I just use a hand held oral b toothbrush around 4 to 5 dollars worth, i once saw a programme where they tested electric and hand held and they found the electric were actually no better at removing plaque, however i have to wonder, my dentist years ago said i did not need one as i cleaned my teeth perfectly, and i do not get much in the way of plaque, but since i have been on medication that has changed, i am now thinking of getting an oral b electric in the future, so interested on peoples comments in this thread.