The first electric toothbrushes were made available on
the market at the onset of the 21st century. In 2008, several toothbrush brands
also plunged into the market of electric toothbrushes. Dentists highly recommend the use of electric
toothbrushes due to better cleaning capabilities as compared to manually
brushing out teeth.
Three Types of Electric Toothbrushes
1. Oscillating – rotating electric toothbrushes.
These are considered the ‘simplest’ of all electric toothbrushes. The
mechanical movement or the scrubbing action of the head goes side-to-side or
up-and–down.
2. Sonic
electric toothbrushes. Users of this type can feel the intense vibration of
this electric toothbrush. The movement also enables the toothpaste to sink in
between teeth.
3. Ultrasonic electric toothbrush. This
makes use of a unique technology in cleaning your teeth. Technically, there is
no brushing involved. The head of the toothbrush is placed on the teeth as it
creates a sea of sound waves every minute.
With the use of these sound waves, the nano bubble-type of toothpaste
gets to penetrate right into the gums and teeth.
Pros of Using Electric Toothbrush
• There is no
pressure on the teeth and gum. It allows cleaning that is easy on the enamel.
• Using
electric toothbrushes also allow thorough cleaning as users can allow equal
amount on time per quadrant of teeth to ensure equal cleaning.
• It is a
good choice for kids. As they find it difficult to brush long, using a
mechanical system can be of big help to them.
• Users of an
electric toothbrush are also exposed to the lesser risk of gingivitis and other
gum diseases. As this tool gets to clean the hard-to-reach areas better, users
benefit from healthier gums.
• It also
helps eliminate or resolve bad breath. One of the main causes of bad breath is
the presence of food substance that gets stuck in between teeth. These foods
facilitate bacteria growth which causes bad odor in the mouth.
• It also
lets people save money in the long term. Dental treatments are one of the most
expensive.
Cons of Using Electric Toothbrush
• Needless to
say, they can be up to 5 to 10 times more expensive that regular toothbrush.
• They are
not portable. They are battery-operated and need to be charged before you can
use them.
• As with
regular toothbrush, they need to be replaced every 3-6 months
The Final Verdict
The question now is – are electric toothbrushes a
must-have? YES. They may be more
expensive than regular toothbrushes but they also offer long term
benefits. We cannot discount the
importance of dental health. So setting the financial aspect aside, the use of
electric toothbrush is highly recommended.
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