How to Choose an Electric Toothbrush

Choosing an electric toothbrush can be a daunting experience because there are so many brands and so many types. If you spend more money is the electric toothbrush better? What features are important and what are just extras that you'll never use? When looking for an electric toothbrush, look to the reputable companies for the best toothbrushes.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• websites of reputable toothbrush companies

1. Visit the website of the best known brands. The web sites have detailed information about the different types of electric toothbrushes and the different styles. Many of the web sites offer background about their company and why their toothbrushes are competitive. Take a look at Braun Oral-B, Rota Dent, and Sonicare.

2. Study the features of the electric toothbrush. The Rota Dent, Sonicare, and Braun Oral-B toothbrushes all oscillate and pulsate. They clean under the gum line and between the teeth. Some electric toothbrushes use the back and forth method of the first electric toothbrushes on the market fifty years ago.

3. Examine the styles and prices. Most of these top leading toothbrushes are similar in price, so the difference is what you want for a toothbrush. The Braun toothbrushes offer timers, so you can time how long you brush. Sonicare has a high speed brush. Rota Dent advertises 90,000 sweeps per second. They all offer different packages such as extra heads, polishers, and water pics. Prices range from $25 to over $100.

Tips & Warnings

• Look at the handles to see which are more comfortable.
• Look at the packaging to see if the brushes come with extra heads.
• Avoid paying for features you will never use.

Resources

• Rota Dent
• Oral-B
• Sonicare