[Freedom]

Buying and using an electric toothbrush has been the best thing for my teeth. I got an Oral-B for around $50 and replace the heads for $24/year.

I'm really impressed in how much smoother and cleaner my teeth feel compared to a regular toothbrush. It even works on my tongue, although makes it bleed at times. I charge it overnight probably bi-weekly and owned it for over three years. I recall having 3 cavities a year before using it, now it's 0-1 cavities per year. The brush includes a tiny head for the nooks and gum line which requires extra time to slowly clean those areas which can be annoying.

My only concern is, should I take it with me during travels...
I opt-out considering the possibility of it getting tainted in a hostel when it's left out to charge and the extra luggage room needed for the charger.
So far I've only carried a regular during travels and disposed of it after.

Thoughts?

[Chad Daring]

I've never found an electric toothbrush that impressed me, even the nicer ones I've gotten as gifts were only okay. In regards to travel, seems like its just another thing to get broken/lost/stolen.

[Deb Auchery]

Electric Toothbrush all the way....mine only cost me about 25 Euros, couldn't care what happens to it

[Blunt]

I like my electric but I'm too lazy to keep it charged when I only have a couple plug adapters for all my devices. If you're going to a country with no need for adapters I would bring it. Make some extra room by getting a Kindle and leaving the books at home.

[assman]

If the trip was least a couple of months in duration, I'd bring the electric, but only if I was staying in one place. If I'm moving a lot, I'd just use a regular toothbrush.

[OldRich]

I gave the Electric Tooth brush too many chances and every time it left my teeth unclean. I'd say stick to the regular toothbrush, especially for traveling.