Ranking of the best toothbrushes for 2022

What kind of toothbrushes you will not find on store shelves - classic, electric, with different levels and directions of bristles, with carbon coating. All of them have their advantages and disadvantages in application. And the most important common disadvantage is that none of them will properly clean the teeth in the most inaccessible places, for example, the gap between the teeth at their base. But brushes do an excellent job with this task, although initially they were intended only for brushing teeth with braces.

What is a toothbrush

The appearance of toothbrushes differs from ordinary household ones only in a very modest size and thin bristles.The adaptation in our country has not yet found active distribution, so many people are not even aware of its existence. However, the demand for them is still gradually increasing. Because it is impossible not to notice their effectiveness in cleaning the most inaccessible places, whitening and preventing tartar and caries. Some people claim that flossing can do the job just fine. However, it is not. Brushing your teeth has huge advantages over flossing.

Advantages and disadvantages

The gaps between the teeth can have different widths. And if in a narrow space the thread copes well with its task, then in wider areas the cleaning efficiency is low, since the thread simply dangles between the walls of the teeth. In addition, it is convenient to clean only the incisors with a thread, and food debris accumulates between the chewing teeth. With the help of a thread, these areas cannot be cleaned well. Subsequently, diseases such as caries, periodontitis, tartar and others may appear.

Also, the thread is not able to clean the bases of the chewing teeth in the crevices due to the peculiarities of their structure. They are curved. Therefore, the floss is only suitable for cleaning the gaps between the front incisors, and for large back teeth, a brush is a more effective tool.

An equally important advantage of the brush is its safety in use. The thread is very easy to cut the gum with just one wrong movement. With a brush, with what intensity do not brush your teeth - it is impossible to get hurt. This is because the bristles of the device are made of soft nylon, which effectively cleans interdental spaces without injury.

Dental brushes have gained the greatest popularity among people with braces. This is what they were designed for.No toothbrush can compare with it in terms of performance. It is also recommended to use a toothbrush for brushing your teeth and in the presence of other orthodontic and orthopedic devices in the oral cavity.

• thorough cleaning of hard-to-reach areas;
• it is convenient to use even in the presence of braces, crowns, bridges and implants in the oral cavity;
• massage effect on the gums, improving blood circulation;
• prevention of bad breath, caries, dark plaque from cigarettes and coffee.

• the brush requires frequent replacement;
• poor assortment;
• selection of the desired bristle diameter is possible only by trial and error.

Peculiarities

The oral hygiene appliance may differ in the shape of the handle, the thickness, length, stiffness and density of the bristles, which can be fixed on a metal or plastic base. Iron wire is, of course, more reliable than plastic. However, there are people with increased tooth sensitivity to metals.

You can buy a hygiene item not only in a pharmacy, but also in a regular or online store. Most often on sale there are whole sets of several toothbrushes or one handle with several nozzle brushes. The sets are different. They can contain devices of the same size and thickness of bristles or different specimens. The shape of the holder can be straight or curved, with an angle of inclination of 90 degrees. The curve of the handle allows you to clean the back chewing teeth without much difficulty. The bristles themselves can also be different - cylindrical or cone-shaped.

For the first time, it is better to purchase a set with different brushes.This will allow you to choose the most suitable size for yourself.

A brush wears out faster than a toothbrush. This is due primarily to softer and thinner bristles. Manufacturers recommend changing the fixture once every 1-3 weeks. It depends on the quality of the device and the frequency of its use. You can understand that the brush needs to be changed by reducing the rigidity and efficiency of cleaning the tooth surface.

Overview of the best manufacturers

Although toothbrushes were only recently invented, they are beginning to catch on. Therefore, many companies began to produce them. However, the best-selling ones were from such well-known companies as Colgate, Oral-b, Lacalut, President, Curaprox. After reviewing the rating of the best toothbrushes, choosing the most suitable option for yourself will become much easier.

Oral-B Interdental Starter Kit

In the field of oral hygiene products, this is the most famous brand. The company produces a whole line of dental brushes, which includes sets, holders, interchangeable nozzles. The set includes:

• holder;
• replaceable cylindrical brush head;
• replaceable nozzle brush conical shape.

For oral hygiene with wide interdental gaps, braces, bridges and other devices, a cylindrical tip is ideal. But with narrow and hard-to-reach areas, a cone-shaped brush is best handled.

The manufacturer did a great job on the design and ergonomics of the holder. It is very easy to brush your teeth with it, even in the most distant places. There is no need to change it. This allows you to save even more money.After the nozzles from the kit fail, it is enough to buy another set of 6 brush heads.

The estimated cost is 250 rubles.

• 2 nozzles of different shapes;
• excellent equipment to start using this hygiene item;
• acceptable price tag;
• ergonomic holder;
• can be used with braces.

• brush heads quickly become unusable;
• In the presence of very narrow interdental gaps, the cleaning efficiency is reduced.

Colgate Total (2, 4, 5 mm)

The kit is suitable for cleaning orthodontic appliances. The kit includes nozzles with different thicknesses of bristles, so that any gaps between the teeth, as well as braces, bridges and other structures will always be perfectly clean.

The nozzle with bristles with a diameter of 2 mm will best cope with the cleaning of interdental gaps. And thicker bristles - 4 and 5 mm will remove all food debris from braces, bridges, dentures.
The manufacturer also produces a kit containing 3 nozzles with bristles of the same thickness of 2 mm.

The nozzles here have a small drip-shaped handle, so they can be used even without a holder. To do this, you just need to take hold of the curved droplet with your thumb and forefinger. However, the most distant chewing teeth are still more convenient to clean with a holder.

The holder is also storage for the nozzle. To do this, the brush must be inserted into it with the back side. This is very convenient for travel lovers, as well as for people with braces. Folding toothbrush does not take up much space. And the oral cavity under any circumstances will remain clean and healthy. Such a device can be taken with you even on a visit.

