I'm a review shopper — if a product on Amazon doesn't have at least four stars from over 1,000 ratings, chances are I'm not buying it.
I live by this method because there is too much stuff out there. Even when it comes to simple daily tasks like brushing my teeth [1], I'm left sifting through endless brush options on the market. Between all the electric and manual choices, how else am I supposed to know what's worth my money?
I mention toothbrushes because they're currently occupying my Amazon cart. And in the spirit of customer reviews, I'll let you in on the five bestselling brushes [2] I'm loving. As for the one that ends up on my sink — I'm leaving that up to my dentist. She always knows what's best for me.
Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4100
Coming in as the No. 1 bestselling electric toothbrush on Amazon is the Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 4100 [4] ($65). Not only does this brush have a pressure sensor that gently pulses to alert you when you're brushing too hard, but it's also fitted with a two-minute timer for consistent cleaning and a brush-head replacement reminder. Even better, it's supposed to last 14 days before its next charge.
Colgate Extra Clean Full Head Toothbrush
As for the top-selling manual toothbrush on Amazon, that title goes to the Colgate Extra Clean Full Head Toothbrush [5] ($5 for six). According to Colgate, this brush's circular power bristles help remove stains while the other bristles are designed to reach those tricky back teeth. The easy-to-grip toothbrush handle is said to provide comfort and control while you brush, too.
Atmoko Sonic Electric Toothbrush
The Atmoko Sonic Electric Toothbrush [6] ($23) is equipped with 30 days of battery life, a motor that generates 40,000 strokes per minute, a USB charger cable for on-the-go power, and five modes: whitening, cleaning, sensitive, polishing, and massage. But I'll let the nearly 4,000 Amazon ratings speak for this brush's success.
Oral-B Indicator Contour Clean Toothbrush
No, it's not a tech brush, but the Oral-B Indicator Contour Clean Toothbrush [7] ($5 for four) signals when it's time for a replacement thanks to the fading blue bristles. Its bristles were designed to get to hard-to-reach grooves between teeth while being gentle on gums.
Fairywill Pro P11
My favourite part about the Fairywill Pro P11 [8] ($50) has to be the integrated handle advertised to keep foam residue and mildew from reaching any component parts. The 62,000 brush movements per cycle, three high-performance modes, and built-in smart timer don't sound too bad either.
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