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    Best Electric Toothbrushes for Kids

    Our tests found brushes from Brusheez, Philips, and Oral-B that do a great job cleaning kids' teeth

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    Philips Sonicare for Kids, Oral-B Braun for Kids, Oral-B for Kids Photos: Philips, Oral-B

    Anyone, including kids, can achieve great oral hygiene with either a manual or an electric toothbrush. According to the American Dental Association, kids are generally able to begin brushing their own teeth (with adult supervision) between the ages of 3 and 6, and either a manual or an electric toothbrush is appropriate.

    But you may want to opt for electric if your child has a hard time holding or moving a manual toothbrush—or if your child simply enjoys an electric toothbrush more.

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    As with adults, some research suggests that electric toothbrushes may offer a slight advantage over manual ones when it comes to teeth cleaning.

    A 2023 analysis of 38 randomized controlled trials comparing manual and electric toothbrushing in kids ages 2 through 17 found that using an electric toothbrush tended to reduce plaque more than using a manual.

    At Consumer Reports, we test kids’ electric toothbrushes for their cleaning ability, ease of use, features, noisiness, and battery life. You can find a few of our top-rated electric toothbrushes for kids below, and members can find our full ratings here


    Catherine Roberts

    Catherine Roberts is a health and science journalist at Consumer Reports. She has been at CR since 2016, covering infectious diseases, bugs and bug sprays, consumer medical devices like hearing aids and blood pressure monitors, health privacy, and more. As a civilian, her passions include bike rides, horror films and fiction, and research rabbit holes. Follow her on Twitter @catharob.