How do I choose the right toothbrush for me?

There is a lot of choice when it comes to purchasing a toothbrush, which makes it difficult to know what to look for. A good starting point is to ask your dentist and hygienist for a recommendation.

In addition, here are some tips on what to look for:

	Choose a toothbrush with a small brushhead and a bristle design that helps you to get to the hard-to-reach places of your mouth.
	Your toothbrush should have soft bristles that are gentle on your teeth and gums.
	Pick a toothbrush with a comfortable handle. Many have non-slip grips which make them easy to use even if wet

Remember that regular replacement of toothbrushes contributes to maintaining a consistently high level of oral hygiene because clinical research shows, a new toothbrush can remove up to 30% more plaque than one that 's three months old.²

Only Oral-B brushes feature Indicator® bristles that fade halfway with use, telling you when it's time to change your toothbrush.

I have seen toothbrushes with angled bristles; are these any better than straight ones?

Oral-B now has a number of products that feature our unique CrissCross® bristles. The bristles are designed to reach deep between teeth to lift out and sweep away plaque - even from the tough spots.

This pioneering design technology recognizes that areas between the teeth are the hardest to reach with a toothbrush. And so, the bristles are angled to increase contact with tooth surfaces between teeth. You can choose from our range of CrossAction® toothbrushes - original CrossAction and CrossAction Vitalizer™ and CrossAction® Power which have been thoroughly researched and tested to offer highly effective plaque removal and gum health benefits.

Not only that but all these products are designed to make brushing comfortable and easy. The handles on these products have been modeled from research into the five different ways that people hold their toothbrush while brushing.

I am interested in a power toothbrush but am confused by the different models - how do I choose?

With so many power toothbrush types available it is often difficult to select the right toothbrush. Now help is at hand. A completely independent study has reviewed all types and concluded "Brushes that worked with a rotation oscillation action removed more plaque and reduced gingivitis more effectively than manual brushes in the short and long-term....No other powered brush designs were consistently superior..."³

Oral-B pioneered oscillating-rotating power technology in 1991 and has incorporated it into its premium power toothbrush range.

	The Oral-B 3D Excel: our flagship, rechargeable toothbrush provides the ultimate brushing experience. Its plaque removal efficacy is unsurpassed, it has state-of-the art features and provides an unbelievable feeling of clean. The unique combination of oscillations and pulsations loosens plaque from deep between the teeth and gently whisks it away.
	The Oral-B Plak Control Ultra: the high performance "no-frills" rechargeable toothbrush, with ultra-speed oscillations that dislodge plaque and sweep it away and a 2-minute timer to help ensure correct brushing time.

A specially designed Oral-B rechargeable brush for kids, age 3 and older, is also available.