12 best electric toothbrushes

*Editor’s review of the best. Selection criteria. This material is subjective, not an advertisement and is not intended as a guide to purchase. Consultation with a professional before purchasing.

This review, we decided to devote the electric toothbrushes, which not only firmly took its niche in the market of Russia and the CIS, but also gradually replacing the traditional manual toothbrushes because of their low efficiency.

For convenience, we have divided our review into 4 categories, each of which presents a different type of toothbrushes – basic (mechanical), sonic, ultrasonic and children’s. For each group we have selected 3 models, each of which has its own unique features and is considered the best in its product group. To make our review as varied as possible, we’ve chosen models from all price groups – from budget options for 500-1,000 rubles, to the premium toothbrushes at a price of about 20,000 rubles.

In addition to brand awareness, reliability and innovative technology, we took into account an important criterion – feedback from real users, who provided information on all the identified strengths and weaknesses of a particular model based on practical experience. This information we took from the official websites of manufacturers of toothbrushes, as well as from Yandex.Market, otziv- and other public sources of information.

How to choose an electric toothbrush

To choose the right electric toothbrush, you need to consider the following important points:

1. How the device works.
2. Hardness of the bristles of the working head.
3. Availability of various additional options to help with oral care.

According to the principle of operation, electric brushes can be divided into three main groups – electromechanical, sonic and ultrasonic. Category 1 models have a movable head that reciprocates or rotates to clean plaque from the teeth.

Sonic brushes with vibration system, which allows the bristles to perform sweeping movements, effectively cleaning the interdental space.

The ultrasonic models are the most expensive, but also the most effective. They have no rotating head, but there is a special oscillator, which operates at a frequency of 1.6 million strokes per minute.6 MHz up to 9.6 million strokes per minute. It is in this range that the molecular bonds between bacteria break down and are quickly destroyed. It loosens plaque from the inside and removes it effectively.

The choice of hardness degree of bristles is quite an important parameter that affects the comfort of the user while brushing their teeth. While a manual toothbrush with the wrong hardness can cause minor bleeding of gums or ineffective brushing, you can imagine what can happen at 30,000-40,000 rpm of the working head.

There are several useful additional options to help you take better and better care of your mouth:

1. A timer that tells you when to clean the next area.
2. A gum pressure sensor that signals when pressure is exceeded, guaranteeing safe cleaning.
3. Several modes of operation – from daily care, to whitening.
4. Selectable brush intensity.
5. Availability of interactive application on your smartphone, which will help you take better and gentler care of your mouth.

Children’s toothbrushes are a separate category and most of them are basic mechanical and acoustic models. The big differences are their gentler bristles, smaller brush head size and lower number of revolutions/vibrations. Plus, especially for kids and teens, these brushes stand out because of their colourful design, which often features characters from popular cartoons.

The right toothbrush will provide you with quality and comfortable oral care, as well as help prevent various dental diseases, including dental caries.

Best electric toothbrushes ranking

The best mechanical electric toothbrushes

The first part of our list has three models of mechanical style electric toothbrushes. These are the basic versions, equipped with an electric motor which mechanically rotates the head.

Each of the brushes has its own features, advantages and nuances, which makes it considered the best in its product group.

CS Medica CS-465-M

Rating: 4.7

Our rating starts with the CS Medica CS-465-M inexpensive toothbrush from the famous Japanese company Omron. The manufacturer provides a two-year warranty on products, which indicates the high quality of the workmanship of the product.

The brush is designed for adults and children 12 years and older. The drive produces up to 18,000 movements per minute, which effectively cleans the interdental space, enamel and massaging the gums. One of the features of this model is the special shape of the nozzle, which combines the rotating head and a stationary oblong part with bristles. This combined design has proven to be highly effective during oral care.

The brush works on two AAA batteries, and the battery life lasts for about 60 days with two daily brushes.

The owners of the product emphasize the simplicity and reliability of design, as well as the high efficiency of the brush. Among the disadvantages of consumers noted the need to thoroughly clean the nozzle from the remnants of paste, as when it dries, the paste blocks the rotation of the head.

We recommend CS Medica CS-465-M for all users who have used an electric toothbrush before but want to try it for a small price.

Advantages

• Affordable price.
• Battery operation.
• Dual nozzle.
• Ergonomic non-slip handle.

Disadvantages

• Dried toothpaste blocks the head (according to user reviews).

Oral-B Pro 1 – 790 DUO

Rating: 4.8

Next on our list is the Oral-B Pro 1 – 790 DUO. Distinctive feature of model consists that the set includes two identical brushes that is actual at purchase for two people (or, on the big family when one brush can be used by several people, but everyone should have an individual nozzle).

Brushes are made in Germany, and the manufacturer provides an official three-year warranty.

