When it comes to upping your dental hygiene, nothing quite beats switching to a decent electric toothbrush.
Experts have been telling us for many years that an electric toothbrush is much more effective than a manual brush for a number of reasons, one being they rid our mouths of up to 99% plaque ultimately leading to healthier teeth and gums.
From timers and apps to pressure sensors and oscillating technology, electric toothbrushes have come a long way from just a fancy tool that does the brushing for you, and with so many options on the market it can get a little overwhelming for first time buyers.
That's why we’ve rounded up the best electric toothbrushes for 2023, available from retail giants like Boots, Amazon and Argos, to help get you on your way to a healthier mouth and brighter teeth.
Best Electric Toothbrushes 2023
1. Oral-B Vitality Pro Electric Toothbrush
Best all-round
The Oral-B will remove 100% more plaque than a regular manual toothbrush due to the round brush head which surrounds each tooth. It also comes with three impressive brushing modes, allowing you to brush how best works for you, including Sensitive Plus, Sensitive and Daily Clean modes.
Making sure you change your brush head within the recommended three months, the brush head bristles will fade from green to yellow, alerting you that it needs to be changed.
There's three available colours to choose from, including black and grey.
Buy now from Amazon (£27.79), was £49.99
2. Colgate ProClinical 250R Electric Toothbrush with 8 Brush Heads
Best value for money
Colgate's ProClinical 250R electric toothbrush is self proclaimed to be tough on plaque but gentle to gums. The affordable option offers a dentist clean feeling, with an impressive five times of plaque removal around the gum line.
The specially designed soft, spiral bristles aim to minimise damage to gums, whilst providing an efficient polish.
Enjoy whiter teeth in up to one week and healthier gums in as little as four weeks. Essentially, in five weeks you can totally transform your oral health. And that's not all, it also comes with an extra eight brush heads, so if you're looking for value for money - this is it!
3. Silk'n Sonic Smile Rose Gold Electric Toothbrush
Best toothbrush for battery life
With an impressive 31,000 vibrating brush strokes per minute, this innovative sonic brush will certainly give your teeth a thorough clean. Not only that, it can help to remove surface stains making your teeth appear whiter.
It comes complete with an extensive battery life, all you need to do is charge this toothbrush once and enjoy up to three weeks without having to charge it again.
Featuring five different settings, you can ensure that you get the ideal clean you want. The White setting will focus on helping you reduce the appearance of surface stains, Clean will focus on your dental hygiene, Polish will buff your teeth, Massage allows you to give your gums a little TLC and Study will help you to familiarise yourself with electric brushing.
What more could you ask for?
4. Sonic Chic Deluxe Rechargeable Travel Toothbrush
Best for travel
The Sonic Chic Deluxe, is the ideal electric toothbrush for frequent travellers. This toothbrush has a ventilated hygienic cap to keep your brush clean on the go, wherever you go.
The brush has an impressive 28,000 – 32,000 brush strokes per minute, as well as the choice of two speeds for your convenience. It also has a built-in quadrant timer - 30 seconds for each part of the mouth that will total to two minutes as recommended.
For under £30 you can't go wrong.
Buy now from Amazon (£25.25), was £29.99
5. Oral-B Genius X with Artificial Intelligence Electric Toothbrush
Best for plaque removal
If you're looking for a smart toothbrush, that will not only deliver a dentist approved clean, but give you tips and suggestions on how to improve your techniques - then this one from Oral B is a great option.
The Oral B Genius X is packed with artificial intelligence and is the brand's smartest toothbrush yet. Just connect it to an app on your smartphone to generate information on your brushing methods and how to improve them.
A countdown timer on the app will also let you know if you're brushing for the recommended two minutes. And if you're brushing too hard, a light at the top of your new device will flash red, as well as slowing down the oscillation - to prevent damage.
The pack also includes a carry case for convenient transportation. What's more, you're also able to charge your toothbrush whilst it's in the case.
Buy now from Amazon (£147.08), was £339.99
6. Philips ProtectiveClean 5100 Electric Toothbrush
Best for whitening
The Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean has a sleek and modern design that claims to whiten teeth or visibly improve their shade in as little as one week.
Thanks to its unique sonic technology, fluid is driven deep between teeth along with the specially designed brush heads to help keep the gum lines nice and healthy.
Customise your brushing to your own needs, with a choice of three different modes, while the pressure sensor ensures you aren't causing any damage to your teeth by over brushing.
7. Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Electric Toothbrush
Best award-winning electric toothbrush
The Philips Sonicare DiamondClean toothbrush is a multi award-winning electric toothbrush, previously winning a gold at the London Beauty Awards.
