Are those fancy electric toothbrushes really WORTH the money?? Watch today's Tuesday Tooth Talk to learn the truth about electric toothbrushes.

Manual toothbrushes can be a decent brushing option because they are inexpensive and work when used correctly. The hard part is that most people tend to get distracted and, like Dr. Kuiper, have a hard time focusing on just brushing for two minutes straight twice a day. Whatever your distractions may be (kids, dogs, T.V), it can be hard to focus on how well you’re brushing those pearly whites! 

Let me introduce the electric toothbrush! These toothbrushes take the guesswork out of the timing and quality of brushing. All you have to do is guide it around your mouth and let the brush do the work for you. An electric brush is faster, gentler, and more effective than what we can achieve with a manual toothbrush. Some of the brushes also have an ultrasonic effect which creates a bubbling and foaming of the toothpaste so that it can penetrate the spaces between the teeth, leading to better oral health. 

There are several types of electric toothbrushes. Oral B and Sonicare are the 2 most popular brands: Oral B has more vibration and is a bit noisier, while Sonicare is quieter and has less aggressive vibration on the teeth. People tend to have strong opinions on which brush they prefer, since some people want to “feel” the brush working, while others are uncomfortable with the shaking motion and loud noise of the Oral B varieties. Regardless of the brush you choose, the effectiveness of either one of these electric brands will be far superior to a manual brush. 

We never discourage people from getting the top of the line, expensive brushes but the added accessories that allow the price to skyrocket are not vital to getting a good clean mouth. A $30 or $40 electric toothbrush will be just as effective as a top of the line brush… just without the convenience of bluetooth or other fancy features. We really encourage you to start with a $30 electric toothbrush due to increased effectiveness in getting a quality two minute brush! You’ll notice the difference immediately!

We are always here to answer your questions! If you’d like to learn more about electric toothbrushes, give us a call today!

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