13 best electric toothbrushes, tried and tested for brighter, healthier teeth
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In a world of app-connected toothbrushes with more cleaning modes than bristles, the Oral-B pro 3 stands out for its refreshing simplicity. This budget-friendly electric toothbrush might lack the bells and whistles of its pricier iO siblings, but the oscillating head still delivers a reliably thorough clean.
While less powerful and a tad noisier than brushes in the iO series, the Oral-B pro 3 has everything you need with none of the frills. It’s compatible with the widely available and affordable standard Oral-B brush heads, features a handy timer with 30-second pacing buzzes to encourage consistency, and has a respectable two-week battery life. You get three modes – daily clean, sensitive, and whitening – but don’t expect miracles from the latter. Like most toothbrushes claiming a whitening function, it’s essentially a polishing mode that aims to buff your front teeth to a shine. In our tests, we didn’t notice any visible whitening effects.
What matters is the cleaning power, and the Oral-B pro 3 doesn’t disappoint. Our teeth felt fresh and thoroughly scrubbed, delivering that satisfying “just been to the dentist” sensation. Plus, the lack of a companion app means you can use your free hand to indulge in your morning TikTok scroll without judgement. If you’re looking for a no-nonsense electric toothbrush that gets the job done without breaking the bank, the Oral-B pro 3 is an excellent choice.
While we can’t fully test the effectiveness of Suri’s sustainability mission, we definitely appreciate there’s a brand that’s making some attempt to reduce the plastic waste caused by regular electric toothbrushes. The Suri sustainable electric toothbrush dodges landfill by using parts that are more easily recycled or repaired – such as the cornstarch and castor oil toothbrush heads, which can be sent back to Suri in a freepost envelope for composting.
