrush compared

Toothbrush Modes Timer ADA-accepted App Price

Oral-B Pro 1000 Daily cleaning Yes Yes No $66

Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige Clean, deep clean, gum health, sensitive and white+ Yes No Yes $250

Suri Electric Toothbrush Clean, deep clean Yes No No $66

Philips One Rechargeable by Sonicare Cleaning mode Yes No No $18

Oral-B Kid's Color Changing Electric Toothbrush Cleaning mode Yes No No $30

Pure Enrichment PureBaby Infant-to-Toddler Electric Toothbrush Two gentle speeds Yes No No $28

Oral-B iO Series 5 Daily clean, intense clean, whitening, sensitive and super sensitive Yes Yes Yes $80

Phillips Sonicare 4100 Clean, deep clean Yes No No $30

Supermouth Two sensitive modes Yes No No $100

Oral-B iO Series 3 Daily clean, sensitive, whitening Yes Yes No $80

Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9300 Clean, white+, gum health, deep clean+, tounge care Yes No Yes $230

Quip Ultra Lite 3 levels of intensity Yes Yes No $60

Made by Dentists PRO-X 3 intensity levels Yes No No $60

AquaSonic Black Series Clean, soft, whiten, massage Yes Yes No $30

Other electric toothbrushes tested

The electric toothbrushes in this section weren't my favorites, but they have some qualities worth mentioning.

One of these might be the right choice for you, so we felt it was worthwhile to include them.

Oral-B iO2

Since I love the new Oral-B iO2 electric toothbrush to test.

It has the same brushing power and feel as the Series 5.

It has three cleaning modes, a pressure sensor and a two-minute timer.

My main concern, however, is that you can't see the pressure light when you're brushing; you can't even see it if you're looking in the mirror.

Unless you have the front of the toothbrush flipped, you can't see the green or red light on the power button telling you if you're brushing just right or too hard.

I had to brush my teeth completely in the dark in order to watch the LED light change.

But if this isn't a drawback for you, the price is much nicer than the Series 5.

Oclean X Ultra S

When I first started testing this brush, I skipped over the instructions (which I don't recommend).

I must have pressed too hard while brushing because I suddenly heard a child's voice come out of the device.

To say it startled me would be an understatement.

If I had read the instructions, I would have known that the Oclean X Ultra toothbrush has a pressure sensor that alerts you when you're pushing down on the device too hard.

An AI child-like voice really does speak to you, but it's muffled, and you can't hear what "the brush" says.

It also has an LED screen that shows you which quadrant of your mouth needs more attention or doesn't get as clean as other areas.

However, I tested just brushing one side of my mouth, and the screen told me that I cleaned that area well, as well as another section of my teeth that I didn't touch.

It's easy to see why the Oral-B iO Series 5 beats the Oclean X Ultra as the best smart electric toothbrush.

Burst Pro Sonic

The Burst Pro Sonic is a popular electric toothbrush on Amazon.

It has just over 7,000 reviews with an average rating of 4.5 stars out of 5.

However, I was very disappointed with the feel of this brush.

While the bristles are very soft, it has a piece of silicone in the middle of the brush head that I assume is used to scrap plaque and stuck-on food (the website doesn't explain).

This tiny piece felt too strange on my teeth.

I think I could let this unfortunate design slide if the brush came in at a good price, but the Burst Pro Sonic retails for a little over $50.

If you're already going to spend that much on an electric toothbrush, I recommend the Phillips Sonicare 4100.

Philips Sonicare for Kids Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush

For ages 3 and up, the Philips Sonicare for Kids is just as great as Philips' other Sonicare models.

The electric brush has two different modes and a brush timer and comes in two different colors.

Plus, each box contains stickers to decorate the waterproof handle.

It functions very similarly to the Oral-B Kid's Electric Toothbrush, although the brush head vibrates instead of oscillating.

The handle is heavier and about an inch longer than that of the Oral-B Kid's Color Changing toothbrush.

