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It’s time to upgrade your toothbrush to an electric model.

Nothing screams adulting like a swanky new electric toothbrush. Yes, they're an investment buy, but your smile is worth it. Besides, giving your teeth a bit of TLC is a sure-fire way to feel fresher, healthier and more together.

The best electric toothbrushes have been proven to sweep teeth and gums more effectively than manuals (while being a lot less effort on our part), giving you a much needed cleanse and a whiter smile.

To rid your mouth of plaque and bacteria, dentists recommend using a good electric toothbrush twice a day for two minutes – achievable, right?

But what makes it even more appealing is if it looks nice on your bathroom shelf. Rid yourself of that bulky white monstrosity and upgrade to one of our top-rated, sleeker models below.

Plus, did we mention electric toothbrushes are becoming more eco-friendly? (More on that later).

Keep scrolling to find out which electric toothbrushes we’ll be returning to, day in, day out.

There are two types of electric toothbrush: oscillating and sonic. Oscillating toothbrushes rotate and pulse to dislodge plaque. Sonic toothbrushes have bristles that vibrate rapidly from side to side for an extra powerful clean, making them more expensive.

Many of the best electric toothbrushes have built-in pressure sensors that flash when you're brushing too vigorously. Some have timers that buzz every 30 seconds to remind you to move to the next quadrant of your mouth. Look out for sensitive and deep-clean modes, too.

A panel of 317 testers trialled a wide range of electric toothbrushes for a fortnight. They were asked to judge each model on its ease of use, design, battery life and overall performance.

They also used a disclosing tablet before and after brushing their teeth to determine how effective each toothbrush was at removing plaque.

This fuss-free toothbrush gives your mouth a full 360-degree clean to gently remove plaque and coffee-induced stains, as well as freshen breath. The sonic brush head promotes oxygen flow around the mouth too, and ensures toothpaste gets to those hard-to-reach places for the ultimate deep clean.

With three settings and three different-sized brush heads to choose from, this one caters to sensitive teeth and those who want that squeaky-clean feeling. Key specifications Brush action: Sonic Number of cleaning modes: Three Features: Charge light, two-minute timer Accessories: Three brush heads, travel case

This top-of-the-range toothbrush will tell you exactly how clean your teeth are without you having to endure a trip to the dentist. Oral B uses AI and 3D teeth-tracking technology to monitor your brushing, while an interactive display allows you to scroll through the seven smart modes and reminds you when to change the brush head.

A pressure sensor with colour-coded lights also warns you when you’re brushing too hard or too softly. Cleaning thoroughly to leave mouths feeling super-fresh, this is a serious piece of kit for those serious about their oral hygiene. Key specifications Brush action: Oscillating Number of cleaning modes: Seven Features: Charge light, two-minute timer, 3D teeth tracking with A.I, pressure sensor Included accessories: Brush head, charging travel case, charger, refill holder

Brushing your teeth without toothpaste? We almost didn’t believe it either, but this high-tech brush claims to work better without it. When turned on, the UV LED light reacts with a titanium dioxide bar in the handle to create negative ions that coat your teeth when brushing and prevent plaque-causing bacteria from sticking.

Our testers stuck to using toothpaste and were pleased with the results. They also liked how easy it was to control and enjoyed how little noise it made. Key specifications Brush action: Sonic Number of cleaning modes: Three Features: Charge light, two-minute timer Included accessories: USB cable, charger stand

There’s always a first time for everything, so if you’re finally joining the electric toothbrush hype, may we suggest you start with this? Gentle, but effective, our testers noted the vibrations weren’t too overpowering with this one, but still managed to leave teeth feeling minty-fresh, without causing any sensitivity.

There’s also a useful pressure sensor, so you can make sure you’re looking after your gums too. Easy and intuitive to use, it did raise a few eyebrows in our lab test for being a little loud, but hardly any of our testers seemed to notice.

Key specifications Brush action: Oscillating Number of cleaning modes: Six Features: Bristle usage indicator, charge light, pressure sensor Included accessories: Charger stand, travel case (some models only)

We know looks aren’t everything but a fancy electric toothbrush taking centre stage on your bathroom sink doesn’t hurt, right? But good looks only go so far. Our testers found it left teeth noticeably fresh, sweeping away plaque for 86%, leaving everyone with a thorough, dentist-worthy clean.

The glam look earned it some points with our panel, while one tester praised how much whiter it left their nashers looking. Despite our lab test finding it to be ‘loud’, it wouldn’t deter 93% from continuing to use this luxe brush.

Key specifications Brush action: Sonic Number of cleaning modes: Five Features: Bristle usage indicator, pressure sensor, charge light Included accessories: Travel charging case, charging stand, charging cable

This brand spanking new device from FOREO features the same 16 vibration intensities as the ISSA 2, but comes in a new and improved slim-fit design and upgraded brush head.

Germaphobes will like this toothbrush as it's made from silicone, which is known for being ultra-hygienic, hypoallergenic and super easy to clean. The brush head also combines silicone and polymer bristles, which will last longer than your average nylon head and is gentler on sensitive gums.

