Hey, it’s Jon from Electric Teeth here.
Having tested all of the latest Oral-B electric toothbrushes my top recommendations are:
The Oral-B Smart 1500 for those in the USA.
The Smart 2000 for those in Canada.
The Pro 2 2500 or the Pro 3 3500 for those in the UK and other central European countries. I
give 2 options here as the availability of the 3500 tends to be a bit better.
It has very similar features and price to the 2500.
And for those in Australia, the Pro 2 2000
All of these models have the essential features that our in-house dentists recommend:
a 2 minute time, quad-pacer and pressure sensor.
They don't have unnecessary extras driving up the price.
They clean the teeth well and have a good box contents.
All things considered, they are good value for money.
The reason the recommendations change by region of the world
is due to model availability and pricing within each market.
I do understand that you might be looking for something that is technically more capable,
in that case, irrespective of your location the Oral-B iO Series 9 is my top choice.
It is the ultimate electric toothbrush from Oral-B,
it has the essential features and a whole lot more.
You will be alerted when you apply the correct amount of pressure,
as well as whn you apply to much.
There are 7 different brushing modes to choose from.
The battery lasts 2 weeks and can be recharged in just 3 hours.
There is even a colour display built into the handle.
You can track how good your brushing is in real-time and log this data
in the free Oral-B smartphone application.
And you also get a travel case that allows the toothbrush to be charged, whilst inside.
It does command a price premium for all these extras, that many won’t be able to justify.
Honestly, we don’t typically recommend smart brushes like the iO. You don’t need them. But,
if you are committed to achieving the best oral health you can, the iO can aids with this.
Alternatively, if you have a limited budget,
but know you want an Oral-B toothbrush, my recommendations are:
The Oral-B Pro 500 for those in the USA and Canada.
The Vitality 100 for those in the UK.
And the Pro 100 for those in Australia.
These budget options still have the 30 second pacer
and 2 minute timer. But, they do lack the pressure sensor.
The usable battery life isn’t quite as good on these models
at around 8 days compared to the 2+ weeks of the others.
And they do to offer a lower powered 2D cleaning action, compared to the
3D action of the more premium modes. The 3D clean benefits from a pulsating action,
in addition to the oscillating rotating movement all Oral-B brushes offer.
In truth, the best Oral-B electric toothbrush is the one that you will actually use.
So, if you have a preference go for that.
Yes, there are arguably benefits and drawbacks to going for
a budget or even a top of the line model.
But, in most instances, more important than the toothbrush itself
is to actually use the brush twice a day for 2 minutes each time.
And when you do, use the correct brushing technique.
Compliment this with cleaning between the teeth with the likes of floss,
interdental brushes or a water flosser.
And, please do get regular dental checkups.
If you have an electric toothbrush already and it is working well, there is no need to change,
but if you are in the market for a new Oral-B brush, these are my choices.
Links to buy any of these are available below.
Product ranges and pricing do change from time to time and this can impact my choices,
so for the most up to date list along with a more detailed explanation,
click the link in the video description.