We Asked Dentists Which Toothbrushes They Actually Use, and They All Said the Same Brand

Keeping up with your dentist appointments is essential for a bright, healthy smile, but if you’re not taking care of your teeth between check-ups, it’s all for nothing. No one knows what makes for a solid toothbrush better than dentists, so we asked some of our favorite experts which products they actually use at home. Interestingly, all the dentists we asked said they turn to the same brand for at-home brushing.

Los Altos, CA cosmetic dentist Joseph Field, DDS says Philips Sonicare toothbrushes have the most data behind them and have been proven most effective at plaque removal and maintaining gum health. “Sonicare’s high-frequency vibrations (up to ~31,000 strokes/minute) create fluid dynamics that help clean between teeth and along the gum line, even beyond where the bristles touch,” adds Houston, TX board-certified cosmetic dentist Guy M. Lewis, DDS. Below, we rounded up the specific toothbrushes professional dentists trust so much they recommend them to family, friends and patients and even use them themselves.

Featured experts

• Joseph Field, DDS, is a board-certified cosmetic dentist in Los Altos, CA
• Guy M. Lewis, DDS is a board-certified cosmetic dentist in Houston, TX
• Salvator J. La Mastra, DMD is a board-certified cosmetic dentist in Dallas
• Lana Rozenberg, DDS is a board-certified cosmetic dentist in New York

Toothbrushes dentists actually use

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Philips Sonicare HX9610/17 ExpertClean 7300 Electric Toothbrush ($169)

Both Dr. Field and Dallas cosmetic dentist Salvator J. La Mastra, DMD use the ExpertClean 7300 Toothbrush. “I use Sonicare and have for over 20 years. It has so much research and design behind it, and after trying many different electric toothbrushes, nothing compares. I feel like it cleans the teeth much better, my teeth feel much cleaner than when I use any other toothbrush,” says Dr. La Mastra. “The technology to make sure you are brushing every tooth for the right amount of time and strength, it’s amazing.”

• BUY ON AMAZON – $169
• BUY ON TARGET – $170

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Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100 Electric Toothbrush ($125)

“This is the best toothbrush on the market,” New York cosmetic dentist Lana Rozenberg, DDS says of Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean 6100. She explains that it provides a dentist-level clean feeling while protecting sensitive gums. “The gum care mode provides a lower brushing power to massage the gums, and it also has a built-in pressure sensor to further protect the gums.”

• BUY ON AMAZON – $125
• BUY ON TARGET – $130

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Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9500 Electric Toothbrush ($280)

Dr. Lewis uses and recommends the DiamondClean Sonicare Toothbrush specifically. It offers five brushing modes, while the others on the list stop at three. The DiamondClean Smart 9500 also has adjustable intensity levels for further personalized care.

• BUY NOW – $280