The electric toothbrushes in this section weren’t my favorite, but they do have some great qualities that are worth mentioning. One of these might be the right choice for you, so it’s worth including them here.
Philips Sonicare Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush for Kids
For ages 3 and up, Philips Sonicare for Kids it’s just as great as Philips’ other Sonicare models. The electric brush has two different modes and a brush timer and comes in two different colors. Plus, each box contains stickers to decorate the handle. It works very similarly to the Oral-B electric toothbrush for children, although the brush head vibrates instead of oscillating.
I noticed that the handle is heavier and about an inch longer than that of the Oral-B Kid’s Color Changing toothbrush. The brush head is a smaller version of the Philips Sonicare Prestige, but is still almost three times longer than the Oral-B Kid brush head. What makes the Sonicare for Kids toothbrush unique is that it has Bluetooth capability that connects to a smartphone app. I think the app is one of the best; it has educational videos and a tracking system that parents can use to see their children’s behavior while bathing.
Quip electric toothbrush
The Quip brush head is very close to the size of a manual toothbrush head. Quip is simple in every way: it has a speed and a two-minute timer that buzzes every 30 seconds and turns off once the time is up. That’s it. There are no apps, chargers or wires. This electric toothbrush is powered by a AAA battery placed in the handle and charging lasts for three months.
I gave Hum by Colgate the title of “Best Battery Electric Toothbrush” and not Quip because I didn’t like the brush head of the toothbrush. Yes, it’s similar to a manual toothbrush, but I had a hard time using it to reach around my mouth. I also noticed that the Quip’s motor is not very powerful compared to models from Sonicare or Oral-B. To me, it looked like manual cleaning. I didn’t like this, but others might not mind. If you’re looking for a smart electric toothbrush without Bluetooth or an app, the Quip might be it.
CariPro electric toothbrush
The CariPro is a good brush, it just didn’t compare to the others on this list. The brush head vibrates and the top and bottom of the brush light up from the outside.
My gums and teeth felt sensitive after using CariPro, but I tend to experience tooth sensitivity. It’s hard to tell if this was due to the bristles of the brush or the way the brush head turned on. If you have sensitive gums, note that the brush has five settings, one of which is sensitive. There are some good things about this: I feel like the CariPro did a good job of cleaning my mouth.
Y brush
The Y-Brush made waves and sparked interest at CES in 2017 and has returned to CES year after year. The quirky, Y-shaped brush claims it can brush all your teeth in just 10 seconds. After applying the toothpaste directly to the brush, the entire Y brush goes into your mouth. You then have to bite down and press the button to activate the gentle vibrations. After five seconds, you can move on to your lower set of teeth.
Not only did I find that the Y brush didn’t clean my teeth, but the vibrations gave me a headache. It was an unpleasant experience that left my teeth coated with nothing but toothpaste. The concept of this brush is fun and interesting. It may be for you if you are tired of regular electric toothbrushes.
Oral-B Pro 500 Precision Clean
My experience with the Oral-B Pro 500 Precision Clean toothbrush compared to some others in the same price range. It has a cleaning mode and the brush head oscillates and rotates on a two-minute timer. The brush alerts you when you’re done. This simple Oral-B brush is basic and doesn’t have any special technology or paired apps.
Of all the Oral-B toothbrushes I tested with rotating brush heads, I liked this one the least. It wasn’t as powerful as the others and after a few uses, I found myself wondering if I needed a new brush head. I think this brush is perfect for someone trying out an electric toothbrush for the first time. It’s simple and very reasonably priced. I would personally go for the Oral-B Pro 1000, but this Pro 500 is a good budget option.
