Written by Ruben

Edited on

19 August 2026

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07:31

3 tips when the electric toothbrush brush attachment doesn't rotate anymore

Doesn't the brush attachment of your electric toothbrush turn anymore? We'll give you some solutions to solve this problem. It's important for the metal pin to work and for the brush attachment to be clean, for example. Don't the solutions work? Replace the brush attachment.

Attaching a brush attachment to an electric toothbrush properly

Solve provlems with your brush attachment

There are a number of solutions if your brush attachment doesn't turn. In this article, we'll go through the following tips with you:

  • Tip 1: use an original brush attachment.
  • Tip 2: check the metal pin.
  • Tip 3: replace the brush attachment.
Brushing teeth with an electric toothbrush

Tip 1: use an original brush attachment

It's important to use an original brush attachment that's suitable for your toothbrush model. That way, you can be sure it's suitable.

Clean brush attachment

Tip 2: check the metal pin

  1. Remove the brush attachment from the toothbrush.
  2. Turn on the toothbrush and check if the upper pin of the toothbrush is moving.
  3. Isn't it moving at all or just a little? Remove any toothpaste residue from the toothbrush surrounding the metal pin and clean the on/off button with a moist cloth.
  4. Fully charge the toothbrush by placing it on the charger for at least 24 hours.
  5. Turn on the toothbrush and check if the metal pin is moving. Isn't it moving and is the toothbrush covered by the warranty? Contact our customer service.
  6. Is the metal pin moving? Check if the brush attachment is properly cleaned on the inside and outside.
A brush attachment on an electric toothbrush

Tip 3: replace the brush attachment

Didn't the solutions work and is the brush attachment still not moving properly? We recommend buying a new original brush attachment.

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