We Reviewed 10 ADA-Approved Electric Toothbrushes to Help You Find the Best Brush for Your Needs

This is one of the most budget-friendly options for a smart brush. The Oral-B iO Series brushes use linear magnetic technology to help ensure consistent and smooth brush head movements. This toothbrush also coaches you to a perfect clean with a smart display that connects to an app and lets you know when each quadrant of your mouth has been sufficiently cleaned.

The Oral-B iO Series 5 has a simple rubber-coated panel for the power button, which doubles as a battery light; it has five brushing modes, and an indicator light lets you know when your brush head needs to be replaced. While there are more expensive electric toothbrushes on the market, most brushers could still get all of the features they might actually use with this model while saving a significant amount.

Alex Peterson, DDS, of GR Family Dental in Kentwood, Michigan, explains, “During teeth cleanings, it’s not uncommon for us to see plaque buildup along the gumline or in between teeth. We recommend Oral-B toothbrushes because the brush heads are small enough to surround each tooth to give you a thoroughly clean smile.”

When I tested this brush, I appreciated that the pressure sensor not only let me know when I was brushing too hard but also when more pressure would be more effective. I have really sensitive gums, and electric toothbrushes can sometimes feel ticklish, causing me to ease up without realizing it. I don’t want to sacrifice a thorough cleaning, and the pressure sensor’s light ring was an easy way to keep me on track. And this brush runs around 10 decibels quieter than other Oral-B models, making for a more peaceful brushing experience.

The main downfall is the fairly long charging time: up to 16 hours to fully charge. But that charge lasts up to two weeks. To avoid waking up to a dead toothbrush, I kept it charging overnight, and it always had a charge when I needed to use it.

The RexCodar Ultrasonic Electric U-Type Toothbrush stands out for kids because the U-shaped brush helps little ones get all of their teeth cleaned at the same time, including those easy-to-miss back teeth. As someone who has raised three kids, I know that they often miss their back teeth, especially when they are toddlers and want to brush their teeth on their own.

Elli Schulman, DDS, recommends electric toothbrushes for children. “The automatic motions of an electric brush head ensure a more effective clean, even if your child hasn't yet mastered proper brushing technique,” he says. This toothbrush uses low-amplitude, high-frequency vibrations of 28,000 times per minute to clean teeth gently yet effectively and has five settings: soft, standard, cleaning, whitening, and massage. It fully charges in just two hours, and a single charge can last for up to 20 days.

We really like the brush’s big base because it’s easy for kids to get a steady grip. Our only complaint is that while this toothbrush is recommended for kids ages 6 to 12, some of the designs – like ducks or astronauts – seem a bit infantile for kids in the older part of that range.

With a battery that can last up to six weeks, you can take this electric toothbrush on vacation and not have to worry about adapters or plugs. This toothbrush is pared down and lightweight, and comes with a sleek carrying case.

While it’s fairly basic in design, it's also ergonomic and elegant. The Moon Electric Toothbrush uses 720 ultrafine bristles per brush, which are said to last 4 times longer than natural bristles. They work at 36,000 sonic vibrations per minute for the deepest clean.

This brush has five cleaning modes: clean, white, polish, massage, and sensitive. It comes in three designs — black, Hello Kitty, and pink — with matching brush heads. Brush heads are also available in gold, red, platinum, and slate.

The brush has a simple but highly functional design, with over 33,000 vibrations per minute for a deep clean and a two-minute timer. While the travel case is not included, we recommend splurging the extra $25 for it, as it has built-in USB-C charging and UV cleaning that kills 99.99 percent of bacteria.

One drawback is that this brush has only two cleaning modes, but that’s still plenty to get the job done. Also, the simpler motor comes in at a mere 54 decibels, making it one of the quietest electric toothbrushes on the market.

Quip has the compact nature of a manual brush but the power of an electric one. For the price, it’s surprisingly elegant, especially if you opt for one of the colors, including copper, a metallic gray, or the multicolored Sunset. The toothbrush holder sticks to most flat surfaces, such as a mirror, and it doubles as a cover when you're traveling. Bonus: The back of the brush head functions as a tongue scraper.

If you have limited outlets in your bathroom, it’s an ideal choice, since it’s AAA-battery operated (but that also means it’s not rechargeable). The brush has two cleaning modes and is equipped with a two-minute timer that lets you know when you hit 30-second intervals. We especially like that Quip offers an optional refill service that sends members a new brush head and a new battery.

If you’re a techie who likes to fiddle and customize your electronic experiences, this is the toothbrush for you. The Oral-B Genius 7500 comes with Bluetooth connectivity and a customizable smart pressure sensor that lights up when you brush too hard. You can even customize the sensor’s color.

