Thursday, March 27, 2008

Should I Buy an Electric Toothbrush?

by Mark McClean

Thinking of buying an Electric Toothbrush? That is probably is good decision for most people.
Why brushing your teeth is so important.
Brushing your teeth properly is extremely important to your overall oral hygiene and can certainly be accomplished with a non-powered toothbrush. To brush your teeth effectively simply squeeze a small amount of toothpaste containing fluoride and the American Medical Association (ADA) seal of approval onto a soft-bristle brush. Holding your toothbrush at a 45 degree angle use short back and froth strokes and brush the outer surfaces of the teeth along the gum line. This is where gum disease begins. Do not brush too hard as you can damage your gums this way. Brush on top of the chewing surfaces of the teeth and for the frontal teeth use gentle up and down strokes with the tip of the brush. Bacteria hide where you do not like to brush so be sure to reach back and brush the molars in the back of your mouth. And do not forget to brush your tongue to prevent the build up of bacteria. That is one of the causes of bad breath.
Why do I need an electric toothbrush?

If you brush thoroughly, as just mentioned, for at least two full minutes twice each day you do not need an electric toothbrush. However for the average person in today's fast paced society brushing for two minutes rarely takes place which means you may be leaving plaque behind that can cause tooth decay. Manual brushing yields about 300 strokes per minute where as an electric toothbrush can deliver up to 50,000 strokes per minute. That's a big difference! What's more, most electric toothbrushes have a timing device to let you know when you have brushed the proper amount of time. Sounds like a little thing but if the timer will help you form a good daily dental habit it really is a big deal. Today's modern electric toothbrushes also have sensors that let you know when you are brushing too hard.
Bottom line: Yes, if you are disciplined and conscientious you can get good results brushing your teeth with a non-powered toothbrush but on average most of us will receive better results with an electric toothbrush.

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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

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