Brushing your teeth is an important measure to control plaque, help with gum disease, prevent halitosis. and maintain tooth enamel. Importantly, not all toothbrushes are made the same, and factors like individual sensitivities and preferences will be the driving force in finding the best toothbrush for you and your needs. While two of the most glaringly different choices are between electric and manual toothbrushes, the customizability doesn’t end there, with different bristle lengths and firmnesses also serving a role in catering to individual demands such as tooth or gum sensitivity. Whichever option you choose, Cheryline Pezzullo, DDS, co-founder and co-faculty of NYU College of Dentistry Saturday Academy, explains that the key is using a toothbrush and a technique that is able to effectively clean the gum and tooth interface as this is where the most plaque is. To find the best toothbrushes on the market for a wide range of needs, we tested over 60 electric and manual toothbrushes at home. We also had Marc Schlenoff, DDS, FAGD, and VP of Clinical Development at Tend, provide us with the testing guidance and criteria to follow. To narrow down our search, we evaluated the manual options based on comfort, ease of use, functionality, and value, while we focused on ease of use, design, functionality, quality, and value for the electric options. Our Top Picks Best Overall Electric: Best Budget Electric: Best Electric for Sensitive Gums: Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean Electric Toothbrush at Amazon ($127) Best Electric for Sensitive Teeth: Best Overall Manual: Best Manual for Sensitive Gums: Best for Gums that Bleed Easily: In This Article What Healthcare Providers Want You to Know Our Picks How We Tested the Toothbrushes Our Experts FAQ Why Trust Verywell Health Pros Provides coaching Alerts you when pressing too hard Quadrant timer Cons Tips easily Type: Electric | Features: Bluetooth, app, pressure sensor, timer A simple and intuitive design combined with highly effective cleaning and protective measures earned Oral-B’s Genius X Limited the top spot on our list. Our editor with receding gums appreciated the red light signal that let them know if they were pressing too hard. This model also vibrates every 30 seconds to let us know it’s time to move to the next quadrant of the mouth, ensuring complete mouth coverage. The smaller head makes it easier for this model to reach the corners of our mouth, and it can be toggled between modes by simply pressing a button. Furthermore, we were able to adjust the modes that we wanted access to through the app, with daily clean, intense, sensitive, whiten, gum care, and tongue clean all being available. If it’s open during usage, the app lets us know when we’ve hit all the parts of our mouth or if we are falling short in coverage. The base of this model tends to tip over easily. Pros Quadrant timer Long lasting battery 5 settings Cons Adapter box not included No battery indicator Type: Electric | Features: 5 settings, timer Voom Sonic’s Pro 5 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush offered us an impressive clean at a fraction of competitors’ prices. It demonstrated excellent power; during usage it even vibrated our lips, but without bothering our gum and teeth sensitivities in the process. It was also easy to switch settings between the five speeds (whitening, clean, sensitive, polish, and massage). Like pricier models, this one features a 30-second timerto let us know when it is time to move onto the next quadrant of our mouths. We also found that itlasts longer between charges,with Voom stating that it has aneight-week battery life between charges. While it comes with a USB cord and charging stand, it doesn’t include an adapter box to plug it into the wall and it also doesn’t feature a battery life indicator. We also found that the location of the settings on the handle lead to us accidentally changing them. Pros Pressure sensor Gum care specific mode Long lasting battery Cons Has to be off to switch settings Type: Electric | Features: 3 intensity and 3 modes, timer During usage, we found that the Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100 provided us with a dentist-level clean feeling, effectively cleaning our teeth while protecting our editor’s sensitive gums. Thegum care modeprovides a lower brushing power to massage the gums, and it also has a built-in pressure sensor to further protect the gums. Thebrush head proved to be a great size andcomfortable while still covering a substantial area. Additionally, changing between settings proved easy as well with a two button design—one for power and one to change settings and intensity during usage. Finally, a battery indicator let us know how much time we had before this toothbrush ran out, but fortunately, one charge lasted us for an entire month. While we could change the intensity during usage, it had to be turned off to switch between the settings. Pros Ultra soft bristles Different length bristles Easy to reach back of mouth Cons Small head may not work for everyone Type: Manual | Features: Ultra Soft bristles Designed specifically with sensitive teeth in mind, we found Oral-B’s Gum Care Sensitive Toothbrush to be excellent for the teeth and sensitive gums of our editor. With a combination of ultra-soft and differently lengthed bristles for adequate cleaning, it worked to clean between our teeth whileimproving gum health effectively. This toothbrush features a smaller head that makes it easy to navigate around the mouth, reaching the molars and back of the mouth with ease. The design also made it easy to clean our teeth in all directions. Some people may find that the smaller head doesn’t accommodate their mouth’s demands that well. Pros Durable Dense without causing damage