Electric Toothbrushe : What is it?
| An electric toothbrush is an automatic device used for brushing the teeth. It requires electricity to move its head in an oscillating motion. Research shows that an electric toothbrush is more effective than a manual one since its oscillating bristles can cover hard-to-reach areas of the teeth. It has also been found out that it can reduce 17% more gum problems and remove 7% more plaque than a manual toothbrush, making it the most preferred choice of dentists and other oral health practitioners. However, despite its benefits and ease of use, it still cannot overcome the popularity of a manual toothbrush. |
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Kinds of Electric Toothbrushes include the following: |
Sonic electric toothbrush
- A sonic electric toothbrush has a high rate of brush head vibration speed at 30,000 to 40,000 strokes in one minute.
- It cleans teeth in two ways: by performing a scrubbing action on the surface of the teeth just like when using a manual toothbrush and through sonic vibration.
- The sonic vibratory motion sends energy to the fluids around the teeth. As the fluids move, they are able to dislodge dental plaque even without the bristles touching them.
- It is powered by rechargeable batteries that can last two to three hours when used continuously.
- It is effective, reliable, and expensive.
Rotary electric toothbrush
- A rotary electric toothbrush has a head with rotating bristles, which are arranged in a circular pattern that oscillates or in a tuft pattern that spins individually.
- It creates 3,000 to 7,500 brush stokes in one minute.
- It cleans teeth and removes dental plaque by performing a scrubbing motion that can even reach the areas between the teeth and below the gum line.
- It can have a high-frequency pulsating motion that enhances its cleaning action.
- It is more superior to a manual toothbrush in removing plaque and reducing gingivitis.
- It is popularly used by dentists and oral health practitioners.
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Timer: Choose an electric toothbrush with a timer that lets you brush your teeth in the correct and most effective amount of time. Look for one with a timer that tells you how long you should brush each of the four quadrants in your mouth--the upper left teeth, the upper right teeth, the lower left teeth, and the lower right teeth.
Power setting: Choose an electric toothbrush with a power setting that allows you to set the brushing action to either high or low.
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