Electric toothbrushes: Your toothbrush needs an upgrade

11/06/2022 8 min Temporada 1 Episodio 30

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Episode Synopsis

You ask your dentist which toothpaste to use, don’t you? But do you know your toothbrush plays a more important role in improving your oral hygiene than your toothpaste? Have you ever asked your dentist which toothbrush to use? You must really be concerned about your oral hygiene if you did so, which is good. But I bet you must have never asked your dentist which is better electric or a manual toothbrush?

Highlights

The second generation electric or powered toothbrush have replaced the earlier models with a long-lasting rechargeable battery.
The recent electric toothbrushes have a compact head with rotating-oscillating motion.
The electric toothbrushes are more effective than manual ones due its oscillating head, which helps to dislodge the plaque formation.
Everyone can use electric toothbrushes.
The electric toothbrushes can be used by all but in particular are very useful in people with limited physical or mental dexterity, patients with braces, hospitalized patients or senior citizens with arthritis.