Someone uses a classic brush with dental floss, while many have already switched to an electric toothbrush. Which is better? All you need to know about the most popular oral hygiene product is given below.
1. What differentiates an electric toothbrush and a usual toothbrush?
Efficiency. The main task of caring about the oral cavity is effective removal of plaque and pathogenic bacteria, which are the main cause of diseases of the teeth and gums. In a way, the electric brush copes better than the usual one. The main bonus of the gadget is that the brush makes a large number of movements, which allows coping with plaque much more effectively. A plain brush manages to make up to 500 cleansing movements per minute, while electric brushes can make tens of thousands of such movements.
2. Is the electric brush safe?
It is completely safe, if used correctly. You just need to brush the teeth by touching their surface and the edge of the gums lightly. The myth that such brushes cause bleeding gums and harm the quality of enamel is debunked by numerous clinical studies. This gadget, despite the fact that it makes a large number of movements per minute, does not exert much pressure and is safe for teeth and gums.
3. What should I pay attention to when choosing an electric brush?
The head of the brush should be small and comfortable, and the handle needs to be comfortably and firmly placed in the hand. Modern electric brushes have various design and a number of additional functions, for example: a timer, automatic shutdown, various cleaning modes, and additional attachments for bleaching or for cleaning hard-to-reach places. By the way, an electric brush can be used even by children – you just need to look for the label on the package saying “Kids” or “Junior”. Brushes for kids often have a bright design and even LED lighting.
4. How to properly care for an electric toothbrush?
It is recommended to change your electric toothbrush nozzle heads every two months. In fact, plain mechanical brushes have the same service life. When you buy an electric brush, there are several replaceable nozzle heads in a set, marked with different colors. And in some cases, there is even a handy ultraviolet disinfector. In a matter of 5 minutes, the microbes accumulated on the brush bristles will be destroyed with the help of UV rays.
5. Is it possible to use an electric brush while wearing dental braces?
It is possible. But in addition to an electric or mechanical toothbrush, you will need additional hygiene products – an irrigator and a special brush. In this case, dentists recommend brushing your teeth after each meal or at least rinse your mouth with water.
