Electric toothbrush recommendations

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Evening all,

Can anyone recommend an electronic toothbrush please?

Looking for something under £50, but finding the options overwhelming!

I currently use a manual so don't know where to start.

One thing I would like is one that tells me when I'm brushing too hard

Thank you 😊

The oral B io series are really good and you should be able to get one for your budget, it tells you if you are brushing too hard , I’ve got the Io3 although there are more expensive versions

If you don't mind buying off Amazon I can recommend the one I've been using for the past couple of years. Since using this and a just-as-cheap water flosser )also from Amazon) I've had really good feedback from my hygienist, my teeth and gums are in great shape!
I can't do a link but search for "7AM2M Sonic Electric Toothbrush"

Thank you both! I was hoping someone would recommend the oral b i0 ones as they're one of the ones I had narrowed it down to.

I don't actually have an amazon account 🙈 I know I should get with the times (hence the toothbrush upgrade!)

Absolutely not Oral B, especially not the iO series, due to the hidden black mould problem (google it). Absolutely disgusting. Sonicare all the way in this house once we realised what was going on, that it’s so prevalent, and that Oral B know about it but don’t care.

I've got the sonic one from Superdrug and highly recommend it! Not expensive either

You do have to clean them properly as any electric toothbrush is prone to mould otherwise. I have had 3 Phillips sonicare toothbrushes that have been very expensive and haven’t lasted very long at all. Many people don’t clean their brushes thoroughly and that is when mould can happen

Phillips sonicare. The entry level model works exactly the same as the most expensive model but just does basic clean function. Perfectly adequate for cleaning teeth. They are a bit like washing machines, come with lots of fancy stuff but you only ever use 40deg mixed washing cycle.

Oral B entry level is completely different to the iO which I find a bit gimmicky.

Another really good electric brush is Curoprox Hydrosonic Pro. Expensive but worth it. It has a small brush head, same technology as the Sonicare but is smaller and lighter. The brush heads are far superior and are soft. They have polyester filaments that don’t wear as quickly and finer .

I’ve noticed that the sonic brush action tends to clean deeper between the teeth leaving less plaque. You still need to floss but you don’t find as much rubbish.

Steer clear of the cheap and cheerful brands. You get what you pay for.

Boots or Superdrug frequently do 50% off dental healthcare so worth waiting until they are half price. Argos are cheap for replacement heads.

https://www.superdrug.com/toiletries/dental/electrical-toothbrush/philips-sonicare-sonic-electric-toothbrush-2100-series-white/p/812433?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20833622325&gbraid=0AAAAADp4mz8wra8iWHXFnN3Gkn2FIQ8zs&gclid=Cj0KCQjww4TGBhCKARIsAFLXndRzCcv98Hw9YPoNEJsJJhM5_Rw6CtTcyA3OOsoNOKCKwRlxv8NouO4aApenEALw_wcB
Superdrug are currently selling Sonicare for £29.99 rep is normally £70.
I alway recommend starting with entry level model because you need to see if it suits you. Finally DON’T take it out of the box and use it straight away. They usually have a Q code to see how best to use it. You can’t use it as you would a manual toothbrush.

I am a dentist with 35+ yrs experience. We are either given brushes to trial or can buy them heavily discounted. I have tried most models and the ones I’ve mentioned are the ones I like best. I gave a Curaprox Hydrosonic to my DS who like most teenagers tends to use a gadget till it needs recharging but he has been using it for 18mnths now and religiously recharges it. While he’s waiting for it to recharge he uses my brush, just swaps the head over.

We also love the Curaprox manual brushes. They have 5x the bristles so clean more effectively and again they are polyester so don’t absorb water and splay. You can also snap the head off the handle so the handle can be disposed of in the recycling bin.

My favourite is the Velvet but I have a drawer full off 5460. The number refers to the number of bristles. They are soft and it doesn’t feel like you’re brushing your teeth but they are really effective.
https://curaprox.co.uk/toothbrushes/manual-toothbrushes/toothbrush-cs-12460-velvet-p500

Oral B pro3. £35. None of the singing and dancing and linking to phone apps crap you don't need. Two brush speeds and a pressure sensor. Mine is donkeys years old. Buy heads from Amazon/eBay. Get one with a travel case.

