This is another great Oral-B brush in our list, this time for kids age three-plus. That was our one and only niggle, and this is otherwise a fantastic brush that left our tester’s teeth lovely and clean – partly because she liked Sparkly so much she would often do an extra clean. Although the battery lasted a long time – ten days when we tested – it did seem to take longer to charge than some other electric brushes we tried, which was a bit of a pain for our impatient tester.
It’s quite subtle and quiet, which is welcome at bedtime when you’re trying to wind them down. The brush has a built-in two-minute timer, and plays a few musical notes every 30 seconds to remind kids to switch sides. She used the full-size brush head that came with the brush, although there’s a second, smaller brush head in the pack, which is best for children under five. Our tester also liked the fact it came with stickers to customise the handle, and the oval brush head, which felt more familiar than the circular Oral-B heads. Indeed, the app functionality was the best of all those we tested, and she loved being able to win food and accessories for her fuzzy purple friend in return for good brushing habits. Our seven-year-old tester was very enamoured with Sparkly, the cute interactive character linked to this brush. It gives the same super-clean feel with a firmer brush head and some more grown-up features, including a pressure control sensor to stop you brushing too hard. If you’re looking for a step up from this one for an older child or teenage sibling, we’d also recommend the Oral-B pro 3000. The brush buzzes after two minutes so your child knows when they’ve hit the mark, and the battery life is good – as per the claims on the packaging, it did indeed last 10 days with twice-daily brushing. The brush head also lasted the longest of all the brushes we tested, and replacements were easy to find in normal shops. Admittedly it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles of an interactive brush, but ultimately, we liked the fact there’s no subscription or screen required.Ī more grown-up version of Oral-B’s three-plus model, which also features on our list, this brush (for ages six and up) has done away with the stickers and cartoon characters, and what’s left is just a really solid, brightly coloured brush that left our tester’s teeth looking noticeably cleaner and plaque-free. It was a close call between this brush and both the Playbrush smart sonic and Philips Sonicare, but in the end Oral-B’s junior electric toothbrush won for its simplicity and durability. And look for a brushing coach or brushing feedback feature, which is a useful extra on top of parental supervision. It’s a good idea to check the recommended brushing technique for the specific brush you’re buying – for example whether you still need to actively brush with an electric model, or slowly move it over the teeth as it oscillates. Regardless of the brush you choose, children will still need supervising while they’re brushing their teeth, especially if it’s the first time they’ve used an electric brush. Thankfully, the humble toothbrush has come a long way, and there are now a huge number of child-friendly brushes on the market designed to make brushing their teeth fun.įrom manual brushes with softer bristles, to interactive electric toothbrushes loaded up with games, there’s never been a better reason to upgrade your bog-standard brush. Yet, as any parent knows, two minutes can feel like an awfully long time when you’re trying to convince your tiny person to brush their teeth. That’s the dentist-recommended brushing time to aim for, as a minimum.
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