I love mine. If I ever forget it when I’m travelling, I just don’t feel like a normal toothbrush cleans my teeth as well.” Mumsnet has been helping parents make their lives easier since 2000 and, in those years, we’ve seen, tried and reviewed thousands of products. I’ve just started using the Fairywill following recommendations on Mumsnet and so far I prefer it to the Sonicare. Seems to hold a charge too.”

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You will have to replace heads fairly frequently (once every three months, most dentists say), but with the average brush lasting three to five years, you’ll get value for money. And just think of all the dental work you’ll be avoiding by keeping your mouth in fresh, sparkling condition. How do I choose an electric toothbrush? Ask the experts! Next time you see your dentist, ask them which electric toothbrush they recommend. You could also ask the opinion of the Mumsnetter dentists on our forums (we know that there are a fair few) and see what they think about the latest electric toothbrushes by Oral-B, Philips, Fairywill and Colgate. Mumsnetters love this clever electric toothbrush – unsurprising, given that Philips are rivals to Oral-B in the electric toothbrush stakes. The Philips Sonicare 6100 is designed to give immediate results – healthier gums and whiter pearly whites in just seven days.Lightweight and easy to hold with a range of different-sized toothbrush heads, it’s also ideal for children, and you can choose the strong or gentle mode if you have sensitive teeth and gums. It’s also a good idea to consider what you need from your electric toothbrush. If you don’t want to break the bank, a budget electric toothbrush is a good idea. If you can’t be bothered with having to charge it regularly, choose a powered toothbrush with a long battery life. There are three cleaning modes and intensities as well as a built-in sensor to gently warn you if you’re exerting too much pressure. You’ll also get head reminder alerts to nudge you when you need to get a new replacement head.

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My dental hygienist has Oral-B products for sale in her surgery reception, including electric toothbrushes. I pointed out that, after switching from Oral-B to Philips Sonicare, I felt my teeth were getting a better clean. She agreed and even admitted that she used a Phillips one!”

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Dentists recommend the Oral-B Genius X Electric Toothbrush citing its impressive plaque-busting abilities. Experts also report that it’s more effective than its closest rival, the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean, although that comes highly recommended too. Your own dentist may of course say different and their opinion is worth taking into account because, in many ways, they know your mouth better than even you do. How we chose our recommendations There’s no getting away from the fact that electric toothbrushes are more expensive than manual toothbrushes – considerably so in most cases. But the benefits of electric toothbrushes have been verified by dental health experts who say that they get rid of much more plaque than manual brushes. So your teeth and gums will thank you for making the investment. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ Philips Sonicare. Only needs recharging every few weeks and does a great job. Last one lasted for around 10 years I think (I’m one my second one now).”