Electric toothbrush guides in plain words

Pick a rechargeable toothbrush you'll be glad you bought

We compare Oral-B iO, Philips Sonicare and other rechargeable brushes by the things you notice every day: the handle, the modes, the battery and the heads. When a brush acts up, our charging and reset guides walk you through the fix.

Latest guides

  • Oral-B Pro 1000
    Toothbrush Picks by Need

    Best Electric Toothbrushes for Braces

    Find the best electric toothbrush for braces: picks with gum-pressure protection, gentle modes and timers that help you clean around brackets and wires.

  • Oral-B CrossAction Heads, 4-Count
    Charging, Travel and Care

    What Type of Electric Toothbrush Head Is Best?

    What type of electric toothbrush head is best? Compare round, oval and diamond-shaped heads, plus fit checks for Oral-B and Sonicare handles.

  • Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9000 Electric Toothbrush
    Philips Sonicare Models

    Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9000 Review

    Philips Sonicare DiamondClean 9000 review: modes, pressure sensor, app pairing and battery life, plus who should buy it and which Sonicare to pick instead.

  • Oral-B Pro 1000 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush
    Oral-B iO and Pro Handles

    Oral-B Pro 1000 vs iO Series 3

    Oral-B Pro 1000 vs iO Series 3: compare cleaning power, modes, pressure control, timer and extras, then pick the brush that fits your routine.

  • Waterpik Sonic-Fusion Flossing Electric Toothbrush Water Flosser
    Toothbrush Picks by Need

    Best Electric Toothbrushes for Crowded Teeth

    The best electric toothbrushes for crowded teeth reach tight gaps and overlap. Compare handle sizes, round and sonic heads, timers and gum pressure controls.

  • Aquasonic Black Series
    Toothbrush Picks by Need

    Aquasonic Black Series Review: Is It Good?

    This Aquasonic Black Series review covers its modes, charging, included brush heads and travel case, plus how it compares with two alternatives.