Our pick of the best electric toothbrushes on the market today
If you're making the move from manual teeth brushing to electric I don't blame you. It's a switch I wish I'd made sooner as while a manual can do the job, they have nothing on their tech counterparts when it comes to ease, functionality and overall results.
The electric toothbrush market is pretty expansive with a lot to choose from in an array of colours, shapes, prices and with different modes. There are sustainable options out there, buys that promise a teeth-whitening experience and even super-savvy devices that will quite literally tell you which areas of your teeth you need to focus on brushing more.
As the average person brushes their teeth 730 times a year, adding up to a whole day of the year spent scrubbing, making a smart choice when it comes to which electric toothbrush to use is pretty important. I tested out four devices, £299 Phillips, £110 Spotlight Oral Care, £100 Oral-B and £34.99 Ordo, and one came up trumps in the teeth cleaning department, plus I found some great alternatives that might might work for you.
Mirror Choice best electric toothbrush: Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Prestige
One of the main problems with switching to an electric toothbrush from a manual is that it is really easy to apply too much pressure that is not needed, which in turn can lead to gum and tooth damage. The Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Prestige eliminates that problem as it has a swanky app that uses artificial intelligence to sense motion, pressure and coverage as you brush. It then provides you with real-time guidance on your technique that you can use going forward.
I already know what you're thinking. "I don't want to go onto an app every time I brush my teeth." Well, you don't have to as you only need to set up the app once (which takes only around 5 minutes) and your toothbrush will automatically sync every time you use it, giving you a heads up by flashing and adjusting its intensity if you brush too hard.
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This toothbrush also has several time settings depending on how long you want to brush your teeth for - the first setting is 2 minutes but I typically prefer a longer brush so the deep clean 3 minute setting was perfect for me. Once you've chosen your mode, it will automatically turn off after the given time. I absolutely loved how this toothbrush let me know that it has been 30 seconds by momentarily stopping and I should move onto brushing the next section of my teeth. This is useful as your mouth is separated into four quadrants that need to be equally cleaned - guidance I learnt from using the app!
The charger and travel case for the Philips toothbrush is stylish and sleek (Lucy Addicott)The brush head itself is an angled design - I have a few gaps between my teeth so found this to be an excellent shape to clean each tooth thoroughly.
The brand says that this toothbrush provides 'sonic brushing' and I immediately noticed how much faster this toothbrush was compared to other electric devices. My teeth felt so clean after using it which is pretty much the top priority when it comes to buying a toothbrush.
The Philips app showing me the areas to focus brushing (Lucy Addicott)The Philips DiamondClean Prestige also has an impressive battery life, lasting for two weeks of regular use, so if you do take it travelling for less than that time, you won't need to bring along the charger or worry about finding a charging port.
Speaking of travelling, it also comes with a slimline travel case which is light and easy to slip into any bag, plus it's made from vegan-friendly leather which is a really nice touch. If you do find yourself in a situation where you need a quick boost of battery-power for your toothbrush, the case has a USB charging port so you don't even have to remove it from the case.
Electric toothbrush alternatives
If you don't want to spend quite so much, there are some cheaper alternatives which are also impressive. The Spotlight Sonic Toothbrush, £110, is designed by dentists so I had high hopes that it did meet. The speed of the brush is great and left my teeth feeling very clean, plus it also has an auto-timer that will switch off after 2 minutes.
It doesn't have an app but it does have three cleaning modes (clean, white and sensitive), and it comes with three brush heads which will save you money initially on replacing them. A travel case is also included but I did find this to be a little clunky if you're after something more sleek.
The Spotlight electric toothbrush has three cleaning modes (Lucy Addicott)Oral-B devices use a round brush head and while I prefer the longer style, this design might be more comfortable for you, especially if you have braces or sensitive gums. The Oral-B Pro 3500, £100, is excellent for those on a moderate budget, as it looks stylish and provides a nice clean.
The Ordo Sonic Lite has a USB charging port (Lucy Addicott)For an electric toothbrush less than £35, you can't go wrong with the Ordo Sonic Lite. It comes in five fun colours, something you don't typically find with toothbrushes, and it has two cleaning modes.
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