Electric toothbrushes have these extra benefits:-Reduced chance of damaging the teeth and gums from over-brushing-Some have timers to ensure you spend enough time brushing, an important factor in getting the teeth fully cleaned!!-Many feel they get a better clean with electric-Makes brushing easier for some, so you may be more likely to clean effectively-Useful if you suffer with dexterity problems-Some better models have heads that are specifically designed to help with othe