13 Of The Best Electric Toothbrushes For Removing That Pesky Plaque (2024)

This top-of-the-range toothbrush will tell you exactly how clean your teeth are without even needing to make a trip to the dentist.

Oral-B uses AI and 3D teeth-tracking technology to monitor your brushing, while an interactive display allows you to scroll through the seven smart modes and reminds you when to change the brush head.

A pressure sensor with colour-coded lights also warns you when you’re brushing too hard or too softly. Cleaning thoroughly to leave mouths feeling super-fresh, this is a serious piece of kit for those serious about their oral hygiene.

This fuss-free toothbrush gives your mouth a full 360-degree clean to gently remove plaque and coffee-induced stains, as well as freshen breath.

The sonic brush head promotes oxygen flow around the mouth too, and ensures toothpaste gets to those hard-to-reach places for the ultimate deep clean.

With three settings and three different-sized brush heads to choose from, this one caters to sensitive teeth and those who want that squeaky-clean feeling.

We know looks aren’t everything but a fancy electric toothbrush taking centre stage on your bathroom sink doesn’t hurt, right?

We like that this Philips model leaves teeth noticeably fresh, sweeping away plaque for most, leaving everyone with a thorough, dentist-worthy clean. Plus, it looks good in the bathroom and it definitely helped make teeth appear whiter.

This brush is undeniably pricey, but it’s packed full of impressive tech to make brushing easier and a little more fun.

We particularly like brush’s gentle micro-vibrations and felt it gave a deep clean. Its built-in AI technology (we told you it's fancy) helps guide you through brushing and it vibrates every 30 seconds, telling you when to move onto a new section of your mouth. It also uses coloured lights to tell you if you're applying too much or too little pressure. There are plenty of settings so you can really personalise your dental routine, and the brush remembers your preferences, so you don’t have to reset each time.

If it sounds like there’s a lot going on, don't worry – it's really intuitive and easy to use, plus it's a great choice for the regular – and perhaps forgetful – traveller, as it charges in its case while you're on the go.

There’s always a first time for everything, so if you’re finally joining the electric toothbrush hype, may we suggest you start with this Oral-B model?

Gentle but effective, the vibrations aren't too overpowering, and the brush still managed to leave teeth feeling minty-fresh, without causing any sensitivity.

There’s also a useful pressure sensor, so you can make sure you’re looking after your gums, too. Easy and intuitive to use, it's louder than some but no less effective.

The latest device from FOREO has an impressive 16 vibration intensities, plus germaphobes will like this toothbrush as it's made from silicone, which is known for being ultra-hygienic, hypoallergenic and super easy to clean. The brush head also combines silicone and polymer bristles, which will last longer than your average nylon head and is gentler on sensitive gums.

It has impressive battery life, lasting a whole 365 days of regular use on one charge, plus it's comfortable to hold and gentle on teeth.

For that ‘just been to the hygienist’ feeling, try this sleek sonic toothbrush that successfully swept away plaque on test.

Its has three cleaning modes, a pressure sensor, a 30-second timer and a two-week battery life, which is handy if you’re going on holiday. It’s available in black, white or this pretty baby pink (which is the colour currently on sale).

Minimalists will love the beautiful simplicity of this slim sonic toothbrush. It has a built-in silicone polishing nodule that will help to whiten your teeth.

It’s easy to customise your clean with four different modes and its three-week battery life gets a huge thumbs up. The soft bristles feel gentle on teeth while still cleaning thoroughly, making it a smart choice if you struggle with sensitivity. Buy it on its own or sign up to a subscription for head replacements and toothpaste refills.

With a range of brush heads to choose from – all at different angles for reaching every crevice – this easy-to-use toothbrush allows you to customise your teeth-cleaning routine to your needs.

Cleaning both teeth and gums thoroughly, the seven available modes also allow you to adapt the pressure to suit sensitive teeth, although an additional pressure sensor would have helped with this. The compact travel case and USB charger also provides a travel-friendly option.

This sonic toothbrush is making waves in the oral health world for helping to make our brushing routines more eco-friendly.

The brush head is made from plant-based materials – castor oil and corn starch – that can be sent back to the brand to be recycled, meaning nothing is wasted. If that isn't enough, the case features a UV light to help get rid of any bacteria while not in use – sanitary and snazzy.

With its innovative sonic technology, this toothbrush promises deep cleaning to help remove plaque and whiten your teeth. It has a built-in two minute timer to ensure a consistent clean, plus it comes with a travel case.

Okay, so this blue and white toothbrush looks a little childlike, but it’s extremely straightforward to use. It also has a fast and slow mode, a pressure sensor and a 30-second timer.

Teeth feel cleaner after brushing and and there's a noticeable reduction in plaque. Some people may find the bristles stiff, though, so consider yourself warned if you suffer with sensitivity.

You may not think the shape of your brush head matters, until you actually try using it. This model proved to be the perfect oval shape for reaching every plaque-filled crevasse and will leave cleaner teeth in its wake.

It earned brownie points for its luxe look (our personal favourite is this minty green number) and it can last an impressive 300 days without you reaching for the charger.