The brush works on a patented 3D technology that combines reciprocating and pulsating movements (8800 and 20000 strokes per minute), providing a high quality of cleaning. For safety, there is a built-in gum pressure sensor that turns off pulsation if the pressure is too high.

Timer for 2 minutes with a 30-second split time allows you to properly and evenly clean your mouth according to the recommendations of the world’s leading dentists.

One of the features of the model is a universal seat that allows you to use all the manufacturer’s nozzles.

Users note the successful decision – 2 brushes in one set, good efficiency of work, as well as ease of use and versatility. The disadvantages of some consumers include the presence of a single mode of operation and an increased noise level.

2 brushes in the set, stylish appearance, possibility to use other nozzles from the manufacturer and reasonable price allowed the model Oral-B Pro 1 – 790 DUO to take one of the leading places in our rating.

Advantages

• 2 brushes included.
• Can use other Oral-B nozzles.
• Safe charger.
• Timer for 2 minutes.
• 3D cleaning.

Disadvantages

• Overpriced.
• Only one mode of operation (according to the users).

Oral-B Smart 4 4000

Rating: 4.9

Completes the nomination of the best basic electric toothbrushes Oral-B Smart 4 4000 model, which combines all the advanced technology of the manufacturer with the maximum comfort and practicality for the user.

Brush works in a combined mode, making per minute 8800 reciprocating and 40000 translating motions, which ensures quick, gentle and quality brushing of teeth.

The special design of the nozzle with a polishing cup retains the paste longer, providing an additional whitening effect over the entire surface of the tooth.

One of the features of the model – the ability to connect to a proprietary free Oral-B app via Bluetooth. It allows you to monitor your brush’s proper use online, as well as receive recommendations and adjustments to make oral care as effective as possible.

For safe operation, the model is equipped with a special sensor that controls the pressure on the gums. In case of exceeding the allowable force, the sensor will glow red and turn off the pulsation mode. Additionally, a 2-minute timer that alerts the user every 30 seconds to change the brushing zone is helpful in determining the proper amount of brushing time.

According to reviews from Yandex Online.Market, the model received a rating of 4.8 points and a prestigious “buyers’ choice” rating, with 95% of consumers recommending its purchase. Among the key advantages users highlight the high efficiency of cleaning teeth, the presence of a gum pressure sensor and timer. Among the minor drawbacks, some owners of the technique noted the difficulty of connecting the brush through the app via Bluetooth.

We recommend the Oral-B Smart 4 4000 toothbrush because of its quality construction, efficient performance and wide range of features.

Advantages

• Timer.
• Online App.
• Gum pressure sensor.
• Bleaching effect.

Disadvantages

• Difficulty connecting to a smartphone (according to users).

Best Electric Sonic Toothbrushes

For the category of the best sound electric toothbrushes, we selected 3 models from leading Russian and foreign manufacturers. For an objective review, we’ve chosen the best options in three different price ranges, allowing our readers to more accurately decide on a specific solution.

Revy

ne RL 010

Rating: 4.7

Oclean X Pro is a premium toothbrush that appeared on the Russian market just a few months ago. The Oclean brand is part of the commercial group Xiaomi, well known in our country and in many countries around the world.

Its ergonomic design with touch screen display is worth mentioning, as well as its wide range of functions. The user can adjust the mode of operation directly on the brush or synchronize the device with the proprietary app on your smartphone and set all necessary settings there.

Brush is IPX-7 rated, so it can be fully rinsed under running water. To protect against the penetration of water inside the body through the metal rod, there is a special gland.

The maximum number of vibrations is up to 42000 rpm, which allows you to take complex care of your mouth. One of the special qualities of the brush and the online app is that it automatically detects and marks any blind spots missed during cleaning. It allows you to remove plaque from almost 100% of the surface of the teeth on the outer and inner side of the jaw.

Thanks to the special shape of bristles brush teeth better and faster, and gentler whitening of enamel compared to similar products by other manufacturers (the company has a patent on the shape of the bristles Oclean: ZL2017301349230).

Also an original solution – a suspended base, which acts as a contactless charger and holder.

According to real owners, the brush deserves extremely positive reviews due to the convenience of control, interactivity, flexibility of settings and a wide range of functions. No major flaws were found, only some customers had issues with firmware upgrade and subsequent connection of the brush to the app on their smartphone.

The Oclean X Pro is one of the flagships among sonic toothbrushes, with nearly limitless features and flexible settings for healthy and effective oral cleaning. We would absolutely recommend this model to anyone who wants to get the most out of their toothbrush.

Advantages

• Multiple programs.
• Powerful proprietary app.
• Up to 40 days on a single charge.
• Protection standard IPX-7.

Disadvantages

• There are problems with firmware update (according to users).

