why do some toothbrushes cost hundreds of dollars? What exactly are they doing that makes them so much better?

Question

You can get a manual toothbrush for $1 or some fancy electric toothbrush for over $200. Can it really be cleaning your teeth that much better?

In: Engineering

Answer 1

There’s a ceiling to the efficacy of electronic toothbrushes, honestly. A $50 Oral B 1000 is a fantastic choice. It’s performs exactly the same function as the offering for $100 or $129 without the smart timers, Bluetooth, and charge capacity LED screen.

So, basically, an entry level electronic toothbrush offers basically the same thing, but less fancy. It’s a quality investment. Dental health is serious and can cost a fortune in time, money, and pain if not taken care of. I’ve seen multiple dentists and hygienists that have remarked how clean my teeth are since grabbing the cheaper electronic toothbrush and just getting good brush heads.