5 Best Electric Toothbrushes of 2024
Based on dentists' recommendations and our own extensive testing, these are your best bets.
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If you’ve ever been nervous about going to the dentist (no one likes another cavity!), it might be time to switch up your brushing routine by investing in an electric toothbrush. Unlike manual toothbrushes, electric ones typically use a sonic or oscillating motion to help you get a deeper clean and improve dental hygiene. Best of all, they strive to make brushing your teeth less of a nuisance by offering extra features like a built-in two-minute timer so you know when it’s time to stop brushing as well as a pressure sensor that informs you if you’re pressing down too hard.
Our analysts at the Good Housekeeping Institute recently tested nearly a dozen electric toothbrushes to find the best ones on the market. We tested each electric toothbrush for ease of use, performance and durability, and asked our consumer testers for their feedback, too.
Our top picks:
With so many dental products out there, from water flossers to teeth whiteners, it can be tricky to know where to start when shopping for a new toothbrush. Do you prefer Oral-B or Sonicare, or are you looking for an electric toothbrush that’s great for travel? What about an electric toothbrush for the kids? App connectivity, the number of cleaning modes and battery life are just some of the many features to consider.
That's why we combined our testing notes and input from professional dentists including Sharon L. Huang, D.D.S., owner of Les Belles Dentistry in New York City, and Jamie Reynolds, M.D., an orthodontist based in Michigan, to help you find the best electric toothbrush. After our reviews, read on to learn more about the benefits of electric toothbrushes, and tips on the key features to consider when shopping. Pair your new toothbrush with one of the best whitening toothpastes and check out or guide to the best baby toothbrushes if you have little ones at home.
Olivia (she/her) is a media and tech product reviews analyst at the Good Housekeeping Institute, covering tech, home, auto, health and more. She has more than five years of experience writing about tech trends and innovation and, prior to joining GH in 2021, was a writer for Android Central, Lifewire and other media outlets. Olivia is a graduate of George Washington University, with a bachelor's degree in journalism, political science and French, and she holds a master’s degree in communications from Sciences Po Paris.
Birnur (she/her) led the Beauty, Health and Sustainability Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute from 2007 to 2023. In addition to overseeing product testing and GH Seal applications, she conducted our annual Beauty Awards selection process and was an active leader in GH’s green initiatives, including the Sustainable Innovation Awards and Raise the Green Bar Summit. In addition to earning M.Eng. and Ph.D. degrees in chemical engineering, she also has a professional certificate in sustainability management from Columbia University.
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