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Brushing Your Teeth With An Electronic Toothbrush

Posted on September 23, 2018

Choosing from the multitude of electronic toothbrush options out there can be a little tricky. However, knowing how to properly use an electronic toothbrush and understanding the available options that are available will help you to make an informed decision.
Who Can Use an Electronic Toothbrush?
An electronic toothbrush vibrates at high speeds and produces more brush strokes per minute than a manual toothbrush. Just about anyone can use this type of toothbrush because it requires less strength to use than a manual toothbrush. They are great for people with disabilities or elderly people who do not have the grip or arm strength to brush thoroughly. Children are also more likely to brush because the toothbrush is easy and fun and those who care for others will find it a much easier way to brush someone’s teeth for them.
Understanding Power Options
Electronic toothbrushes come with a wide variety of features and accessories, but they all can be categorized as either normal powered or sonic power. Normal powered toothbrushes can produce anywhere from 3,000 to 7,500 brush strokes per minute. Brush heads usually spin in a circular motion or vibrate horizontally in a back and forth motion. Brush strokes for a sonic toothbrush will range from 30,000-40,000 strokes per minute and can generate sound waves and vibrating water molecules for better cleaning of teeth and gums.
Brushing Instructions
At least twice a day and after meals, simply place the head of the brush over your teeth with minimal pressure. Move the head of the brush over the teeth ensuring that each area of your mouth is given at least thirty seconds of proper attention. Make sure that you reach each tooth, including those at the back of the mouth where plaque buildup can occur. Some toothbrushes come with safety cut offs that indicate if you are applying too much pressure. Other features can include a tune or alarm that indicates when to move to the next quadrant, or a signal when the two minute brush time is up.
How much will Acupressure For Toothache it cost?
Prices will vary widely depending on brand name and included features and accessories. Normal powered toothbrushes will range anywhere from A�15-A�100. Sonic toothbrushes can be more expensive and range from A�100-$A�170 in most cases. On this note, expensive doesn’t necessarily mean better. Enamel Decay If you understand the differences between toothbrushes and know which features you can do without, you can spend less and still get great dental care. A good way to narrow down the list of available choices is to get online and read the reviews written by those who have used the product.
Other Things to Know
Always follow the care and use instructions provided with your electronic toothbrush. It’s recommended that you change the head of your toothbrush every three months to prevent germ build up and maintain the effectiveness of the toothbrush. The other important thing to be aware of is the battery life of your toothbrush. Battery operated toothbrushes that use rechargeable batteries are much more cost effective than a unit that uses disposable batteries. These days, rechargeable batteries are pretty standard through and have a great lifespan for those who travel.
If you follow the recommended guidelines for good oral hygiene and understand how to properly use your electronic toothbrush, you are sure to be satisfied with the results. It just may be that you’ll soon have to buy one for every member in your household.

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