How to Change Batteries for an Electric Toothbrush

Electric toothbrushes are designed to vibrate at a high rate of speed to clean teeth. The brushes can help to improve your dental health, whiten your teeth and prevent gum disease. Brushes come with a variety of features including different cleaning modes and pressure sensors. Occasionally, the batteries on an electric toothbrush need to be changed. Changing the batteries extends the life of your toothbrush. Depending on the model of your brush, the steps may vary slightly.

Instructions

• 1

  Remove the battery compartment cover on the electric toothbrush. Depending on the brush, you may need to use a screwdriver to remove the cover's screws or twist off the cover.

• 2

  Remove the batteries from the toothbrush. Insert the new batteries in the same position as the old ones.

• 3

  Replace the battery compartment's cover by either replacing the screws or snapping the cover back into place.