Excellent grip Cons Pricier than other models Type: Manual | Features: Soft bristles Curaprox’s 5460 Ultrasoft Toothbrush impressed us with its comfort during brushing. While labeled asultrasoft, we still found thebristles denseenough to provide excellent cleaning without causing pain or damage. The bristles also proved to bedurable,not fraying even when we brushed more aggressively. This option proved to be highly maneuverable, angling well to hit every corner of our mouths. It features a thicker handle that is easy to hold and control, so while pricier, we felt this option went above and beyond the price. If you’re not sold on the Curaprox 5460 Ultrasoft Toothbrush, another great option is the Radius Big Brush. It features an ergonomic grip, and thehandle and bristles are sustainable and plant-based.Unlike other manual options, the head on this option can be replaced. Our editor also has sensitive gums and found that this option didn’t cause gum irritation for them. However, keep in mind it’s not ambidextrous (you’ll need to choose left or right hand), and it’s more expensive than the Curaprox 5460 Ultrasoft Toothbrush, which is why it’s not our first choice. While substantially cheaper than electric options, this option is pricier than other manual toothbrushes. Pros Can’t overbrush Bristles stay soft Curved brush is easy to maneuver Cons Pricier than other models Type: Manual | Features: Soft bristles Tested by someone who has had gum reconstruction surgery, Cocofloss’s Cocobrush is a great pick for the sensitively gummed. The bristles are so soft that they are comparable to a sponge, but without sacrificing any ability to clean in the process. The curved brush is also easy to maneuver, and we experienced no abrasion. The angled brush head glided around our mouths, and we found that we couldn’t overbrush with this model, even when pushing hard, as the soft bristles stayed soft. For a manual toothbrush, it’s more expensive than competitors. Pros Bristles held up well Prevents gum bleeding Good for people with dental work Cons Not great for back of mouth Type: Manual | Features: Great handle design The Gum Technique Sensitive Care Toothbrush proved to be particularly gentle for us, living up to the bristle’s description of ultrasoft. It worked for us to prevent gum aching or bleeding while still cleaning under the gumline. Our editor recommends this for other people who have had dental work, speaking from personal experience. This option also has a nice handle that is designed to promote brushing at a 45° angle. We found it to be comfortable and importantly, none of the bristles came loose during testing. It wasn’t as effective as other models for getting into the back of the mouth or under bridge work. To find the best toothbrushes available, we tested over 60 models, including both manual and electric options, with expert input during testing being provided by Schlenoff. For the manual options, our picks were based on comfort, ease of use, functionality, and value. For the electric options, we focussed on ease of use, design, functionality, quality and value. In making our choices we were fortunate to have expert insight every step of the way. We spoke with dentists to help inform our testing and to supplement our understanding of what people should seek from toothbrushes. How often should you change your toothbrush? According to Becker, you should replace your toothbrush or brush head every three months. She notes that if you’re sick or you see that your bristles are wearing down before that, you should change it earlier. Jack Byram is a freelance writer who has been contributing to Verywell Health since 2023. He focuses in the health and wellness sphere. Jack has spoken with numerous dental professionals and has tried many different manual and electric brushes over his lifetime to find the best oral care for himself. What Healthcare Providers Want You to Know
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Voom Sonic Pro 5 Electronic Toothbrush
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Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean Electric Toothbrush
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Oral-B Gum Care Sensitive Toothbrush
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What Healthcare Providers Want You to Know
Best Overall Electric
Oral-B Genius X Limited
Key Specs
Why We Recommend It
Keep In Mind
Best Budget Electric
Voom Sonic Pro 5 Electronic Toothbrush
Key Specs
Why We Recommend It
Keep In Mind
Best Electric for Sensitive Gums
Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean Electric Toothbrush
Key Specs
Why We Recommend It
Keep In Mind
Best Electric for Sensitive Teeth
Oral-B Gum Care Sensitive Toothbrush
Key Specs
Why We Recommend It
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Best Overall Manual
Curaprox 5460 Ultra Soft Toothbrush, 3 Pack
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Best Manual for Sensitive Gums
Cocofloss Cocobrush Toothbrush
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Best for Gums that Bleed Easily
GUM 525E Toothbrush
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- https://www.verywellhealth.com/best-toothbrushes-4580356
- https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/grooming/gallery/best-electric-toothbrush
- https://www.livescience.com/best-electric-toothbrushes
- https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/electric-toothbrushes/article/how-to-buy-the-best-electric-toothbrush-a1OgB5B4gCTy
- https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health-products/a60567960/oral-b-vs-sonicare-electric-toothbrush/
- https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a22075891/best-electric-toothbrushes/
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