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ps Sonicare ExpertClean 7500 HX9631/16

Rating: 4.9

The Philips Sonicare ExpertClean 7500 HX9631/16 from the famous Dutch manufacturer of small appliances and health and beauty products completes our top three Sonicare toothbrushes.

The brush is made in a noble black color that gives it a stylish look.

Among the distinctive features of the model it is worth noting the ability to connect to a proprietary application on a smartphone, which will help beginners to form healthy habits, and more experienced users to adhere to the correct schedule of care for the oral cavity.

The brush itself recognizes the type of nozzle, gives advice on the care of your teeth, as well as lets you know when you need to replace the brush head.

It has 4 cleaning modes, each with 3 cleaning intensity levels to customize your experience. For safe brushing there is a pressure sensor on the gums, which will give a vibrating signal on the handle of the brush when the maximum pressure is exceeded.

For people who travel a lot or are on business trips, the manufacturer has provided a compact travel pouch with USB charging port.

Real toothbrush owners are very positive about the ergonomics, functionality, practicality, and quality of the toothbrush. Users didn’t find any fundamental disadvantages with this model, but some respondents mentioned that the battery takes too long to charge.

We recommend the Philips Sonicare Sonicare ExpertClean 7500 HX9631/16 to all fans of innovative health and beauty solutions. Simple operation and a wide range of settings allows you to take care of your oral health in a thorough, high-quality and safe way.

Advantages

• Interactive App.
• Automatic nozzle type recognition.
• Multiple cleaning modes with different intensities.
• Convenient travel case.
• Up to 14 days of use on a single battery charge.

Disadvantages

• The battery takes too long to charge (according to user reviews).

Best Ultrasonic Electric Toothbrush

We continue our review of ultrasonic toothbrushes. We have selected 3 best models from renowned Russian and foreign manufacturers. Given the rather specific product segment, only a few brands with their products have settled in there for a long time.

Each of the toothbrushes under consideration has its own unique design and functional features, which makes it the best in its price category.

Donfeel HSD-015

Rating: 4.7

Donfeel HSD-015 opens the category of the best ultrasonic toothbrushes. The toothbrush is produced by Russian company that produces goods for home and beauty since 2001. Model is made in a modern factory in China, where each unit goes through a multi-step quality control.

The model has 5 modes, including massage and whitening, which allows you to choose the optimal program for oral care. Built-in rechargeable battery that powers the brush for up to 6 weeks on a single charge.

It comes with 3 interchangeable nozzles with different levels of hardness, which allows you to choose the best option for cleaning your teeth and even dentures.

The key difference between this model and most competitors is the built-in UV sterilizer that quickly cleans and decontaminates all working brush heads – very convenient and takes cleaning to a new level of hygiene.

Most of the owners of toothbrushes are positive about the quality of cleaning and high battery capacity. No principal disadvantages were found, except that some users have pointed out the unusual feeling at the first brushing, which is logical, because the ultrasonic brush works on a different principle than the traditional model with reciprocating and rotating movements.

Good equipment, extensive functionality, availability of UV-sterilizer and thoughtful ergonomics allowed Donfeel HSD-015 toothbrush to become one of the best in our rating.

Advantages

• 5 programs.
• Up to 6 weeks on a single charge.
• Built-in UV sterilizer.
• 3 nozzles of different hardness included.

Disadvantages

• No connection to your smartphone.

Emmi-dent 6 Platinum

Rating: 4.8

The next brush in our review – Emmi-dent 6 Platinum. Products are made in Germany using unique patented technology. The brush emits vibrations at a frequency of 1.6 MHz, being exclusively in the ultrasonic range.

The key difference of this model from other manufacturers is that the ultrasonic generator with chip is not in the body of the handle, but directly in the cleaning head. This allows the sound wave to penetrate as deeply as possible into the gums and plaque, performing an effective cleaning and tissue massage at the same time. If you replace the brush head every 3 months you get a new head and a new ultrasound chip so it works like new every time.

This type of design is patented in Germany, the EU and Russia (patent number 2526465), which makes the brush Emmi-dent 6 Platinum unique solution that has no analogues.

Special brush design generates up to 96 million vibrations per minute. This speed effectively kills all bacteria, including plaque. Together with the non-abrasive toothpaste micro-particles of active foam are created on the tooth surface, which envelop and kill bacteria almost instantly.

Users speak highly of the high-quality German construction, unique design and high efficiency. The disadvantages of consumers include a very high cost of the device.

We recommend Emmi-dent 6 Platinum to all users who want the ultimative quality of cleaning and have the opportunity to buy a premium device.

Megasonex

Rating: 4.9

Rounding out our review of the best ultrasonic toothbrushes is the Megasonex model from the brand of the same name. The brush is made in China, but it is very well made, with no backlashes and warping.

