17 Shares Making the switch from a manual to an electric toothbrush is a big decision — there are so many different options out there, and they tend to be on the pricey side. So if you're going to splurge on upgrading your dental-care routine, you want to make sure you're going with the best possible choice. To get the scoop on which electric toothbrushes are worth your money, I asked dentists to give me their honest recommendations. Surprisingly, one toothbrush in particular came up over and over. The Philips Sonicare DiamondClean was a favorite among the dentists I spoke with. Dr. Courtney Hain, DDS, explained that "the DiamondClean brush is great for people with sensitive gums" because "it has a gentle setting and a pressure sensor." She also highlighted its small, compact head that is easy to maneuver around hard-to-reach areas of the mouth.