When you walk down the dental isle, you’re posted this question: is an electric toothbrush more effective than a manual toothbrush? To set the record straight, a toothbrush is only as effective as you allow it to be by using it twice a day, for two minutes a day. However, electric toothbrushes do have a few extra advantages. Your dentist in Norwalk is here to explain them in this week’s blog post.

Manual Vs. Electric Toothbrushes

If you find yourself standing in the middle of the dental aisle staring at a large variety of toothbrushes – red, blue, kid size, electric, even ones that play music—but you find yourself confused on which one you should buy, this post is for you.  Believe it or not, both manual and electric toothbrushes can thoroughly clean your teeth—but as mentioned above, it depends on your consistency of brushing your teeth at home. But here are the advantages of choosing an electric toothbrush versus choosing the traditional manual toothbrush.

The Benefits of an Electric Toothbrush

Electric toothbrushes offer a few more benefits than manual toothbrushes:

• Timers that are on electric toothbrushes can reminds you how to brush at least two minutes and even sound off when it’s time to begin brushing a new section of your teeth.
• There are some brushes that have pressure indicators to notify you when you you’re brushing too abrasively.
• Most electrical toothbrushes have circular heads that rotate in circular motions, cleaning your teeth in the best way possible.
• Some toothbrushes have color indicators that will show you when you buy a new toothbrush.
• Finally, there are many toothbrushes that just allow you to replace its head, so that you don’t have to buy another whole toothbrush.

Electric Toothbrushes are Perfect for Periodontal Patients

To prevent and slow down periodontal disease (advanced gum disease), studies show that the circular motion of electric toothbrushes with soft, circular brush heads work to massage the gums while brushing. Plus, they work to remove lingering bacteria, plaque, and food from hard to reach areas—things that can escalate your gum disease.  Just don’t forget to floss!

Electric Toothbrushes are Great for Kids, Too!

Getting your little one to brush their teeth is never an easy task, but you can intrigue them with a fun, exciting, electric toothbrush. You can use your child’s toothbrush to peak their interest into dental care and their hygiene routine. You can get them an electric toothbrush with their favorite character on it or even one that plays music for them—maybe both!

If you need help choosing your perfect toothbrush, don’t hesitate to get advice from your local dentist!

About Our Office

Here at Sommer’s Family Dentistry, we know that great dental care means that we focus on prevention before anything else. So, it’s important that you’re able to properly care for your teeth and gums at home, starting with the dental tools you have at home. Learn more by giving our friendly office team a call.