What's Better To Use? Regular or Electric Toothbrush?
Electric and manual toothbrushes each have their own benefits. The ADA puts a Seal of Acceptance on any toothbrush, electric or manual, that’s proven safe and effective. Read more about the pros and cons and which one might be best for you.
Electric toothbrush bristles vibrate or rotate to help you remove plaque buildup from your teeth and gums. The vibration allows for more micro-movements every time you move your toothbrush across your teeth.
More effective at removing plaque
A review of studies showed that, in general, electric toothbrushes do decrease more plaque and gingivitis than manual toothbrushes. After three months of use, plaque was reduced by 21 percent and gingivitis by 11 percent. Oscillating (rotating) toothbrushes seem to work better than just vibrating toothbrushes.
Easier for people with limited mobility
Electric toothbrushes does most of the work for you. They may be helpful for anyone with limited mobility, such as people with:
- carpal tunnel
- arthritis
- developmental disabilities
Built-in timers
A timer built into an electric toothbrush can help you brush your teeth long enough to sufficiently remove plaque from your teeth and gums.
May cause less waste
When it’s time for a new toothbrush, you only have to replace an electric toothbrush head in many cases, so it may be less wasteful than throwing away a full manual toothbrush.
However, if you use a single-use electric toothbrush, you’ll have to completely replace it when it’s time to do so.
May improve your focus while brushing
At least one studyTrusted Source found that people were more focused when brushing their teeth using an electric toothbrush. This improved people’s overall experience brushing and could potentially improve how well you clean your teeth.
May improve oral health in people with orthodontic appliances
One studyTrusted Source found that electric toothbrushes were particularly helpful for people with orthodontic appliances, such as braces, because it made brushing easier.
Among people with appliances who already had good oral health, plaque levels were about the same, whether they used an electric toothbrush or not. But if you find it difficult to clean your mouth while having orthodontic therapy, the electric toothbrush may improve your oral health.
Fun for kids
Not all kids are interested in brushing their teeth. If an electric toothbrush is more engaging to your child, it can help accomplish good oral cleaning and set healthy habits.
Safe for gums
Used properly, an electric toothbrush should not hurt your gums or enamel but instead promote overall oral health.
Pros & Cons of Electric Toothbrushes
Pros:
- More effective at reducing plaque and gingivitis than a manual toothbrush;
- Better for gum health in people with braces;
- Better for children;
- Better for seniors;
- Better for some people with skin conditions;
- Extra features;
- Waste reduction.
Cons:
- Cost;
- Loud;
- Using with too much force.
Original article (source): healthline.com: Is It Better to Use an Electric or a Manual Toothbrush?. Read here
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