Instead of just vibrating like other electric toothbrushes, it offers a 3-D cleaning action that oscillates, rotates, and pulsates to break up and remove plaque. Three brush heads — 3-D, cross-action, and flossing — are included with purchase. The brush connects to an app that tracks and monitors brushing habits and patterns. In-app features include goal-setting and coaching programs.

However, the 7500 comes in at over 70 decibels, making it one of the louder brushes on the market. For those like me who highly value quiet in the morning or evening, or have others sleeping nearby, this noise level may be bothersome.

While perhaps overkill for most brushers, the Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige is for those who are either obsessed with tracking their brushing efficiency or who simply appreciate top-tier products. At approximately $300 retail, this brush senses pressure, motion, and coverage up to 100 times per second. Plus, it doesn’t just alert you when you’re using too much or too little pressure – it adjusts it for you.

This smart brush also features location tracking to follow your brushstrokes, but be warned, it takes very attentive angling of the brush to convince the artificial intelligence (AI) monitor that you haven't missed a spot. You’ll need to follow the AI’s guidance exactly or your data tracking may be incorrect. Also, instead of working with four mouth zones like most smart toothbrushes, this one has a two-minute timer that works in 20-second increments, breaking the task of brushing into six sections.

The Philips Sonicare 9900 has five cleaning modes, but they can only be changed from within the app, not from the brush itself. The app provides useful information, like logs of past brushing sessions and personalized tips based on how you brush. I found this toothbrush and the app experience to be a bit overwhelming overall. However, the app makes it easy to shop for replacement bristles, log your dental appointments, track brush head usage, and monitor your brush’s remaining battery power.

Oclean is another high-end, smart sonic toothbrush. Unlike other models, this one offers brushing feedback in real time with an AI-powered voice. Whether you are applying excessive pressure or focusing on a particular area in your mouth for too long, the X Ultra S will tell you by talking to you. It also has an impressive 40-day battery life.

One feature that really makes this brush stand out is its full-color touch-screen display. Simply swipe the screen to the cleaning mode you want to use, then an image of a set of orange teeth will appear on the screen, and as you brush, the teeth will turn white based on where you’ve cleaned, allowing you to see the areas that need more attention.

This brush connects to an app that provides even more detailed brushing feedback. The app offers multiple ways to customize the brushing performance to your preferences, including brushing time, mode, and intensity level. There are 14 cleaning modes; if you want help finding the best brushing experience, take the app's quiz on your dental health for recommendations.

The Oclean X Ultra S includes a light-up USB charging base, a magnetic wall mount for the brush, and three brush heads: ultra gum care, ultra clean, and ultra white. The brush heads are well made, with a mix of silicone and nylon bristles that are gentle on gums. This brush is surprisingly light and has a very quiet motor that delivers up to 42,000 movements per minute. There’s also a USB charging case for travel, with space for the brush handle and two brush heads.

The biggest drawback to this otherwise fantastic brush is that the AI voice can be tricky to hear if there is a lot of ambient noise in your home. But honestly, it’s a small price to pay for all of the incredible features this brush offers.

The Better & Better Natural Bamboo Toothbrush honestly looks great sitting on my bathroom counter. It has a minimalistic sleek bamboo handle that fits in with just about any aesthetic. Plus, the brush is sustainably crafted so that, should something go wrong, the company can easily replace the motor or battery (rather than replacing the entire brush, resulting in unnecessary waste).

While this may be one of the most eco-friendly brushes on the market and a definite competitor of Suri's, I appreciate that brushing efficiency was never overlooked during the design process. Offering 31,000 vibrations per minute, this toothbrush is a powerhouse. Each toothbrush set includes a USB charging cord, charging base, power plug, and two bamboo toothbrush heads.

I love this brush so much that I got one for my daughter, too. While the brush is advertised as totally waterproof — even safe to use in the shower — if it’s not fully dried after, the porous bamboo handle is capable of growing mold.

The Pro-Sys VarioSonic is made specifically with sensitive gums in mind and is even gentle enough to use on implants. There are five brush heads, all of which are included with purchase and are made for sensitive gums: feather soft, ultra soft, hybrid soft, extra soft, and normal soft. While fairly simple in design, with a two-minute timer, pressure sensor, and five brushing modes, this brush offers everything needed to keep sensitive mouths clean.

Between three head options and five modes, it is easy to create a very customizable brushing experience. What I liked about this brush is that I was able to test all three brush heads to find the one that worked best for my unique gum sensitivity. I like normal soft because it is firm enough to feel like it’s doing something while soft enough to feel gentle. When I need to order replacements, I can buy a three-pack of just normal soft heads.

A friend of my family bought this model because of her sensitivity and raves, “The bristle heads are the only ones I’ve tried that genuinely did not bother my gums. But after just a couple of months, I started having issues with the battery and with the machine randomly turning off.” In our research, we did find that the longevity of the brush is questionable, although the brush comes with a one-year warranty.