Best electric toothbrushes — and one you should totally avoid

If I'm being honest here, I think that brushing my teeth at night has to be the most annoying chore within my routineMy bed is just so comfortable and I'm usually quite tired. (Before you start judging my oral hygiene, I do brush my teeth every night. I'm just venting.)

Brushing your teeth is a vital chore, no matter how tired you are, though. Just think about how awful it feels to wake up in the morning with a stale, musty mouth because you didn't take two minutes to polish those pearly whites the night before. Doesn't sound worth it now, does it?

Of course, don't neglect a brushing session after you wake up, either. Your coworkers certainly won't appreciate that.  Read more...

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BEST SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE

quip

quip's manual-meets-electric design and great, optional subscription service model make it one of the best affordable electric toothbrushes on the market.

• Power source: One AAA battery
• Battery life: Three months
• Adjustable settings: No

$40 from Quip

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BEST FOR BRUSH HEAD CUSTOMIZATION

Shyn

If you want your brushing routine to be uniquely yours, Shyn gives you a multitude of customization options to get you to your perfect toothbrush experience.

• Power source: Rechargeable battery
• Battery life: Up to one month
• Adjustable settings: Yes

$50 from Shyn

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BEST FOR MULTIPLE FUNCTIONS

Waterpik Electric Toothbrush and Water Flosser Combo

The Waterpik's dual nature will ensure that you never forget to floss again, finally rounding out your daily dental hygiene.

• Power source: Rechargeable battery
• Battery life: 8-10 hours
• Adjustable settings: Yes for water pressure, no for sonic vibrations

$159.99 from Amazon

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BEST ROTARY BRUSH

Oral-B 1000 CrossAction

It's not the most high-end rotary toothbrush you're going to find, yet it's still one of the best thanks to its many included features.

• Power source: Rechargeable battery
• Battery life: Two weeks
• Adjustable settings: No

$49.94 from Walmart

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BEST FOR SENSITIVE GUMS

Burst

If you find that your gums are hurting every time you brush your teeth, Burst may be for you — its gentle bristles will help fight pain from gingivitis and keep sensitive gums safe from harm.

• Power source: Rechargeable battery
• Battery life: Up to one month
• Adjustable settings: Yes

$99.99 from Burst

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BEST FOR TRAVEL AND BUDGET

Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Pro+

This low-investment brush is affordable and can either act as a great secondary travel toothbrush, or a beginner's venture into electric territory.

• Power source: Two AA batteries
• Battery life: Three months
• Adjustable settings: No

$8.83 from Amazon

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BEST OVERALL

Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9300

You're not going to find a better electric toothbrush than this one — its smart features, options for customization, and other quality-of-life perks make it a clear winner.

• Power source: Rechargeable battery
• Battery life: Two weeks
• Adjustable settings: Yes

$189.99 from Amazon

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BEST TO STAY AWAY FROM

Foreo Issa 2

The Foreo Issa 2 sounds good on paper, but because it doesn't deliver on many of its promises (and costs almost $200), we cannot recommend buying one at this time.

• Power source: Rechargeable battery
• Battery life: One year
• Adjustable settings: Yes

$169 from Amazon

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