The brush head is a smaller version of the Philips Sonicare Prestige but is still almost three times longer than the Oral-B Kid's brush head.

What makes the Sonicare for Kids brush unique is that it has Bluetooth capabilities that connect to a smartphone app.

I think the app is one of the best; it has educational videos and a tracking system that parents can use to see their kids' brushing behavior.

Quip Electric Toothbrush

The Quip brush head is very close to the size of a manual toothbrush head.

The Quip is simple in every aspect: It has one speed and a two-minute timer that buzzes every 30 seconds and turns off once the time is up.

That's it.

There's no app, charger or wires.

This electric toothbrush is powered by an AAA battery located in the handle and the charge lasts three months.

I gave the Hum by Colgate the "best battery-powered electric toothbrush" title and not the Quip because I didn't like the brush head of the toothbrush.

Yes, it's similar to a manual toothbrush but I found it hard to use to reach around my mouth.

I also noticed that Quip's motor isn't very powerful compared with models from Sonicare or Oral-B.

To me, it felt just like a manual cleaning.

I didn't like that, but others may not mind.

If you're looking for a smart electric toothbrush without Bluetooth or an app, the Quip may be the one.

Oral-B Pro 500 Precision Clean

My experience with the Oral-B Pro 500 Precision Clean brush compared with some others in the same price range.

It has one cleaning mode and the brush head oscillates and rotates on a two-minute timer.

The brush alerts you when you're finished, too.

This simple Oral-B brush is basic and doesn't have any special technology or paired apps.

Out of all the Oral-B brushes I tested with rotating spin heads, I liked this one the least.

It wasn't as powerful as the others and after a few uses, I found myself wondering if I needed a new brush head.

I think this brush is perfect for someone testing out an electric toothbrush for the first time.

It is simple and very reasonably priced.

I would personally choose the Oral-B Pro 1000, but this Pro 500 is a good budget option.

Picking the right electric toothbrush is a personal choice.

Consider the features you need, your budget and your dental health.

If you have sensitive gums, look for an electric toothbrush that has a gentle setting, like the Quip or CariPro.

If you're looking for a deep clean, a spinning electric toothbrush head like that found on the Oral-B may be for you.

Consult your dentist if you have questions about which type may be right.

Electric toothbrush vs. manual

The ADA also says that both electric and manual toothbrushes effectively remove plaque, but there are key differences.

Electric toothbrush

Pros:

The elderly, children, or people with dexterity impairments or disabilities may find it easier to use

Can be better at hitting hard-to-reach spots

Built-in pressure sensors alert you when you're brushing too hard

Cons:

More expensive

Require batteries or charging

Manual toothbrush

Pros:

Relatively cost-effective

Very easy to find

Cons:

You can brush too hard, damaging your teeth's enamel

Easy to miss spots in your mouth

You can brush for less than two minutes if not paying attention

Both electric and manual toothbrushes help you clean your teeth, avoid gingivitis and improve gum health.

Regardless of which brush you choose, don't forget to floss before brushing your teeth.

"If you are unsure about the best option for your at-home oral health routine, consider consulting your dentist for advice," says Dr.

Silver.

Care and maintenance of electric toothbrushes

Caring for an electric toothbrush is different from caring for a manual one.

Although both brushes require you to rinse off the head after each use, the head of electric toothbrushes should be detached and cleaned separately.

Wipe it down and then wipe off the handle.

Put the head back on the body of the brush and let it dry.

Also, store your electric toothbrush standing up straight so it can dry between uses.

Periodontist Scott H.

Froum says, "storage of the device in a non-wet or humid environment is important."

A bathroom cabinet is a good place.

Dr.

Silver also reminds patients, "Periodically, the toothbrush handle should be cleaned."

One should be careful: "Avoid exposing or submerging the [entire] toothbrush [handle] in water, as it can damage the internal components," she adds.

Lastly, and most importantly, replace your electric brush head every three months.

Replace it earlier if the bristles are fading or fraying.