You’ve probably Googled what the perfect toothbrush should look like and possibly have found a few different answers. Choosing a perfect toothbrush can be a bit challenging with so many different kinds offered to you. Most people find it difficult to know what they should look for.

Check out these general tips on what to look for when choosing toothbrushes:

  • Your perfect toothbrush should have a small head and bristles that are designed so you can reach all the hard-to-reach places in your mouth
  • Soft bristles are important. They have to be gentle on your teeth and gums
  • A toothbrush should have a comfortable handle with a non-slip grip so it’s easy to be used when wet

There are also three different types of power toothbrushes you may choose: rechargeable electric toothbrush (including sonic), regular manual toothbrush and battery power.

Rechargeable electric brushes are the ones you plug into the wall to recharge and purchase replacement brush heads every three months.The most common type of a toothbrush is a regular manual one which you are most likely accustomed to. They have a plastic handle and various nylon bristle designs. Battery power toothbrushes are similar in design to manual ones but they have enough vibration to provide an extra cleaning action.

Here are a few electric toothbrushes reviews that might help you decide.

Top selling toothbrushes

Oral-B Pro 5000 SmartSeries: Some people have a hard time switching from manual to electric toothbrushes due to different reasons. However, it’s true when they say once you try the electric brush you’ll never return to use a manual one. Oral-B Pro 5000 SmartSeries toothbrush can be bought on Amazon for a discounted price. It comes with a floss action brush head. It might take you while to figure out the best possible way to use the brush, but the clean feeling you get after brushing is incredible.

Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4100: If you’re one of those who are aggressive when brushing, then this one’s for you as it alerts you when you apply too much pressure. This pressure sensor is connected to the handle, not to the head of the brush. When you put too much pressure, you’ll notice a change in tone and vibration.

Waterpik Complete Care Water Flosser and Sonic Toothbrush: We know how flossing is important and when you have braces it can be a bit time-consuming to get the job done properly. Waterpik is a lifesaver and one of the best electric toothbrushes. While using it, make sure your lips are closed and you can always push the pause button in order to adjust the angles if need be. It has a built-in timer that pauses every 30 seconds so you know when to move to another quadrant of the mouth.

Consult with your North Pointe Dental Associates dentist

Too many options can give you a headache but NPDA’s dentists will help you select the best toothbrush for your teeth. Call us today at (813) 961-1727 and consult with your dentist!