Oral b 2000 or 5000. Don’t pay more than $200 for an e brush. All you need is a soft bristled toothbrush and a pressure sensor. I personally like the 5000 because it has a “sensitive” setting that works better than the 2000’s sensitive setting
Personally I found it to be different. Both will suffice. I recommend all of my patients oral b 5000 (if budget allows) or the oral b 2000 because I truly don’t believe the “more expensive, the better” in this case. The oral b 5000 is a happy medium between cost and efficacy with plaque removal
Note: both have lights to indicate pressure which is a good feature for patients
Pro Tip:
If your recession is happening due to brushing too hard, I usually suggest patients try holding the toothbrush with their fingertips only to prevent them from pressing too hard. It will feel like you’re not pushing hard enough, but that’s just because you’ve been pushing too hard this whole time. You don’t have to buy an electric toothbrush if you can train yourself to stop brushing so hard.
Short Answer: Oral B Smart 5000 lights up if you apply too much pressure. Usually around $50-60. Buy a water flosser.
Is it actually your gums that are sensitive or is it the tooth sensitive due to root exposure?
Gum sensitivity typically happens due to bacterial toxins irritating the gums which leads to information and bleeding. Fixing this issue requires routinely removing the bacteria, so the gums are able to heal. (I tell patients to think about food, plaque, and bacteria below your gums like a splinter in your arm. If you wash your arm every day, but you don’t remove the splinter, your arm is not going to get better.)
If you’re actually dealing with sensitivity due to exposed roots, I suggest getting a sensitivity toothpaste (or an Rx for ClinPro) and use your finger to spread it around your sensitive areas and DO NOT RINSE. This will allow the active ingredients to soak in while you’re sleeping and do their job effectively. When you brush with them, you usually end up rinsing it all away and don’t get the full benefits.
My best advice is to brush and Waterpik before bed. I’ve been a dental hygienist for 15 years and I don’t use string floss. I use a Waterpik and recommend them to all of my patients.
It’s also best to get a routine dental cleaning every six months. :)
Water flossers:
Water flossers are clinically proven to be more effective than string floss. Think of it like a pressure washer for your gums. Use WARM water (cold does NOT feel good) and the highest pressure that’s comfortable for you. Start low and find your sweet spot with pressure. Run it along the gum line, and pause between the teeth. You’ll feel the water pulse between the teeth - if not, rock it back and forth a bit in that spot.
Countertop:
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Cordless:
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(This is the only cordless one I recommend to my patients because it’s the only one that has the pressure dial so you can set exactly the pressure that’s best for you. Others just have you toggle through low/medium/high.)
Oral B for life. My last Oral B Pro 5k lasted from 2014 to 2025. NiMH battery was the failure point. It just wouldn't hold a charge.
Dont get the iO, the brush heads are more expensive. Get the Pro version. Its fantastic and with LiIon battery you'll be set for 15 years plus.
I don't know about the other brands - but I've been using my Oral-B professional care with smart guide since about 2005. Still going to this day, but I don't know how things have gone with them in the past 20 years because I haven't had to think about it...
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