Estimated cost - 230 rubles.

• good equipment;
• different thickness of bristles in nozzles;
• compact size;
• handle made of non-slip material;
• develops;
• convenient to take with you on the road;
• acceptable price;
• can be used to clean braces.

• the base of the brush, on which the bristles are fixed, bends very easily and quickly fails.

Lacalut Interdental

The authority of the German company Lacalut as a manufacturer of products intended for oral care is high not only among ordinary consumers, but also among dentists. The company produces the usual ones: toothpastes, brushes, threads, rinse aids. There are in the range of its products and interdental brushes.

High-quality nylon bristles are attached to a wire made of medical grade alloy. In addition, the wire itself has a plastic coating, which completely eliminates metal contact with the surface of teeth and crowns, which prevents the accumulation and discharge of static electricity and the appearance of discomfort. The company produces 4 variants of kits, each of which contains 5 copies. Sets differ from each other in diameter. The difference in this value is in the range of 2-4 mm.

The brushes have a cylindrical shape and are closed with a transparent plastic cap. The working part of the tool is attached to the handle. The length of the handle itself can be increased by attaching a removed cap to it.

Depending on some individual characteristics of the user, the size of the bristles also matters.For interdental cleaning, sizes S and XS are more suitable, if the teeth are covered with braces, then sizes M and L are used. Using several sets will allow you to achieve ideal results in cleaning the dentition.

• good cleaning efficiency;
• choice according to the length of the bristles;
• suitability for brushing teeth with braces;
• the presence of five pieces in the set;
• the presence of a cap-holder.

• specimens wear out quickly;
• not very comfortable grip.

Travel kit Curaprox CPS 457

The complete set of products of this brand contains 4 removable brushes of different diameters, a handle-holder and a compact travel case.

The handle has a well thought out ergonomic shape. The combination of this shape with non-slip plastic makes it convenient for brushing teeth in the most inaccessible parts of the mouth. A characteristic click indicates the reliability of fastening of removable nozzles with a holder.

The base for the nylon bristles is medical alloy wire. Silicone coating on the bristles allows cleaning without damaging the gums.

To prevent the growth of bacteria, ventilation holes are made in the travel case, which eliminates the formation of high humidity. The case is equipped with sockets for each individual nozzle of the set.

• high quality product;
• the presence of a comfortable handle;
• 4 different nozzles;
• convenient case for storage and movement;
• nice stylish design.

• high price of goods

President Soft sticks

The products of this brand have established themselves as an excellent tool for cleaning the interdental space and teeth equipped with braces, crowns and bridges.

The design of the brushes does not contain metal parts, and the bristles themselves are soft, so they are safe for the gums and do not cause discomfort during contact with the crowns of the teeth by the arches of the braces.

One set contains 1 container for storage and 20 pieces of brushes, which are enough for a fairly long period of time.

• compactness;
• ease of use in conditions of narrow interdental gaps;
• lack of metal parts;
• low price in terms of one unit of the kit.

• rapid wear;
• insufficient handle length.

R.O.C.S. Minis

The US-based company covers the entire range of oral care products for children and adults with its production. The manufacture and sale of brushes for cleaning teeth is also included in their production cycles.

Minis brushes have been developed according to TSR-1010 technology. R.O.C.S. Minis contains them in the amount of 10 pieces. They do an excellent job with darkening, plaque from coffee and tobacco. The diameter of the working part is 4 mm. Cleaning of corrective systems and dental implants also does not cause any complaints.

• good performance in cleaning interdental gaps and systems for bite correction;
• reasonable price for 10 units in one set.

• inapplicability for cleaning narrow gaps between teeth.

Plackers Interdental Mix

If the user has not yet decided on the best brush size for himself, the use of products from Plackers Interdental Mix will help him figure it out.6 products in one set have different bristle sizes. From 0.4 to 1.1 mm. It may be necessary for bracket wearers to use the entire set, as different areas covered by brackets may require different bristle sizes.

The product is equipped with a comfortable long plastic handle, and the rod with bristles is movable and flexible, which contributes to a more thorough cleaning of the teeth in any part of the oral cavity. Using this brush will not harm your gums. Synthetic bristles are soft yet durable. The manufacturer also took care of the bright design of the product. The brush is equipped with a removable cap, which is convenient for using the tool outside the home.

• variety of sizes in one set;
• convenience when cleaning braces;
• long plastic handle;
• head on a flexible rod;
• removable cap;
• low price tag.

• the kit contains only one;
• is not always on sale.

TeRe

The product line from this company contains 3 series of brushes. Their differences lie in constructive solutions. Each design in the series has a choice of sizes:

• TePe Original has a straight head and a short holder. The bristles here are medium hard. The series is represented by 9 sizes.
• TePe Extra soft. Here, too, a straight head and a short holder, but the bristles are noticeably softer. There are 6 sizes to choose from.
• TePe Angle. The difference between this design is the convenient location of the head and long handle. There are 6 sizes to choose from.

All designs are applicable for both brushing teeth and braces. You can extend the short handle here by attaching a removable cap to it.

• silicone coating of the rod guarantees safety of use;
• the handle has a comfortable ergonomic shape and non-slip surface;
• the choice of head tilt and bristle sizes makes it possible to choose the best option for cleaning the dentition;
• each color of the product corresponds to its specific size, which facilitates the selection task.

• there is no information on deficiencies.

It is worth noting that the brush is not an alternative to a toothbrush or floss. All these tools are designed to complement each other. Where a brush and brush fail, a thread will come in handy, and vice versa. The combined use of funds can provide ideal care. This means that the oral cavity will be healthy, and the dentition will sparkle with cleanliness.