Best Travel Electric Toothbrushes in the UK

The Oral-B Genius 9000 is an ingenious toothbrush that is totally worth the money. Coming with a large set of accessories and several cleaning modes, this is a top toothbrush for people who want the best of the best. Even the bundle it comes with exudes high-quality. The package is very generous and includes an Oral-B Genius 9000 rechargeable electric toothbrush handle, charging station, toothbrush head storage compartment, 4 x brush heads, Smart travel case, Smart travel case charger, and even a smartphone holder. First thing first, this flagship electric toothbrush is the most powerful in the Oral-B’s range. With 10,500 rotations and 48,000 pulsations per minute, it ensures a very vigorous action that really works. In Deep Clean mode the brush is claimed to remove up to 99.7% of hard-to-reach plaque. Besides the Deep Clean mode, you can also choose Sensitive, 3D White, Gum Care, and Tongue Clean brushing cycles. Most cleaning modes last around two minutes, giving you pulses every 30 seconds. And you can go not only with the various modes but also with different toothbrush heads. The CrossAction head with tough bristles is good for everyday cleaning, 3D White brush head is designed for polishing your teeth, and Sensi UltraThin brush head is perfect for sensitive teeth as well as for cleaning your tongue.

All these brush heads, as well as the case for them, are included in the package. The case can be clipped over the charging stand to keep all the items neat. Also, you’ll get a travel case to keep the brush protected which can double as a charger if plugged in the supplied two-pin adapter. The best part is that the case has a USB port, thus allowing you to charge your smartphone or an MP3 player through it as well. The sets are available in black, white, silver, rose gold and purple colours to suit anyone. And if you want to further personalize your brush, you can choose one from 12 colours of the status ring LED lighting up.

Yet, having a sophisticated electric toothbrush is only half the battle, and using it to the fullest is something different. The Oral-B Genius 9000 tries to solve this problem by providing you with on-brush feedback warning you when you apply too much pressure and a smart app giving useful tips on how to brush properly.

Philips is another big name in the oral care industry. It delivers customers worldwide top-notch toothbrushes and oral irrigators, and today we deliver you its flagship electric toothbrush, Sonicare DiamondClean brush. Today, it’s the most expensive and powerful Philips electric toothbrush that comes with all the bells and whistles you might expect from a top-drawer product. To begin with, it’s an amazingly sleek and stylish brush that comes with a slight matte effect that adds to the luxurious look and makes it easier to grip. At the top of the handle, you’ll see an elegant stainless steel prong that links the handle with the brush head. There is only one On/Off button on the handle that is very responsive. By pressing the button several times, you can switch between its cleaning modes - Clean, White, Sensitive, Gum Care, and Deep Clean. The latter lasts for whole 3 minutes and in combination with the AdaptiveClean brush head helps you remove up to 10 times more plaque compared to a manual toothbrush. The cleaning modes are backlit so that you know which one you are on. Under the cleaning modes, you’ll see a battery status icon that notifies when you need to put your Sonicare brush back to the charging station. The only feature that is really missing on the handle is a LED pressure sensor.

The long battery life is the area where the Philips Sonicare DiamondClean toothbrush particularly shines. It has a powerful Lion battery that holds charge amazingly well and can last for 3 weeks of regular brushing.

Fairywill is a little-known company that can easily compete with big brand names but at a fraction of the price. And the FW-515 toothbrush proves that. It's very stylish, slim, and effective. It comes in classy black and gold colours and looks more like a mascara wand or expensive lipstick rather than a toothbrush. It's also very ergonomic - not too thick and not too thin. Plus, the brush has a rubber grip at the back that prevents it from slipping if it's wet. By the way, you can really take it into a shower, as it has an IPX7 rating and is completely waterproof.

The brush has just one gold button for switching it on/off and for choosing between three modes: Clean, Soft and Massage. The modes differ in the vibration per minutes. The highest, Clean setting, ensures over 35,000 strokes per minute, which is really quick. However, if you are new to Sonic technology, the manufacturer doesn't recommend you to start with this setting. It's better to stick with the Soft mode for a couple of days before switching to the stronger Clean and Massage modes. Otherwise, it might feel too ticklish on your gums.

Another ace is excellent customer service. The Fairywill company is concerned about being able to provide each and every customer with a good overall experience. They do not cut corners and try to make sure their products fit everyone. Regarding this brush, the manufacturer supplies it with as many as 3 brush heads including a special interdental one for cleaning between teeth and along the gum line. Thanks to a twist and lock mechanism, brush heads are very easy to replace. Although these brush heads look pretty basic, the bristles on them are waved a bit which allows them to provide a decent clean of gums, teeth, and teeth gaps. Plus, each head comes with an individual little cover.

Colgate is the brand most of us have grown up with. And not surprisingly that it began to produce toothbrushes to provide their customers with the complete oral hygiene care. The Colgate ProClinical 250 is the second brush in their range, which delivers the performance to match. It's a kind of "premium budget" brush that is appropriately priced and very competitive. It has been created in partnership with the Omron company, a worldwide leader in healthcare products. The brush is claimed to deliver 5X more plaque reduction compared to any manual toothbrush. It uses sonic cleaning action with up to 30,000 strokes per minute and multi-directional cleaning. It's worth mentioning that it doesn't spin like most other electric toothbrushes. It's very gentle on teeth and gums to minimise damage to the soft tissue. Still, it gives you the dentist-clean feeling. And its angled neck helps you reach hard-to-get areas for a thorough mouth clean.

If you're in need of a super-portable and super-affordable teeth companion during your travels, the Oral-B Pro-Expert Toothbrush might be a solid fit. It's an excellent alternative to plug-in toothbrushes, especially if you're going on a hiking tour and don't have plugs for recharging. It uses 2 simple AA batteries that should be inserted within the brush's base. Removing the cap for inserting/replacing batteries is not a difficult job - you simply need to press the two indented buttons to open the cap lock. If you insert powerful rechargeable batteries, you can expect up to 4 weeks of use on a single charge provided that you brush twice a day.

Compared to expensive Sonic brushes with built-in batteries, this one works in a very different yet effective way. Its small brush head oscillates 9,600 times per minute, thus scrubbing away plaque and removing stains from your teeth. And although it has no pressure indicators, you can realise that you're brushing too hard if the brush slows down and the noise changes. Take note that the Oral-B Pro-Expert has no all those bells and whistles like Bluetooth connection, 2-minute timer, "massage" or "whitening" settings. However, if you're looking for a travel option, we bet you don't want to pay good money for those sophisticated functions. The brush cleans decently, leaving a fresh feeling after each brushing. And compared to pricey advanced toothbrushes, the Pro-Expert wins hands down for its portability.