Electric toothbrushes clean more effectively than manual ones, remove plaque better, and may lower the risk of gum disease. Learn their benefits and drawbacks.

You brush and brush and brush, but your dentist still questions your teeth-cleaning routine. Perhaps that means it's time to upgrade to an electric toothbrush. We all ...

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Not so long ago a toothbrush was a humble thing. A stick, in essence, with some bristles on the end. But with the rise of the electric toothbrush, they’ve become high-tech accessories. You can buy ...

If you know how to clean a toothbrush, you know it isn't time-consuming or costly. But you may be surprised how often you should do it. “I always say, never rush while you brush,” says Roopali ...

We check plaque removal efficiency using a panel of volunteers. Top performers include models from AquaSonic, Burst, Hismile, Kingheroes, Oral-B, Philips, and Quip. A Philips Sonicare DiamondClean ...

Brushing your teeth twice a day might seem like a mindless activity, and during those two minutes, you might space out or watch videos on your phone. This is especially the case when using an electric ...

I have to take better care of my teeth. That’s the lesson I learned multiple cavities and three crowns later. I was a child who dreaded going to the dentist, and I’ve now advanced into an adult who ...

Features like 2-minute timers and pressure sensors can help you make sure you’re cleaning thoroughly and safely. But with prices for some models reaching hundreds of dollars, you want to make sure you ...