The impressive toothbrush removes up to ten times more plaque than a manual brush and will improve gum health in as little as two weeks.
It features five different cleaning modes: clean, white, sensitive, gum care and deep clean, and also comes with a 14 day battery life - making it the ideal toothbrush for travelling with.
8. ION-Sei Sonic Electric Toothbrush
Best multi-function
It may not be a brand you're familiar with, but the ION-Sei is an electric toothbrush that offers a lot of great features that will keep your mouth healthy for longer.
The ION-Sei works with your body’s natural electrical charge, by producing an opposite weak charge that inhibits bacterial growth. This feature is something you'll rarely find in a lot of mainstream models.
And with up to 31,000 brush strokes per minute and three cleaning modes, you'll get a powerful clean, whilst maintaining a gentle-on-the-gums approach.
Buy now from Amazon (£129.99).
9. Oral B Vitality Plus Cross Action Electric Toothbrush
Best budget
This dentist-inspired electric toothbrush features CrossAction round brush heads and superior oscillating-rotating technology that's clinically proven to remove more plaque than a manual toothbrush, whilst promoting healthier gums.
The built-in timer helps you brush for the dentists and hygienists recommended two minutes.
It includes one cleaning mode, and comes with an extra 2 replacement CrossAction brush heads - for the £20 price tag this one's a great, affordable option.
10. Oral-B iO series 9 Electric Toothbrush
Best overall electric toothbrush
One of Oral-B’s most advanced toothbrushes yet, this top-of-the-range model boasts seven cleaning modes, including super sensitive, tongue cleaning and whitening.
Its pressure sensor has coloured lights to warn you if you’re brushing too hard, too softly or just right, and its interactive display shows a two-minute timer and brush head replacement reminders.
Buy now from Amazon (£305), was £499.99
11. Ordo Sonic+ Electric Toothbrush
Best under £50
With sonic pulse technology, the powerful brush delivers 40,000 brush strokes per minute as well as a built-in timer to keep you brushing for the recommended length of time.
There are four bespoke brushing modes, so the toothbrush allows you to customise your brushing experience with a choice of: Clean, White, Massage, and Sensitive.
A rechargeable Li-ion battery ensures you'll get brushing power for around 3 weeks - how good is that?
Buy now from Superdrug ( £44.99 ).
12. Waterpik Sonic-Fusion Flossing Toothbrush
Best electric toothbrush for flossing
We all know how important flossing is for our oral health, but many of us seem to miss it out of our daily routine. With this simple 2-in-1 solution, you’ll never forget to floss again, and your dentist will be praising your pearly whites in no time.
Without switching products, you can choose to brush, water floss, or brush and floss by just pressing a button.
This system is clinically proven to be twice as effective than traditional brushing and flossing - there's never been an easier way to remove plaque and improve gum health all in one go.
Buy now from Amazon (£460.39).
13. Sonic Toothbrush by Spotlight Oral Care
Best by dentists
The sonic toothbrush was designed by certified dentist sisters and founders of Spotlight Oral Care, Dr. Lisa and Dr. Vanessa Creaven, with both efficiency and comfort in mind.
The Spotlight Sonic Toothbrush can be used twice a day for up to 70 days due to its efficient Li- Lon battery. This means there are no more unsightly chargers and wires draped across the bathroom and it is just as portable as a manual toothbrush for any trips away.
The brush also comes complete with 3 heads, and for an extra £9, there's an option to have your brush personalised with your name.
Buy now from Spotlight Oral Care (£67.50), was £110
14. Oral-B Pro 600 Cross Action Electric Toothbrush
Best oscillating electric toothbrush
This older model from Oral B won't break the bank if you're on a budget, but it will definitely break the cycle of poor oral hygiene.
A built-in two minute timer ensures that you're brushing for the correct amount of time. The dentist-inspired round head along with the oscillating and pulsating technology encourages super healthy gums in just 30 days.
Buy now from Boots (£30.00), was £60
15. Oral-B Smart 4 4900 Electric Toothbrush Duo Pack, 2 Handles
Best Smart
The sleek white handle of the 4900 electric toothbrush
If you want to improve your brushing habits, remove plaque and promote healthier gums, then the 4900 electric toothbrush is a fantastic option.
It will remove up to 100% more plaque than a standard manual toothbrush, making your smile whiter from day one by removing surface stains. It also helps you protect your delicate gums with the pressure control technology that reduces brushing speed and alerts you to be gentler if you're brushing too hard.
