1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Arthritis

Top 10 Electric Toothbrushes

By Carol & Richard Eustice, About.com

Created: June 21, 2007

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Kate Grossman, MD

An electric toothbrush can make dental care much easier for people with arthritis and dexterity problems. Find the right electric toothbrush for you, considering the thickness of the handle for a good grip, size of the brush head, and other features.

1. Sonicare Elite 7500 Electric Toothbrush

Electric toothbrush has slim design, angled neck, tapered brush head, contour-fit bristles, and ultra-high bristle speed.
Compare Prices

2. Oral-B D25526 Triumph 9400 Professional Care Electric Toothbrush

The new FlossAction Brush head with MicroPulse Bristles cleans as effectively as brushing with a manual brush and flossing. Smart Technology displays actual brushing time, tracks charge level, and advises when brush head has passed optimal-cleaning performance.
Compare Prices

3. Braun Sonic Complete Electric Toothbrush

The Oral-B Sonic Complete electric toothbrush offers 2 brushing modes, a 2-minute timer with 30 second intervals and an ergonomic handle. Includes 1 refill brushhead. Rechargeable, lasting up to 2 weeks on a single charge.
Compare Prices

4. Homedics PT-5RH PowerDent Sparklen Electric Toothbrush

Colorful, flashing lights while you brush. It has a pressure sensitive feature that helps protect teeth and gums from the damaging effects of brushing too hard. Model Number: PT-5RH Smart Sensor technology is a pressure-sensitive feature that turns the brush on with the lightest pressure against the teeth. Quad Action bristle motion combines rotary action with up-and-down movement to clean teeth more thoroughly.
Compare Prices

5. Ultrasonex SU800 Twin Brush Ultrasonic Toothbrush System

1.6-megahertz wave action to attack bacteria and plaque 5mm below gum line. Includes 3 tongue scrapers and travel charger/case. High sonic frequency and orbitally vibrating method is a unique and patented technology.
Compare Prices

6. Waterpik Vibe Electric Toothbrush AT-200

Perhaps the most economical electric toothbrush. Improves dental care by effectively removing plaque. Quiet and compact model is as small as a manual brush.
Compare Prices

7. Braun Oral-B 3D Excel Toothbrush

Removes plaque from deep between the teeth and below the gumline, removes stains, reverses gingivitis. Signals after 2 minutes of actual brushing. The pressure sensor helps you protect your gums from excessive brushing force. Blue color fades reminding of brushhead replacement need. Includes 2 brushheads.
Compare Prices

8. Orawave "Pink Ribbon" 2-Minute TwinSpin Power Toothbrush

Features dentist recommended two-minute timer. Hygienist recommended twin-oscillating heads. Soft end rounded bristles endorsed by dental professionals. Low cost replacement heads. The handle is very arthritis-friendly. Takes AA-alkaline batteries.

9. Orawave EZ POwer Denture Brush

Removes food, stains, and plaque from dentures. Clean dentures easily. Very easy to use with arthritis-friendly grip. A must-have for anyone with dentures.

10. Looney Tunes Bugs Bunny Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush

Rechargeable electric toothbrush designed with kids in mind.
Compare Prices

Explore Arthritis

More from About.com

About.com is accredited by the Health On the Net Foundation, which promotes reliable and trusted online health information.
  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Arthritis
  4. Arthritis Aids
  5. Electric Toothbrush - Top Electric Toothbrushes

©2008 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.