Electric Toothbrush Tickling: Why It Happens & What to Expect

It is possible for an electric toothbrush to tickle when used, especially if it is the user's first time using one. The unfamiliar vibration and movement of the electric toothbrush can create a tickling sensation on the user's teeth, gums, and tongue. The tickling sensation may also depend on the sensitivity of the person's mouth and their tolerance for the vibrations. Some people may experience more tickling or sensitivity than others.

In most cases, the tickling sensation decreases or goes away completely with regular use, as the user becomes more accustomed to the feeling of the electric toothbrush.