Good oral hygiene isn't only necessary for good dental health. It can also affect your overall well-being so choose a suitable electric toothbrush is important for you. There are a lot of different kinds of electric toothbrush which may make you confuse to choose it ?
We consulted dentists and research to identify the most effective features available — brushing timers and pressure sensors — and then gathered 16 toothbrushes to test ourselves. We ended up with five models that encourage better brushing habits for a healthy smile.
Two-minute timer
The American Dental Association recommends two minutes of brushing for the most effective clean. Brushing for less than that can leave plaque behind while over-brushing can damage gums and teeth. All our experts said a two-minute timer is a must-have because it takes the guesswork out of brushing sessions and ensures teeth get the right amount of time under the bristles. While most electric toothbrushes now offer this feature standard, the best will have strong vibrations or an automatic shut-off at the end of the timer.
Quad-pacer
A quad-pacer splits the two-minute brushing timer into four 30-second intervals. This allows you to focus on brushing each quadrant of your mouth for an even brushing session. Most quad-pacers will either use short pauses in vibration or produce a short series of pulses to notify you when it’s time to move on.
Pressure sensor
A pressure sensor will let you know if you’re brushing too hard, which Dr. Gary Glassman explained “can irritate the gums, causing soreness or bleeding [and] over a long period of time… cause conditions such as gum recession.” Highly recommended by our experts, a pressure sensor will buzz, flash a light, or even pause brushing to let you know you need to ease up a little. Unfortunately, budget pressure sensors tend to require an excessive amount of force to activate them, so they’re really only effective in high-end models for now.
Lasting rechargeable battery
A rechargeable battery saves you the cost of replacing traditional batteries during an electric toothbrush's lifespan — around 3-5 years. In addition, it decreases the risk of a dead toothbrush and the loss of electric brushing’s benefits. Most electric toothbrushes offer a rechargeable battery that lasts, on average, two weeks per charge.
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