{"id":525,"date":"2026-05-21T11:10:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:10:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.electricteeth.com\/au\/?p=525"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:17:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:17:13","slug":"best-oral-b-brush-head","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.electricteeth.com\/au\/best-oral-b-brush-head\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Oral-B toothbrush heads 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Non-iO models<\/h2>\n\n\n

Best all-round: <\/strong> CrossAction \/ Ebay<\/a>, Amazon<\/a> \/ ~$19.34<\/p>

Best for a gentler clean: <\/strong> Sensi UltraThin \/ Ebay<\/a> \/ ~$<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n

iO models<\/h2>\n\n\n

Best all-round: <\/strong> iO Advanced Clean \/ Ebay<\/a>, Amazon<\/a> \/ ~$29<\/p>

Best for a gentler clean: <\/strong> iO Clean & Gum Protect \/ Ebay<\/a>, Amazon<\/a> \/ ~$23.75<\/p><\/div>\n\n

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\n In some markets, the iO Advanced Clean head is named the Ultimate Clean and the iO Clean & Gum Protect is named Gentle Care. They are the same product, just named differently for different countries. <\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n

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Why we picked them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our team have been using Oral-B brushes for years and regularly repeat tests as we review new Oral-B toothbrushes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having tried all of the Oral-B brush heads we have found that the angled and medium firmness bristles of the CrossAction head provide the most invigorating, deep clean of the teeth and gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our testing and daily use we have seen and felt that this head cleans more effectively than other brush heads on offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, we've found there isn't that much difference between the various heads. The most important thing is to make sure you are using the correct brushing technique. <\/p>\n\n\n

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We've found that the CrossAction head (pictured) provides a slightly more invigorating clean than other brush heads<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Sensit UltraThin (also known as the Sensitive Clean) is our other top recommendation. Although we haven't quite achieved the same deep clean feeling as with the CrossAction head, we've found that the Sensitive Clean still does a good job of removing plaque. The soft, ultrafine bristles are more gentle on the teeth. It feels less aggressive and is more enjoyable to use on tender, inflamed and bleeding gums. It is a must-pick for those with gum recession and tooth sensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These heads are compatible with Oral-B's Vitality, Pro, Smart and Genius brush handles, but not the iO range.<\/p>\n\n\n

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iO handles have their own range of brush heads that fit and work with iO handles only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Advanced Clean (also known as Ultimate Clean) and Clean & Gum Protect (also known as Gentle Care) brush heads are the iO specific equivalents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They look a little different, but there are many similarities, like angled bristles on the Advanced Clean, as per the CrossAction head.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Key things to know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n Your brushing time and technique are more important than the brush head you choose <\/div>\n\n \n
\n It's not worth agonising over which brush head to use - pick one and begin brushing <\/div>\n\n \n
\n No one brush head is going to provide signficantly better results <\/div>\n\n \n
\n They are safe to use on crowns, veneers, bridges and implants <\/div>\n\n \n
\n Buying larger pack sizes will typically save you money <\/div>\n\n \n
\n All heads are available with a white plastic body, but only select heads are available in black <\/div>\n\n \n
\n The coloured ring or symbol (iO heads) helps you to identify whose brush head is whose <\/div>\n\n \n
\n Each head is designed to last for 3 months on average <\/div>\n\n \n
\n Most heads have colour changing bristles to act as a reminder to change the head <\/div>\n\n \n
\n iO handles remind you to change the head via a light on the handle or a message on the screen <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Video explanation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In this video we explain what each brush head does and why we picked our top recommendations. It was published in 2024, but there have been no updates to the brush head range since then so it is still up to date in 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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