Is electric toothbrush better than manual toothbrush?

The dental hygiene process will always have its pros and cons, its correct theories and others not so much, but the truth is that this habit must be frequent and therefore, part of the daily routine, as normal and necessary as eating, because of done, do it after eating, so don't forget it.

To begin with, let's decide why electric toothbrushes are better than ordinary ones. Since the electric toothbrush does not require intensive movements, the time for effective brushing is reduced, and about two minutes is enough to effectively clean your teeth. In addition, such cleaning will be more effective, and besides, the electric toothbrush is able to remove plaque, which is not an easy task for a regular brush. Also, the electric toothbrush cannot damage the gums, but, on the contrary, promotes blood circulation by massaging the gums. There is also a not so significant, but still taking place, a factor of saving toothpaste - although many brushes allow you to clean without toothpaste at all, but even if the paste is needed, it can be added to the brush in small portions. There are especially advanced brushes with a display, as well as Wi-Fi connectivity and their own applications.

Just mentioning the electric toothbrush, take into consideration various things when choosing it and for that reason, we leave you a list of advantages for conventional brushes and another for electric ones, so that you know exactly which is the best option you have.

Advantages for manual toothbrush

1- They are cheaper and it is recommended to change it every three months for another, equally inexpensive.
2- You can wash it freely after each brushing, even with hot water.
3- Filaments adapted to different types of mouth and different needs, so you can choose the one you need when you need it with greater freedom.
4- The back of the conventional brush tends to bring a special pad to clean your tongue, so you can have several functions at hand at the same time.
5- Its grip is comfortable and without fear of getting wet, which is not the case with electric toothbrushes.
6- You can modify the way you brush depending on the enamel you have, as well as adjust the force you use when rubbing it against the tooth.
7- On the sides it has pieces of rubber that work as stimulants to the gums, giving massages at the same time that they offer cleaning in said area.
8- Heads that are inclined to facilitate reaching certain places in the mouth.

Advantages for electric toothbrush

The first thing is that there are rechargeable electric toothbrushes and others with battery, so depending on the model, some apply and others do not.

1- You never change the toothbrush, just by buying a couple of new batteries you will already have cutting-edge technology in your hands to brush and clean your teeth well.
2- Its movement in the form of circles or oscillating, offers greater cleaning according to the experts, while facilitating the care of the enamel.
3- You can change the heads to adapt them to your mouth in a simpler and sometimes necessary way.
4- They have timers so that you do not exceed the time and above all, do not brush for less minutes than recommended.
5- Pressure sensor so that you do not apply too much force when brushing, even when you feel that you do it soft, you may be damaging the enamel of your teeth.
6- In addition to the already known filaments and advantages, its vibrations allow a new adapted movement of the head, so you will even have an extra service.
Regardless of which one you choose, take into account that in effect, you must carry out this process to prevent your teeth from collapsing or beginning to progressively damage, so finally, instead of brushing normally, it is recommended to go to your dentist in Lima for a more expensive treatment.
Finally, both cases allow the use of toothpaste in the same way, so you will not have to buy special products to carry out this process.

 

Types of brushes

There are three types of brushes that differ in their principle of operation:

• Mechanical. These are the most budgetary electric toothbrushes, and this type of device appeared before the rest. The rotating head cleans the surface of the teeth using different attachments. There are brushes with a different set of nozzles, and they also differ in the speed of rotation of the head (from several thousand to several tens of thousands of times per minute), the presence of different cleaning modes and other additional functionality. These brushes will be useful for users with braces, as well as for people with increased tooth sensitivity, but they are not suitable for those with gum disease. The disadvantages are less efficiency than other types of brushes (however, more than manual ones), as well as the need for regular cleaning of the nozzles themselves.
• Sound. The sound waves allow the foam to reach areas that the lint of a conventional brush cannot reach, making cleaning more efficient. In addition, they are a combination with a mechanical brush, thus acquiring its advantages. This cleaning method is completely safe for fillings, braces or crowns, and does not damage the enamel of the teeth. The disadvantages include the noise emitted by the brush, and it is also not recommended to brush your teeth with such a brush for inflammation of the gums and dental diseases.
• Ultrasonic. This is the most efficient and modern type of electric toothbrush. Ultrasonic waves move the bristles of a toothbrush, and the amplitude of their movement is calculated in tens of millions of times per minute, which provides the most effective cleaning possible at home. The most common are considered models with a frequency of 1.6 MHz. It also differs from a sonic brush in that it is silent, the human ear does not pick up such frequencies. However, there are models that combine sonic and ultrasonic cleaning. She also has a list of contraindications - for example, it is not recommended to use it in cleaning teeth with fillings, thin enamel and some other contraindications, which are best checked with doctors.

Brush head

The number of electric toothbrush heads is also an important selection criterion, because after purchasing the brush, it may turn out that the user needs a different cleaning mode. It is best to immediately purchase electric toothbrushes with several nozzles, since buying them separately will be more expensive. Attachments are gentle, for children (however, there are separate models of brushes for children), attachment for the care of crowns, braces, attachment for whitening and polishing, and others.

Nozzles are not only different cleaning modes. The attachments can be selected individually for each family member, and then all family members can use the same electric toothbrush, although this, of course, can psychologically be perceived as strange. However, it is worth remembering that the load on the brush increases significantly, which can lead to failure, especially in budget models. It is also worth remembering that the attachments do not last forever and should be replaced regularly. One nozzle is designed for a service life of up to six months.

Outcome

A mechanical, sonic or ultrasonic toothbrush cannot be recommended unequivocally as it is very individual. However, if the teeth, gums and oral cavity are generally completely healthy, then you can confidently advise an ultrasonic toothbrush.

When choosing, you should pay attention to well-known brands (we are talking, nevertheless, about health), the number of attachments, operating modes, as well as autonomy - it is desirable that the brush work for at least a week on one charge.

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