Features of a High-quality Power Toothbrush

How You Can Benefit From Using an Electric Toothbrush

Any dentist will tell you what you already know, that your manual toothbrush just won't do the same cleaning job as an electric toothbrush. What's the reason for this? Well, it's obvious really isn't it? The motor moves much faster than your hand. In addition to this, electric toothbrushes that have rotating brush heads are much more able to reach areas that a manual toothbrush will probably miss, such as the gum line and between the teeth. Electric toothbrushes are also great for people who have health issues which restrict their movement, for example arthritis.

Features of a Decent Electric Toothbrush

• Detachable Brush Heads: Some low priced electric toothbrushes are designed to be thrown away after a few months, and therefore do not come with detachable heads. You definitely want to go for a toothbrush that has replaceable brush heads, because this means you will be able to use the toothbrushes for a very long time. Also, check to make sure you are able to easily buy new brush heads from most shops. Also check the price of the brush heads. There's no point getting a great bargain on the main toothbrush, to then have to spend a lot of money on replacement brush heads.
• Rechargeable: Rechargeable toothbrushes are great because it means you don’t have to buy any batteries for them. Just charge it up regularly and you're good to go.
• Toothbrush Timer: The recommended time for cleaning your teeth is 2 minutes. A lot of toothbrushes now have a timer which will tell you when you have brushed for 2 minutes.
• Decent Brush Head Design: The brush heads should be designed for maximum brushing effectiveness, and should be able to reach all areas of your teeth and gums for a thorough clean.
• Hard-wearing: Some electric toothbrushes (usually the cheaper ones) sometimes stop working after a few months. Try to find one which is known for being durable. Take a look at previous customer reviews to see if anyone has had any problems with that particular toothbrush.

The Leading Power Toothbrush Brands and their Product Ranges

• Oral B: $2-$200. Number 1 electric toothbrush brand, with many products covering a wide range of prices. 89 products available.
• Braun: $12-$100. This is also a top brand, with a number of different toothbrushes available. 34 products in total.
• Philips Sonicare: $17-$450. Another top brand, and they have a wide range of toothbrushes. 25 products available.
• Sonicare: $35-$200. Another top brand, they also have a wide range of products to choose from. 24 products available.
• Crest: $5-$16. Very low budget electric toothbrushes. 24 products available.
• Tooth Tunes: $7-$36. Childrens toothbrushes made in a fun style. 13 products available.
• Cybersonic: $49-$80. Not many products in this range. Only 11 products available.
• Colgate: $2-$15. Small selection of low priced electric toothbrushes.