4 Best Toothbrushes for Men, Tested and Reviewed

The tricky thing about manual toothbrushes is that you’re most likely not using them correctly. You’re probably not brushing long enough or going too hard on your gums, and there’s a high chance you haven’t swapped it out for a fresh one in months.

This gem from Oral-B takes care of all those manual-brushing woes for you. The round head more closely mimics the kind of clean you’d get at a dentist’s office. Three cleaning modes and a built-in two-minute timer ensure proper tooth coverage and a deep clean. The icing though, is the pressure sensor that stops the head from spinning if you brush too hard around your gums.

Brush-head firmness: Soft

One customer writes: “This Oral-B Pro 1000 is amazing! My teeth have never felt cleaner, after just one use. There are 3 different cleaning modes, each one referring to how fast the brush spins. I use the medium setting, as it works best for me. I know that there are some people that are complaining about the sound being loud on this toothbrush. It’s not any louder than other electric toothbrushes that I’ve used. Also, when I’m brushing my teeth on the medium setting and I have my TV on, I can barely even hear it. I highly recommend this toothbrush to anybody that wants a clean mouth at a reasonable price.”

Sonicare’s brush has many of the same features as Oral-B’s, but it also comes with a travel case. The pressure sensor on this brush pulses instead of shutting off like other options. And there’s also a two-minute timer that buzzes every 30 seconds so you know when to move on to another quadrant of your mouth. The separator here is the built-in brush-replacement light—for those of us who can’t remember what day of the week it is, much less when to replace a toothbrush head. When it lights up, get to ordering some new ones.

Brush-head firmness: Medium

Commerce editor Luke Guillory writes: “I used an older version of the Oral-B 1000 for 15 years before it kicked the bucket earlier this year. In the time after I got it at age ten, a few things have changed. One thing is that I now live with my girlfriend in a New York City apartment, and she prefers a sonic toothbrush. She took this opportunity, when I was morose and explaining how long I’ve had this toothbrush, to go on Amazon and switch us over. Reader … I hate to admit that I prefer it this way.

“My worry with sonic toothbrushes was the power. I liked the oscillating because it felt like a car wash for my teeth: violent. Like it was doing something. When I cranked my Sonicare 6100 up to max power, it caught me off guard. Water, spit, and toothpaste flew everywhere. It was exactly what I wanted. Sonic brushing is more to explain to me—and my dentist says there’s no tangible difference between this and my old oscillating toothbrush—but I say the future is now. Give me the space-age shit that vibrates plaque into oblivion, please.”

Some brushers (it’s me) prefer an industrial-strength device in order to feel like it’s working. But there’s a reason brushes now have built-in sensors—there is such a thing as overdoing it. Quip is the perfect middle ground. It’s by no means a less intense brush; it’s just smarter. The toothbrush has the round head your dentist prefers and three intensities, works for 30 days on a single charge, and has both pulsating pressor sensors and a red-light indicator for that extra nudge when you’re doing too much. There’s a countertop holder and a mirror-mount accessory that comes with it, too.

Brush-head firmness: Medium

One customer writes: “I love this toothbrush! The design is good-looking and it feels good in my hand. The charging dock is sleek and small, so it doesn’t take up a lot of room on my counter. Compared to a manual brush, I feel like my teeth are getting cleaner with a lot less effort. The oscillating head really helps to get every nook and cranny clean. The best feature is the 30-day charging time and travel case. Traveling with it is much easier knowing that I don’t have to bring the charger and the charge will last my whole trip. Love this toothbrush!”

Start here if you prefer not to commit to a brush-head-replacement subscription. The brush itself has a lot of the same bells and whistles as other electric options, including a wireless charging base, a travel case, and four cleaning modes. The bonus is that the starter kit here comes with eight brush heads, so you don’t have to think about ordering new ones for the next two years.

Brush-head firmness: Soft

One customer writes: “I’ve always been a fan of using top-brand products, especially when it comes to dental care. Over the years, I’ve tried several ultrasonic toothbrushes from well-known brands, hoping for that professional clean feeling. Unfortunately, most of them didn’t live up to the hype. I was left disappointed as each toothbrush only lasted three to four months, leaving me frustrated with the results. That all changed when I discovered the AquaSonic Ultrasonic Toothbrush. From the very first use, it was clear this was in a league of its own! The powerful ultrasonic vibrations provide a deep, thorough clean that genuinely feels like a professional tooth cleaning every single time. What truly sets AquaSonic apart is the fresh, invigorating sensation I get after each brushing session. My teeth feel polished, my gums feel massaged, and overall, my mouth just feels so much healthier. It’s the perfect balance between comfort and performance, making it an absolute pleasure to use.”