Smart Clean 360 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush

I've gone through a few electric toothbrushes over the years so I'll share what I've learned the hard way. Right now I use an AquaSonic and my wife uses the Oral-B round clean. Both work great but the difference in battery life is real. I charge mine maybe twice a month, overnight each time. My wife charges hers three or four times a month. That doesn't sound like a big deal until you travel and forget the charger. The AquaSonic just lasts longer between charges and that's been a bigger quality of life thing than I expected. To answer the actual question, yes it's a frugal investment. But not because of the toothbrush itself. It's the replacement heads. That's where the real cost adds up over time. The name brand Oral-B heads are expensive. The AquaSonic heads are way cheaper per pack. So when you're comparing toothbrushes, stop looking at the upfront price and start looking at what the heads cost for a year. That's your actual recurring expense. The dentist in this thread is right that entry level is fine. You don't need the $300 model with six modes you'll never use. Get something in the $30 to $50 range with cheap replacement heads and you're set. The money you save on not needing fillings and deep cleanings pays for itself pretty fast. One thing nobody here mentioned. Wait for a sale. These things go on deep discount during Prime Day and Black Friday every year. I've seen the Oral-B models drop 40 to 50 percent. No reason to pay full price.