Should You Invest In An Electric Toothbrush?

Is an Electric Toothbrush Better Than a Manual Toothbrush?

Our Whittier family dental center offers top-quality dental care and provides the latest dental information to help you take good care of your teeth. We usually get many questions regarding the value of using an electric toothbrush. We believe that using an electric toothbrush can help you clean your teeth effectively. This article will help you know more about an electric toothbrush.

Electric Toothbrush Ideas

An electric toothbrush is way better than a manual toothbrush when it comes to cleaning teeth. Using an electric toothbrush can help you have healthy teeth and gums and help you have a healthier smile. Apart from the foods and drinks you consume, genetics, and smoking habits, the toothbrush and toothpaste you use can help determine the color of your teeth. If you want bright, healthy-looking teeth, use an electric toothbrush and high-quality toothpaste.

Take Good Care of Your Tooth Enamel

Tooth enamel is the hard outermost covering of your teeth. This protects the inner parts of your teeth against tooth decay. It does this by supporting the interior living parts of the teeth and protecting them from damage.

Enamel also protects sensitive nerves and soft tissue inside your teeth. In addition to this, it blocks bacteria from harming the interior of your teeth. Brushing teeth using one of the firm bristles or vigorous brushing with softer bristles can wear down your tooth enamel. This can expose the interior parts of your teeth and roots. The enamel cannot be naturally regenerated. So, once it’s gone, it is gone forever.

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Having healthy teeth and gums can make your smile beautiful. Brush your teeth two times a day with a soft brush and fluoride toothpaste and floss daily to maintain a healthy smile. Using an electric toothbrush can keep your teeth nice and white without damaging your tooth enamel as it gently cleans teeth.

Many people make the mistake of buying hard bristle toothbrushes. They think brushing teeth vigorously using a hard bristle brush will clean their teeth thoroughly. However, what they may not know is that vigorous brushing can cause damage to their tooth enamel.

But it is not only the hard bristle toothbrushes that damage the tooth enamel. Soft bristle toothbrushes can also damage the tooth enamel with vigorous brushing. Brushing your teeth properly with an electric toothbrush will help prevent gum disease and tooth decay as it keeps your teeth and gums healthy.

Why Are Electric Toothbrushes Better Than Manual Toothbrushes?

The head of the electric toothbrush vibrates or rotates very rapidly, much faster than you can brush. Electric toothbrushes have two speeds; a slower speed and higher speed. The slower speed rotates about 10,000 RPMs while the higher speed rotates at more than 30,000 RPMs.

This is much faster than any human being can brush. The head of the electric toothbrush is smaller than the manual one. This enables the electric toothbrush to reach areas that may be difficult to brush hence keeping your teeth healthy and clean over the manual toothbrush.

Another benefit of electric toothbrushes is that it can be used by people with debilitating arthritis as it has a large handle. A manual toothbrush, on the other hand, has a slender handle.

It is easier to use a brush with a larger handle than one with a slender handle. The head of the power brushes is usually smaller allowing it to clean those hard to reach areas.

There Are Many Types of Electric Toothbrushes on The Market

When it comes to electric toothbrushes, there are many brands and choices to choose from. These brushes range in cost from $5 to a couple of hundred dollars. The batteries of some of these brushes are rechargeable, while others should be replaced relatively often. Those battery-powered toothbrushes that cost $5-$10 don’t have the burst of cleaning power that the more expensive ones have. As the battery of the brushes discharges, it loses its cleaning power.

Even though the most expensive electric toothbrushes can clean your teeth thoroughly, your teeth will still need semi-annual or annual professional cleaning. This will get rid of any remaining plaque buildup. Look for a soft toothbrush that will clean your teeth gently and massage your gums.

When your electric toothbrush starts slowing down, recharge it in a couple of hours to make it work as a new brush and keep it at its top cleaning power state. Buying a quality electric toothbrush doesn’t guarantee you will have clean, healthy teeth. You have to brush your teeth using the toothbrush twice a day and use the brush correctly.

So, what are the correct brushing techniques? Use a soft bristle brush and hold the handle easily in a gentle way and allow the brush to clean your teeth, rather than forcing it to clean your teeth with excess pressure. Using the powered toothbrush properly will keep your teeth and gums clean. Replace the head of your electric toothbrush every 3 months.

Final Thoughts by Your Dentist

As you can see, the advantages of using an electric toothbrush far outweigh those of a manual toothbrush. Using an electric toothbrush properly regularly, along with daily flossing, is an investment for your health. This is because it will help prevent tooth decay and gingivitis. Come for your check-up so that your dentist can see if you have any dental problems and help you keep your teeth and gums healthy. Your dentist will also clean your teeth and help you have a friendly smile. We value our clients.