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Whether you’re looking for a manual or an electric toothbrush these are all dentist-approved options.

Kristen Adaway is a staff writer at HuffPost where she covers shopping trends and problem-solving products.

Electric toothbrushes and manual toothbrushes both provide different benefits and features, and either can be the right choice depending on your lifestyle and personal preferences. While manual toothbrushes may be better if you travel often, since they can easily be packed away and replaced, many electric toothbrushes have built-in functions like timers and various settings for different stages of cleaning. 

Naturally, the best person to ask for advice on the best toothbrushes to use are dentists, which is why we did the task for you. Below, you’ll find the toothbrushes that dentists actually use themselves — and why you should us them, too. 

Dr. Aierress Davis, a dentist in Augusta, Georgia, named an Oral B Genius Brush as her favorite because of its price point and the slew of necessary features you'll want in an electric toothbrush. Though her preferred model is since discontinued, we've found a similar version.

"Your toothbrush should have a pressure indicator to let you know when you’re brushing too hard. On the Oral B Genius 6000, the pressure indicator turns red and slows the speed of the brush if you’re brushing too aggressively during use. This is perfect to prevent things like gum recession or trauma!" Davis said.

She also likes the ability to replace the brush heads. "These should be replaced every three months for optimal cleaning. My personal preference is a circular brush head, and my most favorite to use is the Cross Action heads," she said.

Get it from Amazon for $160.83+ (available in two colors).

While electric toothbrushes remain a popular choice for dental hygiene, Dr. Joke Alesh, a Rhode Island-based dentist, opts for Colgate's soft-bristled manual toothbrush.  

"It comes in a low-cost six-pack and I buy them in bulk so I can change my toothbrush monthly. When it comes to tooth brushing, the most important thing to me is the bristles. Flattened, worn bristles do not effectively displace plaque. I know I wouldn't change expensive or complicated brush heads as often," Alesh said.

Get a six-pack from Amazon for $4.99 (also available as singles and in three, two and 12-packs).

Dr. Angela Abernathy, a dentist at New York City's Boutique Smiles, said she currently uses the series 9 model of Oral-B's iO electric toothbrush.

"I really like the electric brushes because they have technology that prevent you from brushing too hard. If there is too much pressure, the brush will either stop or stall to prevent damage to your teeth and gums. Also, the iO has a light around the head that will turn red if there is too much pressure, blue if there isn’t enough pressure and green if the pressure is just right. They also have timers that make sure you are brushing for at least two minutes. One other thing I like about the iO is that there is an app you can download to sync with your phone and evaluate your brushing over time. I especially highlight this feature for my patients," Abernathy said.

Get it from Amazon for $249.97 (available in two colors).

Dr. Joyce Kahng, a dentist in Orange County, California, said her favorite toothbrush is this model from Philips, which has three intensity levels and five cleaning modes: clean, white+, deep clean+, gum health and tongue care.

"The brush itself is great and the technology has several modes and functions that help keep patients on track. Personally, I tend to brush with a heavy hand, especially when I am tired, so I especially appreciate how there is a pressure sensor that buzzes when I am exerting too much pressure. Brushing too aggressively can wear down the enamel more quickly over time," Kahng said.

Get it from Amazon for $279.99 (available in five colors).

Florida dentist Dr. Jordan Brown reaches for the series 8 model of Oral-B's iO collection, which has a "super sensitive" pressure setting. 

"I use the Oral-B iO series 8 electric toothbrush because it has an app I use to live-track my brushing, it has a built-in pressure sensor and it has a timer," Brown said.

Get it from Amazon for $242.62+ (available in three colors).

When Kahng is on the go, she said she uses this super soft-bristled manual toothbrush from Cocobrush. It also has an angled brush head to get hard-to-reach areas. 

"My favorite manual toothbrush is the Cocobrush by Cocofloss. It is the toothbrush I keep in my travel bag since I have no patience to charge up an electric toothbrush while traveling," Kahng said. "The Cocobrush has soft, multilayered wispy bristles that help effectively clean along the gum line. Best manual toothbrush I've used!"