The 8 Best Electric Toothbrushes (2022): Cheap, Smart, Kids, and More

It’s time I got here clear: I hate brushing my tooth. I do it as a result of I’ve to, however it’s a time-consuming, uncomfortable course of—two minutes standing in entrance of the mirror can really feel like an eternity. My dentist says I brush too harshly as nicely. And do not even get me began on flossing.

Electric toothbrushes make the entire expertise simpler. Their vibrations and oscillations can extra successfully do away with plaque in your tooth and gums, and most brush fashions have a timer that encourages you to brush for the total two minutes. We’ve examined a number of sorts, from primary fashions to the flamboyant ones with oscillating brushes and all the pieces in between. We discovered {that a} good brush does not have to price you various Hamiltons. Listed under are the most effective electrical toothbrushes you should buy. We even have eco-friendly nonelectric choices when you do not need to personal yet one more machine that you need to recharge.

Christopher Null’s reporting contributed to this information.

Updated January 2022: We’ve added brushes from Goby, Snow, Colgate, Oral-B, and SmileDirectClub, in addition to a water flosser. 

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