Electric toothbrushes are increasing in popularity, promising to offer dentist-quality care at home. An electric toothbrush utilizes sonic technology to vibrate and break up plaque, especially around the gum line and in hard-to-reach areas. Sonicare is one of the leading manufacturers of electric toothbrushes and continues to set trends in the market.

Sonicare offers several electric toothbrushes, including the Sonicare Elite 7300, the Elite Professional 7500, and the Sonicare Elite 7800. The Sonicare Elite 7300 features an enhanced ergonomic handle and grip for ease of use, ultra high-speed bristles and a timer for automatic shut off after two minutes. The most inexpensive of the three (around $80), the Sonicare Elite 7300 delivers basic sonic technology and can be a practical choice for first-time users.

The 7500 Series Sonicare electric toothbrush has all the features of the 7300 and more. It comes with dual-speed control for adjustable use as well as a dual-color recharge indicator, brush head holder, travel case and more. The 7800 is the top-of-the-line product from Sonicare and boasts an extra brush head (three total) and a luxury brush holder. It is also the most powerful of the bunch at twice the speed of the 7300.

Further Information
All three lines feature Smartimer technology that beeps to let you know you've brushed as long as the dentist recommends, usually about two minutes. They all feature extra-soft bristles for thorough yet gentle cleaning. Keep in mind, though, that brush heads should be replaced every four to six months, and after a while, the price of replacements can begin to add up.