March 03, 2009
Manual or electric toothbrushes?
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There is so much marketing dollars spent by large multi-national companies to direct us to spend our money on certain items in the hope that this will improve our health with a reduced effort on our part. This is very true for toothbrushes. It is a lucrative and competitive market and they will always be competing for the dollars that we spend on consumable items such as toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Do I choose a manual or an electric toothbrush? An electric toothbrush is very good as a motivator. It is also very good at controlling the time spent on brushing if it has a timer, and in some brushes the action of the bristles has been shown to be more effective at removing the plaque on our teeth and gums compared to a manual brush.
An independant study has found that the rotation oscillation action of the 8500 Oral-B (and models above this removes) about 30% more plaque than a manual brush. This can be significant. The very small head on most electric brushes is an advantage as it allows better access to hard to get at areas and allows better negotiation of the curve of the tooth and therefore more access to the in between teeth areas. A manual toothbrush can do this but it requires more time and skill.
With all toothbushing,the most important aspect is the time taken and the way that you brush, the tool you use is a secondary factor.
Take the time to learn good brushing habits from your dentist or hygienist and don't be drawn into the extravagant expensive brush to solve your oral health issues.
All the electric and manual brushes on our site are chosen because of their benefits. Feel free to review them to help make your choice. There is also alot of information about the technique of toothbrushing. Also feel free to contact me if there are any specific issues.
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