Electric Toothbrushes Buying Guide
Oral health is always important. So making sure that your teeth 
are clean and healthy is a worthwhile endeavour. Purchasing an electric toothbrush can help your teeth feel cleaner, and you probably feel more confident that your teeth are healthy. Whether you've had an electric toothbrush before, or it's a first time, the benefits of owning an electric toothbrush are fairly significant. And if you have a hard time brushing your teeth because of arthritis or other dexterity impairments, an electric toothbrush does most of the work for you -- the only thing you have to do is hold it against your teeth. Of course, dental floss and mouth wash help keep your oral hygiene close to godliness.
What Should I Look For?
Budget is the first step, Most electric toothbrushes work just as well as the next one; the only differences are generally related to accessories and extra functions. It also depends on what sort of motion you would prefer your toothbrush to have: simple spinning, an up and down motion, spinning while going up and down? It really depends on what works best for you. And then of course, there's brand preference, and what sort of features you'd like to have on your electric toothbrush. There are a lot to choose from!
Newer Electric Toothbrushes
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Braun Oral-B Vitality - Rechargeable batteries.
- Extra long bristles for deep cleaning.
- Brush bristles fade to indicate a head change.
- 20,000 motions per minute.
- Gum-stimulating bristles.
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Philips Sonicare Elite e9500 - Recommended brand by dentists.
- Rechargeable.
- Variable speed settings for comfort.
- Timer to encourage longer brushing.
- High speed bristle motion.
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Philips Sonicare Extreme e3000 - Works well with braces.
- Designed for kids and teenagers.
- Available in blue and orange.
- 2 minute timer.
- Designed for creating good brushing habits.
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Pricier Recommended Brushes
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Philips Sonicare Elite 7500 - Variable speed control.
- Rechargeable.
- Travel case.
- 2 year warranty.
- Timer.
- Great cleaning.
- Soft bristles.
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Oral-B ProfessionalCare 7000 series - Treats and claims to sometimes reverse gum disease.
- Whitens teeth because of deep cleaning.
- 40,000 motions per minute.
- Rechargeable.
- Long bristles clean between teeth.
- Variable speed control.
- Stops if you are brushing too hard.
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Braun Oral-B Triumph ProfessionalCare 9400 - Deep floss-like cleaning.
- Whitens teeth.
- Treats and claims to sometimes reverse gum disease.
- Brush head surrounds the tooth.
- Timer to ensure long enough brushing.
- Gentle for sensitive teeth and gums.
- Stops if you are brushing too hard.
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Lower Priced Recommended Brushes
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Crest SpinBrush Pro - Dual action brush head.
- Removes more plaque than ordinary toothbrush.
- Available in different colours.
- Brush heads are available in different firmness levels.
- Available for children.
- Replacement heads are easily found.
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Colgate Motion - Requires AA batteries.
- Rotating bristles.
- Two round heads.
- Cleans gums.
- Inexpensive.
- Available in different colours.
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