An electric toothbrush for children or adults offers a variety of benefits. The 3 key benefits of an electronic toothbrush include enhanced plaque removal, ease of use, and special features that help you practice better oral hygiene.
Electric Toothbrushes Provide Enhanced Plaque Removal
Consider that an electronic toothbrush can produce exponentially more brush strokes than handheld (manual) toothbrushes. In doing so, electric toothbrushes remove more plaque from the teeth. This leads to a reduced risk of developing common and complex oral health conditions including cavities, gum disease, and tooth discoloration (staining).
A comprehensive analysis of more than 56 clinical trials demonstrated that those who used electric toothbrushes instead of a manual toothbrush realized an 11% reduction in plaque within 3 months. That reduction jumped to more than 20% after using the electric toothbrush for longer than 3 months.
Electronic Toothbrushes Are Designed For Easy Use
Electronic toothbrushes do the work for users. This makes them especially helpful for patients with mobility issues, injuries, or degenerative conditions such as arthritis. Patients of all ages, who have dexterity challenges find that electric toothbrushes are invaluable for maintaining good oral health.
Special Features Can Help Improve Oral Health
Electric toothbrushes have capitalized on advancements in dental technology to offer a variety of special features that can improve your oral health.
Timers
Timers on electric toothbrushes can ensure that you brush for a full two minutes as recommended by the American Dental Association. Some brushes also have quadrant timers which can help you spend equal time brushing each quadrant.
Pressure Sensors
Some electric toothbrushes come with a pressure sensor, which can help patients prevent irritating the soft tissues of the gums, by pressing too hard while brushing.
Variety of Brush Heads
Many electric toothbrushes will come with a replacement brush head, and offer a variety of different brush head sizes and shapes so that you can select the brush head that works best for you.
Charging Options
Electric toothbrushes are available using rechargeable or disposable batteries or powered via USB or induction (special charging port).
Choosing the Best Electronic Toothbrush
There are plenty of electronic toothbrushes on the market. So how do you choose the right one for you? It’s a great idea to ask your dentist for recommendations. You should also look for a brand and type that offers the features that you want. Finally, you may wish to look for electric toothbrushes that are ADA Accepted and Recognized. ADA Accepted and Recognized products will have a seal on the packaging.
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Are electronic toothbrushes expensive?
They don’t have to be! There are some wonderful electric toothbrushes available in retailers and online for less than $50.
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