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Dentist-recommended Toothbrushes

Oral health experts recommend toothbrushes that contain smaller brush heads, timers and soft bristles--three qualities found in many electronic toothbrushes. Dentists recommend brushing for two minutes to ensure that one's mouth is adequately clean. Smaller brush heads enable users to access hard-to-reach surfaces. Soft bristles with rounded edges help reduce gum damage.

  1. Oral B ProfessionalCare SmartSeries

    • The Oral B's toothbrush rotates, pulsates and oscillates to clean teeth more effectively than motions employed by other electric toothbrushes. The toothbrush is popular among dentists because of its two-minute timer and integrated pressure sensor, which notifies users when they brush too hard. Its Deep Clean Mode eliminates 99 percent of plaque from hard-to-reach locations, according to Oral B. The 4000 series includes upgrades such as "an additional whitening mode and three brush heads instead of one," according to Consumer Search. Amazon reviewers commend the two-week battery life, as well. The 5000 series comes with a separate wireless display window to demonstrate brushing time and battery life.

    Sonicare FlexCare

    • Sonicare employs a side-to-side sweeping motion that is gentler than rotating toothbrushes. Its brush head is ergonomically designed with a contour fit and wider bristles to allow for broader sweeping motion.The toothbrush progressively introduces new users to electric toothbrushes by slowly increasing its power as it is used the first 14 times, according to Consumer Search. FlexCare includes a standard brush head and a compact version for hard-to-reach areas. It offers a built-in sanitizer to help prevent germs. The integrated timer helps ensure recommended brushing time. FlexCare offers users three modes: clean, sensitive, and massage for gum stimulation.

    Ultreo Ultrasound Toothbrush

    • This dentist-recommended toothbrush is the first of its kind to utilize ultrasonic waves to eliminate bacteria and loosen plaque. The patented technology coupled with sonic bristle action removes "up to 95 percent of plaque from hard-to-reach areas in the first minute of brushing," according to the company website. It has a built-in auto timer that shuts off after the dentist-recommended two minutes of brushing time.The timer signals every 30 seconds to ensure that users clean all areas equally. The toothbrush indicates the battery charge status and acknowledges when the battery is fully charged. The brush head contains an automatic replacement indicator that causes the head to glow when it should be replaced.

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