The Pros And Cons Of Manual And Electric Toothbrushes

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Manual and electric toothbrushes

These days, there are already many different types of toothbrushes sold in the market. These include the original manual toothbrushes and the more advanced electric toothbrushes.

Despite the similarities in the function and purpose of these toothbrushes, both types have their own pros and cons. Many believe that the electric toothbrush is considerably better when compared to the manual brush; however, this is not always true.

Regardless of the type of toothbrush that you use, it’s the brushing of your teeth which is very important for you to do on a daily basis. In fact, it is necessary that you brush your teeth twice daily for 2 minutes since as it is good prevention for oral problems. This is the most important way of keeping your teeth and gums clean and healthy.

However, you can always choose the type of toothbrush that you think will work best for you. To help you make a decision, here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of the manual and electric toothbrush.

Using a Manual Toothbrush

    • Cleans Your Oral Cavity Well
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      Manual toothbrush

      One of the main reasons why people still stick to using manual toothbrushes is that it can help clean your oral cavity thoroughly. In other words, it can effectively brush your tongue and as well as the sides of your cheeks.

      This is one of the things that an electric toothbrush can’t do since it has a circular head making it difficult to brush the sides of the mouth. However, there are already some electric brushes that come with a built in tongue cleaner.

    • Provides Flexibility
    • Another reason why people use a manual toothbrush is because of its flexibility. Manual toothbrush can have very soft bristles. This makes it easier for you to manoeuvre it inside your mouth and clean gently the part of the tooth next to your gum. 

      Aside from this, the soft bristles allow you to reach the stuck food debris in between your teeth.

    • Can be Taken Anywhere
    • Manual toothbrushes are more convenient compared to electric brushes. They don’t have any batteries that require charging before they can be used. 

      This means it’s easier for you to take them with you, especially if you like to travel to places where charging is limited.

 

Advanced Electric Toothbrushes

    • Includes Built-in Timers

OralB Electric Toothbrush

  • In order for you to effectively clean your teeth and gums, it is important that you brush for at least two minutes. This can be done easily with the help of the built-in timer of the electric toothbrush. 

    This is one way to ensure that proper oral cleaning is achieved.

  • Price-Effective Results
  • You would probably think that electric toothbrushes are too expensive for oral cleaning only. However, the countless benefits and the wonders this type of brush can provide makes the price reasonable and worth it. 

    For best results, most dentists would recommend using an ORAL B electric toothbrush since it can provide quality results.

Taking Care of Your Dental Hygiene – Dental Care Professionals

Contact us at Dental Care Professionals to consult about any and all of your dental needs.

While you selection in toothbrushes can help prevent cavities and improve overall oral health, we recommend regular dental maintenance by a dental care professional.

Schedule an appointment an receive a more in-depth analysis of your dental options including family and cosmetic dentistry.

Dental Care Professionals have clinics conveniently located in Adelaide and Brighton.

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