The distinctive feature of this model is that it works in range 1.6 MHz with up to 9 vibration frequency.6 million vibrations per minute. This range is called “medical” ultrasound, which allows the brush to gently care for the oral cavity. The distinctive feature of the model – the rapid destruction of the bonds in the bacterial chains (including plaque and tartar), which allows the device to almost independently clean your teeth without outside help.

The ultrasonic generator itself is placed right under the bristles which enables it to transmit the vibrations directly to the plaque with practically no loss. It significantly improves cleaning efficiency compared to the models in which ultrasound is generated in the handle.

Most users have experienced the effects of deep ultrasonic teeth cleaning using the Megasonex brush. Many consumers after 10 years of use buy the same exact new brush without even considering alternatives. Among the disadvantages, some respondents noted the overpriced device.

Megasonex is one of the first ultrasonic toothbrushes that appeared on the Russian market. It is still very effective, practical and ergonomic, but has undergone few changes over the years. We recommend Megasonex ultrasonic toothbrush to all fans of innovative technologies in the field of oral care.

Advantages

• Operating at the “medical ultrasound” frequency.
• Oscillation generator in the nozzle.
• One of the first ultrasonic toothbrushes on the market.

Disadvantages

• No gum pressure sensor.

Best Electric Toothbrushes for Kids

The final section of our rating is presented by three models of toothbrushes for children and teenagers from worldwide manufacturers of health and beauty products. Each of the presented models has its key features and advantages, which allowed them to take one of the leading positions not only in our rating but also in its price category.

Oral-B Vita

ty Kids Cars D100.413.2K

Rating: 4.7

Our review continues with the CS Medica CS-562 Junior Toothbrush. This is a subsidiary brand of a well-known Japanese concern OMRON, which produces high-precision electronic devices for health (eg tonometers).

One of the model’s features is clinically proven effectiveness and safety when brushing the mouth of children from 5 years and teenagers. To read the results of the test and expert opinion please click here.

The model belongs to the category of sonic brushes, and it has a vibrating pile of 16,000 movements per minute. It allows you to gently remove plaque without damaging gum tissue or tooth enamel.

The brush has an IPX-7 moisture-resistant, rubberized exterior for easy, safe use. Powered by 1 battery that lasts about 6 months.

Comes with 2 interchangeable nozzles with reduced head size, which is ideal for children’s teeth.

Among the distinguishing features is the LED light on top of the brush, which makes brushing interesting for your child.

The model has a built-in 2-minute timer with short pauses every 30 seconds to remind you to change the cleaning quadrant. Brush will automatically turn off after set time.

According to the feedback from parents who have this brush, children are more likely to brush their own teeth, and regular checkups with dentists confirm the improvement of enamel and gum quality. The disadvantages some users include the lack of battery and the need to regularly purchase batteries.

Affordable sound vibration at high speed, clinically proven effectiveness, ergonomic handle and LED-lighting allowed CS Medica CS-562 Junior toothbrush to take one of the top positions in our review and in its product group.

Advantages

• On-off timer (2 min).
• Water resistance IPX-7.
• Bright LED backlight.
• Comfortable rubberized handle.
• Clinically proven performance.

Disadvantages

• Battery operated (according to users).

Oral-B Smart 4 Junior Sensi

Rating: 4.9

The Oral-B Smart 4 Junior Sensi model completes our review of the best toothbrushes for kids. The brush is highly functional and cleverly designed to allow your child to brush their own teeth and take care of their oral health.

Key features include its ability to combine up to 40,000 pulsating strokes with up to 8,800 revolutions of the 3D head. The combination of these features ensures effective cleaning of the teeth and gums from plaque and food debris.

The second important option is the presence of a gum pressure sensor. It has an external red light at the base of the head. In case you apply too much pressure the system gives you an automatic warning and lowers the rotation speed of the brush head, preventing possible damage to gums and enamel.

The brush can be connected via Bluetooth to the proprietary application where the user can select the appropriate mode (whitening, gentle or daily brushing), as well as receive all the necessary recommendations from leading specialists Oral-B for proper brushing teeth.

The manufacturer has made the socket for the nozzle universal, allowing the heads to be used not only for children, but also for adults.

According to consumer reviews from Yandex.Market, the model received a rating of 4.9 out of 5, and 95% of respondents recommend its purchase. Among the positive points users note the ergonomic design, the presence of a pressure sensor, long battery life and high efficiency. No critical defects were found, only a few users note the ill-conceived design of the charging indicator. It does not show the current charge of the battery, and the light comes on only when the charge is almost zero, which is not very convenient.

High technology, safety, practicality and efficiency made the Oral-B Smart 4 Junior Sensi toothbrush one of the best in our ranking and in its product group.

Advantages

• Patented 3D rotating head system.
• Gum pressure sensor.
• Timer.
• -Two-week battery life.
• Dedicated mobile app.

Disadvantages

• High cost.
• Poor design of the charge sensor (according to users).