How to Evaluate Electric-Toothbrush Brands

Electric toothbrushes are powered-tooth cleaners that are designed to give a deep cleaning to get rid of plaque and food debris within the mouth. Some electric toothbrushes can retail for less than $20 while other higher-end models run upwards of $100. When you compare electric-toothbrush brands, you'll want to look at the features from each one to find the best value.

Things You'll Need

• Computer with Internet

Instructions

1. Research the manufacturers of electric-toothbrush brands. Companies that produce oral health-care products will also often make toothbrushes. Some electric-toothbrush distributors include Oral-B, Sonicare and Colgate.

2. Find retailers that sell electric toothbrushes in order to view specifications for each model. You can purchase electric toothbrushes from pharmacies as well as big-box retailers like Target and Wal-Mart. If you go online to make your purchase, you can compare multiple brands on sites such as drugstore.com.

3. View the features and price for the electric-toothbrush brands. Some notable features include two-minute built-in timers, warning signals when brushing too hard, variable speeds and different head sizes. Base your buying choice on a combination of included features, as well as retail price.

4. Compare the charging system for the electric toothbrush. Cheaper models often rely on disposable batteries to operate, while more expensive brands have a base that you can place the toothbrush on to charge.

5. Read reviews of electric-toothbrush brands. Consumer-review sites compile editor and user reviews in order to provide the most information about products to consumers. One site you can try is ConsumerSearch.com.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you compare and research electric-toothbrush brands thoroughly, since you can usually not return the unit after use.

References

• Consumer Search
• Drugstore.com