For years, my twice-daily skin-care routine has been as follows: Massage face with luxurious cleansing balm. Double-cleanse with a foaming wash. Douse skin with toner; gently pat with fingers. Apply chemical exfoliant, followed by serum, followed by moisturizer. In the morning, follow with sunscreen. Feel very great about myself.And until I got the Oral-B Pro 1000, six years ago, this was my twice-daily dental routine: Frown at manual toothbrush (which probably needs to be replaced, except I never get around to it). Reluctantly smear toothpaste across bristles. Drag brush around my mouth a few times. Make half-assed attempts to replicate proper brushing technique, as my dentist has instructed me to do time and again. Spit. Engage in mild self-loathing. The Oral-B Pro 1000 has been shown in numerous studies to do a better job of reducing plaque and gingivitis than manual brushing. Photo: Rose LorreThis powerful, rechargeable, long-lasting device has transformed what used to be a loathsome task into a pleasurable one that’s now on a par with my oh-so-precious facial-care routine. As much as I used to abhor dealing with all things oral hygiene, the Oral-B Pro 1000 — Wirecutter’s top-pick electric toothbrush for nearly a decade — has never flagged in its enthusiasm for eliminating the food and plaque that hang around my chompers. It’s also flat out made me better at tending to my teeth while improving my dental health. Considering how much I used to hate brushing my teeth, you could even say it’s improved my mental health.Top pickTop pick, The best electric toothbrush Oral-B Pro 1000Oral-B Pro 1000This oscillating brush has an onboard two-minute timer, an audible pressure sensor, and a long-lasting battery. Its replacement brush heads are widely available and cost less than competitors’ brush heads.Buying options: $50 from Amazon, opens in a new tab$50 from Walmart, opens in a new tab