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Anyway, where were we? If you already brush twice daily (not everyone does – a 2019 study by Simply Health found that nearly a quarter of Brits shamefully only manage one teeth brushing session a day!), you might not brush for your full two minutes when the next episode of Love Island is calling, or you might be doing so manually. Enter: state-of-the-art electric toothbrushes from the likes of Oral-B and Phillips that can time your brush, help you apply the right amount of pressure and remove plaque more effectively than ever before.
We’ve tried and tested a whole bunch of electric toothbrushes to curate an edit of the models worth buying – including the best electric toothbrush for sensitive teeth and the best electric toothbrush under £100. Here’s everything you need to know.
Are electric toothbrushes better than manual toothbrushes?
Absolutely. Dr Reena Wadia, gum specialist and founder of dental clinic RW Perio told us that electric toothbrushes are undoubtedly more effective than their manual counterparts. “A rechargeable electric toothbrush has been scientifically shown to be more effective at removing plaque than a manual or battery operated brush,” she said. Time and time again. “The advantage of an electric toothbrush is that it does the work for you. The bristle movement is optimal – you just need to hold it in the right place.”
How do electric toothbrushes work?
Put most simply, electric toothbrushes are battery powered toothbrushes that work to reduce plaque, improve gum health and freshen breath with features like timers, pressure sensors and app connectivity. They use either sonic or oscillating vibrations.
What is the difference between oscillating and sonic electric toothbrushes?
There are two main types of electric toothbrush: the oscillating kind and the and sonic kind. Oscillating electric toothbrushes have round, oscillating heads which rotate at high speeds. The latest Oral-B iO model (series 9) has an oscillating head. On the contrary, sonic heads look a bit more like a classic electric toothbrush – they don’t rotate, rather vibrate. A good example would be any of the electric toothbrushes in the Philips Sonicare range. Both are just as effective as each other – you simply need to decide which you might prefer.
What other features should I consider in an electric toothbrush?
Besides the vibration type, there are a few other features you might consider before investing in a new electric toothbrush… a pressure sensor being one of them. The best electric toothbrushes come armed with sensors that flash or bleep when you’re pressing too hard on your teeth, to prevent you from damaging them.