Electric Toothbrush Brands and Links

Using an electric toothbrush

Obviously, the alternative to an electric toothbrush is a traditional manual brush. Experts urge consumers to choose manual brushes with soft or medium-soft bristles and to brush twice daily for at least two minutes.

ConsumerSearch also has related reports on toothpaste and teeth whitening.

About.com's dental care channel lists the pros and cons of manual and electric toothbrushes, as well as several informative articles about how to brush your teeth properly. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

A dental assistant demonstrates proper use of an electric toothbrush in this eHow.com video posted on YouTube.

In this video from About.com, Dr. Lawrence Spindel demonstrates how to properly brush around braces with an electric toothbrush. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

Editors at Women's Day magazine suggest brushing teeth in the morning and evening and avoiding brushing in between meals because tooth enamel is at its weakest after eating.

The Science Channel deconstructs an electric toothbrush to explain how it works.

Electric toothbrush brands

Manufacturers' websites are the best places to compare electric toothbrushes and their features:

Oral-B

Philips Sonicare

Arm & Hammer Spinbrus

Hydrabrush

In addition to making battery-powered toothbrushes and other dental hygiene products, these manufacturers also include articles on oral health and dental care tips:

Crest

Colgate