This Actually Affordable Electric Toothbrush Makes Taking Care Of Your Teeth Easy

Make your dentist proud and get yourself a toothbrush that'll help you properly get the job done so your teeth stay shiny and healthy.

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Welcome! Please raise your hand if: You don't remember the last time you replaced your toothbrush, are still using the one your dentist gave you at your last cleaning, are simply in the market for a better one, or have been personally victimized by the inconvenient act of toothbrushing itself.

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Honestly, if you clicked this post then you should be raising your hand!

Well please gather 'round, because I would like to present my case for this simple, $40 Oral-B electric toothbrush (the White Pro 1000 Power Rechargeable Toothbrush, to be specific) that does a great job at keeping your teeth healthy and getting rid of plaque, and won't set you back a couple hundred dollars like similar products. (I am a lazy, fairly cheap person here, folks.)

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I realize that $40 for a toothbrush might sound absolutely absurd, especially if brushing your teeth is the bane of your existence (ahem, ME) and you consider using a manual toothbrush for 15 seconds sufficient — however, this is a total steal given that some electric toothbrushes can cost $200+. And getting older means inevitably being faced with deteriorating health, and so it's important to take care of our bodies as early on as we can — which, yes, includes thoroughly brushing our teeth and preventing plaque buildup.

Now before you yell at me in the comments for pushing some weird agenda driven by dentists, brands, or something else, please hear me out. I hate brushing my teeth, but am coming to the realization that the shitty toothbrush I bought at CVS on a buy-one-get-one-free sale isn't really the most efficient way to ensure the best dental hygiene I can be getting — particularly when you consider how well electric toothbrushes work.

With this in mind, I went on a hunt for an electric toothbrush that was reasonably priced, got the job done and done well, and had a ton of reviews to back it up. When I stumbled across this one and saw so many people raving about it, I had to share with you all because that's what friends do — and here we are!

First, this toothbrush is loved and adored by over 5,000 people on Amazon (peep all those five stars), so I have backup here; a lot of humans out there think this is legit.

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"I've been using this toothbrush for over a month now. I was very skeptical about getting it due to it be the cheaper models of the series. However, I settled for this model because I have sensitive gums and teeth and didn't want anything too powerful or abrasive. It turns out to be perfect. Powerful enough for me to feel like my teeth are being thoroughly cleaned and not so much that I'd feel like I'm doing more harm than good. I leave it on the charger when not in use, but have gone without charging for two to four days when away from home with no issue or loss in power. I also love that it has a slimmer handle than average electric toothbrushes. Makes it feel more natural to hold. The charging base is also small and simple, taking almost no extra space and easy to keep clean. All in all, the price is excellent for a quality electric toothbrush." —Kelly

I mean, just read some for yourself!

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"My dentist — while cleaning my teeth last week — kept drilling me, 'YOU HAVE TO GET AN ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH TO FIGHT OFF YOUR PLAQUE BUILDUP YOU ALWAYS GET!' So, I decided to follow her advice. I saw the ratings on this and was very skeptical because of the bargain price. This is the best toothbrush I have ever used! It gets the job done, it notifies you via vibration when you've completed two minutes of brushing, and it's very sensitive on the teeth. I've never had cleaner teeth every morning and night like this. Must buy and try!" —Joseph

The Oral-B White Pro 1000 is a basic electric toothbrush; it has one effective mode that oscillates, rotates, and pulsates around your teeth to break up plaque and leave your teeth feeling squeaky clean.

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And to help you properly brush your teeth, it features a built-in timer that vibrates after two minutes have passed, so you know you're all done. It also has a pressure sensor, which means the toothbrush will stop pulsating if you push too hard on your teeth — a major bonus for anyone with gum or tooth sensitivities. As for battery life, a fully charged toothbrush can last up to seven days with regular brushing.

Promising review: "My hygienist recommended an electric toothbrush for twice the cost because I brush too hard and am causing gum recession. I'm glad I did my research before buying. I've been using the Oral-B Pro 1000 for a month now and, so far, I couldn't be happier with the results. It has this great little feature — a pressure sensor — that slows and stops pulsations if you brush too hard. It removes stains while gently cleansing and doesn't irritate my gums." —Amazon Customer

Plus, it's compatible with all Oral-B brush replacement heads, so you can easily find a brush that addresses your hygienic needs (like this one with a polishing cup designed to remove surface stains!).

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"My dentist recommended that I try an electric toothbrush since I have a plaque buildup problem. I shopped around and found that most cost well over $100. I was pleasantly surprised when I found this one at a much-reduced price. It had good reviews, so I wasn't sure why it cost so much less. But I soon figured out that it is an older model. But after comparing the differences between this model and the newer ones made by the same company, I couldn't find any real significant differences. So, I decided to try this one, mainly because of the price.

I have been using this brush for a couple of months now, and I love it! It works well and is doing a great job of controlling my plaque. I feel that it has to be doing a better job than my manual brush, just because it spins at a good speed and covers every surface of my teeth. My dentist did say to get a round brush head, which this is, as opposed to one that looks like a regular toothbrush. I can't imagine a more expensive brush doing a better job. I'm very pleased with this and highly recommend it." —ccsteve

My final words on this are simple: GET THIS TOOTHBRUSH. It's affordable, it has easy-to-use features, and it'll help keep your pearly whites healthy and clean.

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Ok that is all.

Get it from Amazon for $34.99

And get replacement heads from Amazon for $13.82+.

And check out our picks for the best tooth brushes on BuzzFeed Reviews!

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