A Guide on Manual and Electronic Toothbrushes!

Electric toothbrushes have become more and more popular since the 1990’s, but the real question is. Are they better than manual toothbrushes? From a dental professional point of view, there are several pros and cons to both techniques, which I will discuss further.

Manual Toothbrushes

·         Pros: – there are multiple toothbrush styles, so patients can choose the one that they enjoy best (though I would always suggest a soft or extra soft toothbrush… to be explained later) – easy to travel with… no need for batteries or chargers – very inexpensive.

·         Cons: – you MUST use the proper brushing technique that your dental professional has instructed you to use (which can be difficult and time consuming) – if you use the WRONG technique and the WRONG toothbrush, you can cause detrimental damage to your teeth and gingiva (gums) including gingival recession and abfractions (loss of enamel).

Electric Toothbrushes

·         Pros: – Easy to use… all you have to do is hold the toothbrush head at a 45 degree angle and rest it on the teeth, and the job is done, plain and simple – It takes less time and less work to do a BETTER job, in removing plaque and debris from your teeth – Most electric toothbrushes have timers and technique indicators, giving you less to worry about as you brush your teeth… also easier for children to gage how long they should be brushing – Because it is electric, patients feel they’re teeth are CLEANER than if they did it with a manual toothbrush.

·         Cons: – you must ensure your toothbrush is always charged… if the battery is not charged, HOW WILL YOU BRUSH YOUR TEETH????? – COST… electric toothbrushes cost significantly more than manual toothbrushes – they can be easily broken, so you need.

At the end of the day, the type of toothbrush you use is up to you. You simply need to acquire the knowledge required to brush appropriately for your unique dental situation – this information can be attained by your dentist at ottawa downtown dentistry.

At Florence Dentistry – Downtown Ottawa Dentist, we provide a wide range of ottawa dental services for Ottawa patients needing various treatments from general to more detailed procedures.