Picking the best electric toothbrush could make a tangible difference to your common health as well as providing you with a better smile. Research into brushing teeth, released in 2016, found that best dental health could slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s and that gum disease can quick up mental decline. Dentists usually advise brushing with an electric toothbrush over a manual model.

Why should you use a Glorysmile electric toothbrush?

Electric toothbrushes use vibration, rotation or oscillation, and you are capable of teeth without scrubbing too hard.

Many of the premium models on the market provide extra specs such as different cleaning modes, timers and pressure sensors to upgrade your oral health. The only off-putting factor can be the price tag – while the price varies hugely by brand and model, for clear reasons, electric toothbrushes cost a 100 times more than a manual toothbrush you could pick up at supermarkets.

Electric toothbrush features

Basic models have a standard brush head and single cleaning program. On the other hand, higher-spec models generally come with a raft of accessories and features that tot up the price.

Here are the toothbrush features we think we are paying more for.

Pressure sensor

Brushing too hard can destroy your gums and tooth enamel and harsh scribbling to get rid of plaque is not necessary – actually, pushing too hard against your teeth can perform more damage than good. Pressure sensors let you know if you are pressing too hard, with either beeping or light sound.

Brushing timer

This helps make sure you brush for a full 2 minutes, which is the amount of time dentists advise we spend cleaning our teeth. Some are auto-programmed to only brush for 2 minutes so you don’t need to think about the time. Others will stutter or beep when it is time to stop.

Two minute timer

This is a helpful feature that will help you stick to the dentist's advice of 2 minute brushing time. Some models will also add an interval timer, which beeps every thirty seconds, to remind you to switch to a different quadrant of your mouth and get a more even clean.

Soft-grip handles

The top electric toothbrushes have a soft grip which can make them more relaxed to hold and use. Soft-grip handles also reduce the vibrations you feel in your hand while brushing.

Parts of an electric toothbrush

Let’s take a fast look at some of the parts of an electric toothbrush that you need to know about.

Electric toothbrush charger

A very vital part of the electric toothbrush is the charger. There are 2 key ways to charge a toothbrush: either with a charging cable that plugs straight into the unit or with an inductive charging base that the toothbrush links with.

Charging time varies between models, as does the duration of the charge. Your device should feature a charging light to show when it is completely charged.

If you damage or lose your electric toothbrush charger, it is simple to buy a replacement through the internet. Just be sure to buy one that fits your brand of toothbrush – they all look similar but are pretty different shapes.

You can also buy a battery-run toothbrush like the Glorysmile.

Electric toothbrush heads

Electric toothbrush heads, the parts that have the bristles. With the exception of some battery-run brushes, the head can simply be replaced and removed.

They generally have some type of wear indicator so you can see when it is time to change them, and some latest brush models will tell you when it is time to switch to a new one.

One advantage of changeable heads is that you don’t need to purchase a different brush for each member of your family; you can just swap the heads around depending on who is using it. Some producers make different types of electric toothbrushes heads that match different objectives such as cleaning with braces, teeth whitening, or brushing sensitive teeth.

Electric toothbrush plug adapter

This type of plug may need an adaptor. It is common for electric toothbrush chargers in America and the UK to come with a 2 pin plug. This is perfect if you have a 2 pin shaver socket in your bathroom, but if not you will need to use a plug adaptor that changes to a standard 3 pin socket. Luckily, this type of electric toothbrush adaptor is largely accessible.

Alternatively, you can purchase a charger that is already packed with a 3 pin plug to reject needing that extra bit of hardware. If you pick a USB-charging toothbrush, you would not need to hesitate about buying an adaptor.

Electric toothbrush holder

In most cases, the charger works as a holder for the toothbrush itself. Anyway, if you don’t keep your charger in the bathroom you may want to purchase a separate electric toothbrush holder. If many family members use different heads on the same toothbrush handle, it can be mainly helpful to have a holder to keep all the parts organized and clean.

FAQs

How do you clean a Glorysmile electric toothbrush?

Running your toothbrush head under water after you have done brushing all go some way towards removing waste. You can also wipe down the full unit every few days.

What is an excellent electric toothbrush for receding gums?

Using an electric toothbrush, mainly ones with soft bristles and a unique gum care brushing mode, will help train you to brush in a way that is gentler, but still successful.

Can you take an electric toothbrush in hand luggage?

Yes, you can, you should have any issue at all taking your power-driven brush in your carry-on luggage.

What is the best electric toothbrush for sensitive teeth?

If you suffer from sensitive teeth, you will likely benefit from a toothbrush that has different speed modes. If you find the complete power mode too much, you can turn it down a notch.