Electric Toothbrush Information

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.

Which? magazine, a British product-review publication, addresses the manual-versus-electric debate in "Electric Toothbrushes: FAQs."

About.com's dental care channel lists the pros and cons of both manual and electric toothbrushes.

A dental assistant shows the proper use of an electric toothbrush in this YouTube video.

This article from RDH magazine dispels common myths about electric toothbrushes.

This video from the Science Channel deconstructs an electric toothbrush to explain how it works.

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

Braun Oral-B

Philips Sonicare

Colgate Motion

Arm & Hammer Spinbrush

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