The Best Electric Toothbrushes: Your Dentist Will Definitely Approve Of These

There’s a lot to love about this editor favorite from Brüüsh: the built-in timer, the six cleaning modes, and the very reasonable price tag, to name a few. It’s our go-to for that “just left the dentist” clean feeling, and the soft bristles are gentle on sensitive gums. Take your pick from five display-worthy colors.

Sometimes simple is better—especially when you’re taking your dental hygiene on the go. The Quip brush doesn’t offer a ton of bells and whistles, but it does a thorough job, and the sleek shape makes for a great travel companion. (It’s battery-powered, so you won’t need to tote any unwieldy cords.)

Many of our picks here are great for sensitive teeth and gums—after all, science tells us that electric brushing is preferable to manual for long-term gum health and plaque removal. But the medical-grade silicone bristles on this FOREO toothbrush are particularly soft to the touch, even at up to 11,000 pulses per minute. We also love the grooved back of the brush head, designed for optimal cheek and tongue cleaning.

Multitaskers of the world, take note: Snow’s electric toothbrush features a handy LED light so that you can actually whiten and brighten your teeth while you brush. You’ll also have your pick between four modes: Clean, Whiten, Polish, and Sensitive.

Meet the Rolls-Royce of electric toothbrushes. The Prestige Power pairs via Bluetooth to an app, which gives you real-time coaching during your cleaning session. (In other words, you’ll never miss a spot again.) The SenseIQ technology automatically adjusts power if it senses you’re brushing too hard, adding another layer of protection for your gums and enamel. This brush is even clinically shown to reduce up to 20x more plaque than brushing manually.

It’s never too early to practice good oral hygiene—but parents know that tooth-brushing with little ones can be a nightly headache. This dentist-approved brush was designed to make the habit… dare we say, fun? Kids 3+ get to choose between a rainbow of fun colors and the silicone handle is easy to grip for tiny fingers. Another welcome feature is the 4-week battery life, so that you don’t have to add “charge my kid’s toothbrush” to your laundry list of to-dos.

Aesthetics certainly aren’t the #1 thing to look for in an electric toothbrush…but they don’t hurt, either. This matte black stunner from celebrity dentist Dr. Michael Apa delivers on form, but it’s heavy on function too—offering 40,000 sonic vibrations per minute and three unique cleaning modes. It also comes with two different brush heads: one for premium whitening, and one for sensitive teeth and gums.

SURI hopes to tackle the toothbrush-plastic waste connection head-on with its sustainable, battery-powered model. The aluminum body of this electric toothbrush is designed to be taken apart and repaired, and you’ll rotate out brush heads made of recyclable, plant-based materials. If you live in the US or UK and need to dispose of your brush, the company offers free recycling, too.