I just got the ordo, it's £50 at argos in a set with the water flosser. It's taken a while to get used to the feel of sonic, and I'm not sure I'm using it correctly. Overall i would recommend but the flosser is quite messy.

Bit more expensive at around £75 but I’ve got a Suri toothbrush and it is fantastic, I’ve swapped to it from an Oral B and it is far superior .

I have an oral b io4 and love it. Was around £75 a few years ago

or an oral b pro 3500 for £35
https://rackhams.com/oral-b-pro-3-3500-pink-electric-toothbrush-with-riso-art-travel-case

get a water flosser - glracd from Amazon is mine and it good- better than a water pik

io heads are expensive - £15 for 2

I’ve had Philips sonicare brushes for the past 13ish years. The pps suggesting they don’t last are unfortunately correct. Definitely don’t be spending £400 on one - I’ve learned the hard way on this over the years.. buy the cheaper ones. And definitely keep the receipt safe because if it doesn’t last, and you can prove the purchase date Philips will send you a replacement unit - it’s usually the handle which goes ‘floppy’ and then won’t clean your teeth with any power. You need to take off the head at least a couple of times a week and wipe around the prong that attaches the head if you are not swapping heads between you and someone else daily. And don’t drop it - that’s the other reason they seem to fail!

Definitely recommend a water flosser. They take some getting used to, but great if you have tight interdental spaces or areas teepee brushes or floss get stuck in.

Suri. Simple and feels super clean. Recyclable heads and a cleaning case

Definitely Ordo - often on offer on QVC - I have had numerous Oral B including some from io range and would never have another - battery would not charge and it was around £150. Love the Ordo and nice size head and shape. Also charges using regular usb cable and plug which I like. Would highly recommend

No point people suggesting Suri when OP wants to spend under £50. They cost double that!

I like Phillips Sonicare & the older models are now under £50.

I've had Oral Bs for decades. I buy generic heads on Amazon.

Same as other PPs, Philips Sonicare. I barely need a clean by the dentist, now - they're very happy with my low levels of plaque build up.

I always wait for the huge discounts (75% off last time) on Amazon / Boots and get a mid-range one. If you get any kind of sonic brush, just make sure it has 30k+ bristle strokes - some of the cheaper brands don't.

I found OralB were very bad for my gums. I use a sonic now. I have both a Philips for home use and a cheap generic from Amazon (cost about £14) which I use for travelling. Both work really well and are more gentle on the gums than the rotary type.

Absolutely you need to clean your brush daily but this isn’t about not doing that - it’s because the iO heads are not one solid piece of plastic. Regular, daily cleaning still doesn’t stop it. Honestly, have a google and you can see how many people this has affected and the photos. The iO series simply isn’t fit for purpose due to this design flaw. The black mould problem the iO has is awful.

@lemon, thank you for the info , I have looked it up now and it seems a problem with all rotating brush heads. I do regularly disinfect my brush heads which is probably why I haven’t experienced this. I do like Sonicare toothbrushes for cleaning but have had a terrible experience with their longevity, especially when my last one was very expensive.

Of course there is , it may just mean she saves a bit more before buying but it’s worth it for the superior clean and they start at £75 which is not double £50 .

Yes dentist recommends.

Don’t get the OralB io, I had one and the black mould is GROSS. No matter what you do, it grows inside the brush and the top of handle. I would use a brush, toothpick, and running water to clean it out, I would bash the base of the brush to get out the water, I even used a hairdryer to dry it. This slowed down the growth of the mould, but it didn’t stop it. As for the top of the handle it is absolutely impossible to clear out all the black mould. I would end up firmly tapping it upside down on the sink, until eventually, the toothbrush stopped working. Technically, I can get it replaced under the guarantee, But I’ve bought a Phillips instead. This is a closed system toothbrush, no little holes to collect water , and zero problem with mould. Such a waste of money, I bought a top of the range io and it was expensive. I did like the brush action, but I would never go back to io.

I can’t tell you how disgusting it is to spit out your toothpaste and to be spitting out crumbs of black mould on with it. Ugh!!!

We both have Philips Sonicaire now -DH noticed that my toothbrush stayed charged 3x longer than his Oral B so he switched and found he much prefers it.