Pro 1000 Electric Toothbrush

Name: Pro 1000 Electric Toothbrush
Brand: Oral-B

PFR Grade

Fair — some plastic content or limited transparency

Plastic handle. Replacement brush heads are plastic and nylon. Oral-B is the most popular electric toothbrush brand in the US. Electric toothbrushes are more effective than manual but generate significant plastic waste.

PFR Reviewed

Electric toothbrush. Plastic handle. Replacement brush heads are plastic and nylon. Oral-B is the most popular electric toothbrush brand.

Score Breakdown

How scores are calculated

Materials (40%): How plastic-free the product is — raw materials, construction, and coatings.

Packaging (20%): Is the product packaged in plastic? Is it recyclable?

Transparency (20%): Does the brand disclose ingredients, sourcing, and manufacturing?

Durability (20%): How long does it last? Longer-lasting products reduce plastic waste over time.

Materials

Packaging

Transparency

Durability

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This is a rating of this specific product only — not the company. Other products from this brand may score differently.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Moderate Exposure Risk — Why This Product Category Matters

Conventional toothpaste and mouthwash contain triclosan (an endocrine disruptor), sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS, a skin irritant), artificial sweeteners, and microbeads. The mouth is one of the most absorptive surfaces in the body — chemicals applied to the mouth absorb directly into the bloodstream.

Synthetic Plastic Content

90%

synthetic plastic by weight

Why We Rated It This Way

Oral-B's electric toothbrush is more effective at plaque removal than manual toothbrushes. However, it generates significant plastic waste from replacement brush heads. Bamboo replacement heads are available for some models.