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Step 1
Decide on a price range. Electric toothbrushes come in all different prices, from $20 to over $100. Figure out how much you're willing to spend and look at the brushes in that range. How much you spend determines how many bells and whistles you'll get on your toothbrush.
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Step 2
Choose a brush that will fit the size of your mouth. Brush heads come in all shapes and sizes, so if you have a small mouth, look for heads that are the smallest on the market. Pick your favorite shape, too--decide if you want a circular brush, an ovate one or one with a rectangular head. This will narrow down your choices.
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Step 3
Determine if you want the brush to only spin, or move side to side and pulse, too. Brushes that spin around are usually cheaper than others that have different movements to choose from. If you want more than just spinning, look for the electric toothbrushes that have movement options, like side-to-side and pulsation.
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Step 4
Figure out if you want a toothbrush with a timer. This is especially useful if you have trouble brushing for the proper amount of time. You can find an electric toothbrush that beeps at the 2-minute mark, and there are also brushes that beep after 30 seconds, reminding you to move to another area of your mouth.
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Step 5
Consider a high-tech, computerized toothbrush. If you like all your electronics to be the best, including your toothbrush, look for an electric toothbrush with a computer chip in it. These brushes inform you when the brush head and battery need replacing, and give you a heads-up once you've finished your 2 minutes of brushing. These brushes usually run about $120.
