Top 6 Soft Toothbrushes for Receding Gums

We usually think of receding gums as a problem for seniors, but it can affect anyone.

About 50% of adults age 18 to 65 have receding gums, with a whopping 88% of seniors suffering…

But receding gums can make you look older.

They also put you at risk for more expensive and painful dental surgeries.

Here’s the shocking truth that might make you a little angry:

Your old toothbrush could be making the problem worse.

Most toothbrushes can scrub away the white enamel and the soft gums in your mouth, making you look older and causing permanent damage.

We tested out 6 different brands to find the best toothbrush for receding gums, and our dentist, Dr. Gans, found one clear winner.

We focused on cleaning power, softness, safety on gums, and ease of use.

Here’s our top pick for receding gums:

#1 Swissklip Nano Toothbrush

Swissklip Nano Toothbrush

Overall Rating (9.9)

The Swissklip Nano Toothbrush is the best toothbrush for receding gums. It has 12,000 ultra-soft micro-bristles that won’t damage your gums (or your enamel).

That leaves you with whiter teeth, healthier gums, and a younger-looking smile.

Dr. Gans, our expert dentist, says that the Swissklip Nano Toothbrush is “like brushing and flossing at the same time,” because the tiny bristles slide in between teeth, braces, and cavities with ease.

Plus, it helps prevent signs of aging. How can a toothbrush make you look younger? Because underneath your enamel, the inside of your teeth are yellow

Combined with receding gums, a yellow smile can make you look about 10 to 13 years older.

The Swissklip Nano Toothbrush doesn’t cause premature signs of aging, so you can look younger longer.

It impressed Dr. Gans, and our team loved it, too! Plus, it comes with a 14-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it out and see what you think.

Pros

  • Top rated among toothbrushes for receding gums.
  • 12,000 ultra-soft micro-bristles for effective, gentle cleaning.
  • Ergonomic curves that help thoroughly scrub each tooth.
  • Perfect for keeping a younger-looking smile.
  • Recommended by Dentists
  • ”Brushing and flossing at the same time.”
  • Soft-Scrub Technology
  • Easy to use with a soft handle and adaptive bristle design that meets the contour of your teeth with every scrub.
  • Express shipping from right in the USA.
  • 14-day money back guarantee
  • Friendly customer service

Cons

  • Limited inventory available
  • Only available online
  • Lowest price only available with an order of 6 brushes.

#2 OralB io

OralB io

Overall Rating (9.1)

The OralB io series of brushes are popular – we tested the latest version – but at $249.94, we were a bit disappointed.

It’s hard for a toothbrush to be worth $250, and when it has such hard bristles, it can burn a hole in your pocket while also aging you up.

Instead of using an app to track our scrubs, we’d rather just get a toothbrush that won’t damage our enamel and save $200.

Pros

  • Works with an app to track your brushing.
  • Heavy-duty scrubbing may be good for some people.
  • Highest-tech toothbrush we tested.

Cons

  • Too big to fit in some patients’ mouths.
  • Limited lifespan. Some units break after a year.
  • Poor reviews complaining about breaking, poor value, and a high price tag.
  • Can scrub away gums and cause early signs of aging.

#3 Quip Toothbrush

Quip Toothbrush

Overall Rating (8.5)

Quip was one of the first companies to come out and make toothbrushes interesting again, and their design is unmistakably cool – but when it comes to value, this brand falls short. The replacement heads and handle require you to spend about $40 upfront, plus $56 each year afterward…

And although it does feel a little softer than the Oral B option, we found it too hard and rough for sensitive gums.

Pros

  • Nice design
  • Convenient subscription
  • Cool color options

Cons

  • Not Ideal for receding gums
  • Deceptively expensive: the subscription adds up to $56 a year.
  • May increase signs of aging in your smile.

#4 Philips Sonicare

Philips Sonicare

Overall Rating (7.2)

The Philips Sonicare was recently updated with a fresh look, but that wasn’t enough to earn the top spot. In fact, in spite of the $50 price tag, this electric toothbrush didn’t even come with a USB adaptor for charging.

Many customers reported that their device broke after about a year. And while the look of the brush has been updated, some customers noticed that it was less powerful and less effective than the older version.

Between the weaker brush and the lack of a USB adaptor, it seems that Sonicare has been cutting a few too many corners. To make it all worse, it rated poorly for sensitive gums.

Pros

  • Reliable brand
  • Rechargable
  • More affordable than some other electric brushes.

Cons

  • Poor lifespan
  • The newer version is not as powerful
  • Replacement brush heads cost over $50 a year.
  • May damage gums

#5 Burst Toothbrush

Burst Pro Toothbrush

Overall Rating (4.9)

The Burst Toothbrush feels like a weird scam targeting millennials with goofy “influencer” photos of women taking pictures in their bath towels while holding their toothbrush.

Strange antics aside, the toothbrush does work, although it’s not ideal for people with receding gums, and the $80 price tag seems unjustified. (Do we really need an LED emoji on our toothbrush?)

Also note that while charcoal is popular for teeth whitening these days, dentists tend to agree that charcoal toothbrushes don’t really whiten your teeth in any meaningful way, so that part of it seems to be kind of a scam/gimmick.

NOTE: Charcoal teeth whitening may also cause worsening sensitivity, so this brush is not recommended for people with sensitive teeth or sore gums.

With a total cost of about $110 in the first year, this toothbrush doesn’t have the right level of protection for most people.

Pros

  • The LED emoji is kind of cute
  • Long-lasting charge

Cons

  • Expensive to buy and maintain
  • Poor value.
  • Charcoal whitening may worsen teeth sensitivity, according to dentists
  • Bad choice for people with receding gums (about 50% of the population).

#6 Nimbus Toothbrush

Nimbus Extra Soft Toothbrushes

Overall Rating (5.9)

The Nimbus toothbrush uses obviously fake/photoshopped images for their “before and after” on Amazon. We were surprised to see it hasn’t been taken down.

The brush is softer than most typical brushes, but we didn’t like it as much as the Swissklip Nano Toothbrush, which felt like brushing our teeth with a cloud. The Nimbus, on the other hand, sort of felt ineffective: it doesn’t have the same number of bristles, so they don’t add up to a great clean feeling.

It won’t hurt your gums, but it might not get your teeth feeling totally clean, either.

Pros

  • Low cost, soft brushes
  • Simple design

Cons

  • Cheap materials.
  • Teeth don’t feel super clean.
  • Weird shape is hard to use for some people.

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