Our testers found the brush shape awkward to get into nooks at times, but they did really appreciate the long battery life, which will last for 365 days on a single charge – a saviour for those that never seem to remember their charger. It was comfortable to hold too, and proved to be gentle on teeth for 87% of our testers.

Key specifications Brush action: Sonic Number of cleaning modes: 16 Features: Charge light Included accessories: Travel pouch, USB charging cable

Here’s one for tea and coffee drinkers. This whitening set contains a sonic toothbrush to blitz surface stains and a tube of blue light-activated toothpaste to make teeth visibly whiter. Our testers gave it the thumbs up and continued using it after the trial. Key specifications Brush action: Sonic Number of cleaning modes: Two Features: Charge light, two-minute timer Included accessories: Travel cap, replacement brush head, USB charging lead, toothpaste, LED accelerator tray with batteries, silicone mouth tray, three 3ml whitening gel syringes

With results almost as good as going to a dental hygienist, this clever brush uses radio-frequency waves to break down stains and discolouration, which then get swept away by the brush head’s soft yet effective bristles.

Providing a thorough clean without causing any irritation, this won’t damage precious tooth enamel and will help prevent future hypersensitivity, leaving you with a (whiter) smile. Key specifications Brush action: Sonic Number of cleaning modes: Four Features: Charge light, automatic timer Included accessories: USB cable, two brush heads, charging cradle

This shiny rose gold toothbrush is one of the more affordable jewels in Oral-B’s crown. It sparkles almost as much as your teeth will, as our lab results showed significantly reduced plaque levels after use. There are six cleaning modes to flick between, a pressure sensor and a quad pacer.

Download the free app for Bluetooth-driven reports on your teeth cleaning, reminders to change your brush head and the option to customise the LED colour. Travellers will appreciate the charging case and multi-voltage plug, too. Key specifications Brushing action: Oscillating Number of cleaning modes: Six Features: Pressure sensor, customisable LED light colour, quad pacer Accessories: Travel case, phone holder

For that ‘just been to the hygienist’ feeling, try this sleek sonic toothbrush that successfully swept away plaque on test. Its three cleaning modes have accompanying brush heads for an optimal brushing experience that won rave reviews from our panel.

It has a pressure sensor, a 30-second timer and a two-week battery life, which is handy if you’re going on holiday. It’s available in black, white or this pretty baby pink. Key specifications Brushing action: Sonic Number of cleaning modes: Three Features: Pressure sensor, quad pacer, built-in timer Accessories: Two standard brush heads, travel case

Minimalists will love the beautiful simplicity of this slim sonic toothbrush. It has a built-in silicone polishing nodule that’ll help to whiten your teeth.

It’s easy to customise your clean with four different modes and its three-week battery life gets a huge thumbs up. The soft bristles feel gentle on teeth while still cleaning thoroughly, making it a smart choice if you struggle with sensitivity. Buy it on its own or sign up to a subscription for head replacements and toothpaste refills. Key specifications Brushing action: Sonic Number of cleaning modes: Four Features: Pressure sensor, quad pacer. Accessories: Travel cap for brush head

OK, so this blue and white toothbrush looks a little childlike, but it’s extremely straightforward to use. It has a fast and slow mode, a pressure sensor and a 30-second timer.

Our testers said their teeth felt cleaner after brushing and our lab test backed them up, revealing a noticeable reduction in plaque. Some found the bristles too stiff but the majority found it comfortable to use. Key specifications Brushing action: Oscillating Number of cleaning modes: Two Features: Pressure sensor, quad pacer Accessories: None

With a range of brush heads to choose from - all at different angles for reaching every crevice - this easy-to-use toothbrush allows you to customise your teeth-cleaning routine to your needs.

Cleaning both teeth and gums thoroughly, the seven available modes also allow you to adapt the pressure to suit sensitive teeth, although an additional pressure sensor would have helped with this. The compact travel case and USB charger also provides a travel-friendly option. Key specifications Brush action: Sonic Number of cleaning modes: Three Features: Charge light Included accessories: USB cable, travel case, charger, two brush heads

You might not think the shape of your brush head matters, until you actually try using it. This model proved to be the perfect oval shape for reaching every plaque-filled crevasse, according to our panel, and left cleaner teeth behind for most.

It earned brownie points for its luxe look (our personal favourite is this minty green number) and it can last a mega 300 days without you reaching for the charger. One tester even credited it for boosting their confidence, because their teeth looked that much better.

Key specifications Brush action: Sonic Number of cleaning modes: 3 Features: Charge light, 2-minute timer Included accessories: Replacement brush head and USB cable

This sonic toothbrush is making waves in the oral health world for helping to make our brushing routines more eco-friendly. The brush head is made from plant-based materials – castor oil and corn starch – that can be sent back to the brand to be recycled, meaning nothing is wasted.

It scored well in our lab test for banishing plaque and left most of our panel with a squeaky-clean feel. If that wasn't enough, the case features a UV light to help get rid of any bacteria while not in use – sanitary and snazzy.

Key specifications Brush action: Sonic Number of cleaning modes: 2 Features: 2-minute timer, charge light Included accessories: UV light clean and charge case, charging stand and mount, USB cable, brush head return pouch