If you ask dentists how to brush your teeth to get maximum results, the majority of them would suggest starting with investing in an electric toothbrush. These types of toothbrushes aren’t simply those containing a battery, but rather connect to the wall through a recharging station. While they cost more than a regular toothbrush you might pick up at a drugstore, electric toothbrushes have a major impact on your oral health. With poor oral hygiene linking to diabetes, infertility and heart disease, who wouldn’t want to go out of their way to protect their teeth and gums?
More Thorough Cleaning
Electric toothbrushes have specific features that facilitate with fighting cavities. The vibrating bristles remove tartar and plaque faster and more accurately. They also are more capable of reaching spots that are normally more difficult to reach or are forgotten about. These spots include the back molars and the gum lining, where bacteria often reside. A recent study showed that more than 80 percent of its participants reported better oral cleanliness after switching to the electric toothbrush from a manual one.
Prevents Eroding Enamel
Too many people actually brush their teeth too hard when they use manual brushes. When this happens, your tooth’s protective enamel takes a toll. Gum tissue also takes a hit, which doesn’t grow back when damaged. Electric toothbrushes prevent you from brushing too hard because pressure shouldn’t be used at all; simply hold the brush to your teeth and let the bristles do all the work for you. Additionally, some of these toothbrushes include a feature that will reduce the power of its brushing when you start applying too much pressure.
Easier to Use
Using a manual toothbrush becomes difficult when someone has a physical disability, such as arthritis. An electric toothbrush is perfect for those with impaired sensory motor skills due to the larger handle grip and its vibrating bristles. The amount of work put on the brusher, with only holding the brush in place as the only responsibility. This also makes it easier to reach difficult spots, such as the back molars and the inner side of the teeth.
Build-In Timer
Most of us expect that we already brush our teeth for the recommended two minutes, but the average time spent brushing is actually only 35-65 seconds per session. However, the built-in timer ensures that you brush for the full two minutes because it doesn’t stop vibrating until the time is up. Some of these brushes even beep every 30 seconds, so you know when it’s time to switch to a different quadrant of the mouth.
Eco-Friendly
Many advocates for “going green” argue that electric toothbrushes save plastic due to the toothbrush head replacement using less plastic than an entire manual toothbrush. Research shows that it takes about 14-42 head replacements to amount to just one manual toothbrush. While even electric toothbrushes need to have the body thrown out as well, it does save the environment a whole lot of plastic when you reduce your replacements to the head rather than the entire product.
Lindsay Bradshaw is a blogger for Lakeway Cosmetic Dentistry in Austin, Texas. She has used an electric toothbrush for four years and hasn’t had any oral problems since!
Post Footer automatically generated by wp-posturl plugin for wordpress.